Tuesday, January 2, 2018

last finish, first finish

that would be the last 2017 finish, this tablerunner....actually, finished the binding yesterday but i'm calling it a 2017 finish....quilter's prerogative.  it got quilted in the ditch because of  a gazillion little seams...don't normally make things that don't lend themselves to hand quilting, but loved the pattern and had the perfect fabric....


good enough if you view from the back of a galloping horse as there are a few points that are missing...but given the number of pieces, it's the best i could do...as i've said many times, i piece mainly to quilt.   *** as for the first finish, got 2 blocks made to send off to California for fire relief quilts....


they make up in no time at all, especially if you have a stack of nickels on hand.  i hope you'll take a few moments for this worthy cause.  ***  little by little tackling household tasks that have been ignored far too long.  this weekend will put away my cute little tree and begin serious cleaning.  ideal plan due to deep freeze here, like most everywhere else.  even tho this complex is not my dream home, so very thankful to have my own apartment that is warm, cozy and comfortable.


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  1. I made two blocks for the fire relief project. Thanks for the link, Grace. That's quite an intricate block for the table runner -- a finish is a good way to start (the new year, that is). Stay warm.

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  2. Love the table runner pattern. That is a lot of little pieces! Looks great to me.
    Glad you have a warm place as the cold takes over!

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  3. I know you don't go out to work but how to people mange it when it is extremely cold.....

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    1. much colder in maine where some family lives; they keep jumper cables on hand for vehicles, bundle up in layers, take extra precautions outside etc...

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