Before I go gung ho on a new pattern (squirrel), I am trying to make samples so I can see if I like making it, like the way it looks, and anticipate any problems. Before, I used to jump right in. Trying to be mature. I collect patterns by browsing, mostly free one, but I do buy some and keep them in a clear envelope pocket by my cutting area and browse them regularly thinking of ideas and fabrics.
I love churndashes and have seen some lovely ones. I may have bought Bonnie Hunter's new pattern. I am not a flannel fan exactly, but I have made a lot of flannel pillowcases for family. There are all these flannel leftovers and I thought what about a flannel churndash? I did three blocks to see. The corner HSTs are 3 1/2" unfinished. I used the Easy Angle ruler to make them (my favorite method). I am still undecided if I should go for it.
The floral fabric reminds me of Deb Clarke, who sadly passed away last year. When I settle in to make this quilt, I will dedicate it to her memory and call it Deb's Garden. Recently, Deb's husband, Russ, sent me a few of her mug rugs as a gift. I treasure them and am afraid I will spill coffee on them, so I use them on my hutch.
I have been collecting indigo fabrics for some time. I would hate to cut them too small and lose the patterns. When I saw Crown and Anchor on Jordan Fabrics and watched the video, I thought that this might be the quilt for them. I had bought the pattern earlier. Good thing I did samples. The directions leave out a critical step in cutting squares on the diagonal twice. I had to watch the video a couple of times to get it. It has a really weird block assembly for part of it- I needed the video. Sample making paid off. I think this may be the quilt for these fat quarters.
