I started my first Layer Cake quilt yesterday. In the world of quilting, a layer cake, for those who might not know, is a pack of 40 (10") squares of fabric, all from the same fabric line.
I'm using one of the simplest layer cake patterns. The 10" squares (layers) are used as they are, no cutting them into segments. I did have to cut 148 (2 1/2") squares and the outside setting triangles. It should be fast to stitch up. I'm hoping to get it in the mail to the quilter by early next week. (You know, I really don't like those two red squares in the pattern photo. They seem to jump right out at you. I have some extra squares, so I think I'll omit the glaring red and replace them with something a little calmer.)
The fabric is Charisma by Moda.
I have e-mailed everyone in the May Day Basket Swap with your partner's name and e-mail address. Please contact your partner right away with your personal information as described in my note to you. If you haven't received my e-mail note, please let me know. Also please notify me when you have mailed you basket and when you receive a basket. I'd also like to see pics. Either post them on your blog and let me know or e-mail the pics to me if possible.
Hope everyone has fun with this swap. Please let me know if you have questions.
Best wishes for a blessed Easter weekend. May the Lord bless you richly and may the Bunny bring you lots of baskets full of goodies.
Today's Limerick
There was a fine lady from Florence.
For cashews she had an abhorence.
She'd pick them from her pack
Of mixed nutty snack
And give them to her Cousin Lawrence.
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I have been on tenterhooks for weeks now, waiting on the "mystery event" series "Harper's Island" to begin. Well last night it did. And, boy!, was I disappointed. I doubt that I'll be watching the second episode next Thursday.
The premise, as I understand it, is that two families gather on an island in the Pacific Northwest for a wedding of two young people. This island was the scene, seven years ago, of some gruesome murders. The previous murderer having been dispatched seven years ago by the island's sheriff, everyone thinks the island is safe, but it isn't. People start being murdered again--in the most gratuituously gruesome, gorey ways imaginable. E.g., one guy is tied to the propeller of the boat, outfitted with breathing apparatus, and left to contemplate his predicament until the boat motor starts up and chops him all to heck.
The first episode was filled with not only gratuitous gore, but also gratuitous anorexic young girls in gratuitous designer underwear, gratuitous fake-looking headless corpses, gratuitous swaggering sexy older men, and a couple of really quick gratuitous sex scenes.
It's not that the show is plotless. The plot isn't the problem. The actors are. All the girls look just alike (boney and toothy, with long, flowing hair), all the boys are too silly for words, and the grownups are all idiots.
So my advice regarding "Harper's Island": skip it. Spend your time doing something more entertaining. Go check out a Nancy Drew book.
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On 04/10/2009, Connie W said ...
I have plans for a layer cake that I bought at Hancock's of Paducah on my last visit. These are such easy-to-use pieces for making quick quilts.
On 04/10/2009, Marcia said ...
Thanks for explaining the "layer cake". I'm still learning terms and I've seen that one but hadn't thought to ask what it meant. I love checking your blog, thanks so much for sharing.
Blessings,
Marcia
On 04/11/2009, Carol said ...
I've looked at that layer cake pattern a dozen times...I love it...I'm with you though...those 2 red blocks need to go. Two wonderful print blocks in their place and WOW! It will be great. Have fun.
On 04/11/2009, May Kristin said ...
This will be a lovely quilt!
May be I'll see if I can find me a layercake
when I go to Seattle in a couple of weeks!
If I find a nice quilt-shop there!
Happy Easter!
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