Slow but steady

OK, let's try this again.....lost what I had 'written' while trying to upload pics.

There's not a whole lot going on quilting wise - been busy with 'life'--taking hubby for blood work and a MRI, then having to go back to the hospital the next day because I forgot that I needed bloodwork done, too.....car has to go in for a minor repair, bills to be paid, yadda yadda yadda.

I did get a start on my first row for this year's Row by Row.

I've fused everything down except for the hats - they'll probably have to be stitched on after the quilt is completed.  I didn't follow the pattern exactly - I spaced/placed the women differently - looks more balanced this way.  I also didn't have the 'extras' like starfish,  bucket and tiny flowers for hat trim....still need to do the applique. ( did the applique later in the day)

Started working on tea towels that will be Christmas gifts for our 'girls'

Note to self--- don't use sharpie to label the pattern pieces.  You can see 'spots' showing through the white fabric.  I'm using the stabilizer that I bought from Beth Ferrier when she taught a class at our guild... Wash Away Applique Sheets.  Only one sheet of it left, but more is on it's way :).

 I don't know how many times it will have to be washed for the product to dissolve enough that you won't be able to see where I used the sharpie so I guess I'll wash this towel and find out.

Not sure what I'm going to work on today---exeutive meeting before the guild meeting.   I still have lots of 'life' needs - like laundry - that I should get to.