Rainy Days and Thunderstorms
It is pouring rain here today. Thunder and lightning too. Sometimes I can't believe how hard it can rain. Then suddenly, it stops. I don't mind the rain, but I do avoid working with SusieQ during electrical storms. All the appropriate surge protectors and such are in place, but with an expensive machine, why take chances? So, I'm rearranging my day to take on other projects.
Halloween HST
I completed all the SID work (stitch-in-the-ditch) and started working on the borders. I like the way it is progressing and I'm looking forward to working on the body of the quilt.
#The100DayProjectMysteryQuilt
It's day 24. The block is Swamp Angel. This block is remarkably similar to the Ohio Star block. Only the four corners change by adding half-square triangles.
There are many names for the Swamp Angel block. Some of them include*:
Swamp Angel - Nancy Cabot, Chicago Tribune, July 14, 1938
Godey Design - Godey's Lady's Book, 1858.
Swamp Patch - Jinny Beyer, The Quilter's Album of Blocks and Borders, 1980.
*The Quilter’s Album of Patchwork Patterns, Jinny Beyer 2009
If you remember my Sallie's Quilt from my border UFO pile, this block will look familiar. The designers at Red Crinoline Quilts found a creative way to set-off the Swamp Angel block with a Criss Cross block. If you read my previous post, you will also note that I called this block an Ohio Star. ;-)
Swamp Angel offers opportunities for creating a variety of looks with a single block. Turn the dark half of the half-square triangle to achieve an alternate look. Rotate the star points and you get another great block. Take some time to experiment with color and part placement to see what you can create.
Until next time,