Our plans to go to Disneyland fell through! Am I ever disappointed. I had my suitcase out and was trying to decide between my white shorts or the navy ones, and we had to cancel everything. Lots of reasons, nothing major–it just isn't in the cards to go this week.
I am consoling myself at the Bernina, and surrounding myself with my beautiful fabric stash. Yesterday I worked on the blue and white blocks, shamelessly copied from Patti at Quilting is My Passion. Those little guys take awhile to make! I finished four more I think.
Patti has a great tutorial on an interesting method of making half square triangles and hour glass blocks (quarter square triangles). If you haven't been keeping up with her blog, go check it out, she does a terrific job of explaining things. The method involves cutting out a nine inch square of two fabrics, cutting them into strips, sewing the strips together, then using a special ruler (I like the Bias Square Ruler) to precisely cut out half square triangles. I can't explain it worth a toot, so go see her blog for the most interesting Two Color Quilt progress ever!
Darn. I really wanted to go see Mickey.
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Ah, Nicole…I love Disneyland, too and I have good news for you…Mickey will still be there when you do get to go…In the meantime…have you seen the new Anna Marie Horner fabric? Way cool! Perhaps a little retail therapy is in order! http://annamariahorner.blogspot.com/ Have a wonderful birthday and thanks for your wonderful blog! Pam
Sorry to hear about your Disneyland trip. When you get the chance to go I’m sure you’ll have the best time ever.
Dy
I’m so sorry your trip fell through. Mickey is so much fun. I hope you get there soon. i think to help out with the disappointment you need to start another project. Any of the projects mentioned would fit the bill. Don’t you just love AP&Q? I love it! Spent the morning reading the latest edition. And the Wild Rose fabrics. I have to have some NOW!!
Oh man, do I feel your pain . . . hope you get to visit with Mickey soon *s*
Oh darn I am so sad for you 🙁
I am sorry you didnt get to see Mickey. But the Bernina is a nice consolation. Happy Berninaing..
What a bummer! Sorry to hear your plans got canceled…you’ll just have to plan a bigger and better trip! :o)
Nicole
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM QUEENSLAND
even though your plans have changed I am sure you will have a fantastic day thinking of you
hugs Beth
That is a bummer. I hope you can reschedule it soon. I think your blcoks look great though.
Sorry that your trip to see Mickey got cancelled but spend your birthday doing the other thing you love, sewing. Happy birthday Nicole and many more to come.
Oh, so sorry. Hope you can go soon. Love these blocks..the technique looks interesting. I’m off to check it out. Thanks for sharing.
Too bad you can’t go! But I still hope you have a wonderful birthday!
Your blocks look super. Those roses are gorgeous!
Never Mind Nicole Mickey Will still be waiting for you when you do get there Just keep on sewing to keep ypur mind off it.Theres a little parcel on its way you will get it one sunny day its coming on the aeroplane from sunny Australia. Hope you have a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
Hugs Mary.
Happy Birthday !! Don´t be too sad not going to visit Mickey :o)
Have a nice Birthday at home!!
Your blocks look so nice, thank you for the link to “Quilting is my passion”
All the best for you!!!
Sabine
Your quilting and fabrics are such an inspiration. I gave up quilting and piecing quilts years ago although I am still drawn to it! Beautiful quilt you finished.
Mim
I can’t wait to see more of this blue and white beauty!
Oh dear, I’m sorry the Mickey visit wasn’t meant to be, Nicole! I do love how you spent your time, though. Patti is such a talented quilt maker, isn’t she? I love all her tips.