And the Final Decision is.....
I made a decision to use the Cake Mix pattern from Layer Cake Recipe. I'm making the blocks half the size so I will have more of the quilt pattern shown below. Instead of 10 inch blocks. I will make 5 1/2 inch blocks for a lap-size quilt.
I took a chance and cut some blocks up and did a quick test to see how the blocks would look. So far, so good.
What do you think? I think I should get hubby's opinion more often, don't you?
**I would have asked one of the employees, but no one even bothered to say hello when I walked into the store or ask if I needed help. Why ask an opinion from someone who can't be bothered to say hello? Despite the unwelcome feeling, I still enjoyed looking through the fabrics and notions.
A Surprise Visitor
This photo is from the wildlife camera taken on 11 Nov 11 - the same day we arrived. This Mountain Lion crossed the creek a couple of hundred yards behind our motorhome. Our manager, Matt has found signs of the cat in the area recently so now I carry Pepper Spray....just in case. Considering he has been here all month, I'm hoping he likes to stay hidden during the day and does his hunting at night. I would not mind seeing him at a distance...a very long distance or from the car.
Some more photos from the Preserve...
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| My favorite Gnarly Tree |
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| Red-tail Hawk |
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| Red-tail Hawk |
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| Female Pyrrhuloxia (Cardinal Family) hiding |
I love your photos! The red tail hawk is magnificent! We have some noisy ones nearby. Hollywood uses the call of the red tail hawk in it's desert movies scenes, so I always think if the desert when I hear them. :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your quilt completed!
How can I comment on the quilting decisions when I am so distracted by the wonderful nature photos??? I do think that green fabric looks good. I can't imagine my husband ever helping with anything to do with quilting.
ReplyDeleteIts a shame when you walk into a store realising that staff cant be bothered, it would make the trip so much more enjoyable to have an enthusiastic staff member. Quilt is looking great, love the colours x
ReplyDeleteThat patterns are cute! I think it is looking great... And grr employees like that just drive me crazy
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of the hawk! We are rehabbing a couple right now. They are beautiful creatures but they look at you with mean eyes! Stay away from that kitty cat! I don't think it would want to snuggle like your little ones do.
ReplyDeleteHi SibStudio! I did not know that about the Red-tail's cry being used in movies. Now that I think about it. The cry did sound familiar. I will you posted on the quilt's process.
ReplyDeleteThanks Beck Valley Books! Most quilt shop employees are wonderful. I love being able to talk fabric and quilts with others. Next time will be better.
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