These are the two latest blocks in the Midnight Moon Quilt Along. Bear's Tracks on the left and Buzzard's Roost on the right. Patterns are from the Summer Moon book by Carrie Nelson. An excellent book with over 30 quilt block patterns in three sizes. A great reference tool even if you aren't making the sampler quilt. I am using various Fig Tree fabrics in green, grey, orange, and black.
I am making my blocks only in the 6-inch size. I tell you, I would not have enjoyed making that Bear Paw block any smaller. It turned out really well though, and I think it may be my favorite so far.
It's always such a nice feeling of accomplishment to see completed blocks up on the design wall.
My border and lattice fabric for the Christmas Among the Stars Again quilt arrived over the weekend, so I got it all starched yesterday. "There was a good bit of drying in the day", as the Irish say. Everyone hangs their clothes out on the line in Ireland. If anyone has a mechanical dryer, they don't seem to use it. And of course, since it rains all the time and is often cold and damp, things take f.o.r.e.v.e.r to dry. Unless you get a rare nice day with sunshine and a bit of a breeze. Then they say there's a good bit of drying in the day and everyone and their brother does loads of wash and hangs it up everywhere possible all over the countryside.
It would not be an exaggeration to say this book is life-changing. Do you hate doing laundry? It might be because you've been doing it all wrong. Laundry Love by Patric Richardson is so entertaining and full of fantastic ideas to make your laundry chores more fun and more successful. The author is a charming sounding guy, who apparently loves doing laundry more than anything else on Earth.
Hope you had a great weekend! Happy laundry!
Patric Richardson has a delightful program on Discovery+ called The Laundry Guy
Posted by: Jean | May 03, 2022 at 07:05 AM
Those bocks are looking wonderful. I love Bear Paws. Can't wait to see your finished quilt. I have no problem with laundry. You get a real result with that basket of clean clothes. I think part of it is I love fabric. Touching it, sewing it, just folding it. Go figure? I am enjoying seeing you get these blocks done. Keep at it.
Posted by: Taria | May 03, 2022 at 07:09 AM
I don't hate doing laundry, but I DO have 'rules'! Wash by color; dry by weight. It drives my husband crazy, but it works for me! I've threatened to do a cross-stitch with it to hang in the laundry room!
Posted by: Jan | May 03, 2022 at 07:16 AM
those blocks are beautiful!
Posted by: Ina | May 03, 2022 at 09:19 AM
I'm going to read the laundry book - thank you! It reminds me of a lovely little book I have called How to Wash the Dishes by Peter Miller. Yes, books like these can be life changing!
Posted by: Denise in PA | May 03, 2022 at 11:42 AM
I agree completely about Laundry Love. Life changing. I checked it out at the library three times then bought it so I can now mark it up to my heart’s desire. Plus it’s just plain fun/funny to read.
Posted by: Diane | May 03, 2022 at 12:16 PM
I'm wondering why you starch your fabric before sewing? I use starch, at times, for applique, but what is the reason for general piecing? Thanks for letting me know!
Posted by: Jeanie | May 03, 2022 at 03:47 PM
Great idea to make only 6" Summer Moon blocks - I started the quilt during the original sewalong and stalled after a few months.
Here is Australia we mostly hang our washing outside to dry. Nothing like fresh, sun-dried clothes.
Posted by: Lynda | May 03, 2022 at 07:13 PM
Laundry is not a chore that I dread. I find folding laundry (and watching whatever show I choose) to be immensely relaxing. I have had a laundry folding board which makes folding T shirts (manifold at my home) easy. They fold compactly, lay flat in perfect little parcels.
In fact, any "dreaded chore" can be turned into an exercise in mindfulness (meaning turning off my entertainment). Being present in the moment, tuning everything out and getting 'er done.
Posted by: Leisa | May 05, 2022 at 03:42 AM