Over the years I have
collected a small library of quilt patterns and books. On evenings when I am
too tired to sew but have quilting on my mind, I enjoy perusing them and
pondering future projects. My husband approves of this pastime as well, because
it means he gets to control the clicker and can watch golf, or fishing or some
other sporting event on TV without me complaining.
Recently, we shared just such
an evening of marital bliss . . . Brad watching “Wicked Tuna” and Taunja
thumbing through her pattern collection . . . when I came across “Boat
Day” by the Pattern Basket. I purchased that pattern a while
ago, thinking someday I will have a grandchild who wants a sailboat quilt. Rather
than wait for that wonderful someday, I decided to sew up a single “Boat Day” quilt
block and make a pillow for our house by the lake.
I kept the palette
classic and understated for my “Boat Day” pillow, so that it would look pretty
sitting in the corner of my dining room. The background fabric is Moda’s Indigo
Chambray (#12051 13), which has nice texture and depth. The navy print is from
the Sweet Tea collection by Sweetwater, and the stripes you see on the sails
and binding are from Lella Boutique collections.
I hope someday to make
the full “Boat Day” quilt featuring a regatta of vibrant, happy sailboats. But
for now, I’m quite happy with my grown up sailboat pillow. And I’m thankful for
quiet evenings spent with my sidekick, where we can both enjoy life’s simple
pleasures.
Wishing you all sunny
days ahead, and plenty of time to get carried away quilting!
~Taunja
What a cute pillow, Taunja! I had to laugh about you and your husband. Same at my house lol!
ReplyDeleteHee hee! I'm thinking there are a lot of quilting households like that! :)
DeleteI like how you changed the direction of the stripes on the sails. It adds a bit of "movement"!
ReplyDeleteThanks much Marianne! I appreciate that observation!
DeleteAhhhh... a sweet touch of Summer!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for spring and summer!!
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