Sunday, June 24, 2012

Summer's Day



Inspiration - my SIL's Clematis - gorgeous.

"A something in a summer's Day
As slow her flambeaux burn away
Which solemnizes me.
A something in a summer's noon ;
A depth - an Azure - a perfume.

COLOR CHALLENGE



This was the Patchwork Times color palette for June. Now a problem - I have but scraps of pink and yellow, so it took all month to figure this one out without buying more fabric.

Transcending ecstasy.
And still within a summer's night
A something so transporting bright
I clap my hands to see -
Then veil my too inspecting face
Lets such a subtle - shimmering grace.



I used up my Bella Solid bits from the newest quilt with a bit of scrap I found in the bin. Scrap back, batting and left over scrap binding. A little mug rug for my computer desk.

Flutter too far for me -
The wizard fingers never rest -
The purple brook within the breast
Still chafes it narrow bed;
Still rears the East her amber Flag,
Guides still the sun along the Crag
His Caravan of Red.

FMQ CHALLENGE



Cindy Needham, was our June FMQ Expert for SewCalGaland the challenge was to create a free form loop/spiral base and then fill in the areas with various forms. I still cannot wrap myself around feathers without a stencil. I enjoyed a lot of the various play, but would stray from the straight lines and boxed areas - practic. The small practic squares are hard to manuevor once on the edges, but I spent only about an hour playing with this - until the bobbin ran out.

So looking on - the night - the morn
Conclude the wonder gay -
And I meet, coming thro' the dews
Another summer's Day!"

DESIGN WALL MONDAY



DWM for Patchwork Times are these leaf blocks using the tutorial and template from Kristi - QuietPlay - Red Herring block. Everyone is making them with brights, moderns, whites - hey, I'm different. I have a lot of green scraps to use up, so I see a lot of leaves. And I changed the 'center' ribbing - instead of the small strips on the blocks making a thick mass in the centers, I am making the 'herring' blocks minus those and then joining those two units with a 1" strip in the center. They lay so much nicer.

There are some hidden works - my Santa Sack is heading out in the mail today, and blocks are made, photo'ed and draft done for the R/W/B Blog Hop as I am the first day - July 1st! And a commission piece is on one table - while that box of fabrics is out - I will work on the blocks for the up-coming Christmas Block Hop. As, well as getting ready for our Vending Season. I need a nap.

- Emily Dickinson, A Something in a Summer's Day

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon

22 comments:

Jen said...

Looks like you've been a busy, creative lady! LOVE your clematis... my mom's fav in the world!

Cheryll said...

You NeVeR stop Sharon.. you are one busy lady! Love visiting though to see all you're up to! :)

Quilter Kathy said...

Love those leaf blocks...what a great idea for fixing the center!
Gorgeous clematis!

Anonymous said...

you sure have been busy sharon,love the colour of the clematis.xx

Sheila said...

Lots keeping you busy these days , I have yet to get to the FMQ this month , bad girl I am. I am really loving the leaf blocks ,can't wait to see what that creates.

Unknown said...

I love your red herring blocks. I will have to try those with my scraps.

JudyCinNC said...

A really lovely post - have missed seeing everyone's accomplishments. Yours are beautiful and with the poem intermingled - I love it. JUdy C

Belinda said...

I think you DO need a nap girl! Lovely FMQ and all your works. I love seeing what you do.
Is it hot there or has the heat wave left you and migrated south to me??

Sue Daurio said...

Well I need a nap looking at all those lovely projects, I'm tired :) Your SIL clematis is just beautiful. Love the herring blocks and look at you with the FMQ!! Ya it's hard when you get close to the edge.

Mary said...

I thought I had a lot of projects going. Good luck on the RW&B blog hop. Lucky you to get the 1st day. Enjoy your nap. I think I'm going to need one from waking up too early today :/

Needled Mom said...

I would be in trouble with the pink fabrics too! LOL

The leaf designs are terrific. I love the fabrics you are using.

Jo said...

The leaf designs are wonderful. Personally I love them green.

Denise :) said...

Love the color challenge palette for the month of June -- spectacular colors! And your tree blocks are marvelous!!! :)

Snoodles said...

Clematis is one of my favs....just beautiful.
Love what you did with the color palette piece....and your other projects, too -- you deserve that nap!

Mina said...

Those leafs look really nice in the chosen colors, not like others I have seen at all :)

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

Enjoyed your post. I'm going to have to go do my FMQ...yikes. Another month almost over.

Vicki H. said...

Love those blocks. Your quilting looks great! I stay away from straight line quilting myself. I love free motion/improv quilting. I just finished one my self.

Carrie P. said...

fun stuff. you have bee busy.

Kristy QP said...

Wow you have been busy!

Love how your Red Herring blocks turned out! I've been keen to see them all in green (just haven't tried it myself yet!). Yours look so fantastic.

Love the change to adding the centre strip - I didn't think of that! Mind if I note that suggestion on the tutorial?

Eat Sleep Quilt said...

Love the clematis and LOVE your red - er green - herring blocks! I downloaded the template to make later, and I'll use your idea for the middle strip.

Your met the color challenge brilliantly, you clever girl!

Miss Hillbilly said...

I love the colors in your little mug rug!

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

Beautiful flowers Sharon! Love your paper pieced blocks with all the different fabrics! Thanks for sharing!
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