Bright Monday blessings to you! I hope you had a great weekend and a bit of nice weather so you could get out and about. Our weekend was fine, productive and relaxed. Hubby was running work errands on Saturday morning, so I got time to sew. This first block was the pattern we received on Thursday and I finally got to it. For those of you who embroider, please don't look too closely-it's been at least 15 years since I did any and it took quite a while to remember how(it isn't the best looking, but it's done). I choose to do this square in other fabrics and not sure it will go in the quilt top I end up making. I will say that working with such tiny pieces has brought out a little ocd in me, which is an o.k. trait with quilting.
Here are the first three blocks and I'm happy with the colors I choose I choose for the top too, but by the end of the year I may be so tired of browns, tans and reds.
Here is one more Honor Flight Square that I made yesterday; I really like the look on this square. I have sewing with the girls this week and think I may cut out fabric for them and then have each set of sisters make a square with help. I think it would be a great lesson for them to learn to honor those who have fought for our country.
Today I have to run to the store to pick up a few more things for tomorrow~I'm having two friends over for lunch. I initially thought about just salad, rolls and dessert, but have changed me mind and am going to make a crustless quiche, salad, almond cake with fresh fruit on it. This afternoon I am also taking my neighbor to a mushroom farm down the road to see what type of mushrooms they sell. I may even add some to the quiche. I'm hoping to sew this afternoon, but also need to tidy up a bit.
On a side note, as I was redoing dates on our white board calendar on the fridge, I realized today was my mom's birthday-she would have been 103, instead she's celebrating with Jesus. Happy Birthday Mom.
I hope you have a great day today, may you have sunshine and giggles.
Noreen
I love your blocks, although I have to confess that as a CW repro fan, I prefer the two blocks done in the brown and red. I'm missing spending some time with my sewing machine, but I'm not sure that it'd be worth breaking down and hauling up my machine/table/ironing station, etc. with 8 people, space is at a premium, too. I'm thinking about ordering one of those smaller portable sewing tables (like quilters take to retreats) ... there'd be enough room in front of the large window in our bedroom (which would mean on most days I'd have good lighting). In the meantime I'll work on my hexagon project. It'll be perfect for working on during my recovery after surgery (when I may not be up for sitting at the sewing machine).
ReplyDeleteYour lunch with friends sounds wonderful - good food and good friends.
I've never quilted but your patterns are lovely. Hope you have a lovely lunch and a great week.
ReplyDeleteDebby
Your quilt squares are pretty and I bet your friends will appreciate that quiche.
ReplyDeleteWe are sure your mom had a wonderful 103rd birthday today! Nice squares!
ReplyDeleteKeep Calm & Bark On!
Murphy & Stanley
My great grandmother made my mom quilts. I love those things! I wish I knew how to quilt.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are all beautiful. You sure do have a busy day. We bet your Mom is smiling down on you on her special day.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Ciara and Lightning
I love your little butterflies!
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Those blocks are pretty and yes, can you believe...I went camping this past weekend and had a fabulous time! I'm going again in April...it's called a life and I'm having fun learning how to live again, Noreen.
ReplyDeleteThey look pretty ! Oh your lunch sounds yummy hope you have a nice lunch and natter with your friends ! Thanks for sharing , have a good day !
ReplyDeleteI am LOVING all of your blocks...soo pretty. I also love that you are teaching your grand daughters and passing on your love of sewing/quilting to them. Enjoy your lunch tomorrow with your friends! HAPPY WEEK!
ReplyDeleteI love all of those quilt squares. I don't think I've kept up enough though, are they all for one quilt or a couple different ones? I need to catch up here! Many blessings for you Busy Life! Cindy xo
ReplyDeleteI love the squares to your quilt. Very pretty! I do a bit of crocheting, but I prefer to scrapbook or crafting and I live to bake. I'm not much for sewing. I can sew a straight line and sew buttons on. But that's it. Maybe one day I'll learn. For now I'll just admire tour work. ☺
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a delightful lunch, your menu sounds yummy.
Have a lovely week!
Hugs, Amy
I love the squares to your quilt. Very pretty! I do a bit of crocheting, but I prefer to scrapbook or crafting and I love to bake. I'm not much for sewing. I can sew a straight line and sew buttons on. But that's it. Maybe one day I'll learn. For now I'll just admire tour work. ☺
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a delightful lunch, your menu sounds yummy.
Have a lovely week!
Hugs, Amy
I'm really impressed by your quilting. Tomorrow is my own mother's birthday. She would have been 97.
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