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Past and Present ABB

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Past and Present, all but borders.  I really like the way these blocks came together.  The deep jewel tones of the Kansas Troubles fabrics (mostly Sweet Pea) are colorful, but still rich and masculine.  Just right for the friend to whom Sara wants to give the quilt.

As mentioned, the pattern is called Past and Present and is from a book by Kim Brackett called Scrap Basket Surprises.  I have made several of Kim's quilts, and they always turn out accurate and pleasing to the eye.  You can count on great instructions and clear illustrations in her books.  The pattern in the book is four blocks wide by five rows long, and as you see I have enlarged it by making it five blocks wide and six rows long.  It measures 60 by 72 without borders.

Next up is a narrow dark navy containment border and a dark red floral outer border.  It should fit a queen sized bed when finished.

I didn't expect to have any time to sew this past weekend, as I was scheduled to work both Saturday and Sunday.  I had a bit of a ticklish cough on Saturday, and woke up Sunday morning with a full blown case of laryngitis.  I could not make a peep.  I am sure my boss thought she was getting a prank call when I phoned around 7:30 AM (the first morning of Daylight Savings Time), to whisper to her that I needed a back up to work with me, since I would be unable to speak to any of the customers.  It all got sorted out and I got to stay home.  Who wants a sales person who can't talk?  It really doesn't work.  So, I stayed home, napped in my bed, sat in the sun, went on a car ride with my husband and sewed my Past and Present blocks together.  And drank lots of hot tea.  With luck, maybe I can talk tomorrow!

Hope you all had a terrific weekend.

36 responses to “Past and Present ABB”

  1. Any quilt made with KT fabrics is a winner … and your P&P quilt is no exception. I cannot wait to see it finished.

  2. Any quilt made with KT fabrics is a winner … and your P&P quilt is no exception. I cannot wait to see it finished.

  3. Any quilt made with KT fabrics is a winner … and your P&P quilt is no exception. I cannot wait to see it finished.

  4. Applause, applause!!! “Past and Present” is such a stellar quilt and the fabric choices Sara made with you are spot on! Hope this friend understands that quilts are for beds, couches, walls, and tables and not for cushioning furniture bits when moving house. As sons of a quilter, our boys have learned that lesson well.
    Good plan for borders, too. Come to think of it, there is/was a quilt shop in Austin, TX that suggested you not buy border fabric until your quilt center had been sewn together. Their reason was that your choice might change and it was good to keep the border fabric decisions until you could really see what would work. I’ve done that ever since being in that shop.
    Sorry your voice is gone but it was nice to have unexpected time to rest, pamper yourself, be with family, and sew. Wishing you WELL!
    Hugs!

  5. Applause, applause!!! “Past and Present” is such a stellar quilt and the fabric choices Sara made with you are spot on! Hope this friend understands that quilts are for beds, couches, walls, and tables and not for cushioning furniture bits when moving house. As sons of a quilter, our boys have learned that lesson well.
    Good plan for borders, too. Come to think of it, there is/was a quilt shop in Austin, TX that suggested you not buy border fabric until your quilt center had been sewn together. Their reason was that your choice might change and it was good to keep the border fabric decisions until you could really see what would work. I’ve done that ever since being in that shop.
    Sorry your voice is gone but it was nice to have unexpected time to rest, pamper yourself, be with family, and sew. Wishing you WELL!
    Hugs!

  6. Applause, applause!!! “Past and Present” is such a stellar quilt and the fabric choices Sara made with you are spot on! Hope this friend understands that quilts are for beds, couches, walls, and tables and not for cushioning furniture bits when moving house. As sons of a quilter, our boys have learned that lesson well.
    Good plan for borders, too. Come to think of it, there is/was a quilt shop in Austin, TX that suggested you not buy border fabric until your quilt center had been sewn together. Their reason was that your choice might change and it was good to keep the border fabric decisions until you could really see what would work. I’ve done that ever since being in that shop.
    Sorry your voice is gone but it was nice to have unexpected time to rest, pamper yourself, be with family, and sew. Wishing you WELL!
    Hugs!

