Flutter by Butterfly When I first started planning this block I was all “April showers bring May flowers”. That would take care of two months of blocks! But that’s not really a true statement for where I live. I just saw on a weather forecast that April is the driest month of the year in Florida. So no rain (unless … ….oh there’s more
Our weather is BEAUTIFUL! The flowers are blooming. The butterflies are back. Love this time of year and I’ve been busy busy busy. And what have I been up to? Started my QAYG for April. I did have a minor victory. I think I’ve finally decided that the mermaid pattern is done! Going to make a few more, do photos, and … ….oh there’s more
Let’s Go Fly a Kite! Don’t you think a Kite applique block is the perfect representation of the windy month of March? And it’s been crazy windy here. And rainy. Then cold. Then hot. Then cold. But, that’s Spring in Florida. I’ve had to clean up a few branches that have been blown out of our many trees, but at least … ….oh there’s more
So I’d like to re-visit the block I made for February “Quilt as you Go”. I was happy with how the block turned out but….. I was REALLY trying to pull it all together before February was over. And I didn’t take the time to do the instructions right. I hate doing a half-ass job. Jeeeeze…… I’m not doing the post over. … ….oh there’s more
I updated this block on January 28, 2021. It’s a seven inch finished block. Tutorial is HERE! I finally finished BLOCK SIX! And February isn’t even over yet! Yippee! I had picked out this design a few months ago. From pinterest, of course. I seem to gravitate towards heart patterns. I’ve made heart pillows and tea towels and quilts. And … ….oh there’s more
I made a valiant effort to get the “Quilt as You Go” block up today for February. But it didn’t happen. It’s just too nice outside to stay at the sewing machine. But it’s almost done. Then I have to edit the photos and post the directions. The block is pink because I have a lot of pink scraps. That’s … ….oh there’s more
Okay, it’s happened before. I suddenly disappear. From the kingdom of blogdom. I’ve been AWOL for almost a month. I’ve missed posting my monthly QAYG block for February. (And it was one I was really looking forward to.) I have lovely fabric stacked on my cutting table ready to be turned into a comfy quilt. An almost finished mermaid stares at the … ….oh there’s more
I’ve been making puppies. Little Scotties and Westies. It started out with, “Yes, Jack, I’ll make you a puppy.” (Because I have eight of the most adorable grandkids in the world and, of course, when they ask for a puppy, they get a puppy.) And in my typical obsessive style, one puppy wasn’t enough. Each one had to be a … ….oh there’s more
Once upon a time this was my office/sewing room/music room. I have to be totally honest and say I must have been having a home tour when I took this photo. Cause that space has NEVER been that neat! One day I decided to move the baby grand since I was tired of getting bruised every time I set up … ….oh there’s more
This is month five of my QAYG. I picked a windmill block. Not that it has anything at all to do with January but because I’m planning on making a full-size quilt with windmills. I discovered during the holidays (when every bed was filled) that I didn’t have a bedspread for the sofa bed in my office. (I’m also short … ….oh there’s more
