Time flies

I can't believe it's been almost two weeks since my last post...I  guess I've been too busy to notice.

This past Monday, I  had lunch with quilting friends (ALWAYS FUN) and then, that evening, I went back downtown to watch the new Elvis movie- it was OK but I left feeling a little 'off'... I think more than anything I felt sad - and MAD- that someone took and used people like his so-called manager did.

OK, let's catch up on quilting...well, sewing.

First off, I made Buddy a 'cool tie' in hopes it would help him in the sweltering weather we were having.

Maybe it did but I also worried about that extra weight on his neck.. he seems to be extra sensitive there l think to do with his age.

I finally got the last rows of the 'Over the Hill' quilt sewn on....and had enough blocks left over to make an 'American Girl' doll sized quilt (top)...and I THINK there are still 4 blocks left which I could make into a pillow top.

Oh yeah, before I forget...I  finished the dog wall hanging.

I've had these string blocks sitting around for a few months knowing what I wanted to do with them, but never got around to doing it until this past weekend...then finished adding borders the day before yesterday.  I don't like how 'wavy' it looks on the design wall knowing that it will be fine once it's on Mo'e...sigh, it is what it is.

I thought I had a pic of it with the white borders on, but I guess I didn't.  Oh well, you'll have to use your imagination.  :)

Next up was a project from a new book that I received Monday. . I'm determined to use up my scraps!

Here's a pic of the quilt laid out. Of course, my quilt will likely have different colors.

I've completed the first three blocks using up some of the Green scraps that I have way too many of.

There's one more block to share...that's this months birdhouse BOM from Fatcat Designs.

I also prepared another block for my 2020 Covid quilt, but haven't stitched the pieces down yet so no pic today.

Just for fun pics....

One of my rose bushes.

Buddy with my newest great grandson.

MR Prissy napping with one of Buddy's 'dollies'.  Notice how he has one paw under the dolly.  :)

I think I've got you pretty much caught up with what I've been doing quilt wise. The same quilt is on Mo'e...maybe I'll get back to it tomorrow or this weekend....depends on weather and my energy (or lack of).

I almost forgot that I  have a 'funny' to share....When my son, Chris, was walking up to my deck yesterday, he saw 'my' black squirrel crawling on it's belly across the deck towards the squirrel feeders.  He said it looked like it was trying to get past without Buddy or Prissy seeing it.  I wish I had seen it..lol

OK, that's it for today

Take care and I'll c'ya later.

catching up

I've been sewing...just not posting...shame on me.  I'll have to look back at my photos to see what I've done since the blog post.

OK, here's my July RSC 2022

I finally got these blocks sewn into rows.. even got the first two rows sewn together..then I lost interest...I'll get it done tomorrow, I hope.

Before that one, I  did this one using one of the fabrics that I bought at the quilt show last Friday...think it might appeal to an older gentleman.

Right now, it's going to join the others in my 'waiting to be quilted' pile.

Next came a 1600 quilt top made from some of my binding leftovers. The strips had been laying next to my sewing chair taunting me.

Last night I  grabbed a couple little bins that have been residing under Moe's frame for quite awhile.  There wasn't anything in them that inspired me so I went into my stash room and rummaged around a little bit and found fabric for this project.  It's only part of the pattern......there are supposed to be three little blocks underneath -each with its own butterfly..one was enough for me.

The butterfly isn't fastened down yet...I'll do that after the quilting is done.

So that's it for now.  Tomorrow, I  hope to finish stitching the 'zigzag' quilt and I HOPE to finish the project that's been on Mo'e for way too long.

Take care....

 

A little progress

is better than none at all.

completed June 30th.

Then, I grabbed some string blocks that were close by and made this top

Not real happy with it because of wavy border, but it should quilt out; its in the waiting to be quilted pile now.

my latest BOM from Fatcat Patterns fb group...think this is June's.

I've also been working on some potholders for my oldest daughter - no pics yet.

I have the zigzag quilt partially laid out on my design wall...not sure I can get all of the rows on at the same time...will find out next week...maybe. I want to get the potholders done first so I can send them off to her for her birthday which is in about a week.

Quilt show to attend on Saturday with a quilting pal, which I'm sure will involve lunch and a trip to the local quilt shop...always a fun day:) .

First half....

OK, gotta hit the shower, then walk Buddy before dr appt ( another follow up post knee surgery), and then a stop at Walmart on the way home.  THEN, I should be able to get back to working on the potholders.

Take care....