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Saturday, July 31, 2021

Blue Cobblestones and Sea Creatures

My sewing machine came back from it’s service so I’ve done some RSC stitching this week, just taking my time over several days.  My cobblestone strips of blue and cream were cut one day, assembled over the next day or two.  Nice easy blocks to put together, and they always look so good, I think.  I don't have all the colours of the rainbow in my big bag of batiks, so I'm just using what colours I have.

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Blue and cream cobblestone blocks

You may remember that I’ve also been stitching simple little boat blocks for a boys donation quilt for RSC as well.  This time, instead of stitching more blue boats, I stitched some sea creatures instead.  After a look on Mr Google, I found a design to trace for a whale and dolphins frolicking in the sea.

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Applique blocks to go with my boat blocks

20 comments:

Janice said...

Great progress. I love the whale and dolphins and how you have created the background.

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

I always like those cobblestone blocks - they're going to make a pretty quilt in all those batiks! What a great idea to add the whale and dolphins to your boat quilt, too!

grammajudyb said...

What a great idea to add some whales and dolphins to your boat blocks! Some lucky little guy is going to love it!

ButterZ said...

The whales are fun blocks

Tired Teacher 2 said...

How clever to include the sea creatures with the little boat blocks!

Mari said...

Really cute applique blocks! I love the whale's tail.

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

Happy Saturday, Jenny. I am in love with those Cobblestone blocks and the dolphins are just precious. Some little boy will have a fit over this quilt once you get all of it put together. Have a blessed weekend.

Jackie said...

What lovely blocks!! The sea creatures are amazing.

God bless.

Deb A said...

Love the tail block! That is going to be so fun in the quilt.

Ivani said...

Dolphins and whale blocks will be perfect for the boats blocks, this will be a pretty quilt, Jenny. Great coblestone blocks.

Cathy said...

I love your appliqué blocks to go with the boat blocks! That whale’s tail is awesome! And congrats on being able to get back to sewing. It sounds like you’re being mindful of your limits while continuing to heal! xo

Michelle Ridgway said...

Love the cobblestones and the sea blocks are great too xx

Maria said...

Nice to have your cobblestone blocks done and I think the sea creatures will be special for the boys quilt with the boats …

Kim said...

Jenny, your Blue and cream cobblestone blocks look so lovely. Gorgeous batiks! Your playful whale and dolphins caused me to smile. How fun this quilt will be.

The Cozy Quilter said...

You have a wide variety of batiks which all look great together in your cobblestone blocks. The whale and dolphin blocks will fit right in with your boats

Karen S said...

Love all your blocks, especially all the sea ones. Looking good.

Preeti said...

The whales and dolphins will add just the perfect touch of whimsy to a boats quilt. This is such a great idea - love it.

Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting said...

Those "sea creatures" are so cute!!!

Susie H said...

So nice to hear your machine is back and running like a charm! I think the whale tails & dolphins are the perfect addition to your boat quilt. Adorable!

Nancy said...

Ohh, these Cobblestone blocks are just beautiful. The colors and fabrics look beautiful together.
And in a previous post, I love those little birds you've been appliqueing. They really are charming.