North Carolina weather in spring and fall brings many perfect days - temps in the 70s and a deep Carolina blue sky. This October brought us many of these days!
Temperatures definitely dropped as compared to September - the lows got lower and days that did reach the 80s (orange) didn't do so until late afternoon. The second half of the month brought days in the 70s and a few in the 60s (green). (The pool closed on October 3 and I'm tempted to embroidered a sad face on the block that represents that day.)
When I compare to October of 2020 (left in above photo), the number of days in each color seems about comparable with perhaps a few less highs in the 60s this year.
My design documents both the high and low temperature in a block which finishes 1 1/2 '' x 2''. The improv strip is 1/4'' wide and records the low temperatures.
Every month takes 2 columns - the 1 through 15 in first column and then 16 through end of month in the second column. Filler blocks are added to square off the quilt. The thin strips - 1/4'' wide - are randomly inserted and run 'vertically' for odd days and 'horizontally' for even days.
I'm using the exact same fabric that I did for my 2020 Temperature quilt. The time I spent organizing is paying off - it takes no time at all to get the prep work done for sewing each block. I made myself a mini-quilt to show off my temperature grid. Oranges are 80s, yellows are 70s and sew on. I've been asked several times what my fabrics are - I used all Painters Palette solids:
100+ is Sangria, 95+ is Real Red, 90+ is Poppy red, 85+ is Burnt Orange, 80+ is Tangerine, 75+ is Pencil Yellow, 70+ is Bright Yellow, 65+ is Apple Green, 60+ is Mint, 55+ is Bright Aqua, 50+ is Turquoise, 45+ is China Blue, 40+ is Lapis, 35+ is Purple, 30+ is Amethyst, and any temp is the 20s is Royalty.
I've written up my basic temperature quilt process in my tutorial including where I source the high and low information. I'm looking forward to sharing the progress! You can see my temperature quilts for 2018, 2019, and 2020!
Your Temperature quilt is brilliant. What a treasure.
ReplyDeleteI really love these visual representations of the year!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of the mini quilt to show the grid. Maybe someday I'll finish my 2019 and 2020. LOL
ReplyDeleteI adore your temperature quilts and frequently share the link to them with my friends. Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI always forget that you and I are both Carolina Quilters, Patty! I’m sure I’ve asked you before, but where in NC are you? I’m in Charlotte. And I love your temperature quilts, by the way — both versions just sizzle!
ReplyDeleteSo fun to watch! I love it!
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