Managed to live through another birthday recently. It’s amazing how, as the numbers get higher, the time goes by faster and faster. It makes me realize I should do those things I want to do before this game is up. I have accomplished many of the bucket-list quilts and won’t be ashamed with what I leave behind.
I’m making the last of the blocks for a Winding Ways quilt. I’ve made this one with light and dark scraps while I’m considering making another using batiks. It’s such a fun design to hand piece! I have too many batiks to allow to languish away in the closet. They NEED light and I hear them begging to be used. Hand quilting Winding Ways will give time to consider the next project. At this point, I’m wide open for ideas.
I’ve actually made enough WW blocks for a full size quilt but I think I may make a large sofa quilt and a separate dog quilt. Lolita is begging for a replacement. Her quilt is getting really tattered and may not survive another washing. I’ll decide as I’m sewing the blocks together.
I should take a break from quilts and get some clothing sewing done. I have fabric to make 5 shirts for Jacob. These will be more conservative than the shirts I usually make. He’s started a new job and feels he needs to dress more professionally. No problem! I have very few conservative stripe and plaid bits in my stash so scraps from this newly purchased yardage is welcomed. I’m already itching to use them in a quilt but can’t touch the fabric until the shirts are cut out!
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