KatyQuilts

I have the smallest of starts on this project. I hope to cut some more pieces for this project today

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Most of the marking got done at a wonderful sewing day last Monday with Zenia and a couple other new quilty friends. I have met the nicest people here! This couple didn’t know me at all, but they welcomed me into their home and even made me lunch!

Yesterday, I crossed a non-quilty item off my bucket list. I completed a 5k walk/run. It was my very first and I did better than I expected!

Every day in our country, we lose 22 veterans to suicide as a result of PTSD. That breaks my heart. The proceeds from this run benefit the 22 Too Many organization which seeks to help those who have given so much to our nation. Participants had photos pinned to their backs to run in honor of that person. This hero was the same rank as Daughter  #2. 

My results are not impressive by most standards, but I finished and I wasn’t last!

I’ve already signed up for my next 5k! But first, I need some slow stitching.

Have a great day!

Linking up with Kathy’s Quilts

I have done a bit of rearranging in the bedroom to create a sewing area. There is a totally empty room I could use, but  this has the best light. 

I placed a cutting mat on the dresser. 

This is the view from my sewing machine. It is nice being able to watch Netflix  while I sew!

I already have a scrap bucket started!

There is a bed for the room recently vacated by the house sitter that quit. Daughter #2 used this as a guest room and has a bed to go in here. For now, I decided the mattress would make a good design wall! 

I pinned my Fons and Porter design wall sheet to it. The light is good in here during the day so it works for me.

Have a great day!

I cut these 2 inch strips of Denyse Schmidt prints ages ago. 

Before I got here, I cut white strips to go with so I could make a 36 patch top from them. This is how I am making my blocks. 

First, I sew a white strip to a print strip. I do 6 sets at a time. Then I sub cut those into 13 inch lengths.

After sewing them together,  I careful stack up my strips sets so the seams are staggered.

Using a fresh blade, I rotary cut my strips.

I sort them into piles and chain piece my blocks.

And here are my six blocks.

Only 58 to go! Time for another season of Call the Midwife!

Have a great day!

Linking up with Sew Fresh Quilts, Quilt Fabrication

I’ve pieced all my half rectangles blocks and now it is time to play!

I like simple sets that let the fabric shine. 

But this is kind of interesting as well.

Well, I am excited to say that I am off for a sewing day with Zenia of  A Quilted Passion today!

Have a good one!

Linking up with Patchwork Times, Em’s Scrapbag, Cooking Up Quilts, Love, Laugh, Quilts

One of the things I always notice here in Arizona, are all the amazing textures! Here are a few I noticed while taking a walk this week.

I think there is a lot of machine quilting inspiration here!

Have a great day!