Work in Progress . . .

Today I have my Stack n Whack quilt top together and ready to add batting & backing.
I decided to use a coordinating brown 2" strip between the blocks to set them off better. 

 

The quilt top is square measuring 52".  I need to add the two side strips to complete the top.

This was a fun block to make. No two blocks are alike and I didn't have to be real careful with what two blocks were put side by side.    

I'm sure I'll make another  quilt with this technique.  It would make a great flannel quilt to cuddle up with or one with your favorite team/school colors to take to the game.
It goes together very quickly. 

 

 

Here is a picture of another quilt  I completed this past week.  It's with a firefighter theme kinda a 9 patch with  a 5" block. Very easy and nice for a childs room.

 

 

 

I have several (4 or 5) quilt tops ready for quilting.  That's what I have trouble deciding on.  I usually just 'stitch in the ditch' or do diagonal stitching and these two tops certainly lend themselves to that style but I'd just like to try something new without totally messing up my tops.  I have done meandering on several smaller projects but haven't attempted a top this size.    These are most likely going to family or friends so they don't have to be perfect - it's just taking that leap of faith to try something different.    Any suggestions? 

 

In reference to the post last week waiting for snow -  we received zero.  The weathermen missed it big time in this area (which isn't really a bad thing).  I'm sure the grocery stores were thrilled.  I'm glad we missed the 12-18 inches they were callin for.  

 

 

Have a great week -  Think Spring! 

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A Beautiful Sunny Tuesday

Today is a beautiful sunny day in the Mid-Atlantic.  It is about 45 with no wind.
This spring has been quite a mix bag of weather & this week will be no different.
Tomorrow we are expecting 8-12 inches of snow...   I am really over the snow & cold weather. Come on spring!

This is a picture of a Helleborus Lenten Rose... in my little flower bed.  They are just starting to peek through.  They are  the first plant to bloom in my shady garden. And are very hardy and provide nice green foliage throughout the summer.  When the weather gets nicer I will trim back the dead growth from last year and glossy new leaves will fill in the area.  

 

 

                                

    Another picture of a hellebore bloom.  Many people like to clip the flowers and float in a shallow dish.  http://www.hellebores.org/hellebores.html   

 

Here is another picture of my flower bed on this nice sunny day.  We will check back in with Garden Elf tomorrow and see if he survived the pending snow.

 

I have several things on my sewing To Do list for tomorrow.  It will be a good day to sit inside and watch the snow from my sewing room.   

 

Take Care...

 

 

 

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