Tuesday, February 1, 2022

An oldie...



Good morning!  I have, at long last, put this quilt together.  Yahoo! I have had the blocks made for a long time.  I have a patient in mind for this one; she loves purple.  In fact, she wears only purple pajamas, refuses our drab hospital gowns, has her hair dyed purple, has purple nails and a purple handbag and hat!  Every single article of clothing she has is purple, and her car?  IS PURPLE!


So, this is for her.  She comes in over and over again to our unit and has done that for years.  I will surprise her, next time!



I finished the applique on this block.  I am in love with it...it is even and perfect?  Why no!  Why would you ask?  Hahaha!


Perfection is overrated...joy is not!




Have a lovely day!


Julie
 

19 comments:

Ruth said...

Looks just fine from here!! Done is better than perfect. Good for you!

Tired Teacher 2 said...

I’m not a fan of purple (too many years working in a school drenched in purple) but I love the quilt! The recipient will adore it.

Joyce Carter said...

Oh Julie. Your quilt is so beautiful and will be loved so much by the recipient. I think I would enjoy meeting her. I adore all the "little ole ladies" that dye their hair different colors. They are usually a lot of fun to be around. Although I am elderly, I don't have the nerve to try that yet. Besides, my husband would kill me. LOL
The applique block looks awesome to me. You are doing a great job.

Cary.wisnosky@gmail.com said...

I like the double pinwheel
What size is the pinwheels?
Thx

Wendy Caton Reed said...

Oldies are always fun to dig out and finish. Such a great sense of accomplishment. This one is gorgeous!

Robin said...

Another finish always feels good! It's funny how people feel about purple. I like it well enough but it's an accent color not a dominant color for me. The lady you talk about will love it. Thank you so much for the sweet little yellow packet/purse that you sent. It is just so bright and fresh like a lemon would be. The red fabric was a special bonus. I immediately used some of the FQs to make 8 stuffed hearts for the children I teach at church. They were delighted. Thank you so much.

cityquilter grace said...

we are all our own worst critic...looks lovely and perfect to me!

fiberjess said...

The applique is lovely and I love the quilt as well! I did have to laugh over the purple though--I don't wear it exclusively but I do love purple and in fact my studio is Iris purple w/white woodwork.

Kyle said...

For a passionate purple 💜 person your quilt will be the perfect presentation. 🥰

Sherrill said...

Beautiful, Julie, and you know she will be so surprised and LOVE it!! You are so sweet.

loulee said...

A beautifully finished quilt and a lovely block.

KaHolly said...

She’ll be overjoyed with the quilt! It’s just delightful! I’m very impressed with your Applique. I love Applique, but am not patient enough to do it. I get lost in the preparations.

sue s said...

I have been looking at this pattern for ages and have been saving what I find. It might be on the list for this year's RSC projuct.

Janet O. said...

An oldie, but definitely a goodie! And that sounds like one purple-lovin' lady!!
The applique block is beautiful. Nice work, Julie!

Flickenstichlerin said...

the Lady who loves purple will be delighted. Love the pinwheels and your applique is fine stitching.

Lori said...

Your purple loving patient with LOVE it! You are such a jewel!

Kim said...

Oh my, the quilt you are going to gift to the patient is beautiful. She is going to love it!

MissPat said...

I am a purple lover as well, although I've yet to dye my hair purple or any other color. I have the blocks made for that pinwheel quilt, too, and it's past time I put them together. Have a great day.
Pat

Chookyblue...... said...

That will be a lovely surprise for her ..

Puffins and purples!!

I was tempted by Puffins...a squirrelly breed!!  LOL!  This fabric was shared with me, and I have been loved these bright, candy corn colors...