After a summer of no rain, we finally had a night that resulted in nine inches of rain. The natural flood areas were affected, but the rain was so over due, we welcomed it. I enjoyed walking out in the rain. There was “a” leaf on my front sidewalk so I took a picture.
I sent this picture to my friend as “proof” of fall. She responded that it was a dead summer leaf and that I was an optimistic Unicorn Groupie.
Since I was happily rained in, I went back to working on a story quilt I am making for my grandson. This quilt has blocks that tell different stories about his first five years. I started out with improvising blocks. I did not use rulers to cut. There was no real plan, and I just fit made the blocks fit. This is making the quilt a bit scrappy and unbalanced…so, I do not know how I feel about it. I am determined to finish it and make my final judgement as to whether I quilt it or not.
These are some blocks I made for one of the rows. The Pokemon block I made is a traditional block and not improvised like my first blocks. The thinner blocks are filler blocks that are made to make the blocks fit.
Traditional Block
He is a Pokemon fan.
Filler Strip Blocks
I drew the characters for applique, so they are a bit off.
Since I am a Unicorn Groupie, I will be optimistic about the end results of this quilt.
And, I do “feel” fall!
LOL! Unicorn groupie — I’ve never heard this term before, but may have to steal it! I’m happy for your rain — I hope it lasts until it gets here….
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It will be a fun quilt.
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Cute Blocks. Here is Ohio we had no spring, so I am not convinced yet that we will have fall. However being a unicorn groupie may have its perks!
I think quilters are natural unicorn groupies!
Looks like good use of rain time to me!
Absolutely finish it and quilt it! Even if it doesn’t turn out as you originally envisioned, it will be a precious token of your love and understanding of this boy. He will treasure it.
Thank you, Melanie. I am working on the backing. It is not like I envisioned, but it does tell his five year story.