Working Again

Whatever blocked me is gone for now. I’ve been quilting the yellow log cabin and have one last border to do on it.

Then I worked on this for a table runner swap and decided to finish it for myself. I am fond of the colors and realize I don’t keep these things.

The edges need trimming, some batting and a back and then quilting.

I started another for my partner, using blue, purple and greens. That pattern is so much easier so it will be used for other table runners.

The lesson here is to be good to yourself too.

Then  I am trying to finish other BOMs I am in. This is #5 of Something Squared called Circle of Friends. It is actually a lovely lavender background and just photos sort of muddy.  I haven’t laid these out yet and will do a spread after #6. I wanted to show sprouts on the bottom for new friends and full blossoms on top for longer known friends. I do like this block.

I did finish the top of another mini quilt and wii wait to post a pic after it gets quilted and the binding goes on.

This one  is for the Orange swap, and is my second attempt at it. I’ll keep the first one. I actually like how that he dark fabric looks like it’s own block.

Funny, how I feel like I am getting a better sense of colors.  My offering today is three vert different looks.

Just as I say that, I also think I failed on a scrappy ‘Oh My Stars’ quilt. It is so busy. I need to cut the last border for it yet, so it might shift.

Mini Quilt

I joined a few swaps that give me freedom each month to participate. I thought getting a mini quilt would be like getting a doll blanket.

This is my current one.

It is made from 4” b&w scraps for the background, 2.5” scraps stems, 5” for each petal, scrap white for borders, black for binding and buttons for flower centers. It is echo stitch quilted, also a decorative stitch around the leaves/stems and straight stitching around the petals.

I need a dowel for the back, as well as to label it.

It actually took longer than one would think.

Next is the table runner swap. I’ve got that cut, also in similar colors. Then the June block with Orange.

I learned that size doesn’t matter. What I wish I learned is to take photos of the layout.

Grad Quilt Finish

Got it ready to ship today and forgot the label. Tomorrow.

It is bright & sunny. I am surprised at how nice it is because those starburst points were difficult. Goes to show the power of long arm quilting. I was glad to drop it off. As usual, it took several nights to do the hand binding.

If there is a spiritual lesson in it all, perhaps it is one of trusting in the process.

I’ve moved onto a line here and there to finish other quilts, to working on BOMs, and the three swaps I am in. One of the things I am adjusting to is knowing my pace is slower.

Right now, my plans are in travel prep for June. I need to get my hair trimmed to handle the growing out stage.  I have my clothes and don’t plan to take much. The Grandkids get money for their birthdays. I need to print off maps because things change all the time.

My garden is lush. It’s at the stage where it needs little. Summer is coming and by then everything will dry to a crisp under the hot sun. I love what is there.

Years ago, I planned for this stage yet find it hard to just sit without pulling weeds. It is a lesson and one I haven’t got yet. My best lesson lately is learning how to nap. Getting there.

One would think....