august goals

august already???  plenty of sewing and quilting kept me so busy in july, hardly noticed it at all...a small stack of christmasy things done and 2 more still to bind...total 3 runners, 7 placemats, 1 wall quilt, 4 stockings....did i wipe out the christmas fabrics?  nope, a dent yes...

chookshed challenge for august?  after abandoning the july project, what's next?

third time's the charm for the 250th, or at least the end.  no more tweaking the numbers, it's as good as it's gonna get...late night brainstorm light drizzle brought about a wee change that i can live with...august is the time to baste and maybe start quilting.  

yes the zero is a skosh smaller than its neighbor, but hey, it's folk art....

also in august, the melons WILL be a finish...

hoping this project will also see the applique done and maybe basted?  anxious to hang this christmas...one swag all done, 6 more maroon pieces to go plus the 8 circles in the corners...anticipation is building to see this done.  (yeah the colors are off...maroon and forest green)

daughter has secured a craft show table later this year and we are hoping to generate some christmas cash.  with the economic situation, will be pricing my items accordingly and many quilters would chastise me, but to sell is better than to store in my opinion.  happy to have the ability to offer affordable handmade gifts.  already pulled some fabrics for planned autumn projects...i love autumn fabrics, don't you?  these have been waiting patiently for their turn to shine.

last year at this time was sidelined after the arm surgery with an unknown recovery prognosis...am still in awe and beyond grateful for near complete result...God continues to answer prayers, big and small, as evidence of His love and care.  so i'm not alone at all, my Savior walks with me!!