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What's up on my wall is what I was working on yesterday and that is the Thangles buck-a-block from a few years ago. I was trying to decide on which border to use, and decided to go with what I used as the alternate blocks 


But it's a small quilt not very big, 38x52 and I want to make it big enough to at least be used as a lap quilt. So I think what I'm going to do is I'm going to add a small strip a dark brown to break up the border and blocks. I'll make the border 6 inches and the inside strip an inch and a half so that will give me an additional 15 inches around... making it 53x 67. I think that will be doable.



I had thought about using the leftover strip - but I don't believe I will have enough - I haven't measured yet.

Prior to working on this, I decided to take my walk this morning while we were having a gentle summer rain. I haven't deliberately done this in years. 
You know if you ever get a chance and don't have to worry about getting damp try it.... it's a wonderful experience   
I believe I rather get damp from the rain then from humidity. 
It reminded me of something I would've done when I was younger. 

Since I've been home this past week I've had to decide whether I work in the garden early in the morning or take my walk. Working in the garden has won out a majority of the days last week. And I really miss my walk and seeing how the forecast this week is for the next four days a 60% chance of rain, I see myself probably doing this again 

I'm trying to decide what I will next put up on the wall. 


I had finished my embroidery block for Ruby's garden and I could start piecing the alternate block for that 
And I also need to work on this month and last month RSC 15 blocks 

Linking up with Judys
and super Mom
also main crush monday
plus Monday Makings

Comments

  1. What a beautiful quilt! The batik fabrics are beautiful! Can't wait to see how you put those pretty little stitcheries together! :) x

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    1. Thank you, I have picked out an assortment of fabric Ruby's Garden. I making 4 and I thought about each one being a little different..just like my daughters.

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  2. I love your quilt. I think your idea for a thin plain border before the wider one is perfect. I think it will really showcase those beautiful blocks. I looking forward to seeing all those embroidered blocks assembled also.

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    1. I thought so too and it did..Thank you
      I would like to have all 4 done by the end of the month, will see

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  3. Oooh! Your quilt is lovely and I just love your blocks for Ruby's Garden. It will be a fun one to watch come together!

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  4. Your sampler quilt is lovely. I had to look closely at as I didn't notice all the blocks were different. I like to use a thin border before the bigger border. It should look great.

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  5. Using a small brown border before the larger print one is a great idea. It will allow the blocks to shine, and they are lovely blocks! Thank you so much for linking up to Main Crush Monday!

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  6. The quilt is beautiful. Embroidery is also lovely.

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  7. Your quilt is pretty! I checked out your newer posts and the brown border frames those blocks beautifully.

    I love all your Rubie's Garden embroidered blocks and can't wait to see how you put them all together.

    Thanks so much for linking up to last week's Stitchery Link Party! I do hope you'll join in again soon. Hugs!

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