Isn't this a cool block pattern? I found a link for this quilt on the internet. The link went to Lovely Rita's blog: http://lovelyritablog.blogspot.com/2012/04/flower-posts-and-sashing-machine.html. The blog is called Lovely Threads, and evidently Rita does long arm machine quilting (beautifully). There was no pattern source given, and although a reader inquired what the pattern was, there wasn't a public response. It may be that it is a client's quilt and she doesn't have the information. So, I am wondering--does anyone know what this pattern is? It sure could be a Bonnie and Camille one, couldn't it?
I love the colors and fabrics that were used, and also Rita's quilting design is lovely.
**Added shortly after posting: Um, yes, that pattern is the exact same block I have on my blog header, which would be Paganini, a Carrie Nelson pattern I have obviously made and am enjoying. Just goes to show you how different a block can look made in different colors and turned on its side...I was kinda tired when I wrote my post last night, that's all I can say!**
Did you all have a grand Thanksgiving? Me too. Except for the flu thing. I decided the "thing" I had wasn't just a cold. Too many days of fever, wanting to crawl under the covers and sleep, loss of appetite, lack of strength etc etc. I still had to work Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday though. It was torture to drag myself out and rise to the occasion. I had no choice though. Due to a traffic accident, there were no other employees available to do the job. I had to work instead of going to my dad's 89th birthday celebration, and that was hard. That's ok, my paycheck will take care of my Christmas shopping just fine, and I can't wait to get started.
Oh, here's a funny story. My husband's boss gave him a $40 certificate for a Diesel Turkey. Diestel is known for their beautiful fresh turkeys. He had to drive out to the country to the actual turkey ranch to pick it up, and when he got there, he saw fields of white turkeys, black turkeys, brown turkeys. All beautiful, all seemingly quite happy, He presented his $40 certificate and was told, "That gets you a 14 pound turkey". Well, that wouldn't do, for the 25+ crowd we were expecting. He asked if he could upgrade and get their finest large turkey. No problem. The lady recommended a 26 pound Heritage Turkey, and my husband said "Excellent, let's do it". She disappeared for a bit, then came out with a big box the size of a small steamer trunk, containing the turkey. The price? $120.
I know. I would have laid down on the ground right there in the office and asked for a glass of water.
My husband didn't bat an eyelash and, not knowing what a turkey should cost, pulled out his credit card.
It turns out "Heritage Turkeys" are a very special type of turkey, costing two or three times what a normal turkey costs. It is an historical breed (or breeds) and is much like the wild turkeys the Pilgrims had. There is less breast meat, and the flavor is supposed to be great, more like a wild bird. It turns out that these turkeys are *really* happy, being free range, and allowed to reproduce naturally, rather than by artificial insemination like all the other turkeys. They are actually sort of rare (maybe the whole reproductive thing is complicated to them).
Well. I think it was just ok. Not at all worth $120. It cooked in three hours--!!! a 26 pound unstuffed turkey!!!. The flesh was flavorful, but a bit dry for me. Next time I will get a regualar Diestel fresh turkey. I also had a chance to try a frozen turkey from Savemart this year, and was hugely disappointed. What a lack luster, boring bird. I have never cooked a frozen turkey and was amazed at how long it took to unthaw in the fridge. And the taste and texture were off.
So that's my Turkey Story.
I believe it is Carrie Nelson's Paganini. Check out her Schnibbles to confirm.
Posted by: Sharon Askew | December 01, 2014 at 04:52 AM
Love the quilt and quilting Rita did but have no clue about the block or pattern name. Hope Sharon is correct!
Bummer to have been sick over Thanksgiving but am glad you're on the mend and am even more sorry you had to work so couldn't stay in bed.
A belated Happy Birthday to your Dad!
Too funny on the turkeys but not so funny about the price for the Heritage one. Yikes! We tried a boneless turkey since there were just 3 of us for dinner, but I didn't like it at all. It just lacked much flavor and the texture was off despite it being made by a famous turkey company.
Am nearly finished with my Christmas sewing!!
Hugs!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | December 01, 2014 at 05:15 AM
Ummm.... I think it's on your header but you did it in 4 colors instead of 8! Amazing how fabric choices can totally change a quilt. Love your blog!
Posted by: Kathy Czuprynski | December 01, 2014 at 05:29 AM
Yes I think it's one version of Carie Nelson's Paganini , I have it on my header :)
Posted by: Béatrice | December 01, 2014 at 05:40 AM
Glad you are feeling better. The turkey story is hilarious. A good husband story. I bought WF turkey dinner. What a disappointment. Everything was too salty for my taste. new gas stove getting installed tomorrow. That is such a good thing! I am not a good or skilled microwave cook.
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kastner | December 01, 2014 at 07:30 AM
We had 33 people coming for Thanksgiving and had a good sized snowstorm on Wednesday. Then on Wednesday evening the power went out. I'm pretty sure people miles away heard me scream "No!" So at the crack of dawn I drove to my daughters house seven miles away and put the turkey in her oven. We called everyone to let them know what was going on and asked them to bring any sides they were bringing already warmed and then we warmed them up on the wood stove and barbecue. We went to Walmart to get paper plates and gravy in jars and it all went great. We all had a fabulous time. Unfortunately the power was out until Sunday afternoon. Gotta get me a generator for Christmas this year.
Posted by: Chris | December 01, 2014 at 10:13 AM
It's amazing how the color choices can change up a quilt pattern. I think that's why I love the vintage quilts so much, they had black and white line drawings and made very choice their own.
Posted by: Sharon | December 01, 2014 at 10:53 AM
Your husband & the turkey farm story is so typical…men, huh?!?! Color choices can really change the appearance of a quilt pattern so I can understand your not recognizing it!
Posted by: Jan | December 01, 2014 at 11:15 AM
I'm still laughing about the Paganini! Hilarious.
Posted by: Diane Linford | December 01, 2014 at 12:43 PM
ROFL - times two.
First, the Paganini quilt story is funny. I've had those days when I didn't recognize my own pattern. And there were four versions of Paganini so it's okay to have forgotten a couple of them. :-)
As for Diesel, that's kind of my experience with "wild game". I don't care for the flavor or texture so it never seems worth the expense. Just give me a Butterball - frozen or "fresh" that was really frozen - and I'm good to go.
Feel better soon!
Posted by: Carrie | December 01, 2014 at 01:47 PM
$120! Was that with the coupon he had? Wow. We do two smaller turkeys for our crowd of 20-25 folks. I bought two 12# turkeys for about $2 a pound and cooked them together in the same roaster. Mine were fresh, too. It took about 3.5-4 hours for them to cook. We also had honeybaked ham my mom bought. Yummy! Hope you're feeling a lot better now.
Posted by: AnnieO | December 01, 2014 at 06:46 PM
Glad you're feeling better! Too funny about the pattern and turkey! We've always used frozen and they come out delicious! My mom likes Butterball and her turkeys are always very moist.
Posted by: Anita | December 01, 2014 at 10:34 PM
I cooked a prime rib. it was wonderful. i have never cooked a turkey...no kidding. married 32 yrs and never cooked a turkey@! ;p
Posted by: ina | December 02, 2014 at 02:55 PM
I'd ask a silly question like that if I was tired too. Hope you've kicked the sick bug and have managed some days off before the next busy occasion of Christmas.
Posted by: Sarah | December 16, 2014 at 06:33 AM