Another Chilly Day

 It warms up for a day or two and then we're back to freezing weather.   That makes for good sewing weather.

I've been busy.  I finished quilting 2 quilts and made my February mini.  Caught up on a BOW and finished the first block of the Aviary BOM.  I loved it so much I made it the photo at the top of my blog.  Here we go....

1.  February mini.

This is also a UFO that was about 3 years old.  I came across it while digging around in my sewing room.  I had to hand quilt it and bind.  It is a Cheri Payne pattern.

2.  I took another photo of my January APQ UFO.  This one is much better.

3.  Last month I made a Fig Tree quilt called Acorn Woods.  I made the top but didn't have time to quilt it.

I really love how this turned out.  

4.  The next quilt is another Fig Tree Pattern.  It was a 2021 BOM called "Sparkles and Cream".  I had 2 months left to finish.

As you can see they are very low volumn fabrics.  I was so happy to get it pieced, quilted and bound.  This quilt was my APQ UFO #7 for February.

5.  Aviary BOM.

This BOM was designed to be done in wools.  I really don't have any, so I chose to do mine in cottons.  I can't wait for the next block.

6.  Pat Sloan's "Sweet Dreams" BOW.

These are blocks 1-8.  

All in all I've had a productive month.  Looking forward to my March projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you found something you like.

Hugs, Cathy

February Chill

 It's been cold and it's been snowing.  The perfect weather for sewing.  I managed to get a few things done this first week of February.  First up, I had my check-up with the urologist.  I have to have a cystoscopy every three months for 2 years.  Tuesday I had a cystoscopy and it showed my scar is healing nicely and there are no growths.  Yeah!  On Friday I had a check-up with my GP and she said my sugars are looking good.  I had blood tests done and was told I to come back in 6 months instead of 3 months.  Another Yeah!

Now for the sewing.

1.  Pat Sloan's Sweet Dreams BOW.

2.  Autumn Frolic.

3.  Red and Green Quilt. 

 4.  The APQ UFO for this month is #7.  My #7 is Fig Tree's Sparkle and Cream BOM.  I had 2 months left to do.  I have a third of it put together.

It's made up of Low Volumn fabrics.  Today I work on the next third.

5.  Aviary BOM

This is a BOM offered by Dawn Heese and Bonnie Sullivan.  It is now a closed group.  We just got the first block's instructions.  It was designed to be a wool applique quilt.  I decided to do it using cottons.  I have to reverse the applique patterns.  It's going to be a beautiful quilt.

That's it for now.  Thank you so much for stopping by.

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

I'm Back

 I've missed posting.  However, I have been reading all my favorite blogs.  When last we spoke, I had just been operated on for Bladder cancer.  In November I had an appointment with the Urologist.  I was told that I had low grade, noninvasive Bladder Cancer.  They got it all.  I don't need radiation or chemo, however I need to get a cystoscopy every three months for 3 years. I spent most of November just chilling, no sewing.  Then I decided enough moping I need to get back to sewing.

December was spent finishing quilts for Christmas gifts.  Here they are.

1.  This quilt was for my Son-in-Law Chris.  He is a Seattle Seahawks fan.

2.  This quilt was for my daughter Kelley.

3.  This quilt was for my sister Sharon.  Made with Kaffe Fasset fabrics.

4.  The last quilt was made for my stepson Scott and his wife Amanda.

It felt very satisfying to get these quilts finished.  My plan for this year is to finish at least one quilt a month.

I worked on a few projects before the end of the year.  The first is Autumn Frolic Month 3 blocks.

I even made a mini quilt for December but didn't post it.

 That's all I got to work on in December.  I got a bit more done this month and will post again at the end of the month.  Including a mini quilt for January.

Thanks for checking on me, it meant a lot.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Cathy

How it's Going

 Okay so I took some time of to get some Christmas quilts made.  I did manage to get two tops made (no photos yet).  I was hoping to get lots done however things don't always work out as planned.

I was having some bladder problems and my doctor sent me to a Urologist.  She had me get a CT Scan and they discovered I have bladder cancer.  Wednesday I had surgery to remove the tumor.  I tell you I feel like a Mac Truck ran over me.  Each day gets better but I'm still pretty sore.

They left the catheter in and I will go Monday to the doctors to have the catheter removed.  Friday I go and see my doctor to see what's next.

Two years ago just before my birthday I found out I had breast cancer and had surgery the week after my birthday.  Now two years later just before my birthday I found out I have bladder cancer and a week later surgery.  Well I was talking with my daughter and we decided no more birthdays.  She and I will be gloriously 50 from now on.

I will keep you updated on whats happening and I will continue to read your blogs.  Hopefully I will be able to get back to sewing soon.

Hugs, Cathy

Taking Some Time Off

 I've had a lot going on and trying to keep up with all my projects has been hard.  I'm going to finish Mrs. Lincoln's Quilt and will post a photo when I'm done.

I'm going to work on Christmas quilts for my family and will pick up my ongoing projects later in the year.

I will keep reading my favorite blogs but won't be posting anything until I have a finished quilt.

Take care and keep quilting.

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