I finally found some free time to spend in my sewing room this week.
It was just the therapy I needed!



I turned these old leftovers into blocks.  There were some homespuns, brushed cottons and cut apart old shirts.


The blocks were simple enough to make.  Just start with a square and insert some strips.  Then it is just a matter of trimming the block to size.  Mine measured 8".



Once I finished all the blocks. I sewed in more sashing and cornerstones.  I didn't have any large cuts of plaid, so I left it without a border.  I ...

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