In a moment of weakness, I signed up to participate in Barb Vedder's swap involving what seemed like a small number of churn dash blocks. I also decided to branch out and do modern ones rather than my usual reproduction fabrics. It turned out I needed to make 54! They were fun, and I did enjoy using these bright modern fabrics. They were not quick, though. VBG
I did have a couple of times when I had to undo my sewing! I did this while watching some olympic skating so I think I was distracted!
When I signed up, I had planned to use my stash of modern Kaffe Fassett fabrics; when I saw the rules, I found that the brights needed to be solids, of which I did not have a single one! UGH. Oh well. time to shop. I found some gorgeous solid fabrics which I am hoping to find a use for soon! Definitely do not want to add to my stash.
I had hoped to go with my friend Claire to Quilt-Con down in Palm Springs this week but it just wouldn't work with getting my mom settled. Hopefully Claire will have a great time.
I did have a chance to meet up with Lori, before she jetted off on her mission to Columbia. We had a fun lunch together last week.
We did have a bit of snow while we were in Sunriver this past week and it was just beautiful. Of course I don't live in this weather full time and I didn't go out and shovel or use the snow blower so it's easy for me to say how beautiful it is!
My mom seems to be doing ok, although I haven't even left yet and I have to take her to the doctor tomorrow morning. We are driving back to California tomorrow, as we have the darlings this weekend!
And I need to get back to my baskets!
Very pretty blocks! I made the reproduction ones this time.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Churn Dash Randy. I am doing Repro and I have one made so far. Need to get my ** in gear. I love snow and I do live with it. Pictures never seem to give it justice though as I'm sure it was pretty than that in person. ;^)
ReplyDeleteAny number over a dozen is a lot of blocks to me! They look great, Randy! I love the one you made while watching skating. Looks like something I could have done. I have been stitching wool applique while watching. I have had a lot of tangled threads. :)
ReplyDeleteHow fun to get to visit with Lori before she took off!
The snow is gorgeous. I love snow--if I don't have to drive in too much of it. Myself and all four of my kids have been in accidents in snowy weather.
I even enjoy shoveling snow, but it aggravates my shoulder, so I am not doing it this year.
We got a foot of snow on Sunday. Very pretty!
Safe travels to you on your drive home.
I was surprised that you've done your swap blocks in modern but I admit they are soooo nice ! Great job my friend !
ReplyDeleteYour country under the snow is beautiful ...
Enjoy your WE with your grandchildren ! Hugs !
Hang in there, kiddo--it is very difficult settling Moms' in; very traumatic. Good that you had a project to work on though--even despite your not having solid fabrics (I would have gladly forwarded some to you--mine have sat on the shelf looking quite forlorn as I've never used them!! Scrappy old me!!)
ReplyDeleteI am not a fan of the snow except for the first snowfall when I say "Isn't it pretty?" then the reality of shoveling etc sets in...hugs and breathe and try to let go, kiddo...Julierose
great blocks Randy - I know these weren't easy. If I do this again I may go back to an easier block.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! You made it! Your blocks are beautiful and I look forward to seeing what you do with them. Your snow is gorgeous, but then I am biased, I am going to be sorry to see ours go. Glad you had a nice visit with Lori. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks turned out very cute! I had a hard time resisting the swap--I know I'm going to regret it when all the fun finished projects start turning up!
ReplyDeleteYou Churn Dash blocks are so cute and happy looking in those bright colors! I love them. Glad to hear your mom is doing okay. Have a great weekend with the little ones!
ReplyDeletei missed this swap and like you had thought of using my kaffes....i use solids a lot...wanna swap for some kaffes? email me privately...gracemth@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI'm in the modern swap too, and am tickled to know that there will be one from you in the pile!
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