I have had this panel sitting around
for long enough...
These were much larger,
so I turned them ...
read moreI have had this panel sitting around
for long enough...
These were much larger,
so I turned them ...
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I'm honored to be among the bloggers participating in this year's VRD blog hop.
Seems as though Trump might be wearing even more orange in the near future. It is currently reported that he cannot make his bond in the NY fraud case. He approached thirty insurance brokers to secure the bond for the $400+ million dollar fine, telling them they could use his real estate as collateral but that would mean they would be responsible for the properties. That is not a deal anyone wants to touch.
Where will he go next? Inquiring minds want to know.
Chortling ensues.
A Friday Finish, for the first time in ages!
The girls in the Hive have been busy. We previously made the original Scrappy Celebration, then the second version in brighter colors, then the patriotic version. We weren't tired of making blocks yet, so we moved on to black and black-alternative blocks with bright batiks. We made too many blocks for one quilt so we split them up into Cool colors and Warm colors.
The top with the cool colors is finished. Several of us worked on the layout on the design wall in PCQ's quilting room, with lots ...
read moreI'm late posting this morning. I had an early morning doctor's appointment to go over the MRI results on my knee. When I mess myself up, apparently I don't do anything in halves. Both meniscus in my right knee are torn. So that will mean surgery, probably later this spring. We'll see how long I'm out of the sewing room when we get to that. For now, I'll keep working to finish off a few projects before I end up on restrictions.
This weekend was a mixed bag on the stitching front. I did ...
read moreCreate a captivating Underwater Mermaid Puzzle Throw Quilt with this delightful pattern. Designed to bring the enchanting world of mermaids and the sea to life, this quilt is sure to be a whimsical addition to your collection. The pattern incorporates a variety of dies to make the process enjoyable and precise.
Thank you to everyone who hopped over to Wazoo to enter the contest. I hope you win something!
I spent Funday-Sunday cleaning up the mess I generated with my sewing frenzy, and made some simple blocks for a gift quilt. I'll work on that quilt when I can, but need to get back to the customer stuff.
Time for Round Three in my March Meowness Contest!
Today we are starting with the 8 cat fabrics that survived round two. You need to vote for your favorite 4. On Wednesday March 20, 2024 I will post the most popular 4 cat fabrics and you'll need to vote for your favorite 2. We'll keep whittling down the field until we have winner. The winner will be announced on Monday, March 25, 2024. Every time you vote you get your name in the drawing to win a fat quarter bundle of cat fabrics.
embroidery in gridded notebooks
read moreSaturday the weather here was not out-doorsy type weather…high, gusty wind all day. Oh, YAY! I don’t even need to make up an excuse to spend a little more time than usual indoors quilting.
First, I finished the top of a new Second Chances quilt I call “Have a (Few) Hearts.” Yes, it was inspired by the three applique heart blocks that were gifted to me. More information coming on that one soon.
And, there were tiny pieces left that didn’t want to be trashed. They became this improv log cabin-ish pin cushion.
And, another Windspinner block ...
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For the blog hop we were challenged to create something that included a "whirl". We could use any blocks or fabrics as long as the project had something in it that looked like it was spinning.
I opted for pinwheels and Island Batik Fabric. I started out with a sketch ...
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We had our UFO Club in the morning, and I was one of the few who didn't meet the deadline. That's OK - I'll get it done for next month. I completed part of it, but not enough to say I put in a reasonable effort. I wish I had more time to focus on my UFOs - I'm to the point now where I need this project (Cabin in the Woods X two) off my plate as I'm getting bored with it. OK -- so I am working on applique, which stalls me EVERY time. I like ...
read moreYesterday felt productive even though I don't have much to show you today. I worked on my Folk Art Sampler blocks and made good progress. More on that on Wednesday. I even made the effort to fix the rabbit's eye.
Good Morning Quilters!
This week has been a productive week for me - quilt wise. Remember when I showed you a challenge quilt that some friends are making that was all hourglass blocks? (Here). The blocks finish at two inches. Here is my progress on my version:
Over the last several months I have been stitching away, and had accumulated a bag of donations for Foster Hope charity. The nearest drop off point was on the way to where we were heading for lunch, so that worked out well. I collected the bag, and we were ready to go.