Then the fun began.....do you ever have those days when you repeat the same error over and over?? I cut out the homespun for the centrepiece base 3 times incorrectly! Truly! I'm blaming the fact that I have a head cold.....or else I need seeing to!
Lucky No. 4 and we have a base and I could begin appliquing the hexies to the border! Hooray! I like how it looks....
Some very nice friends knew that I was using reproduction fabric scraps for my Clamshell Quilt and have so generously added to my "Clammie Collection" as it is becoming known......thank you wonderful ladies xxxxxxx These are going to make a wonderful difference to the scrappy look I was hoping for.
Stitchers are such lovely people.
Last week a little parcel arrived for me to assist me in my 2018 quest to use less plastic. Plastic straws do so much damage along with single use plastic bags to our marine life and it seems like there are trillions of them.
So I invested in some stainless steel ones to keep in my bag for when the need arises.
I am trying very hard this year to walk the talk and not just pay lip service to doing better in my choices. Every little change we make definitely makes a difference!
Brinton Hall is looking wonderful, I think we all have those days when things just don't happen the way we want them to! Yay for stitching buddies!! Great idea with the straws, I haven't seen them before.
ReplyDeleteAhhh..Yes, I know about cutting out things the wrong size and isn't it funny how you always cut the piece too small! Love those straws, must get some myself.
ReplyDeleteI am the queen of cutting wrong❤️❤️❤️Love your Brinton Hall ❤️❤️
ReplyDeleteAren’t you so glad number 12 came up!
ReplyDeleteBrinton Hall is looking fabulous even with all the challenges it has thrown at you.
Yay for friends that share their stash lol
Brinton Hall is very pretty! Very kind of your friends to share stash......but then quilters are nice people.
ReplyDeleteOf course patchwork friends are nice!!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you could get the S/Steel straws in a bent shape...I have bought straight ones for my daughter complete with brush.
Brinton Hall looks gorgeous. Thanks for the reminder about the straws. I meant to look them up the other day & forgot. Hugs,xx
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle i love your Brinton hall. Thankyou for showing us the straws i havent seen these before,think i had better get some.Hope you have a lovely day my friend xx
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is looking wonderful, love that blue for the border. Take care, Guida.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, those cutting mistakes - it must be a part of the process ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt sometimes amazes me what comes out of a stash! I am having "discovery tour" myself at the moment, fabrics everywhere!
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Brinton Hall is just lovely and I'm looking forward to seeing the next layer on.. Clammie is having a definite feel of 'friends' which will make it even more special... Why did they stop making those thin paper straws? Stainless steel sounds good though
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Brinton Hall looks great and I look forward to seeing it comd together.
ReplyDeleteLove the way the hexies are coming along. Must look out for the stainless steel straws. Have a great week xx
ReplyDeleteNo! All those wrong cuts would have sent me crazy. I am so glad it worked in the end. Good to see at least the hexies behaving.
ReplyDeleteInteresting idea with the straws. Great solution.
You have found a lovely blue there which works perfectly with your hexies. Great idea, the reusable straws! xx
ReplyDeleteI think that your blue is just perfect Michelle - what a find!! Nice friends to share their stach with you, it will give a great variety. Great idea with the straws - and walking the talk - perfect :-)
ReplyDeleteI love your border. Do you use a whole piece of fabric to needle turn the EPP to or do you use strips? Not sure how to finish my Little Lucy. Your EPP is looking amazing.
ReplyDeleteI just love Brinton Hall Michelle and urs beautiful colors
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