Another Tennessee Waltz Quilt, This Time in Spring Colors--ATTN: goldenluver!

[goldenluver]

Speckled Hen, I love the new quilt!
I am glad you are putting the stuff I sent you to use. I need to start quilting again, not been in the mood since my mom died. was supposed to finish the chicken quilt for her and I didn't get it done before she died so I haven't done any quilts since.

 

[speckledhen]

I'm so sorry about your mom. I know what you mean about having to be in the mood to quilt, though. Sometimes, I'll stop for months at a time, usually over the hottest months, when you just don't want yards of fabric on your lap. It's sometimes so hard to get going again, as much as I love the craft.

I'm making smaller things most of the time now, but ever since I did that last Tn Waltz quilt, I've wanted to do another one in different colors and a larger block. I've had to quit on this one for a bit to do some other things for $$ and my son is visiting from South Korea where he teaches English until this Monday so not much getting done until after he goes back.

 

[speckledhen]

Have finished all except four blocks and thought I'd post a picture. Not sure of the final position of the pink-lavender, yellow and green churn dash blocks yet, but you get the idea. And when those are together, then I'll decide on the border(s).

 

[cbnovick]

Speckledhen-
Lots of movement... nice piecing...love the 'churn dash' or 'hole in the barn door' or 'monkey wrench' blocks...funny how there's so many names for same block...depended on region and era i suppose...of course stars always pack a visual punch too. I need to get some quilt finishes done in 2013...been so busy with kids and chickens...seeing this inspires me (-; beautiful work.
Cindy

Have finished all except four blocks and thought I'd post a picture. Not sure of the final position of the pink-lavender, yellow and green churn dash blocks yet, but you get the idea. And when those are together, then I'll decide on the border(s).

 

[speckledhen]

Thank you! Yes, most blocks sure do have several names.

This may be the last bed quilt of this size that I ever do. And, I'm even thinking of selling the pieced top and not even finishing it myself. I don't have it in me (or my fingers) to do big projects anymore. I do smaller stuff and now, I'm doing crochet, which is easier on my hands, generally. Two dying arts, I guess, but both useful.

 

[speckledhen]

The top is finally together, including the borders. Borders are just tone-on-tone purple quilt backing I had left over from a huge piece I'd been saving to back this particular project. Made do with what I had, but I think it looks okay. May be awhile before I get it quilted since the basement, where I have a large area rug to "sandwich" it on, is freezing right now.