Friday, September 23, 2022

Radiating stars

 Hello everyone, and happy first real day of fall. The high today is supposed to be below 70 degrees, so I guess someone remembered to flip the switch to make things cooler. I noticed on my way home the other day that there are some trees that are definitely changing color already. Can raking be far behind? 

The family crisis continues, and so does my heavy heart, but it has motivated me to clean the sewing room and pull out a few things. The hubster wishes it would motivate me to install a new mantel for the fireplace, but I'm not that desperate yet. I was poking around in the sewing room closet and found a container of blocks, so I put them together really quick:


It was very windy when I was taking pictures! I tried to get a full picture with everything straight, but it was not happening. I made these blocks for the rainbow scrap challenge in 2020, but somehow never put them together. I think I intended to make more, or add some colors or something, but it was 2020, the nightmare year, and it didn't get done. But now they're saved, so yay!


There are a lot of ways to put these blocks together, and I played around and finally put them in this radiating design. I like it, and when it comes time to quilt it I think a spiral will work really nicely. I could change my mind, and probably will, but it's nice to have a plan for now. 
 
 
These are very simple blocks, just a colored square placed on a plain square and stitched into a flip triangle, but they make such a nice statement, don't they? And there are so many fun fabrics in here, even the darker ones that I don't usually use. I put all the blocks I had together, then added a bright aqua small border and a wider multicolored border. I think they work nicely with the blocks. 


This little quilt finished up at just about 43 by 53, which will be a nice toddler size. I should have made bigger blocks or many more of them, but I'm happy with the toddler size and the empty block box. I now have three empty block boxes or project boxes, so I really should take my temperature or something. Or maybe find a new project to fill them up?

Hope everyone is doing well and has a nice weekend planned. It's my birthday this weekend, so the hubs and I are planning to go hiking and spend the day in nature. Afterward there will be chocolate cake, so that's a happy day, right? Have a good weekend, all!



Sharing at Finished or not Friday, Brag About Your Beauties, and the Patchwork and Quilts linkup at Quilting Patchwork Applique, and soscrappy for RSC22.

29 comments:

Hubblebird said...

This is lovely Mari. I like the idea of a spiral quilt design. Stay cheerful. I always smile when I read your blog.

Quiltdivajulie said...

It is my birthday week as well! Love the quilt top - so cheerful and fresh. Enjoy your nature-time and, of course, the cake 🎂

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

it is my birthday tomorrow so happy birthday from me and that is a lovely quilt top - I hope your family health problem will improve

Susie H said...

Sweet quilt and I think both borders are perfect. Hiking & chocolate cake? Fabulous birthday in my book too! Enjoy and Happy Birthday!

Sara said...

Happy happy birthday!!! I like that setting for that simple little block. That's a great lap size or kid size. I have a few blocks similar to those and maybe they should become a doll quilt.

Bernie Kringel said...

This is lovely - Three empty project boxes?? What has happened to you Mari??

Happiest of birthdays to you - enjoy the hiking and the chocolate cake!!

Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...

Happy Birthday and eat a piece of chocolate cake for me!
The switch happened here, 40s overnight and I'm dressed in layers inside. How fast it goes from 80s and humid to a high of 55 now.

Joanne in Massachusetts said...

It's a lovely quilt...crisp and modern. Fabulous finish.

Kathleen said...

A very pretty quilt made from a simple block design. Love it.
Kathleen - kakingsbury at verizon dot net

MissPat said...

Happy Birthday!. Enjoy an extra piece of chocolate cake for me. I hope the family situation resolves itself soon. I'm glad you are able to relieve some of the stress by getting some quilting done.
Pat

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

I love those blocks, and don't they make a pretty design?! Great little quilt from that box of blocks, Mari! Happy Birthday, too! Have a wonderful day out in nature - that's as good for your soul as sewing is, I think.

Linda Swanekamp said...

Such a fresh quilt and great photo shoots for it! Hope the cake was great and the weather sunny and blue!

Cathy said...

What a darling kid quilt top, Mari! It’s very cheerful. Have a wonderful birthday and weekend and enjoy that chocolate cake!

Pat at Bell Creek Quilts said...

I like this one! very elegant!

sue s said...

It's amazing what a tiny bunch of corners can do whn put together! I'm jealous of your empty boxes, but keep finding more to empty if it helps you emotionally! Last night we were down to 60 so fall is indeed coming now.

JanineMarie said...

Such a sweet quilt, and as always, your borders coordinate perfectly. I hope you had a stress-free birthday with the kind of autumn weather you dream of. It was in the low 60’ for a high here today, so I hope that reaches you, too. Autumn at its loveliest. (And I do hope your family crisis is easing up.)

Bonnie said...

Simple quilt that works so very well! Great job... including that cute multicolor border. I may have some of that fabric or something like it. It's going to be a backing one day. I hope you have lots more "cleaning" going on in the studio especially if you find more great blocks like this one. It's tough dealing with family issues. Keep giving yourself me time. And hugs to you too.

Laura said...

Sweet quilt! Happy birthday to you! :)

Preeti said...

Sweeter than chocolate cake is this little gem of a quilt. Love all the scrappy bits sparkling against a white background. A lovely pop of aqua + a multicolored border and voila a baby quilt is made!!! Thinking of you and sending big squishy hugs.

grammajudyb said...

Such a fun happy quilt. It's just perfect. And an empty project box, to boot! Happy Birthday to you!!! Lots of September birthdays in the quilting community. Enjoy your hike and cake!!

Rebecca Grace said...

Happy Birthday, Mari! Your toddler quilt is so bright and cheerful, I would never have guessed that your heart was heavy with worry while you were making it. Sending you hugs and wishes for a wonderful and restorative weekend, with hopes that your family situation resolves soon.

Kathy S. said...

This is such a sweet, scrappy quilt. Beautiful layout. Happy fall. Enjoy your birthday.

Ivani said...

It is a lilovely quilt, Mari.
Happy birthday, enjoy the hiking and of course the chocolate cake.
Have a wonderful weekend.

Jenny said...

So sorry that you are still experiencing family problems, quite upsetting for all, I expect. I do like your finish, so pretty. I love easy blocks that have an impact, as this one does. Might have to put this on my RSC list for next year, perhaps.

Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork Appliqué said...

Happy birthday Mari! Your quilt top is so adorable, well done with the pretty layout, and lovely borders. It feels good to clean a block box ;)
Thank you for sharing, and linking up today,
Hugs

Quilter Kathy said...

Happy Birthday! Such a happy scrappy quilt!

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

It looks so great - and it is forward progress
and!!! it keeps you from having to do the mantel!!! haha!~

Sandy Panagos said...

What a nice finished top! I absolutely love that border fabric.

The Joyful Quilter said...

Super scrappy quilt top, Mari! Glad you found a bit of time for some sewing therapy. It's not easy to carve out the time for fabric and thread when you're in the midst of a family crisis, but it's SEW desperately needed during those times!