Colorways by Vicki Welsh

Yesterday, I finally got around to dyeing some veterans’ quilt backs. I also dyed the green on for the backing of the Eclipse quilt. I know it doesn’t “match” Eclipse, but I’m planning to use the back of this quilt under another, smaller quilt on the same bed. This color will work great for the other quilt.

I have an idea for a new quilt, so I parfait dyed some fat quarters in mostly blues.

After dinner, I made some gluten-free sourdough crackers. Since I can’t eat rice anymore, I have to make my own crackers now. These aren’t bad. They aren’t great either, but they will work as a vehicle for peanut butter.

Next, I was off to the basement to figure out what to quilt in the background sky on my quilt.

This was the idea that’s been in my head for days. After stitching it out, I decided it was too big for the space. I need a design that will be easy to put in corners and thi isn’t it.

This was the second design, and it’s a lot of fun to quilt. It’s also fast and would work in the space. But, in the end, I think it’s too structured to be against the straight lines of the houses.

Here’s my third sample, and I’m happy with it. It has a windy feel to it, it’s easy and forgiving, and it will work into corners pretty easily.

I may not get started on the quilting this weekend.  Today, I’ll be at the Montpelier Center all day representing Country School Quilters at the Montpelier Day festivities. Sunday will be football all day, starting at 9 am! I’m taking supplies to cut out some veterans’ quilts at the show and will likely crochet all day Sunday.