Wow, cold I mean cold. We are setting all sortt of records here in Illinois. I know there are other places in the country affecting by this snow and cold.
Please stay safe everyone.
So, this is what I did. I went around the house and closed all the blinds to help keep in the heat. Now I know why I make so many quilts, this Snoopy one is covering the family room windows. I am hoping this will also help.
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So far, we are very blessed all is fine.
The happy news is that the kids had today and now tomorrow off, which extends their Holiday Vacation.
Maggie and I watched a movie. Well she watched, I listened while I broke open a fat quarter set. I have such a hard time doing that, but I am continuing my, buy it, cut it, use it statement for this year too!
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Took out my Accuquilt Machine and went to town!
I cut 5 inch squares.
Here they are:
The color palette is, grey, pink and line green. I like the splash of the green. I think it will add a pop to the quilt.
OK, off to start to hand piece this baby.
Stay safe!
Love those colors. Can't wait to see what the finished quilt looks like. Stay safe and warm.
ReplyDeleteWhat would I do in temps that low? Get a big cup of hot chocolate, put in a movie and snuggle under a ton of quilts :)
ReplyDeleteQuilts to the rescue! Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine temperatures that low!!! It barely reaches zero here in Australia! I Love the new 5" squares- looking forward to seeing this one develop!
ReplyDeletewow, that's cold, here the kids are getting 2hr delay tomorrow because it will be 10F in the morning.... great squares... are you joining my GO! challenge for 2014?
ReplyDeleteI love grey and pink together and I love green and pink together...so why not grey, green and pink?!? Can't wait to see what you do with these.
ReplyDeleteI love grey and pink together and I love green and pink together...so why not grey, green and pink?!? Can't wait to see what you do with these.
ReplyDeleteGreat FQ pack of color and texture. I am hand piecing 2.5" squares for a project - enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteRight now it's only 41 here and SO WINDY I think we'll blow away! The sun is shining - thank heavens! I'm supposed to play bocce at 9:15 - we'll see! Love the fabric for your new quilt! Take care - and stay in!!
ReplyDeleteWhat is going at the moment with the weather? Here in the UK we are either flooded, being battered by storms which are literally tearing down coastal rock (and anything else in its path) or winds that are at dangerous speeds. As for the temperatures that the US is experiencing we sat with our mouths open whilst watching the news. Keep warm and the quilts at the windows and on the walls is an excellent idea and will work, that is why thick tapestries were hung up in castles during medieval times to act as early insulation.
ReplyDeleteTake care Jane and I hope things start to get wamer soon.
PS Remeber me? Took part in the Quilt around the world Bee a fews years ago?
I love the colors you chose to cut for your blocks!
ReplyDeleteI should buy that 5"die. Great way to start the year. Stay warm. Not that cold here but we set records.
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't imagine what it must be like to experience weather that cold. We complain when it gets to zero here.
ReplyDeleteKeep sewing. X
That must be wild for you! At least we have gear for it. We are +30 today..no wind, but it is supposed to plummet soon. Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds brutally cold back there. I hope it warms up soon.
ReplyDeleteI love the new fat quarter squares. Those colors are fabulous.
Your new pink/gray/lime pop project promises to be awesome. Love those colors! I see so much in blogland, that I don't remember if I saw that quilt finished (the one hanging behind your Accuquilt machine)...how great it turned out! To stay warm...quilts on you and quilts on the windows...it works!
ReplyDeletePretty charms and I know they will make a really pretty quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhen it's that cold, of course you need to pull out some pink fabric :) I feel a little guilty that we are having such nice weather here in Arizona, when so much of the U.S. seems to be suffering with low temps.
ReplyDeletePretty colors for your new quilt and to keep the winter blues away! Stay warm and happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteIt is so cold here in Atlanta, TX....freeezing.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabrics...
Cutting squares is a good thing to do on those bitterly cold days! I shoveled snow drifts away from the door so Dottie Dog could go out -- it was never-ending thanks to all that wind. Glad you were able to be inside and warm. Great idea putting the quilts over the windows.
ReplyDeleteyour blocks look really nice and your color pallet is so pretty...loving the splash of lime green...are you sewing this whole quilt by hand?
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