Thursday, July 28, 2022

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.




2 comments:

  1. I love that Jen Kingwell pattern, but it is A LOT of work. But also hopefully a good scrap buster. And look at sweet Buddy, modeling his new scarf. Such a good boy.

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    1. I haven't seen anything too hard YET. But I plan on working on it here and there - not in a rush to finish - so hopefully I won't get overwhelmed by it.

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