The Sun is Shining

 It's been so long since we've had sunny weather.  It is beautiful out.

I've been getting lots of sewing time in.

1.  Celebrating Mary Brown

I started this block last month.  It took some time to get all the little flowers finished.  I'm really happy with how it turned out.

I started a couple of new BOM's this month.

2.  Open Skies BOM by Connecting Threads

I love the blues in this quilt.

3.  Manchester by the Sea by Fig Tree Quilts.

I think this is going to be my favorite. 

4.  Autumn Frolic Month 7

I need to applique the owl's eyes.

5.  Sew Happy Quilt by Lori Holt.

These blocks are 4" and eventually will be the center of a couple of blocks.  

6.  Red and Green Quilt.

7.  This month's APQ UFO is #3.  That is my September Sun by Aunt Em.

I had 3 columns finish with 2 to go.  I'm pretty sure I can get the top finished this month and possibly quilted.

Thanks for stopping by.  I'm getting ready to watch the Tiger game.  Hopefully I can finish my Aviary block 3 and if time allows, I have my April Mini prepped and ready to go.

Have a great day. 

Hugs, Cathy

January Projects

 I'm trying to keep the total number of projects down for each month.  Not always easy for me.

Each year I join in with the APQ UFO Challenge.  This month's number was 12.  This UFO was a jelly roll quilt I started a few years ago...okay more than a few years ago.  I had 16 blocks made and need to make an additional 40 blocks.  Well I got them made, sewed them into a quilt top and actually got it quilted and bound.  The jelly roll used was called Ugly Sweater.

Other projects are:

1.  Fig Tree's "Autumn Frolic" BOM

These are blocks for month 4.  I wasn't going to sign up for any more BOMs, but Autumn is my favorite time of year so I just had to sign up.

2.  Celebrating Mary Brown.  I'm really behind on this so I'm trying to get at least one block a month finished.

This is one of my favorites. 

3.  January Mini.

4.  Ladies Aid Blocks 6 & 7

5.  Red and Green Quilt

All of the above projects were started last year.  Here are a couple of projects I started this year.

1.  Pat Sloan's "Sweet Dreams" BOW.

2.  Last year I signed up for Fig Tree's "Little Fig Boxes".  I just received the last box.  I made a table runner from the first box.  The second box was Autumn themed.  Today I finished sewing the top together.  I need to add borders and then quilt it.  I hope to have it finished to show you next month.  It is called Acorn Woods.

Well, that's it for January.  It feels so good to get back to sewing.  I continue feeling better and hope this continues.  I go for my three month checkup with my Urologist on Tuesday.  I'm hoping to get more good news.

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you are getting time to get some sewing done.

Hugs, Cathy

Hot July Projects

 This has been a hot steamy month.  We've had storms with damaging winds and flooding conditions.  It was a good month for staying in my cool sewing room.  

1.  July's Monthly Mini.

Sunflowers are my favorite flower.  I remember when my grandson was young we planted sunflowers in the backyard.  He was thrilled to see how tall they grew.

2.  Celebrating Mary Brown.

The photo is slightly blurry (must be the camera's fault...lol) I love this block.  I will add the button eyes when the quilt is all done.

3.  Mrs. Lincoln's Quilt.

Only one month to go.  It has been a long journey and I've been happy to have Julie traveling with me.  I can't believe we only have one more month.

4.  Home For the Holidays

I took a picture of these blocks before I've sewn them together  Three more months to go on this.

5.  Barbara Brackman's Ladies Aid.

This is the block for month four.  I've just started Month five.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I enjoy reading your comments.  I hope you are staying safe and healthy and enjoying some beautiful summer weather.

Hugs, Cathy

End of June Update

 It has been hot, humid and rainy the last couple of weeks.  I've spent a lot of time in my cool basement sewing room.  I have a few things to share.

1.  June's Monthly Mini

I love how this turned out.  I didn't want to do it in red, white and blue.  These fabrics worked out for me.

2.  Celebrating Mary Brown

The original block for this month was a bit too complicated for me so I chose instead to make a pieced block.  July's block is going to be an owl.  I can't wait.

3.  Mrs. Lincoln's Quilt

This month's pieced and appliqued block.  I can't believe Julie and I are almost done with this sewalong.  Only 4 more blocks to make.  I can't wait.

4.  A Finish

This quilt is a pattern by Cheri Payne called "Forget me Not".  I finished the top a few years ago and decided I wanted to finish it.

I have kept up with all my BOM's, and BOW's but didn't want to bore you with all the photos.  I will share a few.  With summer finally here we are hoping to do some camping.  We are going camping with my daughter Kelley for the 4th of July weekend.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I appreciate your comments.

Hugs, Cathy

End of April

 Boy did this month fly by.  We are ending the month with April Showers.  I hope it brings May flowers.

Here are some projects I've been working on.

1.  Monthly Mini.

I really enjoyed making this one.  The flying geese are trimmings from my Ready for Spring quilt. 

2.  Celebrating Mrs. Brown.

I needed a simple block to make this month.  The original block was just too complicated.  I have no qualms about substituting blocks.  After all it is my quilt.

3.  Mrs. Lincoln's Quilt.

I'm getting excited that the end is coming.  I love all the quilts.  My friend Julie at juliekquilts.blogspot.com is also making this quilt.

4.  Aunt Em's September Sun

This is a new BOW that just started.  Since Autumn is my favorite time of year I just couldn't pass this one up.

