Simply Sensational Summer Scrap Quilt Clue #2

Summer time is flying by!
Can you believe we are ready for Clue #2 in our.....

How did the first clue go for you?
I know I heard a lot of foul language concerning the amount of cutting and number of 4 patch units needed for the first clue from some of you!
You all didn't think I could hear that from here? LOLOLOL

Let me address this......
I LOVE searching for fabrics for a scrap quilt.....as many different fabrics as possible.
I LOVE pressing and cutting fabrics for a scrap quilt.
I LOVE sewing easy units to make a scrap quilt.
I LOVE being in my sewing studio as much as possible.
Get the picture?
None of the aforementioned bother me in any way, and I am usually pretty enthusiastic about
all of them, and am happy to do them any chance I get.  So, if you get really technical, the sewing for clue #1 averaged out to be about 25 4 patch units for 8 days out of the month.  That is NOTHING for me.  Not bragging.....just a bonafide scrap quilter here through and through.  So, all I can do is cheer you all on!  The clues do get easier and easier!  (Clue 1 was pretty easy too.....just sayin'!)

Here I am cheering you all on!

All the way!

YAHOOOOO!!!!

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

It isn't too late to join in!

Here are the previous posts with pdf links:

INTRO

Clue #1

Keeping things simple.......

When cutting.......cut accurately and consistently.

When sewing......sew accurately, using a consistent 1/4" seam.

When pressing......press seams the same way for all units made.

Please do NOT stress over seams not matching, or nesting.  When it comes to scrap quilting, perfection is highly over rated in my opinion.  Some of my seams are definitely not perfect!

Also, I do have to admit something to you all here.  I am human, and make mistakes on a regular basis.  Not just with quilting! LOL  If there are any mistakes within the directions of this quilt, please accept my apology right here and now! LOL

PDF for Clue #2

(Again, many thanks to my friend Joyce

for helping me with the PDF links!
The PDF for clue #2 is NOW available.
Your patience is needed and appreciated
while posting PDF links.  Thanks!)

Clue #2 goes something like this.....

We will be digging into Color 2 which are my neutral batiks.

Just as with Clue #1, pressing is your choice, and I do suggest you work from your smallest of scraps.

I have chosen to spin my seams which will make MOST, not all, seams nest in this quilt.

For this second month of Summer we will be making.......

4 patch units in Color 2!

132 in all!

(See, I told you.....easier!)

Using 2.5" squares will yield a 4.5" patch unit.

We will also be making the following:

2 patches in Color 2!

Make 4 of these units.

Press the seam to one side.

Using 2.5" squares will yield a

2.5" x 4.5" 2 patch unit.

And finally, for Clue #2..... 

Cut 164 squares of Color 2.

I used 2.5" squares, but, 

if you have chosen to use a different size

square, cut to that size.

Totals for Color 2 squares used:

700

Remember, this is a mystery......

perhaps we are done with Color 1?

Perhaps we are done with Color 2 after this clue?

Hmmmmmmmm????????

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

It's a mystery!

Just enjoy the process!

I can't leave you all without sharing a few photos.....

The garden continues to provide wonderful

summertime veggies!

Thanks to all of you for your suggestions about

good pollinating plants to bring in some more

pollinators to the garden!

I know, I know........but, I can't NOT have a good

ole' blt with these tomatoes.....

sorry....the lettuce was being washed during this photo!

Do you see a kitten I am smitten with in this photo?

Salvador is going to be a helper in the studio for sure!

Supervised visits with Abigail Rose.......

you all know Salvador is boss! LOL

I couldn't be more proud of Abigail and the

gentle way she plays with the kitten.

Have fun with your Summertime sewing!

Thanks for all of your encouragement!

Keep on Quilting!
Kevin the Quilter

In the good ole' Summertime......

Summertime greetings from the Quilt Cave!

My little Sophia Annabella and I have been

 sewing the summer days away

in the Quilt Cave.

The quilters of

Scrap Club hosted by Kevin the Quilter

send you all a big hello!

Thanks for joining in with us for the......

#ssssq

Let's use the hashtag above when posting on

social media, shall we?

How is your first clue coming along?

I hope you are enjoying going through

your resources for the colors you have chosen

and using some scraps up!

Remember......this is not a race.

We have 2 more easy clues to make this

striking 2 color scrap quilt.

We may, or may not be done with Color 1???

Remember, the clues will be posted

on the 4th Thursday for the remaining

summer months of July and August.

Many have asked about the name of this quilt...

well.....to put it simply.....LOL

Simple design and sewing,

Sensational effect,

Summer, one of my favorite times of the year to sew,

Scrap.....uh....you all know I make SCRAP quilts!

Quilt!  Isn't that what we all love making???

Hopefully, this will clear everything up for everyone.

Here is one of my favorite quilting friends, Ree, and I.

Modeling these awesome t-shirts designed by my good

friend Tea of

Teaquilts.

If you are interested in purchasing one, she would be happy

to sell you one!

Please email me via the blog for sizes, price and shipping.

I recently participated in a double 4 patch swap between

my friend Lori of

Humble Quilts

and her friend Kathy in Ohio.

This quilt is an adaptation of 

the Red Crinoline pattern, Wilderness Road.

You can see Lori's version HERE.

I still need to decide on borders....

any suggestions for border style and colors from you all?

It was really fun digging into the strips and strings

for this one!

Working from these provided so much variety for

the blocks!

A lap tray, a good show, and a few other

needed items to figure out a plan for the

blocks I swapped.

Thanks Lori and Kathy for including me

in your fun swap!

Does this hat make me look cute??????

LOLOLOLOLOL

Abigail Rose is proving to be a ham!

My 4th of July was spent with friends fishing!

I love to go fishing......there.....another interesting fact

about Ole' Kevin the Quilter for you all! LOL

Some new chickens have been added to the laying

flocks here at the Quilt Cave.

These are Turken or Naked Neck chickens.

They will not be ready to lay for another few months.

You can read more about this interesting breed of chicken

HERE.

Eggs have been abundant!

I am going to try to pickle some eggs this summer.

I am so pleased with how well my garden is doing!

Believe it or not, there are rows in between the

rows of plants for me to walk through.

From front to back we have

okra(still maturing)

squash/zucchini

tomatoes

and in the very back are cucumbers.

The tomatoes are taller than me,...

and those cucumbers are on a

trellis....and are growing up into the trees

behind! LOLOLOLOL

I love being able to grow my own food!

I do have a pollination problem....

the pollinators are not abundant here.

I have been pollinating everything myself

using my fingertips.

I plan on making a pollinator garden around

the perimeter of the garden.

I would love to know what types of

perennials you plant as pollinator plants in your garden?

I am in growing zone 6b. 

And, share it with friends!

All of my former neighbors still request

some of my zucchini bread.

You can find the recipe for this 

beyond delicious bread

HERE.

In closing.....

I have to share something with you all.....

Meet Salvador Vito!

This little guy showed up under my back deck

outside of my studio here at the Quilt Cave.

I believe his momma is a feral cat

I have seen infrequently on various parts of my

property.  I heard him crying on a few occasions

before I spotted him.  By chance, I was able to catch

this little booger.

He is VERY young and has been checked out

by my Veterinarian.  He doesn't need any milk

substitutes and is eating and drinking.

None of his siblings, if any, have emerged, 

and momma cat has not been back at all.

You all KNOW I am completely in love with 

this little guy now!  And he is in love with all

3 of the girls!

I have a feeling Mr. Valentino sent this

handsome boy to me and the girls!

Enjoy your summertime sewing!

Thanks for all of your encouragement!

Keep on quilting!

Kevin the Quilter