Beautiful Day
I sat down at the computer yesterday thinking that after reading the new blog entries I would do some sewing, when I looked out the window. Such a beautiful day. Spring has sprung, and although it is already feeling hot, it isn't 'too' hot yet. Soon it will be, so we went for a walk down to the point. The tide was out, but a nice northerly was blowing, and Swampy had a swim. We also found a crab trap which Swampy guarded in her usual manner - if only she was a bit smarter she would have realised that Simon IN the crabtrap would solve a lot of her problems! When we were kids Dad always called our cat Crab Bait, which was a bit mean we thought. He was always threatening to put her in the crab pot if she played up.
But, all is not lost, as in the afternoon I had to cross to the 'Big Smoke' where I managed to buy a little bit of fabric. I'm trying to buy some summery fabric, but couldn't resist the Latte Spot.
As for today, I have to work tonight, but have most of the day free. I feel a bit uninspired about the projects I have on the go, except for the hexagons, but I'm holding off on those a bit til I get my glasses, as my eyes are feeling the strain. I have a few potential projects that I could start, but they all seem to be missing one vital ingredient. I could try and work out how many 4 patches I need and how much other fabric for in between, but that sounds a bit hard. I'm going to set the patches on point, which challenges my little brain. I've been looking for a nice soft double pink for the setting squares, but I really do need to know how much to buy.
Is there a magic formula for working these things out anyone? I might just have to go back to bed to ponder this mystery.
Thanks for sharing the beautiful spring day. We are heading into winter. It is comforting to know that Spring is still around somewhere........
ReplyDeletelol - just buy lots of fabric - then you can make the quilt as large as you like and have some for backing as well. I know there is a formula for working out the size of the side triangles you would need, but apart from that I think it is just a matter of mathematics, which is not a subject I am good with.
ReplyDeletehere's a link to a chart for setting triangles...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.karencombs.com/setting_triang.htm
I think there are a few more floating around, too! My sister called last night to tell me that daylight savings time was starting in Tasmania and I was so jealous -- since ours is about to end here. Happy spring to you!
It's been raining here for ten days, so it was lovely to see your photos! Those fabrics are great. Haven't started my hexagons yet - but will do soon.
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit odd. In austalia spring is the season and in Norway autumn is here and soon the winter. We can expect snow any day. In fact we have had an extreem warm autumn. Many years we already would have snow at this time.
ReplyDeleteNice fabric you have bought. I am too making a ninepatchquilt like the one on the picture.
It was a beautiful weekend here in Canberra too.
ReplyDeleteLove the latte spot fabric. Makes me want a coffee though!
Looks like a fun walk for the puppers! I always tell Disco when he is naughty at agility that I am going to turn him into a nice backpack! But he knows I love him! :)
ReplyDeleteBonnie at www.quiltville.com has a great chart for on point settings - it is on her side bar of her site. She is a bit genereous in the measurement so you have a bit to cut off instead of wishing you had just a tiny bit more!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your spring days!
Cheers!
Evelyn