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Friday, February 10, 2017

Snow Moon


With the wonderful ice storm and then the snow Storm Niko - we haven't seen the last of this phenom yet.  After all, a full moon (February's full moon is called the Snow Moon), lunar eclipse, and a comet all at once has to be an indicator.  It is snowing again and will be for the next 3 days - good thing I had no plans other than staying to home!

I got a little more block play in before I have to shut down the machine and concentrate on a commission (cross stitch).  Aqua is not a color found too easily in my scrap bins, but I found enough to complete my 4 piggy quota for the month for my RSC17 blocks.

Again, very little aqua to feed into these blocks.  BUT its is about trying to use up scraps and I had added a lot of small green scraps into my barrel system from all of January's green projects.  These blocks can be made with any 'math' - but in case you are wondering I used 1.5" squares for my 4-patches and 3'5" squares (cut once on the diagonal) for the corners.  AND that size because those barrels are stuffed!

Then I realized I forgot to photo the blocks I was making with Moe's help the other day.  Puss in the Corner (purrfect for sewing with the furkid) with those bits.  I don't purposely cut 1.5" squares, I just hate to throw out and they can be worked into a cute block.

 You all stay safe, stay warm, and keep on stitching,
Sewingly Yours,
Sharon
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23 comments:

  1. sewyouquilt2February 10, 2017 at 11:04 PM

    yeah isnt this weather crazy? we too have three more storms coming like the last one wasnt enough. I have been playing in your 2 1/2 inch scraps again too. making 16 patches again. they work up so quickly and are so fun.

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  2. Nancy JFebruary 11, 2017 at 12:07 AM

    On our TV tonight pics of the massive snow in New York, gale winds elsewhere, hundreds of flights cancelled, Hope you are all cosy and safe inside, with a furbaby or two for company. Aqua, I usually have blues, greens and teals, reds and yellows are always scarce in my stash.

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  3. KarenFebruary 11, 2017 at 3:40 AM

    Adorable piggies. I like your puss in the corners. I think this would be a good block for my large container of scraps of 2" squares. Stay warm.

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  4. wheelinsticksFebruary 11, 2017 at 4:20 AM

    You guys have had ton of snow! Other than the 2 ice storms, we've had zip. I want to do the little piggies too. Your's are so cute.

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  5. Dana GaffneyFebruary 11, 2017 at 5:48 AM

    I know the snow is a pain, but that picture is gorgeous and looks so peaceful. I'm loving the scrappy patch blocks, they're going to make a great quilt, so much color and texture.

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  6. KateFebruary 11, 2017 at 5:54 AM

    Hope you were able to dig out a bit between storms. Love your piggies! Those are such cute blocks.

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  7. Carole @ From My Carolina HomeFebruary 11, 2017 at 6:09 AM

    Stay warm! Lovely picture of the Snow Moon with the evergreens!

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  8. QuiltShopGalFebruary 11, 2017 at 7:16 AM

    Amazing photo. I stepped outside to look at the moon last night, but didn't see anything as stunning as what you captured in your photo. I agree, bizarre weather. But looks like you are staying warm and enjoying some good quilting time. Love seeing what you are working on, and those piggies are a quack up.

    QuiltShopGal
    www.quiltshopgal.com

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  9. BarbaraFebruary 11, 2017 at 8:19 AM

    I was wondering what the term "snow moon" meant. We saw it. The clouds actually cleared off for the first time in weeks, and we saw the stars and the moon and also one planet shining very brightly. Couldn't decide if it was Venus or Jupiter.

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  10. Needled MomFebruary 11, 2017 at 9:16 AM

    I love those piggy blocks!!! Stay warm.

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  11. BillieBee (billiemick)February 11, 2017 at 11:30 AM

    The snow picture is gorgeous. I hope you are keeping warm. I turned on our air conditioner last night...:) Great blocks!

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  12. Betty CFebruary 11, 2017 at 2:44 PM

    The teal pigs are just cute!

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  13. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingFebruary 11, 2017 at 5:39 PM

    Glad you didn't lose power. Stay home and quilt.

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  14. The Joyful QuilterFebruary 11, 2017 at 5:40 PM

    AQUA-dorable piggies!! Your other blocks are showing hints of sea green goodness. Happy quilting!

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  15. gayleFebruary 11, 2017 at 5:51 PM

    Love those piggies! 8)
    The snow missed us - we only got an inch or two. Fingers crossed that the next one misses, too... (And that it misses you, too!)

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  16. Nell's QuiltsFebruary 11, 2017 at 6:04 PM

    Those piggies are so cute. Puss in the corner looks like a great way to bust those 1.5"scraps.

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  17. Quilter KathyFebruary 11, 2017 at 7:49 PM

    Such cute piggy blocks! Love that photo of the moon!

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  18. LIttle Penguin QuiltsFebruary 11, 2017 at 8:47 PM

    Crazy weather! We're having unseasonably warm weather here in Colorado, but will probably have snow in May! Love those fun piggies! I think your colors are perfect.

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  19. PaulaB quiltsFebruary 11, 2017 at 10:37 PM

    Four lucky piglets dressed in the nicest color in the spectrum. Let them strut around and show off. Amazing crazy weather! Take care.

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  20. Sally TrudeFebruary 12, 2017 at 6:24 AM

    Squeal! I love piglets dressed in teal! I'm just south of the snow zone and so we seem to be in spring already.

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  21. KimMFebruary 12, 2017 at 7:42 AM

    I always love reading your posts, even if I don't leave a comment. Your quilting always amazes me.
    xxx

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  22. Val's Quilting StudioFebruary 13, 2017 at 5:33 AM

    Oh your pigs are so fun! Hang in there with all that wintery weather.

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  23. MicheleFebruary 18, 2017 at 5:17 AM

    I like your pig blocks too. The weather sure does make for some much needed sewing time.

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