Monday, December 29, 2025

busting scraps

gap week tasks proceed with good result so  far....several drawers of sewing related stuff have been tidied and streamlined....but brief detour required for some housekeeping sewing....


a bit of early morning cooking revealed my potholders had outlived their shelf life...so pulled a few orphan blocks, an ugly FQ, some leftover batting and binding strips...voila!  quickly sewed up 4 with 2 more to finish....definitely not blue ribbon worthy but they are functional...

had planned a library trip today but somehow the scooter keys plus another set had eloped from my purse.  i put them there last wednesday before going to daughter's and had no need for them until today...but now missing....it was a nice day for a trip and replacing them is an unplanned expense...

have been able to up my exercise thanks to the eliquis, a welcome benefit...i have a fitness center membership but can't get there without a car, a real disappointment for me....

no doubt many are gearing up to welcome the new year, but just so you know...and probably would rather not...LOL


keep calm and quilt on!!



16 comments:

  1. Ha, completely understand your midnight comment , lol! I hope you find those keys soon. New potholders, bright and newly made, are a wonderful little treat for the new year and something I need to add to the list of "to-dos". Blizzard conditions here tonight and snow predicted for the next few days, happy to say I have nowhere to go this week, a good thing!
    Happy New year to you!

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    1. same to you! wild windy here but of course no snow...

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  2. Shame about those keys, hope you find them soon. Love your new potholders. They don't have to be ribbon worthy, just functional. And I'm with you on the up at midnight thing as I have to work NYE and NYD.

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  3. And I forgot to say. Happy New Year, I wish you a healthy 2026.

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  4. Happy New Year. I had to laugh at your midnight comment. We won’t be up either. The potholders will look nice and cheery in your kitchen. I hope your keys turn up.

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  5. LOL Grace! I'm with you about being up until midnight. I hope you find your keys soon. That is such a bummer! Love your potholders! Happy New Year!

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    1. thanks....me too....they are wonky but work well...lol..and busted stash as well....

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  6. Oh! I hope you can find your keys and won't have to replace them.

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  7. New potholders are a great way to begin the year. I'll join you in the early-to-bed crowd. LOL! "Tony, Tony, look around. Something's lost that must be found." (That's St. Anthony, patron saint of lost things.) Hope they turn up.

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    1. me too altho they can be replaced...holders good enough to use and discard...LOL

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  8. Nothing like losing keys to up your blood pressure!

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    1. what's worse is how they might have flown the coop...they can be replaced...not free of course...but will be cruising again soon i hope...

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  9. Orphan blocks are perfect for pot holders. Great idea!

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