Project Quilting 17.4 - Art Deco

When I saw this week's Project Quilting 17.4 Of Another Era challenge, the first thing that popped in my mind was art deco.  Maybe it was from the quilting I was working on for my mystery quilt.  Or maybe from some paper patterns I had tucked away.  Rob pitched a few other ideas at me and we brainstormed for a bit.  But as Thursday rolled around and nothing grabbed me, I pulled out the paper piece pattern and settled on a mug rug.

I have some teal fabric I've been wanting to use, so I settled on teal, black and gold.  The paper pieced fans aren't quite art deco, but close enough to fit the bill.  Each square is four inches.  I knew I wanted to set it on point and nestle them next to each other... so the rest of the layout kind of grew from that. 

I still have some lovely shiny rayon thread from my sister's quilt, which seemed the perfect thing to quilt it.  Added a flange binding with some more teal and it's done!

Some Winter Highlights

Winter finally arrived in force in January between the snow and the cold.  I'm happy to see the snow (but I'm also happy to see a little daylight at 5pm).   I've gotten out a few times for local skiing and snowshoeing.  It's been lovely.  I don't like dismal grey winters.

This year the snowblower (and Rob) has gotten a workout.  Check out that plume!  

Project Quilting 17.3 - Seahorse Postcard

 

I struggled for a few days with this week's Project Quilting challenge:  the year of the horse.  I was to find inspiration from the turn of the year, in the animal, in our hopes and desires for the near future.  I like horses, but not for quilting.  I looked at different things to applique and did a leap sideways - how about a seahorse?  That grabbed me.

I was amused to see two others post seahorse project before I finished mine.  So instead of a Fire Horse, I have a Fire Seahorse.  I quilted it with shiny gold and added quilted seaweed around it.  I like it! 

Neutral Mug Rugs

I'm currently quilting my mystery quilt that I started last spring.  I followed the clues for the rectangular baby quilt although I intended to create a square wall hanging.  So there were extra pieces when I finished the final clue. 

 

Looking for Love

Our foster guinea pig from Dakin is still looking for a forever home.  He's gotten into the spirit for February and took out a personal ad:

Single older male, seeking long term relationship.  I love cuddles in front of the TV and gourmet dining (strictly vegan).  I'm low maintenance, enjoying the basics in life, like hay, pellets, and a brown paper lunch bag.  I'm a sucker for veggies of all kinds, except for cilantro.  In return for affection (and treats) I will be steadfastly loyal and will occasionally sing you the song of my people (at full volume).