I finished up more Pat Sloan's Home Is blocks and Socialities blocks but i didn't get photos. 

The APQ UFO for May is Number 9.  That happens to be my Bringing Home the Tree Quilt.  I only have one row made and need to make an additional 3 rows.  I hope I can get this one done. 

My UFO for April was Barbara Brackman's Yankee Notions.  I did get the top put together with sashings and borders.  I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out.

  

I thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you found something you liked.

Hugs, Cathy

I've been busy

 Which is amazing seeing my husband had a partial knee replacement 10 days ago.  I've had to do a lot more around here than I usually have to.  I took him to his doctor's today and he is doing great.  The doctor said he could drive....Yeah!

Now for the quilty stuff.  I have 7 projects to share with you.

1.  Celebrating Mary Brown

Lots of pieces in this block.  I watched an Applique master class on the quilt show and found a new way of making my stems.  It worked out pretty good.

2.  Mrs. Lincoln's Quilt

I'm loving this quilt.  Unlike Mary Brown, this quilt will be finished this year.

3.  Annabelle

This is month 6.  I still have another 9 blocks to make.  Next month I will be making the alternate 18 blocks for this round.

4.  Sewcialites

These are blocks 14 and 15.  

I started a few more sew alongs.  Here are 3 of them.

1.  Quilt Doodles 2021 BOM

This is a woodland quilt.  It uses both flannel and cotton.  I still have to stitch around the fox.

2.  Barbara Brackman Hands All Around.

Each month we will be making a different centered Sawtooth Star.  There are 3 different size blocks.  I decided to make one each.  They are 16", 12" and 8".

3.  Pat Sloan's Home Is...

These are the first 3 block.  The top 2 are 14" and the bottom is 12".  This is a block a week sew along.

I have 3 more BOM's that are running late due to fabric delays.  I just got this month's package for the "Shine On" BOM from the Fat Quarter Shop.  They also had a fabric delay. 

So I will have plenty to keep me busy this year.  

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you are keeping safe, social distancing and getting lots of sewing done.

Hugs, Cathy

End of the Month

Time to finish showing the balance of my projects.  I'm behind on a few but I do have a some to share.

1.  Celebrating Mary Brown

This was a happy block to work on.  One thing is for sure, working on this quilt is improving my applique skills.

2.  Mrs. Lincoln's Quilt

The two blocks are November's Pieced and Appliqued.  The bottom picture is all the blocks so far sewn together. 

3.  Monthly Mini Quilt

I need to sew the binding down and this mini will be done.  The quilting is not so great.  The reason being I got a new sewing machine.  A Janome MC6650.  Lots of stitches and it says I can quilt without a walking foot.  I tried.  I should have used red thread.

4.  New Project

These blocks are each 28" square.  The quilt needs 9 blocks total.  Each block is tones of a different color.  This will be worked on when I have a little extra time on my hands.  The strips are all 2 1/2".  Good think I have lots of strips.

That's it for now.  It's time to start all over again....lol.  Thanks for stopping by, I enjoy the company.

Hugs, Cathy

Keeping busy

And trying to keep cool.  It's been crazy hot and humid here.  With no central air I have been sewing in the basement and it is a lot more comfortable.  

Well it's the end of the month and time to share some more projects.

1.  Celebrating Mary Brown

The sunflowers were suppose to have spiky edges.  I chose a more relaxed curve.  This is the bottom left block of the four corner blocks for the end of the first 2 rows.  I have all four sewn together and will finish them up for August.

2.  Mrs. Lincoln's Quilt.

I'm working on this quilt with Julie.  We are just doing 2 blocks a month.  These blocks are 8". The pattern calls for 6" blocks and Julie is making 10" blocks.

3.  3030 Block of the week.

One week we made 4 of the same block, the stars.  Then just one.  I still have the block for last week to do.  It's an appliqued block.  

4.  Derby House BOM

Here are the pieced blocks.  I still have to make the applique block for this month.  It is 14" square and is of a house, dog, wagon, and vines.  It is very elaborate so I'm taking my time with it so I get it right.


5.  Monthly Mini

This is a 12" mini quilt.  I didn't get one made last month.


6.  Quilts for Christmas gifts.

This is in progress.  It's all cut out just waiting for me to sew.

I finished sewing this top together.  I need to figure out a backing and how to quilt it.  I love how it turned out.

That is about it as far as sewing.  The rest of the time I have going for check-ups with my various doctors.  Because of covid all my appointments were pushed back.  Two weeks ago I saw my Radiation Oncologist.  Last week I saw my Oncologist.  Monday I saw my family Doctor.  Friday I go for a mammogram and ultra sound.  Next month I get my eyes checked and have an appointment with the Medicare Wellness Nurse.  Whew.....The only time I get out of the house is to see a doctor.  So far all my check ups and tests have been good.  Once I'm done next month it will start all over in 6 month.

I did manage to go to the grocery store yesterday.  It is the first time I've gone shopping since covid.  Thankfully the store wasn't crowded.  I filled my cart and headed for the check out.  All of a sudden there was an announcement saying the registers were down.  After 45 minutes they got 2 registers up and running.  They stopped allowing customers coming in to the store.  With only 2 registers running it took about another 20 minutes before I got out of the store.  They had to shut down the 2 registers so they could reboot all of them.  I don't think I'll be going back for a while....lol

I hope you are all well and keeping safe.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Cathy