don't even have to write that i've been busting stash today as the trashcan tells all....even with the time change, it was a productive sewing day for me. first thing, got the border on that little quilt and it's ready to baste now for a fast finish at some point in the future....i love the colors and got to use some of my favorite blues for this.
then at my small quilting group last week, jelly rolls and kits were passed out for nursing home lap robes. got right to work pulling some pastel strips to go with my jelly roll and lickety split, sewed up 48 rail fence blocks for a generous size lap robe. all i have to do is get the top done and somebody else will machine quilt....easy peasy....another friend couldn't make the meeting and she is taking the kit to make, so am nearly done with my part.
pretty pinks, greens, neutrals will be a nice addition to somebody's room! then on my list for the past few days has been more scrappy arcs for the DWR or curves sew along the Stashbuster group is having. a total of 240 arcs are needed and today broke the 200 mark, needing only 199 more and 3 weeks to go in march. the corner blocks are usually solid colors but i'm going to continue with scraps to bust even more. lastly, was feeling a bit down saturday as had hoped to register for classes at the mid-appalachian event later this summer, but budget is busted and just couldn't find the funds. as i was in the market, was tempted to pick up some popcorn shrimp as a (not really) reward, but the little angel on my shoulder convinced me otherwise and opted for a turkey sandwich with lettuce, tomato and red onion instead. i used to snack a lot on "bad" things out of sheer boredom and that has been a difficult habit to break. i still occasionally snack, but have plenty of good choices on hand to stay out of trouble and in sync with my new status. but really, can't someone ban those TV pizza ads? those are always tempting! EXTRA! EXTRA! my cousin's son is going to be on American Idol tonite....his name is Zachary and we are all so very excited about this, opting out of Masterpiece to see him perform. My aunt would have been over the moon proud of her grandson....
Love the blue stars with the hourglass blocks, very dramatic! And your rail fence for the nursing home is so pretty, too. Stay strong as you continue to heal and are making healthy choices, good girl!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty design, Grace. Lots of good stuff going on for you. Good luck to Zachary!
ReplyDeleteSweet finish on the R/W/B quilt!
ReplyDeleteThe pink and green rail fence will certainly be a happy addition for someone's room.
I am so impressed with your will power on the snacking thing! Good for you!
How did Zachary do?
he was awesome...off to hollywood!
DeleteChanging snack habits is one of the hardest things to do. I can attest to as a very unsuccessful diet changer.
ReplyDeleteawh. That is so cool! about your cousins son, sounds like you are pretty proud too and that makes me choke up a little. lol It sounds like things are going good! I like following your blog. Thanks for "letting me in" I feel like a friend when I read your blog.
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