There is actually another applique block and a pieced block for this month!
Here is what I have so far. There are a few more wreath blocks to do and a number of simple star blocks. They will be fillers and we have til October to get them done on time....no problem. (ahem!)
I'm loving working with with the Tula Pink fabrics on this HappyDay BOM. They are very happy and jolly.
Along with working on my Happy Day block this morning, I put some slow stitches into my first Rowdy Flat Library Quilt block...
There is still a bit of a "bubble" on the toile bit. I've done it twice and don't know how I can do it better....and there is something else I'd change up....but, I'm calling it okay! This will be a very pretty quilt!
I read Kathy's blog this morning and she is showing progress on her Life is Beautiful quilt. She's really moving right along with it, and has done some of the piecing, as well.
Her post inspired me to put my blocks up on the wall and take stock...
Not bad. I wish I as a bit further along but it's okay. This was always meant to be a go-to for when I didn't have some applique prepped, or as a take-along when needed.
I've realised that I don't have many "finishes" this past year, but what I've always stood by is that it's the journey of my craft that appeals to me....the end product will come....one day. In Kathy's post she says, "the process of creation is just as important as the end product", so I know that she understands this also.
On as side note, we have been enjoying our start to Tai Chi this last couple of weeks. It can be a bit overwhelming if I start to think about all the "moves" that are to come....but then I take on the same philosophy as my applique and quilting....enjoy the journey and the end result will come....one day! We just have to have trust in the process, since it seems to have worked for many others who enjoy Tai Chi.
I'll be linking up with Kathy at Kathy's Quilts to see what others are slow stitching today.
I'm also linking for the first time with Judy over at Patchwork Times to see what is on others' design walls!
Have a wonderful day....and....
How funny this quilty life is!
I've realised that I may have taken on some quilting projects that I don't love, so it could be time to cut them loose....just to give myself a break! There are too many beautiful quilts to be made. It doesn't make sense to me to be working on some just because you happen to have started them.
But as soon as I make that decision, another project tempts me!
I've had a pattern by Jen Kingwell for a while now and wasn't sure when I'd ever get around to it. It's called Sweet Greens and Beans.
Haven't I stumbled across a Facebook "support group" that is just starting this quilt together!!! What's a girl to do? (don't answer...rhetorical question!)
We'll see...if it's an easy-going time-frame maybe I'll take part.
It's been a first-time sleepover at Grandma's for my grandson. I'm sure I'll need a nap this afternoon! I'll just have to push on thru' though for a couple of days as there are some very busy days ahead!
I'm preparing for my trunk show at the Hagersville Guild on Monday evening. So, this afternoon will be spent packing up my quilts. It should have been done by now but the days are going by much to fast.
Then there is the new Tai Chi classes to fit into the schedule! We've been to a couple now....and quite enjoying it! I'm a little achey, but it's a good kind of ache.
I did take some time on Friday during my lunch break to prep the next border of FlowerGarden. It was a toss-up whether this would be next to work on or AuntieGreen'sGarden. It doesn't really matter which...I've set myself a goal of having them done for the Fair in 2017, so no problem!, (she says confidently, lol!).
I've neglected my hearts for the Quilty365/Year in My Life this month. This is definitely not a project that I want to let go by the wayside!
I don't have any rows of hearts sewn on since last time I reported in...
...but I do have a stack of hearts waiting to be appliqued...
I do love the horse fabric on this one!
My goal for May will be to catch up with my hearts. I'm still loving this quilt and the process.
I'm linking up with Audrey at Quilty Folk to see how others are doing on their Quilty365 blocks.
I have a few blocks to do to get up-to-date with my Splendid Sampler, but I did manage to get an easy one done while waiting for my grandson on Saturday. This one is called Lina's Gift by Pat Sloan...
Today was not a usual day for some slow stitching with my coffee since my grandson has my attention.
I did manage to do a wee bit on my Rowdy Flat Library Quilt, though!
I am linking up with Kathy's Quilts so we can check out what others are working on today.
I'm also linking up with Cynthia's post over at Oh Scrap!
Looking back, this post seems a bit choppy, but the best I can do while having a wee break while babysitting!
Have a great day!
We're trying something new in the garden this year....we've purchased a Mushroom Log! Here is our Log on Day One....
If it is successful, it will sprout Shiitake mushrooms for 4-7 years (basically as long as the log lasts, I guess). My brother-in-law are both giving this a try.
In this picture, you can see the arrows pointing to little circles on the log...
This is where holes have been drilled, mushroom spores place in the holes and then plugged with maple syrup. All we have to do is keep it in a shady spot and perhaps put water on it if there are drought-like conditions.
We got the logs from Eden in Season. The young man who runs it will from time to time makes deliveries throughout Southern Ontario.
It will be interesting to see if it works out or not!
I just had to take a picture of this sign of Spring...a rabbit and some birds sharing what they could find under one of the bird feeders...
As for "slow" stitching this week, I've been getting some embroidery done on the current Life is Beautiful block....
...but then....I hate to admit it, a project that has been waiting it's turn for after a couple of my bigger projects are done has pushed it's way to the front of the queue. I just couldn't resist doing the first bit of it.
It's called the Rowdy Flat Library Quilt by Susan Smith.
I hosted my applique group this past week and I'm blaming starting this quilt on seeing an old applique buddy who has been a big influence in my quilting life. Well, I guess I can't really blame her, it's my own doing, isn't it???
Here is the beginning of Rowdy Flat...
I did the first mow of the backyard yesterday. At one point I felt a bit overwhelmed...I think it's the first summer with none of my children home to help with the outdoor responsibilities. Then I looked at the bright side. I love my property and it's so nice to be out in the beautiful weather taking care of it. I've also wanted to be more active and this is great exercise...to be out walking the lawnmower, breathing in the lovely Springtime! So no, no complaints here!
This past week has been so busy and flown by. I really feel that it will be a very slow day....stitching and recuperating. I am so very lucky to have a past-time that does so much for my well-being.
I'm linking up with Kathy over at Kathy's Quilts to see what others are stitching at today.
Have a lovely Spring day!
