Weekend of Progress

Saturday morning started with some online shopping when I received notice that some pdf patterns were 50% off on etsy by Lorna McMahon at Sew Fresh Quilts (sorry, I'm clueless when it comes to linking).  At first, I was only going to purchase the dinosaur pattern(s), but then I got to looking at the wolf on the buffalo check and realized that it would be a great one to do for the grandson who hasn't had a 'made especially for you' quilt from me in about 12 years ( he's 22). 

Saturday afternoon had me down at the local quilt shop picking out fabrics for the wolf quilt.. I went with three shades of gray for the buffalo check and was pretty sure that I had enough black at home for the wolf/wolves ( I was wrong but did manage to 'borrow' some from another project).

Sunday noon, I was starting to cut out blocks.  I wasn't about to stand/sit there and cut out EVERYTHING required, but cut out enough to get a good start.

Since I moved my sewing machine and some basic supplies out to what used to be our formal living room, I've found myself without much wall space to use as a design wall - I really need to make myself a portable one -, I could only use the wall behind the front door, which isn't big enough for the entire quilt ( I'm doing twin size) - darned closet door (that won't completely close) is in the way.

Anyway,.. here's the first row.....

and the second row

etc,

etc

I think this lower section was where the sitting wolf gets attached, but I wanted it more center, so I made another set of blocks and stitched them to the lower one.

And, now, we get to the making the wolf part ( I'm only doing one wolf)

That's where I called it a night... which meant it was dinner/supper time and the animals needed to be fed and Buddy needed to go on his evening walk.

Rain happened overnight and continued this morning.  It looks like it's stopped for awhile.  I read online that our downtown is flooded at the major stop light and I also read a message from the local recycling center that they will be closed today because of flooding.

IF it really has stopped raining for a bit, I'll take Buddy for his morning walk, retrieve the mail, and then get back to my piecing.  I figure I should have the top done by tomorrow night... then, I'll have to find a flannel for the backing, which means back to the local quilt shop :).  It also means that I'll have to finish quilting the quilt that's been on Mo'e ( my mid-arm) for probably close to 2 months.

take care...
ttyl.....
Stay Safe......