Sun Rays Quilt Block

    When I saw this Clothesline fabric, I knew I had to include it in my quilt for a Monday diary entry because Monday was always Laundry Day.  The fabric is part of Heather Ross' Far Far Away III collection and is a beautiful Japanese fabric of 85% cotton and 15% linen.  I found this 12" Sun Rays Quilt block in 5500 Quilt Block Designs by Maggie Malone. 

Sunday, July 16, 1916 -
"This has actually been the hottest day!  The folks went to Marshall today, but as I had promised to teach a class this A.M. and Frank was coming at 6:30, I couldn't very well have everything, so I decided to stay with Grace and hold down the house.  She and I went to Sunday School, and really I was wringing wet when we got home. . . We set out a cold lunch for Charlie and ourselves, and about two o'clock we had a light shower - just a sprinkle - and everything is now clear.  I tried to sleep, but the sleeping porch is full of bees, and it was so hot so I wrote a letter to Eva. . .

Monday, July 17, 1916 -
"It has been another scorching day, and I have sure worked.  We had an immense washing and were a little late finishing as we had to wait for Howard to bring out the new laundry stove.  Then we gave the basement a thorough cleaning.  But it was cooler working down there than lying around upstairs.

"About the time I was ready to rest, a strong breeze blew up and we hurried out and brought in the clothes.  It didn't rain, but the air is nice and cool."

You might also enjoy reading my previous blog post:
http://www.starwoodquilter.blogspot.com/2012/02/calico-spools-quilt-block.html