Feeling So Much Better

For the first time in months I have energy.  I actually feel like doing something rather than just sitting all day.

We are going to be going camping a couple of times next month with my daughter and her family.  My granddaughter is going to be playing in a couple of baseball tournaments and it's easier to camp than drive back and forth everyday.  Sunday Terry and I decided to take a ride out to the first campground and check it out.  We hadn't been there before.  We were really happy with the campsite we are at.  So looking forward to camping.

Meanwhile back at the ranch....

I've been working on a few projects.

First up my 1857 Sampler Quilt.  Here are Aprils blocks 11-14.  I am so happy with the way they turned out.  It took me so long to learn how to do needle turn applique and I'm loving it.  I thought the floral block was going to be hard but I got it done in 2 nights while watching Tiger baseball.


I've been wanting to start another applique project for a while.  It is the Red and Green quilt designed by Wendy Wellum at Legend and Lace that she offers for free.  She started posting patterns in January and just posted May's early.
So I printed up the 5 patterns and started January's block.

This one is call Clover and Spades.  The only problem I had with this block is I used a stiff fabric and had a hard time turning the edges under.  But I pretty happy with how it turned out.  Today I'm going to start on February's block.


Next month I am going to be starting a new project.  I'm joining Lori at Humble Quilts in making Jan Patek's  pattern called Front Porch.  It is a 10 month BOM and that is what we are going to be doing...one block a month.  A few of us are doing it and have just ordered the pattern.  We will be starting in about a month.  

Well today our skies are overcast and it's been raining steadily.  Good day to sew.  Our dog Sammie has an appointment at the hair dresser..LOL..for a shampoo, cut and nails.  Can't wait to see her finished.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

Hugs, Cathy

Another Finish

Since I accomplished everything I had on my January "To Do" list I had time to work on a few other projects.

I finished this UFO from last year.... 

My Trip Around the World.  The directions for making this so easy came from Bonnie Hunter.  I decided on doing the layout a bit differently.  I used Jelly Rolls that I purchased from Connecting Threads.

This is the backing I used on the quilt...Hibiscus Flowers.  It goes well with the front.  I'm so glad to have this finished and I really like how it turned out.

Here's another project I worked on.  

It is a little fuzzy...I guess because I am a little fuzzy today...sinuses.  I started this last November.  It is a Lisa Bonegan pattern.  I finished hand quilting it and it is now ready for a sleeve and binding.

I also made a block from Legend and Lace.

I was worried about the curved piecing.  But I've found if I just jump in and do it and not worry too much I can get it done.  It's not perfect...but neither am I.

The other day I spent the day pin basting my "Trip Around the World" quilt and Ashley's quilt.  I finished my "Trip" quilt and have just started quilting Ashley's quilt.

The yellow looks so much brighter in the picture.  I have backed this quilt with flannel.  The flannel back doesn't go through the machine as easily as cotton fabrics so this is going to take me longer than I planned.  I chose to use this wavy stitch.  I'm happy with the outcome.  I think she will be too.

Well, tomorrow is February 1st.  Let's see.... It's the 3rd anniversary of my blog, my husband and I are celebrating our 25th Anniversary on the 10th and we have Valentines Day.

To honor all three I am going to have a giveaway each week.  I went through my library of quilting books (and I have way to many) and discovered I have doubles on quite a few books.   These will be the giveaway prizes.  I will post on Sunday with all the details.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your weekend.

Hugs, Cathy