On a very innocent trip to Omaha recently, I spotted a much-loved quilt shop, Country Sampler--right on the road we were traveling. Did I have a choice? I don't think so!!! In we go (DH is really a good sport about such things as destiny and fate). I am always blown away by the shop samples there and always come away inspired and with a lighter wallet. Their version of the Sunshine Quilt from Strip Happy was done up in the Madeira jelly roll strips. So drawn to those dusty aquas right now. I may have to purchase another jelly roll or some FQs so that I can make it in darks and mediums and not many lights. I'm sure those lights could find a home in another quilt someday LOL! (Note to Moda: Sure wish you'd cut those jelly roll strips with straight edges rather than pinked edges so one could have a true 2 1/2" measure.)
To add further insult to injury this week, I purchased Simple Seasons (with a Christmas gift card--so there!) and Happy Hour. I have wanted both of these books for a while now and since I was in the boost-America's-economy mode, I plunged ahead. Also, Cotton Candy (another jelly roll quilt) is now at the flimsy stage. Originally I thought this would be a spring quilt for my bed. However, I was less than enthralled with it after it went together so I will now finish it as a cuddle-up couch quilt. No matter how hard I try to get out of my dark prim color range, it just never seems to please me. I may need a 12 step program!!!
