My favorite pie that Grandma made was pecan. Unfortunately I am the only one in MY house that likes that kind of pie, so I have to really consider it before I make it for a holiday (there are about a million calories in each slice!).
I couldn't decide which way to arrange it:
I actually had something totally different made with some other fabric scraps (with the same idea of "pie"), but in the end I did not like how it turned out so I ripped it off and went back to the drawing board. I think it might have been fine if I had chosen different fabrics.
I may decide to do some applique or embroidery, but I'll decide that after the next round. It's 12" now, so I may need to put the corners on it soon before it gets too big. We'll see :)
If I wanted to really be exact with my drunkards path blocks, I would have made a line down the center of my template to line up with the half square triangles that I cut into--but I went with just guessing, and I am ok with that for this quilt.
And here is my quilt room kitty, aka The Quilt Inspector. When he isn't attacking my design wall (thank goodness I'm not using foam panels!), he is usually curled up in this spot so he can watch what I'm up to.
Linking up: http://wabisabiquilts.blogspot.com/2016/07/childhood-border-link-up-gwennie.html
Adding, next month's theme: Log Cabins. I already have some ideas brewing!
Love your PIE border. I have to just stand by and watch. My rows are calling me. Winner's are coming fast this year.
ReplyDeleteLast night I was wondering if other winners had come forward (I don't always see them posted). I might work on that today after dropping Daniel off at staff week for camp in a few minutes.
DeleteWhat an awesome memory of the pies and great addition to your center. BTW, I LOVE pecan pie.
ReplyDeleteYah! I might have to make one for the next time we get together, then I can share in those millions of calories and we can take a walk afterwards :)
DeleteFor sure. I think we need more than one walk to walk off the calories though!
DeleteFor sure. I think we need more than one walk to walk off the calories though!
DeleteIt 's difficult to choose without knowing the next round...I love your basket..
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Brilliant! I love your slices of pies (pecan is one of my many favorites too). In this case I think free cutting the wedges was the right way to go.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your compliments... another thought about the free cutting for pies: sometimes people want a sliver (or large slice!) of a couple of different kinds :) I think that idea could translate here too!
DeleteLovely border and I think it is so appropriate to have guessed and improvised somewhat. Pies are homey and imprecise! By the way, I love the swirly background on your basket center.
ReplyDeleteI love your border. Great job. Hugs
ReplyDeleteSuch a unique interpretation. It's a beauty.
ReplyDeleteGreat interpretation! Love those pies!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great inspiration for your second round! I love pecan pie, million calories and all!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun memory to use for this round, Melissa. It's interesting how friends are so important when we're teens friends and as adults, we realize how important family is and are grateful for the memories created when we were younger.
ReplyDeleteI love your pies. I liked your first layout better but I think your second layout enhances your basket.
--Nancy. (ndmessier @ aol.com, joyforgrace.blogspot.com)
Thank you, and you are so right about what we feel is important as teens and then as adults. I had a hard time deciding which way to go, but I have an idea already for the next round and I think that this layout is going to work great with it. But.... I will admit that I am not beneath removing it and changing it around again! LOL!
DeleteWhat an interesting interpretation of the "Childhood" round.
ReplyDeleteWhat great memories of pie! I think your border is great, and wonky is good because we're supposed to be "liberated" here. I think Gwen would approve.
ReplyDeleteI love pecan pie too, but that's not one I make. Nor is my other favorite Lemon Meringue. Just too dangerous!
Oh I love it!!! I really really want some pie right now....Lemon Meringue pie! I'm excited about the next round.
ReplyDeleteLove the block and the story behind it!
ReplyDeleteOh I love it! The pies are a great representation. Mine, too, is on-point and I am also debating when to go ahead and add the corners. Still deciding on my round 3 log cabin idea...
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