We've both been knocked flat by some sort of illness this week, but today I'm starting to feel like I may survive after-all!
Yesterday I was feeling good at the longarm again....even better working on such a jolly quilt. It really made me feel good just looking at it...nice one, PT!.......
I've wondered lately why I am being taken up by so many new projects this last few months. It's becoming a bit overwhelming to say the least!
I've finally come up with a theory. It's this...since I've taken to writing this blog I come across so many other great bloggers out there that I'd never heard of before, and they all take part in wonderful projects, sew alongs, etc.
Even while ill this week I've stumbled across yet another fun project!
It's called The Splendid Sampler and is hosted by Pat Sloan and
Jane Davidson....you can check out the website HERE.
Many designers are involved in this one and will provide a 6" block twice a week for the next year. It's just started this past week, so a perfect time to join in!
Here are my first two blocks...
I am probably a week behind in my Quilty365/Day in My Life hearts. My weekend goal will be to get them prepared and ready to be caught up.
I did manage some easy sewing once I was feeling a bit better. This was February's goal for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge Sampler. The colour for February is brown with an accent of pink. I really like how this turned out....now I just have to complete more of the blue January blocks!
Something I learned this week....when you are so chilled that your teeth are actually chattering and it doesn't seem to help that you are covered in two quilts, two pups and near a fireplace and you've tried tea, soup, etc., a shot of Southern Comfort does the trick!
Hope you're all well and can enjoy this sunny, mild day!
A shot of Southern Comfort--hah! I'll have to try that. I love the butterfly block--uses up lots of scraps.
ReplyDeleteI like your plan for staying warm. Sounds just right! Too much inspiration is always a problem with so many great blogs out there. Like everything else, it is all about finding the right balance for you. Great blocks this week!
ReplyDeleteI use wonder clips to clip together blocks or partial blocks when I'm making a lot at one time. I like it better than sticking a pin through them.
ReplyDeleteIf you do English paper piecing the clips work great for holding those tiny pieces together securely.
ReplyDeleteThe clips are good for holding together a group of blocks or scraps. BTW, I like your very rosy row of brown blocks.
ReplyDeleteYour brown and pink column is lovely. I like the two different colours you used for the squares in patience corner. I don't have any wonder clips myself but I know folks who use them to keep leader ender blocks organized - all the pieces for one block are cut and clipped together for safe keeping.
ReplyDeleteI love your blocks! (I got behind with Quilty 365 this week, too, and I wasn't even sick.)
ReplyDeleteI don't have any of the clips, so I'm reading people's answers with great interest! Great ideas!
Love the brown/pink row!! Your Splendid Sampler is off to a great start! Beautiful blocks!
ReplyDeleteLots of wonderful things happening in your sewing room! I too find that I can get involved in too many projects at once. I am trying to not overwhelm myself by not over-committing and trying to finish off some of my in-progress quilts.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling better. Yes, blogging is inspiring...a little too inspiring at times. LOL
ReplyDeleteI'm doing the Splendid Sampler too. I'm enjoying the challenge of the small pieces, always good to try something new. Good on you for surviving with whatever gets you through!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the irregular pattern you chose for putting February's column together!!
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