Friday, April 21, 2017

Friday Update...

No, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth--I've just had my face buried in machine quilting.
I'm not even half way through with quilting the 365 Challenge quilt. I am determined to get it finished before the end of the month, but I've had a lot of distractions. 

One thing I did finish was Block 7 for the Primitive Gardening quilt. 

This past Monday was the first 2017 Stitch Therapy group meeting. The plan is to make a crazy mat. A lot of gals are using patterns from Primitive Gatherings, but a few brave souls are going to come up with their own design. This is the beginning of my "Up North" themed mat. I'm still figuring things out and it may not end up exactly like this.

I'm leaving for quilt camp tomorrow, and my "modus operandi" is to have everything pre-cut and ready to sew. I'm hoping to get all 41 alternate blocks sewn for my Civil War Jubilee quilt. First I plan to put together my spool blocks though. If by some miracle I get all that done, I have some string piecing to work on.  

We adopted Kylie last September.
This photo was taken the first day she came home with us--she was a little apprehensive then, but became such a sweet and loving part of our family.
She was only 5 years old when we had to let her go this Wednesday morning, suffering from renal failure.
In seven months, she had captured our hearts and we are beyond devastated.
Hug your furry friends! 

23 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet Kylie. Losing a pet is like no other loss in the world (in my experience, at least).
    The plan for you crazy mat looks great and I like the gentle blues in your 365 Challenge quilt. It will be more beautiful when it is finished.

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  2. I'm sorry about Kylie - such a sweet looking friend. You've got some great projects going on - have fun at the retreat. And thanks for linking to WIPs Be Gone. Good luck on the giveaway.

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  3. Sorry for your loss. They are truly family. Hugs.

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  4. I still love the colors in your 365 quilt. The quilting is lovely. It is so soothing. The little birdhouse gords look so cute. So sorry about loosing your sweet little dog. Never easy, that's for sure.

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  5. So sorry to hear about Kylie.... I know how much they can mean to you even after a short period of time. Hope you get everything you want to achieved at Quilt Camp! Beautiful quilting on your 365 quilt and I love your block 7! Hugs Christine x

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  6. The 365 challenge quilt is gorgeous! And I love the Primitive Gatherings block.
    I am intrigued by the mat you are creating. Can't wait to see more.
    Kylie has such a sweet face. Sorry to hear of your brief time together.

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  7. I am very sorry for your loss. So quickly! That's not fair.

    Can't wait to see the finished 365.

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  8. Sorry for the loss of Kylie. She looked like a sweet girl and she was lucky to have you in her final days.

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  9. I'm so sorry you lost Kylie, especially after knowing her such a short time. Being a pet guardian takes such courage and love. Thank you for doing your best with her. I hope there are lots of sweet memories to comfort you.

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  10. So sorry for your loss..it is so hard to say good bye and way to soon.....sending hugs your way

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  11. I'm so sorry for your loss of your sweet girl! Hugs,

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  12. So sorry you lost sweet Kylie - what an adorable little face. It's so hard to lose our furry friends - I know mine are my constant companions. Hugs to you.

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  13. I am so very sorry about your sweet baby Kylie. Hugs and peace!!

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  14. So sorry about Kylie! I had to do the same thing last summer and it still hurts!

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  15. Looks like a good plan for the Up North project. I look forward to seeing what you actually do with it. I am not always so good at doing my own thing.

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  16. Oh, so sad for you!. Furry children are special, and yes steal your heart.

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  17. I am so very sorry to read about Kylie. It is just heartbreaking when they leave us. Sending you hugs!

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  18. So sorry you had such a short time with your fur baby and she had you to love her

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  19. Poor Kylie! She must have already been sick when she came to you, but it is so nice that she still had 7 happy months before she left. I hope some time at camp will be a help for you. All the best!

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  20. Sorry to hear about your loss.

    I hope your time at camp will be a welcome distraction.

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  21. oh so sorry about the sweet pup....my sis just lost hers the other day. It's so hard ; they are just like family.

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  22. So sorry for your loss. What a sweet dog.
    Maybe your beautiful stitching projects can be a respite.
    Savor happy memories.

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  23. Wow, you are busy...sorry for your loss....

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