jmoore

Wonderful quilt top SBG and a quick assembly...I’m jealous. I can’t wait to see how you quilt it, I think stars or even swirls would be a great idea.

Petthefabric, I can’t wait to see your magenta chain fabric and pics of your progress.
I have been spending more time outdoors now that we are finally getting warmer days here in Maine, a little gardening and some hiking. I am in an Adult Ed course where we hike a different trail each Wednesday. This morning we are hiking above Camden, Maine (an hour from me) where the trail will climb to view the Camden Harbor.

I ordered four yards of background fabric from MSQC yesterday (with a gift card I had). Once it arrives, I will be able to start my blocks.

TheMerkleFamily

I saw a really cute kite motif with a long, ribbon-y tail pattern on pinterest that would be quick, easy and universal? Or snails? Or puffy type airplanes?

Queenbarbiej

Last night I made a background block. I decided that it was going to have a bird in the middle. Since it was m first block it took me 1.5hours to do. Of course the smallest piece is 3/4 inch before sewn. I will post a picture tomorrow of what I have done. I like it so far but I think I will only do a small quilt.

sewbizgirl

I love the kite idea! I might make that happen. Will practice and see how my kites look. Thanks, Christine!

elly66

Would like to join in. I love everybody's projects. I have some already cut from my scraps but my scrap box is pretty full so have been cutting more. I'm pretty sure I even have the backing - more of a matter of choosing which from stash.

I might be a bit slow as I also have several other projects going but I find I like sewing like that. Keeps my interest better I guess.

TheMerkleFamily

Love all the ideas, colors, birds, kites! Welcome elly66 I'm enjoying the fact that I'm clearing out a bit of my stash but will probably be slow going, too.. just means we get to enjoy seeing everyone's pictures along the way!

I have everything cut for 55 scrappy blocks and 55 background blocks (planning on a 10x11 layout) with about a half dozen of each finished so far.

Looking forward to seeing your kite quilting SBG.

Queenbarbiej

Here is a picture of my background squares. This is the only one I have done. I will do more this weekend.

sewbizgirl

The bird is so pretty, QB!

Queenbarbiej

Thank you SBG. It is the background for my scrappy double Irish chain quilt. I'm hope to make 11 more. I only had a yard of the lavender fabric.

IrishMom

Queenbarbiej -- I can't wait to see what it looks like with all the birds, so clever and cute!

Sewbizgirl - you are inspiring me! I love the I spy aspect and our quilting guild has just made a partnership with a school for children with autism and we were asked to make I spy quilts about that size or more rectangular for wheel chair kids. My problem is it's so cute I would want to keep it!