  7. Hope you are feeling better and lots of tea does help I bet. Glad you were able to rest and bonus sewing time;))) nothing better!

  8. Hope you are feeling better and lots of tea does help I bet. Glad you were able to rest and bonus sewing time;))) nothing better!

  9. Hope you are feeling better and lots of tea does help I bet. Glad you were able to rest and bonus sewing time;))) nothing better!

  10. OH this is so pretty! I have all of Kim’s books and love her patterns. You’ve made me see this one with new eyes — need to look in my stash and play with this block. Hope your voice returns soon! happy stitching!

  11. OH this is so pretty! I have all of Kim’s books and love her patterns. You’ve made me see this one with new eyes — need to look in my stash and play with this block. Hope your voice returns soon! happy stitching!

  12. OH this is so pretty! I have all of Kim’s books and love her patterns. You’ve made me see this one with new eyes — need to look in my stash and play with this block. Hope your voice returns soon! happy stitching!

  22. Your Past & Present looks great! Perfect colors for a guy but still a pretty quilt! Laryngitis is no fun & I hope you have your voice back soon! Meanwhile, have a good week sewing & being quiet!

  23. Your Past & Present looks great! Perfect colors for a guy but still a pretty quilt! Laryngitis is no fun & I hope you have your voice back soon! Meanwhile, have a good week sewing & being quiet!

  24. Your Past & Present looks great! Perfect colors for a guy but still a pretty quilt! Laryngitis is no fun & I hope you have your voice back soon! Meanwhile, have a good week sewing & being quiet!

  25. I love this quilt! Please, please post a picture when it has the borders. I must find this book. Thank you for sharing. 😃

  26. I love this quilt! Please, please post a picture when it has the borders. I must find this book. Thank you for sharing. 😃

  27. I love this quilt! Please, please post a picture when it has the borders. I must find this book. Thank you for sharing. 😃

  31. All The Light You Cannot See…. I agree, one wonderful read! But I have a question.At the end when she opens up the little house, and the small key falls out, ….. where is the diamond? I thought the diamond would go back to the blind girl via the miniature house. Or did she put it back into the ocean in the water behind the gate? So many questions. No one I know has read it!! Thank you for sharing your favs!

  32. All The Light You Cannot See…. I agree, one wonderful read! But I have a question.At the end when she opens up the little house, and the small key falls out, ….. where is the diamond? I thought the diamond would go back to the blind girl via the miniature house. Or did she put it back into the ocean in the water behind the gate? So many questions. No one I know has read it!! Thank you for sharing your favs!

  33. All The Light You Cannot See…. I agree, one wonderful read! But I have a question.At the end when she opens up the little house, and the small key falls out, ….. where is the diamond? I thought the diamond would go back to the blind girl via the miniature house. Or did she put it back into the ocean in the water behind the gate? So many questions. No one I know has read it!! Thank you for sharing your favs!

  34. I am in the process of making this same design
    but I am paper-piecing using Moda Morris Workshop fabric scraps and had to reduce the
    square to 6.5 inches, oh, my, I only have 12
    done and SO many more to go. Loving this design. Anxious to see your border and end
    result.
    Jan K.

  35. I am in the process of making this same design
    but I am paper-piecing using Moda Morris Workshop fabric scraps and had to reduce the
    square to 6.5 inches, oh, my, I only have 12
    done and SO many more to go. Loving this design. Anxious to see your border and end
    result.
    Jan K.

  36. I am in the process of making this same design
    but I am paper-piecing using Moda Morris Workshop fabric scraps and had to reduce the
    square to 6.5 inches, oh, my, I only have 12
    done and SO many more to go. Loving this design. Anxious to see your border and end
    result.
    Jan K.