SUPPER CLUB - Sunday, March 6th
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2022 7:21 am
Good morning,
I slept late (for me) this morning! I think the last few sleepless nights caught up with me. And maybe because the dog slept on the bed and didn't tear off through the house barking when the owls hooted. Our bed is pretty high and it's a long jump for him to get down. He's quiet when he's on the bed, but it does make for a crowd. And I'm not sure Foxy approves of dogs sleeping on our bed.
Yesterday was an ugly day interspersed with sewing. I'm making good progress on my North Star. Maybe I'll get the blocks finished today. Though I have more uglies to do so we'll see . . . . Bill will finish up my TN Waltz this morning, so I also have that to trim, bind, label. I think I'll save that for Monday or Tuesday - after I finish my NS blocks.
We saw Vicki yesterday - first time since we've been home. She was headed down her driveway towards the road. So we scurried over to her yard to assess the garbage situation. Worse than ever. Then Bill went out to the road to check on her and cops were already there, talking her out of the traffic lanes. And so it goes. It's good to be home!
LORI - What was the pattern of this latest project you just finished? I like using up the scraps on the back. Sorry I hogged all the rain. I tried my best to share!
TINA - glad you got the project finished for the little girl. I'm sure Mom was very happy! They must be local relatives. I hope the dust storms ease up. Is this usually a seasonal thing or do they happen just whenever? A very good excuse to stay in and sew, though not sure it's worth all the clean-up afterward. I bet you are thankful for that back-saving doggie bathrub! I am so tempted to drop Scottie off at your house next time we're in NM for a good groom. He goes on Tuesday to have his day at the spa.
CAROL - I don't think I had much to do with Bill quilting the quilts but rather the weather has been so chilly and wet that he didn't want to go outside or even into the garage and he was bored! lol! I'm just praying his "quilt-jo" holds out for the last two. It was only going to be one, but I've sneaked this North Star project in for our friend here. I recently saw an autograph quilt in a magazine and they used 6-1/2" strips, cut 2-1/2" wide. They sewed a white strip between two prints so the block was 6-1/2" unfinished. And like Jana suggested, the white was backed with freezer paper before writing on it. Stablized the fabric for easier writing. So these blocks were positioned every other direction, making it look kind of like basket weave.
I've taken boneless pork chops out of the freezer. Not sure if we'll grill or if I'll put them into the oven. We have one big sweet potato we can bake and share, and everything to make a nice salad.
I've got a plan, now to run it "through the House" and see if it passes.
What's your plan?
I slept late (for me) this morning! I think the last few sleepless nights caught up with me. And maybe because the dog slept on the bed and didn't tear off through the house barking when the owls hooted. Our bed is pretty high and it's a long jump for him to get down. He's quiet when he's on the bed, but it does make for a crowd. And I'm not sure Foxy approves of dogs sleeping on our bed.
Yesterday was an ugly day interspersed with sewing. I'm making good progress on my North Star. Maybe I'll get the blocks finished today. Though I have more uglies to do so we'll see . . . . Bill will finish up my TN Waltz this morning, so I also have that to trim, bind, label. I think I'll save that for Monday or Tuesday - after I finish my NS blocks.
We saw Vicki yesterday - first time since we've been home. She was headed down her driveway towards the road. So we scurried over to her yard to assess the garbage situation. Worse than ever. Then Bill went out to the road to check on her and cops were already there, talking her out of the traffic lanes. And so it goes. It's good to be home!
LORI - What was the pattern of this latest project you just finished? I like using up the scraps on the back. Sorry I hogged all the rain. I tried my best to share!
TINA - glad you got the project finished for the little girl. I'm sure Mom was very happy! They must be local relatives. I hope the dust storms ease up. Is this usually a seasonal thing or do they happen just whenever? A very good excuse to stay in and sew, though not sure it's worth all the clean-up afterward. I bet you are thankful for that back-saving doggie bathrub! I am so tempted to drop Scottie off at your house next time we're in NM for a good groom. He goes on Tuesday to have his day at the spa.
CAROL - I don't think I had much to do with Bill quilting the quilts but rather the weather has been so chilly and wet that he didn't want to go outside or even into the garage and he was bored! lol! I'm just praying his "quilt-jo" holds out for the last two. It was only going to be one, but I've sneaked this North Star project in for our friend here. I recently saw an autograph quilt in a magazine and they used 6-1/2" strips, cut 2-1/2" wide. They sewed a white strip between two prints so the block was 6-1/2" unfinished. And like Jana suggested, the white was backed with freezer paper before writing on it. Stablized the fabric for easier writing. So these blocks were positioned every other direction, making it look kind of like basket weave.
I've taken boneless pork chops out of the freezer. Not sure if we'll grill or if I'll put them into the oven. We have one big sweet potato we can bake and share, and everything to make a nice salad.
I've got a plan, now to run it "through the House" and see if it passes.
What's your plan?