SUNSHINE & HEXAGONS

 

This one started last summer (2019) with some 9" friendship stars and grew from there.

The first blocks were made from the flowered yellow fabric which was from my neice, Mel's, wedding decor more than 5 years ago.   Then I had hexagon flowers that no longer fit in with my vision for "The 5 Year Plan" red and white hexie quilt mentioned here.

After auditioning some different red prints, yellow and blacks ... a simple red binding won out.

I named it without overthinking the issue.  The old song with Sunshine and Lollipops was in my head and wouldn't let go!

Hand quilted.

Washed  ...successfully ..... with 5 colour catchers.

"No fabrics were damaged from bleeding in the washing of this quilt."  lol

Whew!!!!

The backing needed  a bit of piecing to stretch out what was available in the stash.

Finishing at 51.5 x 60 after washing and drying.

I think it shrunk about 3 or 4 inches in each direction.

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SUN-ROOM REDO

This was the second time I've re-covered this metal furniture set.  It's just so sturdy and in great shape that I couldn't justify buying new .... the  crazy high price of a good quality replacement also helped give me the kick in the butt I needed to get me sewing!

Jim painted over the yellow walls with fresh white paint and added some extra insulation in the ceiling so hopefully we can make this into more of a true 3-season room, not just a summer room.

I was so ready to be rid of the orange flowery fabric from the last re-do.

We cleared out a lot of the clutter, now there's lots of room for the grand kids to play.

We found the "Home Sweet Home" sign and the metal bicycle at Parks Blueberries near Thamesville.

The bike reminded my of my dad and his love for bicycling, especially in his retirement.

Still on the lookout for a few special items to fill empty wall space.

Three blocks were stolen from a current project to make the wall hanging.

The blocks are from Moda's Be my neighbour free quilt along.

Links:

Can I Get A Whoop Whoop