ALT finale

I think this is the last post of ALT squares, I could be wrong, wouldn't be the first time and won't be the last, that's for sure!

I've enjoyed the ALT squares for their wishes, their originality and in many cases the connections we've personally made. I can envision conversations online about different things and I wonder the stories behind so many of the squares. I know several people have commented on how they plan to explain the story behind their's so that's cool.

I have to say, when I opened the first square envelope for today's post, I marveled at the beauty of the square. I like these free flowing designs similar to this, for those who know me as the uber organized, very structured person, this is surprising to you most likely. But it's true, there is much more to me than just the book cover you may have only seen thus far. The colors of the square remind me of Easter in that egg dyes can be made to look like this and I smile when I think of it. Their wish is for a Free Spirit and that Magpie's life is like a wild flow, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day. Thank you.

The second square is pretty cool. When E and I looked at the square I said to E, "man, I bet this is gonna be Magpie's favorite and she's gonna ask for a cat... that will be the first time she'll get turned down!". It's a lovely mix of shades, that deep fuschia I love with all the blues and oranges. The dog and the cat seemingly living in harmony, cool. They wished Magpie one true friend in life to
share joys, sorrows and love unconditionally. Reminds me of my childhood friend K. I wish the same for Magpie, there's something to be said for quality over quantity. Thanks so much.

The third square is this beautiful lilac background with delicate black flowers. It's really intriguing and we've received nothing like it so far. I really like it. LIke a few other squares, it will really need careful attention as to what fabrics I match it up with to make a block for the quilt. That's going to be the hard part. The wish was to live life with an open heart. Well said.

The fourth square is deep red with whimsical clouds, at least that's what they look like to me. The wish is a magical and joyful childhood, I think, knowing E the way I do, I would say I wish for Magpie a magical and joyful childhood and life. They also sent a quote I've never heard of "And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair", what a beautiful sentiment.

I've enjoyed all the ALT squares, now I have to figure out how to arrange them along with all the other squares that will go into the thirty 12" blocks in the quilt. These 30 blocks are made up from 120 different fabrics altogether. We have an additional 40-50 6" blocks going around the outside of the quilt like a border. I think it's going to turn out pretty nice.