next in line

the UFO train rolls along....next up is getting this project to a flimsy...it's the jo morton "s'mores" pattern and another repro throw size to which i might add a few rows in order for bed use, we'll see. 

oh i love to play in the repro stash!  and here is the very start....

after a few hours' sewing, the backside needed a change of venue....hopped over to the shelf stash to finish the new year tidy up....

and this, quilty peeps, is the (nearly) total accumulation of workable stash...not included are my kaffe fassetts, a pile's worth.  the tote contains (almost) suitable backings and large--meaning 1 yard or more--of pieces that were previously on the bottom shelf...a few are funky prints i pulled out for monthly mini backings...even tho a few pieces were flung to the thrift, it is obvious that busting is happening!  the wall can be seen in a few places...this is good news indeed.  the shoeboxes on the left side are tans, greens and reds, 3 of each.  so no time to slack off whatsoever!  full disclosure, there are 6 shoeboxes elsewhere with precuts.

and just when my mojo is at full throttle, a stormy weekend!  how great is that?  plenty of meals in the freezer and with one two three new projects calling me, no time to waste.  quick trip for pepsi and let's sew!

first finish!

 january half over and already a finish....i am on a mission!  

a small piece about 28" square but i love it!  found the inspiration from this book by betsy chutchian...

this is the 2nd project i've done from this book and quite sure there will be more to come....if you are a repro lover, you gotta get this one.  ***  and a finish means an open slot for something new....

from a recent 'quiltmania' this tantalizing quilt designed by france aubert....i love the blues/pinks but had some tuscan-inspired prints waiting to be used so will cross the border into italy for this one.  and it, too, will be smaller than pictured.  have opted for 9 blocks rather than the 16 for two reasons....1) the 16-block is a funky size, not quite bed size but bigger than wall and 2) not enough tuscan-feel prints on hand and don't want to buy more.  ***  i may cave for some of this tho....

not available until early summer but pretty tempting.   ***  then there is this possible in my future...

may get started later this year and those 'nantucket summer' prints would work in nicely....until then my dance card quilty plate is adequately full.  that takes care of 2022...LOL!

a winter monday

winter has arrived along with about 4" of snow....light and fluffy that blows off surfaces....very good!  a busy week planned with tree deconstructing and some detritus flinging.  lots of sewing got done that i can't show yet but here is what's in the hoop....

the "stars in a time warp" circa 2015 i believe....another repro bed size quilt....it was a barbara brackman sew along and finally getting quilted.  **** this next project is a wrap

it's the last 2 blocks of the 'civil war diary' book that i'll ever sew....i've a fair amount done and plan to finish them potholder style and maybe make a few smaller pieces rather than all in one...not sure yet.  

hoping the new year sorts out my facebook account, brings me continued health and gives covid the heave-ho.  plenty of sewing lined up of course.  got my april maine trip all scheduled and this time hoping for no broken bones on my return...at least that's the plan...LOL