Batten down the hatches, it's still winter.

This is the temp we woke up to Saturday morning, 28 and very windy.  Biting cold windy, if you know what I mean.

So we stayed in and finished sewing the second Honor Flight quilt top.  This brick quilt is big enough, so it won't need any borders.

 I threw in a couple reds for accents.  Appropriately themed of course.

Now the forecast for the rest of the week includes snow, rain, sleet and temps down in the teens.  Thus more wood pellets were required.  Every year, I forget that the local stores stop stocking them in January.  An unplanned road trip ensued Saturday night cutting into my sew time.  However, I think there's enough to see me through March now.

 After seeing this lovely idea over at the Country Sampler last week, I could not wait to try a variation.  My triangle units are 2".  The block is called Dove.

Just as soon as I can, I'll show photos of how these blocks are assembled.  I'm sticking to cinnamon pinks and reds.  Very soft, very feminine.

 Dolly is tucked in for her long winter's nap.

If you have to drive in this wintry mix, please carry emergency supplies.  Let's not forget what happened in last winter's January storm all around Atlanta.

And for those folks in Boston, do take care.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Update.

 This pattern is called bricks.  Very simple.  Very masculine.

 It repeats at row 5.  Row 1 and 2 are reversed, light half rectangle at top or bottom.  Rows 3 and 4 are reversed, dark half rectangle at bottom or top.

Rectangles cut 2-1/2 x 4-1/2.  You can combine 4" lengths to make it as long as you desire.  Combine 2" measurement to create the width.  As wide as you'd like.

Do you remember this fabric?  I'm thinking 1994.

The layout for the 3rd top is almost complete. 

The days are getting longer, telling me the garden project must soon be started. 

Large blocks of sewing time will soon end.  

I'm hurrying!

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Weekend recap.

Saturday . . . LOTS of ironing.

 Sunday, lots of ironing and sewing.

Streak of lightening pattern, for Honor Flight in May.  The first top is done.  The second is 1/3 assembled.

 These units are for the third; I'm changing the layout to a bars quilt.

There are many more pieces to assemble.  The goal is to get at least 4 tops done this week.

My original idea was to make a queen sized top. I nixed that and will make 4 tops around 50" x 60".

Rectangles measure 2-1/2" x 4- 1/2".

Do you have any sections / pieces / strips tucked away to make your own Honor Flight quilt?

We stayed up way too late last night.  Dolly is still recovering.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

I'm done with the blues!

 All ironed and folded in their designated cabinet.

 Next up are the peaches, creams, browns and reds.

In 30 years, I've never had the opportunity to organize all solids in one location.

However, I've managed to play with them often.

There's nothing like bright solids on black to cheer up a wintry afternoon.

For all of those in the USA dealing with extensive snow, do stay home if you can.  It's safer that way.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

It's FEBRUARY . . . and Sergeant Major says

"Get the RED out!"

And the Pink!

To help brighten this gray, cloudy, chilly, windy month.

 Sergeant Major says, "Thank you."  In her own subtle, quiet way.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .