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Wednesday:    Sophie hosted the online Block Lotto for many years.  I joined BL about 2009 and enjoyed the monthly block designs.  I won the Lotto several times. 

 Sophie is now traveling the country in an Airstream Sprinter van.  The last couple of weeks she's followed Route 66 but in reverse, meaning that she ended in Chicago.  She headed north and we met for lunch at a newly-renovated cafe in downtown Zion.   

I showed her Illinois Beach State Park where I take so many walks.   

Leftovers for two more dinners

 It's always exciting to have a finish.  Even a small one.  I've been making easy small blocks this year in RSC colours each month, for a small baby quilt.  It all started when I decided to use up some donated strips of white fabric  printed with tiny blue flowers.  There was just enough to cut 25 five inch squares from the strips, so that was what I worked with.   Each month I added two strips of the nominated colour, starting with blue.

I stitched a few easy blocks each month

Last month I got the top completed, pinned ...

I spent pretty much the entire day cutting and sewing a tote. I’m using this pattern: 

I have had the pattern almost a year, and I’m just now getting around to making it. The pattern has three sizes, and I made the large one. I was hoping using Bosal foam as the filler would give it enough body to stand up, even in the large size. Did it work? I think it worked well enough. I’m not unhappy with it. 

I also filled the handles with strips of the foam, so they will be comfortable to carry ...

I’m doing a little series of posts that feature old blog posts. I have been going back and looking at them. It’s been fun. I started blogging in June 2009…WOW—over fifteen years. Today, I’m still playing catch-up, so today I’m telling you about July of 2015. We hosted a retreat with Bonnie Hunter. Quilters from …

Blast from the Past: July 2015 Read More »

 I am beginning to think we should move to Olympia at this point. I received a message from Kaiser to get a MRSA test done before I got to Tacoma for my surgery on my trigger thumb. So, I had to run up there today. 

Patrick went golfing this morning and when he came home, said he needed some time before we left. So, while I waited on him, I worked on more beading. 

The other day, Rick said, “Honey, did you realize you have bananas here that would be perfect for banana bread?” I didn’t. It was the aftermath of having family here over the weekend. The bananas got shoved under some bread and stayed there to rot. UGH. When I was scrolling Facebook a bit ago, I …

What I’m Making: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Banana Bread Read More »

I have been trying to fit in a little art work during the times I stay with Mom.  I have found that a sketchbook and some pens seem to work well as I can sit in the living room with her as I work.  

The amazing husband had a big birthday last week, so even with everything that’s been going on (May stuff ran right into June!), I wanted to try to make him something special.

As a collector of guitars, I thought a guitar quilt would be appropriate for him. I used the pattern called Strummin’ by Pink Parakeet Designs. It uses fat quarters and I decided to go with batiks. I had a bunch I’ve been saving for years, so it was good to use a few up! I also used a dark background, which I LOVE and will do ...

You've seen this project when it was a finished flimsy, but not since it's been quilted. It's my serene green X and Plus quilt.