It is hard to start the year wanting to dive into some projects when you are nowhere near your sewing machine. NOT that I am complaining about being with my grandkids or anything. That of course, is some much needed hug time, reading time, and fun interactions. They grow every time I see them and it was only 3 months ago. It just surprises me especially the younger one. Such a special time to create memories. I always have presents for them to DO something creative or assembling something as well as books. There was slime making using shaving cream which always smells and feels nice.
I miss them already.
We had a nice stay with them and enjoyed some great time with the whole family. My son is a really good cook and both he and his wife made my favorite dishes: their lasagna, some grilled items, and their version of a Philadelphia cheese steak. It is so nice to be catered to instead of doing all the meals.
Louisiana was warmer than Wisconsin and without snow, but it was damp and a little cool. Next year, I need to remember to pack more sweatshirts.
No snafus with the airlines this time, which was much nicer taking off and arriving on time as planned. ( Last time we were delayed on our first flight, missed out connection, and stuck in Houston for 13 hours before actually departing for home.)
But now that I am home, I have returned to the sewing machine:
New Stash Bee:
very easy blocks.
Dear Jane block. I started an online group of facebook which will release a square per week. Here is the first one with them which is the center block.
And I dug out an old block to start a NEW project: the SAHRR. Thanks Nann for the reminder to try it again.
My block is an applique one that I made using Lori Holt templates and pattern. I tried her method using interfacing. I really enjoy the hand appliqueing, but did not like this method as much as using templates and turning under seam allowance and utilize start to press it or using Karen Kay Buckley's circle templates and basting and gathering them around it. Perfect every time.
Hope you all are enjoying the new year and have enthusiasm for all your quilty projects, too.
That sounds like a wonderful and fun time together with your grandkids and family. Glad the flights were on time, nothing worse than getting stuck at an airport. You have some nice projects to work on. Beautiful DJ and applique blocks. I have never done hand applique so can't say anything about methods. If possible, do what you feel works best for you.
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