Adding a Little Color

Spring in the Atlantic Canadian Maritimes 

is often synonymous with 

relentless rain and lingering cold temperatures.

Even if the sun comes out, the winds are bitter cold. 

And June isn't getting off to a very good start.  

It can't last much longer!

Can it?

So, what do you do when it's windy, cold, 

and usually wet, day after day after day?

You work with the brightest, 

most colorful fabrics in your stash, of course!

Luckily, I had a fat quarter bundle 

of rich, brilliant Free Spirit Solids 

just screaming to be used, 

and a Preppy the Whale pattern calling my name!

I have been working with two colors at a time, 

and making four whales at a sitting.

This is only half of what I've accomplished so far.

I am chain piecing this project, 

and making a scrappy leader/ender quilt at the same time.  

I like to play the 'don't break the chain' game 

and see how long I can sew without starting over.

I'm also participating in Lori Kennedy's FMQ-a-long

over at The Inbox Jaunt.

I was fortunate to have a little box full of bonus HSTs 

leftover from another project to prep.

I need all the practice I can get!

This has been knee replacement week for The Ranger,

and I'm a little behind on my sewing,

so I guess I'd better 

get back to work!

Happy June!