The purple friendship star units have already been trimmed down. There are a lot to trim, but I do like the exactness that comes from taking the time.
You would never think my project with it's Mardi Gras colors would come from her project! This one should be pretty quick... Have a wonderful week this last one in October 2020 =^.^=
I have two completions to claim this week YIPPEE! Irelyn's quilt and the blue quilt are both done. Both need 'K' names... They will be off to Kerry's Quilting tomorrow. Kerry is expecting them and will rush them through her lovely quilting.
I did get a birthday card and gift from Rita...it has been in the mail since the last week of September. Yep that is right. It should have been here according to USPS by 10/3. The package ended up back at Rita's address, label torn away. Rita mailed it back out and it finally arrived. The Candy Cat project might just have to grow as this fabric will definitely be used to make a block. Love the card too. Thank you Rita!
I also got a kitty t-shirt from my Mom. Most of you know I'm from Maryland. How perfect is this? It says "meowyland". Thank you Mom!
This week there is a change in both used with two project finishes and purchased with the fabric needed to finish the blue quilt plus some extra...next time I'll be using it front side out!
I was with Kerry on Friday as she was visiting for the weekend. We sat at Oggi's in Santee on their patio for several hours just catching up. We had not been together since last year. Thank goodness for video chatting to keep us close. She had been traveling lately and came across these treasures plus some Huckleberry Jam and a Huckleberry Scented Candle. Thank you Kerry!
I did have some enhancements this week. Primitive Gatherings background fabric that I thought would work for Gray Stone Farm Blue project. It is 1 1/2 yards, but I ruled it out for the intended purpose. The print is a bit too dark for the blues. Not a huge loss as it can always work for another project. The Gray Stone Farm Blue project is similar to two others like it that I gifted. I just like the pattern and had already pulled a collection of blues from my stash that didn't work for Grayson's quilt. The other one is the one in pinks that is being gifted to Irelyn. The magazine was an unexpected gift from Primitive Gatherings. There will likely be a project coming from it in my sewing room in the future. Thank you Primitive Gatherings!
So this week I add to my stash and still have nothing used. I am working to have two finishes for the mail this week to Kerry for quilting. If this happens I'll be able to show progress to using up my stash next week. Until next time =^.^=
On my Design Wall today is the soft, pretty baby quilt for Irelyn who is expected in November. I'm ready to put the blocks together into rows and a completed top.
There is a design enhancement that is being considered. Thinking to put some posies on it, maybe three in various locations. Hope your week is wonderful =^.^=
These are the thiry cat blocks made for my Candy Cat project. Although I worked at the black and white kitty with the Mickey Mouse background he just isn't working. I really want the black and white kitty AND I really want the Mickey Mouse background...just can't use the two fabrics in the same block. Might have to make two more blocks using each fabric and introduce two new fabrics. The two that don't get used on the front will make their way to the back. As much fuss as this block has been golly! One reader thought to call it "camo cat". I think this would make a cute name for my project Kamo Kat =^.^=
I've taken this project off the wall for now. Irelyn's quilt is there now. Anxious to get this baby quilt into the hands of Kerry, back to me for finishing touches and in the mail before she's born in November.
My weekend was spent binding. Kalpana (39" x 39") was first to finish. I used left out blocks in the sleeve. Kerry put a very pretty design on it with silver/grayish thread.
So this is the awesome birthday dinner enjoyed on Monday. Loved every raw morsel! The roll at the top left are called X-Girlfriend. These are made without rice and are so velvety in the mouth. The right top green roll is called Wonder Woman. Then there is our usual salmon skin handrolls and the third roll is one of our favorites made with a crispy softshell crab. At the top is a sashimi salad. The birthday wine glass had to make it's appearance along with a good white wine. Excellent dinner =^.^=
I had time to make Cat Candy Block #28. This is a Halloween Cat. Sort of went around and around trying to figure out if it's ears should be a polka dot or a stripe. Either looked good with an orange polka dot or purple body. Well you see the result.
I've been struggling with this block. The block was just too blendy. So I changed the eyes. I think it helps. What do you think? Do I move it to the back?
Enjoy the rest of your week!
Last week on Wednesday I received this suspicious package from the United Kingdom with no note, but knowing it was my birthday coming I suspected a gift. Friday I learned it was from my Mom. A nice collection of 10" wools that I might use in the future. Mom and Dad also gave me a surprise in my inbox! I'm told there is another package coming to be on the look out for it.
On Friday I received a package from Kerry that included three quilts I knew about and a special little gift. I had picked this pattern out at RD2CA earlier this year. Kerry also gave me a surprise in my inbox!
Thank you everyone who called, texted, and emailed...not to mention FB posts. It sure means a lot to me that you are thinking of me.
Now on to my Design Wall...nothing but Candy Cats =^.^= to share...
I started off with sets of fabrics ready to make the last five.
With these two done I have only three to make yet.
I have decided to remake the white and black kitty. His eyes are just lost. Hopefully this will work...stay tuned!
Until next time...
