Another busy week! I made it to the Minnesota Quilter's show on Thursday--a super fun day with lots of shopping opportunities and gorgeous quilts. Yesterday I spent almost all day doing yard and garden work--good thing, because today is crazy windy!
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| Otherwise, I spent the rest of my free time sewing 365 Challenge blocks. These are from last week--most are extremely time consuming and I am so happy when a simple one is posted. |
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| This piece of wood that my youngest son made for me has been very helpful in making my blocks. |
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| I guess he got tired of listening to me whine about a sticky stand I bought for my phone that doesn't work for more than a few minutes. In the beginning, I would jot down the block instructions each morning, but as the blocks have become more complicated, I rely on my phone. And I finally figured out how to keep my screen from closing--yes I'm a slow learner! In case you have neglected to learn your phone too: Settings>General>Auto-Lock>Never. Just remember to change it back later. |
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| He also showed me how to use an old cassette case in a pinch--who knew?? Everyone but me, probably! |
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| I have plenty of Slow Sunday Stitching today while I let my knees recuperate from all that gardening--the latest Buttermilk Basin Mystery Block and Linen Closet Little Wooly Basket blocks. |
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| I also have my flags sewn for my Front Porch quilt--if I run out of wooly stitching, I have a few stars to applique. I think I will save my 365 Challenge block of the day for tomorrow! See more Slow Sunday Stitching HERE  |
Love those snowmen faces. I have some hanging around from another project that I never finished. I could use them for a small wallhanging like that. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteYour 365 blocks look marvelous! I love the complicated ones :0) I would never have thought of the cassette tape box - not in a million years!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that background on your LWBs! And I am so impressed with your 365 challenge blocks -- that will be one awesome quilt. You've been busy!
ReplyDeleteLots of great blocks and some useful tips for the phone too! Happy Sunday! Christine x
ReplyDeleteI like the background fabric you are using for the wooly basket blocks. I never see a needlework project on your blog that I don't like. We could be good stitching buddies if we lived near each other.
ReplyDeleteLove your wool blocks and thanks for the phone stand tips - I didnt know either!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I love your challenge blocks. You have a clever child - now, to find an old cassette case...
ReplyDeleteI am just always inspired when I stop by! LOVE the cassette case idea...tell your son thanks!!! I"m in love with your wooly baskets!!
ReplyDeletePS Karen, I couldn't resist highlighting your FLAGS at Tuesday Archives this week...as our theme is FLAGS> :)
DeleteWhat a great week with wondeful work coming out of your sewing room. You always inspire.
ReplyDeleteI love all of it!!! Especially those woolly baskets!
ReplyDeleteI will echo Karen's comment. I love everything I see on your blog. You always seem to choose great fabrics to go together. Your wool projects are always enticing. With every post I wish I could be in your sewing room and join in the fun. : )
ReplyDeleteI enjoy seeing the progress on each of the different projects you are doing. Love the way the 365 blocks are turning out. Glad you found a solution for your phone.
ReplyDeleteAnd the wool blocks are great fun.
Wow! Lots of beautiful work here! And how clever is your son, REALLY! I never knew you could use a cassette tape box for a phone stand...now do I even have one of those in the house anymore, LOL??
ReplyDeleteWow! Lots of beautiful work here! And how clever is your son, REALLY! I never knew you could use a cassette tape box for a phone stand...now do I even have one of those in the house anymore, LOL??
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