Twinkler flimsy

After checking the stash yesterday, I went shopping to find a good blue batik to use as the border for the Twinkler quilt, and I believe I found the perfect blue.

This batik is beautiful, and the photo doesn't do justice to the range of color in it.  There is a touch of light blue and aqua shades mixed in with the navy and royal blues.  I bought all 2 yards left on the bolt, so there is enough to use as a border on a table runner that might happen with the 2 extra blocks I have.

Those borders are 6" (finished), bringing this flimsy up to 72 x 84.  I'm really tickled with how it turned out.  I'm thinking a light grey for the backing and navy binding.

I mentioned to someone the other day that I'm always "one squirrel away" from total distraction in my sewing room.  But so far this week I've gotten 2 UFOs to the flimsy stage which means I've remained quite focused.  You know that isn't likely to continue for too long, but so far so good, right?

There was also quite a lot of cutting that took place yesterday.  Eight more of the red/white/blue Buckeye Beauty blocks are cut.  And 4 more of those little zippered coin purses are ready to be stitched up.  

This morning I have a DAR meeting to attend, but maybe there will be some sewing this afternoon once I get home.