Thinking Out Loud

I finally decided on backing fabric 

for Sixteen By Sixteen.

(and it was on sale for 60% off!)

This week's goal is to get the top sewn together

and get the quilt sandwich pin basted 

so Max and I can quilt it soon.

I also changed my mind completely

about the backing for my liberated wedding ring top.

When I swapped out backing fabric,

I realized I could use the  cursive text 

to back Stacked Squares -

much better than the bright yellow stripe

I had assigned to this top last year.

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Shifting gears from 

quilts waiting to be quilted

to 

quilt designs waiting to be made . . . 

I have always loved New York Beauty quilts.

I know.

They are a far cry from my favorite liberated style

but they call to me anyway.

I've seen ever so many Pickled Fish blocks on Instagram

and I finally purchased the pattern last month.

I won't start on it until sometime next year,

but I do want to make it using my colors and style.

I also want to make The Emperor's Wheel by Chris Jurd.

I'm planning to start this one next year

but mine will not be made with Orientals.

And then there is this fabric group known as 

The Outback Wife by Gertrude Made 

Do follow the link and read the backstory 

behind these fabrics - it's worth the time.

My fat quarter bundle is in transit now

and I know just how I'll use it later this year.

Until then, I'll enjoy the pretty bundle!

I know.

You never see me buy fabric bundles.

There's just something about this group

that speaks to me with its variety of 

prints, scales, colors, textures, and designs.

(After all, I AM an eclectic quilt maker)

And do you remember my word for 2017?

S M I L E

Mr. Marvelous clearly gets it!

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p.s.  Be sure to check out Lynne's post HERE.

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