Good morning, my friends. It's still mostly dark out as I'm writing this morning. I read yesterday that we would be getting our first 5:00 p.m. sunset within the next few days. That will be an improvement over the 4:00-hour sunsets we've been getting. The days are getting longer, but it's still dark in the morning. I can see some brightness in the sky, however, and so I'm optimistic for some sunshine today.
We did our grocery shopping yesterday. We were into the low 40's on our return home. The sun was shining, and the kitties were bursting to get outside. They don't stay out long...too cold for their furry bodies, but they enjoy a little outside time just the same.
And that brings me to my next block from the original Missouri Star Quilt Company store. I selected this fabric for the many barns we'd seen in our travels. The scale was almost too large for this block...something to keep in mind for future choices.
There will be 16 blocks when this quilt is finished. I believe I have about nine fabrics. The rest will need to come from our travels in Alaska and Canada. I'm still wanting to visit The Cotton Patch south of me. They're in a new store, and I haven't included them in any of my other Shop Hop quilts. My other favorite store to the west in McMinnville, Boersma's, should also get a block in this quilt. So, there's nothing to worry about, my friends. We'll fill in those spaces somehow. Clearly, more quilt shop hopping is urgently needed for our upcoming trip to Alaska. I've already included a few shop names on our itinerary.
And since I can't quilt for more than an hour without breaking myself, I'll be simultaneously sewing together the Shop Hop 3.0 quilt. Here are all the completed blocks.
Today is a pedicure day. I don't have any other stops planned along the way. It'll still take a good 2-1/2 hour bite out of my day when I add in driving time. There should still be time to get a little bit of quilting done later this afternoon.
Before wrapping up for the day yesterday, I took the first stitches on the new "short" Catmint piece.
I'd say it will stitch up fast, but the flowers and leaves will take some time. I have some cute fabrics to finish this off, but that will be down the road some. That's where I'm headed next. Probably I'll eat some breakfast first. There's one small housekeeping chore, but then a mostly sewing day during my at-home hours. And with that, it's time to get started.
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Indeed, our everyday world presents intellectual challenges just as daunting as those of the cosmos and the quantum, and that is where 99 per cent of scientists focus their efforts. Even the smallest insect, with its intricate structure, is far more complex than either an atom or a star. ~ Martin Rees
I'm liking the suitcases for the latest shop hops, somehow they're quite fitting. I suspect you're rather glad that stitching bicycles is in your rear-view mirror.
I sent a message on your blog but not sure it went thru.. Looks like it is still sending. SO. We are planning another driving trip to Mo. in the southern area. and plan to drive to Mo. quilt works in the North. One thing if I contact them will they have a list of places to stay?? Not sure of dates at this time.. Might do after we see the kids but that is what I had planned last time. Anyway still in the in the planning stage. I have some fabric etc in the
nice square containers from the last trip. So better get working
on it. You have so many wonderful Patterns. Do you purchase
by mail from several sources? At Senior Quilt Tues. Meeting
here in Vegas, the 40+ ladies are lovely and fun. Always sharing.
Thank you for listing who you get your patterns from. I am now
at a point where I am working more on other peoples patterns.
then being too creative myself. Plus making wedding gifts/quilts for the grans that are getting married. Thank you for sharing. Vivian
Again, thanks for sharing! vivian
You picked some fun fabrics for your newest shop hop quilt. Chiggers are definitely no fun, nor or ticks. Tick bites can be nasty. Hope you got in a bit of sewing time yesterday.
Sounds like a wonderful weather day, other than the 40 degree after shopping temp. I think the next Nordic Cold Front is beginning to arrive. Boo hoo. But then, you'll definitely make great progress with your beautiful stitchery and quilt projects. I love them all. I've had tick bites, but don't recall ever seeing a Chigger. Good news neither exist in Alaska, but they do have nosee-um mosquitoes and horseflies on steroids so while I'm thinking of it, be sure to pack plenty of bug spray and anti-itch treatment.
Those suitcases are so much fun. I love the bug fabric, but not the memories it gives you - not fun!
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