Blowin' in the Wind????

The mailman came the other day and I did my happy dance - my fabrics for the first of several Spring Market quilts for Island Batik was here!

Fresh out of the box

Channel Steve Martin in The Jerk (the new phone books are here!!!) - yep, that was me.

Yes, they are simply yummy.  But I had to excercise my best restraint - the same restraint I use driving home from the grocery store with a fresh bag of Dove dark chocolates in the grocery bag on the seat next to me......

But now I've started - and they get even yummier as I work with them.  I love batiks, don't you? The variations in color that make each block unique, the wonderful smooth texture, the bonus benefit that there really ISN'T a wrong side (score!).

The two background fabrics - don't they place nicely together?

This particular quilt uses two different background fabrics, and then several lovely bright and lights that almost dance across the surface of the quilt.

I've already started on the (yikes - I don't like to count number of blocks - I'll just get intimidated by the sheer numbers!) large number of half square triangles to put this baby together.

Sneak peek?  Sure....want to see more?

Batch of itty bitty HSTs

Here are some pinwheel blades in the works.  Don't you just love those wonderful brights and lights, not to mention the scrumptious motifs, mixed with those teal backgrounds?  I practically hear the ocean breeze and smell the salt air!

These little beauties are trimmed and put together into fun pinwheels.  There's something relaxing and happy about pinwheels.  They aren't the most difficult of blocks, but they sure will bring a smile to your face when you look at 'em.  C'mon - you smile when you look at pinwheel quilts, right?

One more sneak peek -

Rough block placement

here are some of the blocks in a rough layout - still deciding on final block placement and color distribution.

I JUST finished making all the HSTs (half square triangles) needed for the quilt - so what did YOU do this weekend? Yes, I'm living large!), so tomorrow night I hope to get the rest of the pinwheels pieced, and then I'll share another pic.

Now here's where I need your input, please.  The working title for this quilt is "Blowin' in the Wind".....but I thought it might be fun to have a "Name That Quilt" contest.

So I'm taking suggestions for names for the quilt pattern, which will be introduced at Quilt Market in May.  AND Island Batik has generously offered some of their luscious fabrics to the winner.

So....start the brain cells firing.  Let the colors inspire you.  Check back to see the quilt progress - and check Facebook.  I post pics there as well.  And please share your suggestions for the quilt's new name.

I can't wait to see what you come up with!