It’s time to get the purples out and make some more RSC blocks for July. But its been a slow week and I’ve only produced two so far. Both of us have been unwell, so we took a Covid test, which came back negative, thankfully. Just a bad cold I think, which is giving us sore throats and heads. I’m sure its not influenza which is doing the rounds over here as we don't have aching limbs and joints. Lemon and honey drinks certainly ease my throat, and I'm starting to slowly feel better.
So what purple delights have I produced? One lone scotty dog block made from a small piece of cream and dark purple plaid – I’ve been waiting to use this scrap up. And one happy block featuring New Zealand paua shells. The meat is edible, but much too strong for me, give me scallops or oysters any day. And the shells make pretty jewelry and souvenirs for tourists. Every home here used to have a paua shell ashtray in the days when smoking was so common.
Two purple blocks so far
Here’s the boy’s happy blocks I’ve made so far, I’ll need some more I think. But I’m pleased with how they are all looking together, and still have a few more suitable 5in squares to use.
Happy Blocks so far
17 comments:
That is going to be a great quilt for a little boy. I love oysters, but never tried a paua. I don't think we have those here.
The month is only just starting, so plenty of time to make some more blocks. They are looking good together.
So sorry to know you and your husband are not well. Thank God is not Covid.
Hope you fell better each new day.
Your Happy blocks sure are looking great all together.
Take care Jenny
sorry to hear you have gotten colds they can take awhile to get over hope you are feeling better soon and glad it isn't Covid!
I'm sorry to know you and your hubs haven't been feeling well! Glad it's not COVID, but still, it isn't fun being sick. Do coddle yourself! It's good to see your purple makes with interesting info about the paua shells. Your description makes me think that must be what the necklace is that I bought while in NZ. It's a disc with a center hole strung on a cord. And the disc is greenish iridescent. No one told me, but I bet it's paua. Thanks for mentioning this!
Hope you are feeling better soon. I love the little dog blocks! So whimsical and cute. Happy blocks are fun, aren't they? I've been working on some of those this week too.
Both your scottie dogs and happy blocks are so fun, Jenny! There are so many cute prints you can use for the happy block centers. I had never heard of the paua before - interesting!
The happy blocks are coming along nicely, and your Scotty dog is so cute! I’m sorry to hear you and Robin are not feeling well, but glad that it’s not Covid. Rest, drink plenty of liquids and you’ll be back to full steam before you know it! Hugsxxx
The blocks look great. Hope you are feeling better this week.
those shells are SO PRETTY!! So colorful...
I love your Happy Boy's quilt so far...it's really coming along so well...
Hugs, Julierose
You're going to have two lovely quilts again this year.
That little doggie block is adorable!
You have a nice collection of Happy Blocks. They will make a fun quilt sorry to hear you and Robin have been under the weather. I hope you both feel better soon.
So sorry for you guys not feeling well.. get better soon....
Your quilt blocks are very nice for a little boy.
What a bunch of delightful blocks, definitely a happy collection.
Still lots of July left and I am very certain you will get more purple blocks fashioned.
I love those happy boy quilt blocks.
God bless.
Oh you’ve reminded it’s a new month and new colour too.👍
Two nice blocks and I’m sure you’ll make more before the end of the month….
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