Greetings from the Land of the Ice and Snow, formerly the Carolinas! I've been making the most of my snow days, continuing with the hexie rosettes for my Stonefields Quilt borders. These little rosettes are addictive because they turn out so differently depending on the fabrics selected and how they are used in the rosettes. Two alternating fabrics for petals? Similar or contrasting? All petals the same fabric? Cut randomly, or "fussy cut" to capture a specific motif from the fabric print? Each little rosette has its own personality. So fun!
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| 8 Hexie Rosettes Finished, 160 to Go |
I am enjoying the hexie rosettes so much that I will probably be sad when I have enough for my quilt and stop making them. It will feel like right after you I've eaten the last Godiva truffle out of the box, and I really REALLY want just one more bite of chocolate but they are all gone... (Note to self: order Godiva truffles for Valentine's Day. Note to readers: This blog post will contain affiliate links).
I did manage to get out to my favorite local quilt shop with my friend Marybeth in between the ice storm and the snow storm, on the one afternoon when the roads were passable. Several of my neighbors timidly ventured out to stock up on groceries or to fill their prescriptions, but I know how to set PRIORITIES when there's a winter weather advisory. I drove past at least eight grocery stores on our way to the quilt shop.