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Taxes. Blech. And Cutting More Blues

I have put it off long enough. I absolutely had to get my tax materials together and off to my accountant tonight. He always saves a slot for me among his late actors. I’m grateful for this.

So after getting them all collected, photo copied, bundled up and sent off at the post office, I had a little bit of time to spend in my sewing room.

Since I sewed all the Wensleydale block kits that I had put together last week, it was time to cut a bunch of blue batiks so I can build more kits. I selected nine fabrics from my stash of blue batiks — three dark, three medium, and three light.

I’m excited to see these little pops of color in amongst all these blocks!

One of the things I love about cutting fabrics is just looking at the fabrics. This one from this set is a standout. Makes me remember why I love batiks the way I do!

The photo does’t do the colors justice. it’s pretty spectacular.

When I got down to the last four fabrics I finally realized that I could cut multiple fabrics at one time. Why didn’t I think of this before?

Sure saved a LOT of time! I’ll remember that for the next set I cut. I’m all about efficiency!

I cut enough fabric to make 18 blocks. that will bring me up to a total of 39 blocks.

Actually, I found one kit on my sewing table tonight that I didn’t sew up. So that will make 40 total blocks. Only eight more to cut later. UNLESS… I decide to make this quilt a little bigger… which is entirely possible.

I will have to cut more KFC scraps to complete the kits.

I’m having so much fun making these Wensleydale blocks I decided to order another set of the papers… 60 more sheets! I am really wanting to make another one… not sure what I’m going to do but I’m thinking Australian Aboriginal fabrics. I have several ideas and want to make sure I have the papers in hand while they’re still available.

I needed to get this quilt top off my design wall to accommodate the Wensleydale blocks so I tossed it on my bed to see how it looks. I love it. It’s definitely bright! I hope my brother and his wife aren’t horrified by how bright it is.

Well… if they don’t like it I’ll have another quilt for MY bed!!!

It was a beautiful day here in Portland today. Regardless of what the weather forecast says, I know spring is here when we’re finishing up our walk at 8 pm in the last remnants of the evening light.

Hello spring!

30 Replies to “Taxes. Blech. And Cutting More Blues”

  2. The quilt top looks spectacular on your bed! It’s calling for the backing, which I know is not on your preferred list of things to do! Of all the batiks in the stack, that blue flowered one is my favorite, too. In fact, it just might be my favorite of all the batiks you’ve shared with us. It is certainly one I would scoop up for my own batik stash!!! Your Wensleydale blocks are beautiful. I’m looking forward to seeing the next set sewn together.

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  6. Oohhhh, that batik is so pretty! My favorite is the watercolor ones, the light and dark dye swirling around, always a different design. Usually just one color but different shades, so beautiful. Loving the purple and blue in that one 😻! The aboriginal fabric with yellow, orange would glow 🤗 Hugs to the boys 🥰

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    1. Oh yes! It would be fun to limit the colors of Aboriginal fabrics in a quilt with the blue batiks! Oranges and yellows would be really good. I originally bought all my indigo batiks with the intent to make a hexagon quilt using KFC yellows and the blues as the background. Never got around to it. And lost my enthusiasm for making a hex quilt!

      Anne

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  7. I seem to enjoy all blues, but then I can say that about many colours. I really think the quilt with the jumble fabric looks great on the bed. I doubt that it would cause anyone discomfort. It makes me smile and feel warm so I think that is the vibe

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    1. I was quite surprised when my brother initially expressed interest in that bright quilt. it’s just not his style. They are surrounded by color in their gardens but their tastes in home decor tend to be much more earthy. But I’m glad he liked it!

      Anne

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  8. Your brothers quilt is beautifully happy. All those gorgeous batiks has me pulling out my stash and making batik quilts now! 3rd one now. No not the paper pieced Wensleydale, but still the inspiration for me was seeing all those fabulous batiks out and about. Totally enjoying sewing with them again. Thanks for the inspiration!

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    1. I’m really enjoying working with the batiks. It’s been a long time since I’ve made anything with them. I’ve been thinking I need to make an all batik quilt soon. thinking maybe a drunkards path approach.

      Anne

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  9. Hello Anne,
    I absolutely love your new blocks of blue. Where did you order your paper foundation pieces?
    Thank you so very much.
    Katherine

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  10. The quilt you made for your brother is delicious! I love the bright colors!

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    1. Thanks! I went and looked at Pinterest after reading your comment and there’s not much on there. Maybe it will take more time to see more Wensleydale quilts appear there. I’d like to see more variation! People can be very creative!

      Anne

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  13. I absolutely love the quilt you threw on your bed. The colors are gorgeous!!! Hope your brother likes it. Will you link me to the blogposts about it please. How much yardage did you use for the red border. I really enjoy seeing all the wonderful things you make. Your dogs are so handsome!!!!

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    1. There are too many blog posts about this to link to them all. Plus, I started that quilt two years ago!!! You can find most of them by going to my blog at http://www.agilejack1.com and searching for “starburst.” That should bring up most of them.

      I didn’t calculate the yardage for the border. I’m guessing I used at least a couple yards for the setting triangles and borders.

      Anne

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  14. LOL, can’t tell you how many times I worked a quilt and finally figured out I could cut multiples at a time. Sometime we can’t see the forest for the trees. But you figured it out before the very last of the blocks were being cut. I agree with you, I am liking this quilt more and more as more blocks are made.

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