WIP: "Beach House" versus "Sea Buddies"

"Sea Buddies"

A couple of months ago, I bought a "Sea Buddies" charm pack. As I dug through some fabrics in my tickle trunk (aka the "grand valise") to find a complementary fabric, I realized that the bright green that I used to accent my Sparkling Gemstones quilt would work with the fish and turtles in my new bundle. As well, the solid blue that I bought for the gemstones might also work. Somehow.

I think the green matches better, but the blue could be the ocean. Perhaps both fabrics will complement the colourful sea creatures. As usual, I'm not confident with my colour choices.

And then, a few weeks ago, I couldn't resist a dotted fabric that I initially thought would work with the "Sea Buddies".

Then I refound the "Beach House" jelly roll that I bought with intentions of making a silly lobster-shaped quilt for my lovely Acadian mother-in-law. Now, I see that the dotted fabric works much better with my Beach House. Or maybe not. It works well with the strips that don't have a green background. Perhaps I'll pull them out and use them for something else. Ah.... the indecision.

"Beach House"

The longer I wait to cut... the more likely I am to change my mind. Again. (The blue looks good with my Beach House buddies.)

"Beach House" jelly roll

Fully immersed in my indecision, I am linking to TN&TN's WIP Wednesday today! If you have some time, please check out the other posts. We have a lot of creative Canadians who post; several of them are very dedicated and post weekly.

WIP: volunteering for "Hats Off for Human Ecology"

For several weeks, I have been volunteering with a small group of students and graduates to plan an open house to celebrate the achievements of the now closed Faculty of Human Ecology at the University of Manitoba.

This small group of volunteers is led by another volunteer, the notable Dr Lena Horne. Our group has, with no budget, worked with a unit of the University to create educational and interesting displays for anyone wishing to visit.

This post is mostly photos. I'm writing this post during a lull in visitor traffic in the CAD lab. Here are some photos from the display.

signage outside of the CAD lab

recognition of trailblazers

Lectra (TM) station

skirt sloper to be digitized

the plotter and a marker

student work

some graduate success stories

more success stories

A line of Judys thanking visitors