I got back from my little vacation in Baltimore actually last Sunday. I had an absolutely wonderful time! Love my son's new house and neighborhood. When I thought of actually living in the city I always think of the television show "The Wire". Well, this neighborhood is NOT the wire! Stately brown and grey stone's; neighbors speaking to each other by name, they even know the dogs name; trees and neighborhood parks plus the ability to walk to a great restaurant; theater; or museum. I could learn to love this city life. It was so very HOT though! Actually hotter there than here in TN. I am so glad I took my straw hat (a fashionable one, not my garden hat). I was quite the "Southern Bell". :) Anyway, I am well rested and so very glad I have such a thoughtful son and daughter-in-law.
I can tell I am well rested because my creative juices were running today----I suppose it could also be the "little blue pill", but that is another story! I finally finished quilting the "Yin-Yang". Again I don't know why it took so long, but it is done. I also quilted two baby quilts I am going to give to the Guild for distribution to the charity we have chosen this year. I also made a quilt. It is such a simple quilt and although I made a larger one like it last year, it was made a different way. This way is much simpler. I am going to gift it to my daughter's "Significant Other's" daughter.
Neither of the quilts have been trimmed yet. The one above is a free pattern on the Moda Bake Shop site. I had a couple of strip rolls I had purchased a while ago from Connecting Threads which was perfect for the quilt. My goal is to use from my stash if at all possible.
While in Baltimore I purchased 36 yards of beautiful African fabs. I would have loved to get more but my budget was restricted this time. I also got a Kantra coat from India. I read about them on the Material Obsession blog and really wanted one! So pleased I am!
Hopefully I can keep my productivity up! I am really behind on the finished quilts compared to last year. Now for the boring part---binding!
I can tell I am well rested because my creative juices were running today----I suppose it could also be the "little blue pill", but that is another story! I finally finished quilting the "Yin-Yang". Again I don't know why it took so long, but it is done. I also quilted two baby quilts I am going to give to the Guild for distribution to the charity we have chosen this year. I also made a quilt. It is such a simple quilt and although I made a larger one like it last year, it was made a different way. This way is much simpler. I am going to gift it to my daughter's "Significant Other's" daughter.
Neither of the quilts have been trimmed yet. The one above is a free pattern on the Moda Bake Shop site. I had a couple of strip rolls I had purchased a while ago from Connecting Threads which was perfect for the quilt. My goal is to use from my stash if at all possible.
While in Baltimore I purchased 36 yards of beautiful African fabs. I would have loved to get more but my budget was restricted this time. I also got a Kantra coat from India. I read about them on the Material Obsession blog and really wanted one! So pleased I am!
Hopefully I can keep my productivity up! I am really behind on the finished quilts compared to last year. Now for the boring part---binding!
Glad you were able to get out and enjoy some relaxation. Can't wait to see the new fabrics. I'm sure you're planning something special for them. Lane
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