Last November N, Zoe and I went to the great state of Texas to visit our family for Thanksgiving. Also, not to mention, it was Zoe's and my first time there and we were introduced to Chick-fil-A. I don't think I really need to say more than that, unless you've never had it. Almost 365 days later, I still have cravings. Sometimes they are so strong, the plane ticket to Texas doesn't seem too bad.
That Chick-fil-A sauce can sure sidetrack me. While we were there, Aunt DeeDee was gracious enough to drive me to a quilt store in north Austin. Honey Bee Quilt Store was absolutely darling. If I had been in town for another couple weeks, I would've definitely signed up for their Mariner Star quilt class. So hard, but so beautiful.
While at Honey Bee, I found a fabric that spoke to my heart. It was Grease fabric. If you know me, you'll know that has been one of my favorite movies since I was 4. I know all the lines, know all the songs and even have the soundtrack on record. When I was younger and my mom would have game nights, they'd usually play Trivial Pursuit. Because I was too young to play that game, she would change all the questions to Grease questions for me. Bless her heart.
It was hot pink, black and white. I had zero idea what I was going to do with Grease fabric, but I knew I had to have it, much like Cha-Cha had to win that dance contest on national television.
I figured I'd make a table runner and pull it out when I was feeling sassy. Then I went to the Washington State Quilt Show and saw the Exploding Pineapple quilt. My Grease fabric began to speak to me. This is the result:
It's wild, bright and a total departure for me. I LOVE it. I have zero idea what I'm going to do with it. N is a little paranoid that I'm going to want to hang it in our living room or something. It still needs a couple borders and to be finished, but I think it's super fun. Just looking at it makes me smile.
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