Friday, April 22, 2011

Aqua & Red...

So.
I joined a bee.  

Why?  Cuz they're fun.  

And, because I have nothing else to do.

It's called the 'Aqua and Red Block Bee'.
(See the button on my sidebar.)
I love the aqua/red color combination
and have yet to make anything with those colors.
When Erin, of Why Not Sew? started up this bee,
I quickly joined.
(You may remember Erin from the "we double rock swap"
she & I did 2 years ago...click here & here).

I have no red and aqua fabrics in my stash.
Really.
Well, perhaps a few pieces.
But nowhere near what I'll need.
I have plenty of time to pick some up here and there.


I stopped at my LQS today to
drop off my 'Just One Star' blocks (2!).
My LQS gathered a total of 44 star blocks
from its customers...woohoo!!!

While there,
I looked around to see what they had
for aqua and red fabrics.

I found these...
Yes, I bought them.
Are you surprised?
Don't be.
You know I have no willpower.
(Won't that red stripe make the best binding?)

I think that's a good start, don't you?
I have no idea what type of blocks I'll want...
stars or log cabins or what,
but that part doesn't need to be
decided for a few months, yet.

I also picked up one of these charm packs...
It's scrumptious.
It's for a future project.
That's all I'm going to say about it.






Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10

8 comments:

WoolenSails said...

Red is a color I use a lot, so always have that in my stash. Love the new charm, that will be beautiful to work with.

Debbie

Farm Girl said...

I really like those colors and anything lilac is always a winner. I have really started liking that aqua color. I can't wait to see what your next projects are going to be. How are you doing?

kks said...

guess you'll need more sewing to do while J watches nascar...! :)
xoxo

Sassafras and Winterberry said...

I just love going on these virtual fabric shopping trips with you! Gosh, I wish I lived near you and you could teach me to quilt! I'm all for the turquoise and red...love the combo together! I can't wait to see what you'll do with them!
Hugs,
Courtney

Joanne said...

Great fabrios again - can't wait to see the magic you make out of them!

moosecraft said...

Looking forward to seeing what you work up with the red & aqua! I think it's a very retro combination... would make a great 50's style apron too! I'm looking forward to the masterpiece that goes along with Lilac Hill!!! *wink*

Anonymous said...

Ooh...love the red stripe and the red on the right with the little stars!
That lilac charm pack is beautiful!
My fabric on my kitchen chairs and shades (yes, I finally got them made) is aqua with the red roses and I love the combo, them compliment each other so well.
Will be anxious to see what it turns out to be.
Love,
Janer

Dog Trot Farm said...

WOW what beautiful fabric! Have a wonderful Easter Day, how lovely to be sharing it with your sister! Sending blessings from Dog Trot Farm, Julie.