RRCB revisted

        When I originally put together my RRCB I made it only large enough for my twin bed.  That was 4 x 5 blocks but now that I have a double bed  I need the quilt to be the same size as the original pattern.  I had it almost quilted but miscalculated the backing fabric so pulled it off the machine and put it aside to finish some customer quilts.  Therefore I have been busy unquilting it enough to add backing and take off one border and one sashing to add on the ten blocks that I originally omitted.  I think I may unquilt the whole thing because the design I used does not show up well and I am not happy with the thread colour either.  I have just finished making another 20 string blocks and have one medallion block to make.  I had made all of the medallions except for one but have all of the pieces ready to go except for the brown and pink hsts required.  If I did not have those blocks done I don't think I would have kept going with this.  My project for the rest of the summer is to unquilt the RRCB and add on the ten extra blocks.  Hopefully I can get the quilt on the machine before the cold weather hits.  I did buy a couple of yards of a pink print to add to the backing and another queen batting when we went to Fargo.  I have enough extra border seminole so that can easily be added on.  I always have to do things the hard way.

        I finished quilting Rita's music themed wallhanging and will bury threads tonight and give it back to her tomorrow.  I also took in two more quilts today from a new customer who has been waiting patiently for me to call her.  One is a bargello and that will be easy.  It is quite large for a bargello but it should work up ok.  The other one is a small wallhanging that she has already finished it like a pillow, with the batting and backing.  The edges are irregular as well.  I have not idea how I am going to pin it on and quilt it.  Yikes.  If it can't be done it can't be done.  A challenge I am not sure I can handle right now.

         I have completed the body of my Orca Bay and have sewn the border pieces together.  I just have to cut the black sashing strips and sew it together.  I may have to add another border to make it fit the bed.  We will see.  That quilt won't be quilted until late fall or winter some time.  No rush.  I may even participate in the next mystery quilt if it takes my fancy but I have enough projects to keep me busy this winter.

        That is it for now,  Happy stitching.