Blooms for Sunday!!

I woke up this morning to be greeted by my Clematis climbers in bloom. Aren't they pretty? There was nothing yesterday; only a lot of green leaves and buds. Today, many of the buds popped. Isn't nature a miracle?

Plans for Sunday

Inspired by my flowers, I've decided to spend the day watercolor painting. A few weeks ago, I purchased a book on watercolor florals. It's called Modern Watercolor Botanicals, by Sarah Simon. Though I have used watercolors before, it's been years since I last did any real work. I thought this book looked like a good place to start. The book itself is gorgeous and the lessons look beautifully written and easy to understand. I'll will post my progress from time to time.

#The100DayProjectMysteryQuilt

It's Day 13 and the block is Double X. This block has acquired quite a few names over the years. I discovered this block in the 1970's and then it was called Old Maid's Puzzle. Another frequent name I see assigned to it is Goose and Goslings. The earliest referenced name discovered by Jinny Beyer is Double X. Here are a few more from her research*:

Double X – Farm and Fireside, February 15, 1893
Double X No. 2 – Ladies Art Company, 1897
Crosses and Losses, Finley, 1929
Goose and Goslings – Grandmother Clark's Patchwork Quilt Designs, From Books 20, 21, 23, 1932
Old Maid's Puzzle – Hinson, 1973
Fox and Goose – Marsha McCloskey's Block Party, McCloskey, 1993

Source: The Quilter’s Album of Patchwork Patterns, Jinny Beyer 2009

Until next time,