A few blocks a week might not seem like much to some folks, but I am more than pleased at the progress I am making. What with work, family obligations, etc., I think that I am putting out a fair amount of work. And anyway, it is about enjoying it. But I think that I will enjoy it more when I "catch up", and I am within 4 blocks of being at what I consider my "catch up" point. Then I can begin to finish UFOs, and maybe even start a new project, again.
Last night I finished the second Thimbleberries block for this year. It had way too many pieces and it is not perfect., but the fabrics are nice.
Another block that I finished this week was the last basket block from the Red Hen Fabrics BOM for 2006. These blocks are wonderful and were a real joy to make. They now join my numerous sets of blocks waiting to become quilts. I do have the setting fabrics, and they are lovely.
I have also spent some more time on the baby 4 patch and should finish the handquilting this w/e without fail. Then I will just need to bind it, so perhaps it will be a finish for March. I will obviously not get three UFO finishes for March, but that is okay, since I have gotten all of these blocks done. Perhaps two finishes a month is a little too ambitious in my situation. We will see.
I have also spent some more time on the baby 4 patch and should finish the handquilting this w/e without fail. Then I will just need to bind it, so perhaps it will be a finish for March. I will obviously not get three UFO finishes for March, but that is okay, since I have gotten all of these blocks done. Perhaps two finishes a month is a little too ambitious in my situation. We will see.Thought I would share another flower picture with you. This is one of my African violets,
and I don't know the name of it, but I love the color, with the little purple specks in it. I have perfect lighting for growing violets, and with violets, that is what it is all about.
and I don't know the name of it, but I love the color, with the little purple specks in it. I have perfect lighting for growing violets, and with violets, that is what it is all about.I hope to get a little stitching done this w/e, but probably not much. Tomorrow will be spent going to grandchildren's ballgames..........soccer and baseball. And then I have to clean and cook some for next week.................
Have a great w/e!
8 comments:
sounds to me like you're on a roll!
Just wanted to say Hi from another African Violet lover. I, too, must have just the right light for African Violets, because I don't baby them, heck, I don't even pay that much attention to them and they seem to thrive and bloom year round.
your blocks look great.
I use to African Violets years ago but one by one they all died. I've never bothered to have them in the house since but i do like them.
You are really coming along on your blocks. Keep up the great work! I push myself to hard and sometimes to the point of missing the fun part of it. I try to stop when I catch myself doing this. Just work at your own pace and all will come together in it's time.
Sometimes we feel like we're not accomplishing much when we compare ourselves to other quilters. Keep it up...slow and steady wins the race!
BTW, beautiful blocks!
Wish I could keep African Violets as pretty as yours. Do you have them in an east window? Your blocks are lovely, also.
You are really getting things done. Take care & keep up the energy.
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