A good friend of mine works for Walmart, and whenever fabric gets clearanced, he scoops up all that he can. A few years ago, he got 73 fat quarters for me, at an incredibly reduced price. This year, it was two trash bags full – mostly Christmas prints but a few Fall type prints. I’m not a big fan of the color orange, but this print caught my eye and I decided to make a little nine square with some pale orange I had in the stash. To my surprise, I liked it.
It obviously needed a good trim but this was just a sample. There was also some sort of pumpkin type print that seemed like it would go along with the above. I had hit JoAnn Fabrics for a couple of shades of orange and sort of burgundy and played with the pumpkins. (Isn’t my 2 1/2 inch square ruler adorable, by the way?)
Then I found some sunflower prints in the pile. Sunflowers and pumpkins? Well the colors are close and in a quilt, this could work!
I watched a YouTube video about half square triangles. This was the result. I think I’m in love with these things, so after the above orange quilt, there might be something else in the works!
Sewing has become my peace. Playing with fabric and organizing all my stuff is therapy. I feel like I don’t do a whole lot right lately, but I can manage to put two pieces of fabric together and make something that isn’t too ugly.
I’ll be in the craft room. My “I don’t care” button is pushed all the way down, so unless it’s a major emergency, I probaly won’t emerge for awhile. Talk amongst yourselves till I pop my head out. 🙂
Suziecreamcheese Sings the Blues 
Well I think they look awesome!!! I’m a huge fan pumpkins and sunflowers so there you go :P.
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You can find pumpkins and sunflowers in my garden summer and fall. I think they make a cheerful combination!
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The blocks will separated by sashing so I think it will work. We shall see!
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I can’t wait to see it! 🌻 🎃
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I’ll post pictures!
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I don’t have a single molecule in either of my eyes that is creative, so I’m in awe of how you can mix and match prints and solids in a way that works! I have no doubt that however you put anything together, it will be beautiful and made with loving hands. I know the sense of feeling like you don’t do a whole lot right, but I console myself with the fact that it counts that I don’t do a whole lot terribly wrong, either! Enjoy the “me” time you spend in your craft room – you deserve it!
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I remember someone telling my mom that a piece of fabric was ugly. She said “cut it up and put it in a quilt. It’ll be beautiful.” Honestly, sometimes I amaze myself when I look at the finished project. 😁
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Now to find a friend like that…. I’m jealous.
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Definitely a keeper, this guy. He’ll call and start with – “wait till you see what I got you!” Been friends for a really long time.
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I would be stressed doing this
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This is my peace!
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If you saw my skill(or lack thereof) you’d understand
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My mom always said you don’t have to be good at everything. I’m sure there’s something you do that would make me cry to think of trying 😁
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I doubt it
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I think I need to start crafting somehow.
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You can do it!
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