PTQB2 April

April is my month for the Pieced Together Quilting Bee and I am happy to say all my packages are in the mail - and it is still March (at least for a few more hours). 

I am going simple this round and asking for simple block of half square triangles made from 5 inch charm squares - four squares by four squares. I was inspired by a quilt I remember from my childhood. My great aunt Sue made my sister Debbie a scrap quilt for her wedding present - at least this is the story I remember. I remember the quilt on her bed and it being stored in her hope chest when it was too warm. I also remember how cozy it was. It was made from a collection of scraps from old clothing and from old sewing projects. Nothing matched, but that added to its charm. 

I am not going so far as not having my fabrics match (I am sure you aren't surprised) but I am recycling a collection of menswear shirts from my Pops' closet that were on the way to Goodwill (they were all close to new but are now more than a size too large for him). They are a mixture of stripes, checks and plaids in blue, white and tan. I am pairing them with Kona Cotton is Ash - a grayish linen type color. I am really excited for this quilt - I love the colors, the blocks should go together easy and quilting will be relatively simple with all the straight and diagonal lines to follow.

And yes, I am still procrastinating on the cathedral window block for March... Sandy, I promise to work on it this weekend!

Comments

[Colleen]

This is so cool - you will get to cuddle with your Pops any time you like!

[Valerie]

Fun! Can't wait to get my envelope in the mail! And I am a sentimental old fool already, so I love your idea for this quilt. I have a quilt I made (three actually) from my dad's clothes after he passed away, and it is one of my most favorite possessions. Whether or not you still have your Pops with you, you'll be so glad to have this quilt. :)