sunrise 2

Now there is a tiny stack of paper pieced blocks on the table keeping me company as I am cutting pieces for the next set.

I am finding the process of selecting fabrics for each block a simple exercise in mixing different colors and prints that I haven't thought about before. 

Seeing each block like a unique quilt and weaving stories into them is also becoming more fun because I am using all my favorite fabrics.

 Even these fabrics look very happy being useful rather than collecting dust sitting on a shelf.

Thank you for stopping by and saying hello to these teddy bears! They do look a little shy & bewildered to be in the spotlight so unexpectedly today. I got these cuties at SuperBuzzy. 

Hope to show you more blocks soon. Have a lovely rest of the week! ( ' u ' )

sunrise

Sun rays in the early morning are gentle as dew, soft as a whisper, cleansing to the soul.. these still moments of the waking hour bring a sense of calm to a hurly burly day ahead of us.
..looking at the shining yellow sky is as soothing as it is hopeful for a fresh day.

Sunrise is the inspiration for my new quilt. I am thinking of using an array of colors from softest pinks to shocking fuchsia, imitating paleness of the hazy sky turning bright bathed in beautiful sunshine.

I first saw this quilt on Material Obsession blog as 'Gypsy kisses' and was completely smitten by it. This classic pickle dish pattern is in their second book and also in Kaffe Fasset's 'Quilt romance' book.

Nanette has been making prettiest version of this quilt and she wrote a very helpful review here comparing them both and ups & downs of each pattern. I am so grateful to her for these details.  I felt a little faint as I learnt how much hand appliqué  is involved in Material Obsession pattern. So I decided to go with the curved piecing instructions given in Quilt romance.

It will be nice to enjoy slow time with this quilt.  I am starting with the paper-piecing part, doing one or two blocks everyday. These are the sample blocks I made so far.  

I have to see what lovely little pieces are hiding in my scrap box as I plan to use my well loved and treasured fabrics in this quilt. I will keep you posted with my progress.

Hope your day is bright and sunny! ( ' v ' )