See that Cardinal in the background waiting his turn? |
Today we are back in the 60s. So, after a dose of Advil, I headed out to clean out pots, fill the compost bins, and and arrange things in the shed for the winter. Cleaning the plants led me to cleaning the basement so I would have a place to put the plants for the next 4-5 months.
We are also cleaning the basement for the delivery of a small chest freezer. Never thought I would be excited about a chest freezer. We're expecting 5 adults and 2 kids for a few days before Christmas and I hope to do some cooking ahead of their arrival. Need to make room and the unfinished portion of the basement really needed a general cleaning, reorganization, and vacuuming with the shop vac.
So, no sewing or quilting today.
However, quilty friend Charla hosted us for a sew day at her house yesterday because she is an "opening-weekend-of-deer-season" widow. I think we all ate way too much but had a great time!
Here's the archives quilt with the binding on. Love the back with the Etchings map, handwriting, and architectural drawings!!
I got my Civil War blocks done for this month's guild meeting.
It's called Lincoln's Platform, but I call it a churn dash variation. Hopefully next month's block will be as easy - love 9 patches!
At retreat last month, I got my "Be Merry" Christmas BOM blocks done and laid out in sections. Last night I got 5 of the 7 sections together.
Oops - there's a little more work to do on the church. The blue applique needs to be stitched down.
On the hexie front, I made two this week but they are for the Inchy Hexagon Flower swap and I don't want to ruin the surprise.
I've been basting lots of polka dot petals so maybe next week I will have one or two to show.
DH brought home some more Boulevard boxes so I can use the last of the black polka dot that I bought last week!
Next - to make some muslin linings so I can use them to store sewing projects.
And - I did not add anything to my stash this week! I didn't use up anything either, but that's ok!
Used this Week: 0
Used year to Date: 65.42
Added this Week: 0
Added Year to Date: 115.57
Net Used for 2011: -50.15
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I'm not familiar with Boulevard boxes, and you know I'm always looking for good boxes. :)
ReplyDeleteMe too! What are boulevard boxes?
ReplyDeleteLove your Be Merry BOM blocks.
You don't have too much blue on that church...Looks like you are quite busy with all your projects...progress! I was hoping to catch a glimpse of one of the blue birds you talk about. Guess they're shy. Its definitely a he with all his bright red feathers...how nice of him to let his girlfriend eat first! Sandi
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