Sunday, December 13, 2015

Orange Blossoms in a Row

While working on Bonnie Hunter's Clue 3 of Allietare, I also sewed a few more blocks on my Orange Blossom quilt (aka Orange Crush pattern).  I really, really like this in a straight set so that the blossoms stay in one piece.

It will need 15 more blocks for a 7x9 grid. I found the rest of the blue print for the whirly block centers, so we are all set to go!

As for Allietare, I did the math and figured we will need the equivalent of 12 width-of-fabric strips in neutral plus 12 in gold to make the four patches. Some of my fabrics are fat quarters so will estimate lengths. All the strips are sewn and now just need to be subcut. Easy peasey. HERE is Bonnie's linky party with others who are sewing this quilt.

On a higher note, last night we went to the annual Christmas party at the airport. I was assigned to make appetizers again, so out came the penguin army with olive-stuffed cheese balls and sausage balls, plus veggie rollups.  Recipe/instructions for the penguins is HERE.

Then today I took advantage of the low winds to practice stalls and turns. It was SO nice to get up in the air again!


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11 comments:

  1. Sharyn Mallow WoerzDecember 14, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    those penguins are right in line with our mystery colors, how cool :)

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  2. LorisDecember 14, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    Love your Orange Blossoms!
    and your penguin appetizers are a hoot! what a fun idea!

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  3. Susan HolmanDecember 14, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    Your penguin bellies are lovely! Is there a trick to getting the cream cheese smooth? Fun!

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  4. Feathers in my Nest December 14, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    Don't know what I Love more, the quilt or penguins!

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  5. AndeeDecember 14, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    You outdid yourself with those penguins! Too cute to eat! Yay on the mystery too!

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  6. Sandra KayeDecember 14, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    Cute Penguins...I would love to see a closer picture...how did you make them? My sister is a huge penguin fan...it would be fun to surprise her at Christmas with a tray of these:):) Love your orange crush!! thanks for sharing!!

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  7. VireyaDecember 14, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    The Orange Crush mystery was before I discovered Bonnie. I love the look of yours, so might have to keep it in mind for a future project. The penguins are super cute!

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  8. AfterMath QuiltingDecember 14, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Great post. Thanks for sharing your progress on quilts and food.

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  9. MaryDecember 14, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    What a fun appetizer! Your fabrics for the Allietare Mystery are great. Mary / www.stitchinggrandma.wordpress.com

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  10. JaniceDecember 14, 2015 at 11:24 PM

    I too would love to have your recipe/technique for your penguins. I have a massive collection of penguins and surprise my family with one more. Thanks Janannjohn@aol.com

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  11. Art by Rhoda ForbesDecember 15, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Orange Blossom is beautiful, love your colors. Your four patches are going to be great, those little penguin appetizers are fabulous.

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