I remembered to take pictures of the most recent "auction treasures" Ken bought. I love old enamelware, and he bought a whole box full a few weeks ago.
A covered deep square pan (reminds me of a refrigerator drawer) a larger rectangular pan, an 8x11 baking pan, a covered pot with lid. A large mixing bowl. My favorites--a pitcher, a covered pan with fruit decals, a colander and a drinking ladle. One stray lid.
This pan is a favorite-the colorful decals are so cheery. Some of these will go on my "treasures" shelf, and I know I will use all of them.
And I have been sewing. Last week I worked on the blue Jacob's ladder blocks. The Sister's Choice blocks. A blue/white Irish Chain. "Mason's brother" quilt. That means I worked on three UFO's. None are close to a finish--but they are getting there!
I have another round of the blue/white swap in a few weeks. I made this sample block--do you like it??
I like that the outer tips of the pinwheels point into the white hourglass portion of the block--they look like they're floating. Most blocks made in this pattern are turned 45° and there are flying geese instead of the hour glass blocks. Its a rather bright blue with white polka dots--I may try making another one in a softer blue. I not sure everyone shares my love of bright "poke your eye out" colors.
This weekend Laura Beth, Nick, and Mason are coming to visit. I promised Mason we'd make cookies together.
The pot with the red trim reminds me of my Mom's soup pot.
ReplyDeleteIt IS a beautiful Monday. I could stand weather like this until Christmas.
Sewing is slow here. Have the RRCB blocks done and trimmed. Just need a good sized block of time to lay them out & get the top put together.
I like the block, You have been busy. Stitching away. The weather is nice here right now to. Almost makes it hard to stay in and sew.
ReplyDeleteI especially like the pinwheel section in this block. Blue and white is such a pure looking color combination. Love it.
ReplyDeleteit's bright, no doubt! I like it though. never would used polka dots myself.
ReplyDeletelooks cool
Great sale finds! I like the quilt block too.
ReplyDeleteI too am an avid admirer of the enamelware- we grew up a family of 6 kids & each had a different colored drinking mug, that was when I fell in love with it. I still like to drink from the mugs and even have a few plates I use. GREAT FINDS in that box!
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt block.
Very pretty block! Love the enamel ware. Sigh
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