I had made so many blue blocks this month, that they were in danger of overloading any future projects. I will have to make a monochromatic quilt soon to balance things out. I did make a monochromatic quilt last week, but it is pink for a baby girl. These whirling blocks were just leader and ender nine patches that I had on hand. Each got a quick frame and then I finished every thing up last Sunday. There was supposed to have been a shower at work on yesterday, but it got postponed. The mom-to-be is already home on bedrest, so If they don't schedule it soon, she will need to bring the new baby with her to the shower!
I also made two loaves of sourdough bread last weekend. Three day weekends are such a lovely respite. It helps me envision the joys that will be retirement.
My scraps are mostly under control. The blues are still a bit bursting at the seam. I might make a few more crumb blocks and try to whittle those down a bit today. I am clearly a color sorter when it comes to scraps. These are unprocessed bits along with corresponding yardage. There are also drawers that live under the longarm for strips and squares in 1.5, 2 and 2.5 inch sizes. I don't tend to use anything larger than that, but if I do, it comes form yardage. The yardage has gotten used up to the point that it is hard to be able to finish a quilt with what is there. Both Anna and Sydney have requested quilts for May. That is going to require a bit of stash accumulation. They are both fairly specific about what they want.
For today, I have enough blocks finished for Saltwater Taffy which I started sewing together last weekend. I thought I would be able to sew a bit more on that during the week, but I had ALL the 8th graders for career planning lessons ALL week. By the end of each day, I was SO done. Kurt is back home again for the weekend. He was with his dad for the last week and a half helping him to get settled into his new apartment in a continuous care community. We will be back next weekend for the celebration of life and from there I will go straight to my bus tour. That means that I need to enjoy this weekend because it is the last time I will be at home during the day for a few weeks.
How are your blue blocks coming along? Mr. Linky is below. Please share your progress.
Your week with the 8th graders sounds overwhelming, Angela! But those pretty scrap bins look enticing. Wishing you a relaxing weekend before the new busy week begins!
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ReplyDeleteThat's a great baby quilt! I love having leader/ender blocks on hand for a fast finish.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had a good long weekend, doing things you love to do like quilting, baking, and organizing! All those things are on my list this weekend. Good luck with the bus tour.
ReplyDeleteI'd have been way over done after an entire day with eighth graders. . .love them; but, my batteries would have probably needed replacement! Loved your pink baby quilt. I think showers when the baby is present are a lot more interesting.
ReplyDeleteSo much going on at work and in your life. Hope you get to spend lots of time playing with fabric so it can tide you over till the next time.
ReplyDeleteI have been watching your challenge for many years….and tried it a time or two but fell off the wagon. LOL This year I am hoping to be more consistent!
ReplyDeleteWow, your scrap bins look amazing!! I'm like Sherry, tried to join in a few times but this year I hope to make it to the end of the year! Thanks for hosting RSC! xx
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