February OMG (One Monthly Goal)

Well I did great for January.  I got the charity quilt pieced AND quilted AND the binding has been stitched to the front AND I have started to work on stitching it down on the back.


So now it is on to February.  Even though February is a short month I have three simple projects that I think are easily accomplished:


Crocheted Baby Afghan


This project has a time limit of it's own as it is so it needs doing more sooner than later.

I have been working on this at lunch during the week and on Sundays so this should be an easy finish.


2016 Stash Bee Blocks


2016 was the first year that I participated in Stash Bee and it was fun.  Here are some of the blocks that I received:

There are 20 blocks in different colors (more green than the others) to make into a large lap throw.  My goal for these is to get them pieced into a quilt top.  I have not decided whether I want to border this or not. . . I'll have to see after I get the top pieced.


1930's baby quilt

This has been pieced and needs to get quilted.  So, for February, I want to get it quilted.  If I can get the binding done also that would be an extra bonus.


So, three really do-able goals for February. . . . .and if the temps stay as cold as they have been I will probably have more than this to show for my efforts!




Go HERE to see what other people are planning on getting done in February.




In peace and pieces,


Sherry




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Latest swap blocks sent out

Well, it is August and I am happy to say that I have kept up with the blocks for this years Stash Bee swaps.

For July we went wonky (which is not my favorite process) for a member in The Netherlands.  Here is my block:

It has been received and the owner will be collecting all her blocks together to make a quilt.

For August we again went a bit wonky. . . .here is what I sent to a member of the swap in New Mexico:

In September it will be my turn to choose a pattern for the hive members to make.  I am having a tough time figuring out what block to use. . . . but I have narrowed it down and just need to make up the tutorial.

Not much other sewing has been going on. . . . but hopefully I will have more to show soon.


In peace and pieces,

Sherrry


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At least it is still February!

Well, so much for blogging more frequently!  Let's just say that the ol' New Years Resolutions have died a quick death and be done with it all, ok?!  LOL

BUT, least you think that I have been slacking here's some of what I have been up to:

I am still working on the hand quilting on this HUGE quilt!  I think I have been working on it, on and off, for almost 5 years (and it could be even longer ago than that, I'm not real good at quilt related record keeping).

On the bright side. . . . all of the center blocks are completed.  Now I am just working on the blocks on the outer edge of the quilt.  So, it is entirely possible that this beast will be completed this year!  YAY!

Here's a closer look as to how I am quilting the green centered blocks.  The design is a little different on the pink centered blocks.

This year I am also participating in the Stash Bee (member of Hive 2).  Here is the block that was requested from our February Queen.  It is a block that she designed herself.

The colors requested were orange, red, coral and white.  These are colors that are not exactly in my wheel house (or my stash) so some visits to quilt stores was needed.  BUT, I was good and only purchased a little more than the fabrics needed for just one block.

But wait til you see what I do with the "extras"!  HA!

 I have some other irons in the fire. . . .oh wait. . . . I have to show you the snow that we got!

These are pictures from the storm of January 23-24th.  Mr. Books and I were supposed to be going away for the weekend to celebrate a milestone. . . . but we cancelled the trip on Thursday after listening to the storm predictions.

This shows our Casey after Mr. Books made a pathway for the fur kids to run.

Here's a view from our yard across the street to the woods.

And here is one side of my car cleared. . . . that was a LOT of snow to move!

I don't think we will be getting any more snow storms like this in the near future . . . . now I hope that I did not jinx myself!

Ok, gotta run. . . . . .


In peace and pieces,
 

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