I have not been totally away from quilting though and did complete a quilt top from a Camille Roskelley book.
My dog once again photo bombed my picture!
The blocks turned out to be much larger than I envisioned at over 18 inches so I did not follow the pattern exactly. I believe the pattern is called Sweet Life. I also close to put a solid white square between the sashing rather than the four patch called for in the pattern.
I did agonize over the sashing fabric for several days. I found two wonderful fabrics to complement the green in the centre fabric but when I laid them out it just didn't feel right. I am happy with my polka dot choice and have decided that the binding will be a solid navy. I went to the store last weekend for backing fabric and came home with more fabric to add to my stash....but no backing fabric. I am sure that all quilters can appreciate how this happens.
Tonight I will be working on improving my free motion quilting skills with some swirls on another UFO that has been patiently waiting.
I hope your quilting adventures this week are fun!
