The excitement is palpable.

Not only has all the snow melted,

But I took time out last night to work on a new project.  

The process is simple using the Easy Angle ruler and 4 inch strips.

I cannot wait to get the twelve, 12-inch squares done.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Does it count as a new project . . .

if I'm using old parts?

The total renovation of the sewing room has yielded some interesting finds.

2 baggies of 16 patch blocks intended for a project in 2000, several baggies of 1930s 4-patches, and a basket full of leftover white/muslin strips in varying widths.

After seeing the lovely quilt on Carol's blog, ideas started coalescing and a new quilt top was born.

I started starching and trimming last Thursday.  A marathon of sewing on Saturday and a few hours today should see all the parts prepped, ready to assemble.  This one will be queen size and a challenge to finish on my Bernina, but hope springs eternal.

I made a pastel quilt for myself around 1990 and have been wanting a new one ever since.  So thank you Carol for such wonderful inspiration.

Good news for all gardeners, Tractor Supply is now carrying organic seed potatoes, as well as organic garlic.   If you can dig out your vehicle, hurry in and get yours before they run out.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Calling all cars, calling all cars . . .

we have a stumped quilter in the vicinity of Churn and Dash. . .

Who is soliciting . . . .

advice from other quilters on what in the world to do for a border here.

Any ideas?

I have about 1/2 yard of the bubble gum pink left.

Dolly is giving me the "I've no idea, but is it time for dinner" look.

Of course I get that a lot.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Corduroy road

 Sometimes being in a hurry produces interesting results.

Don't ask me how this happened. . .. you know how left brained I am when it comes to layout and construction.

Perhaps I needed more peanut butter.

The second streak of lightening top is a bit smaller.

Why does it have sawtooth edges you ask . . .  it will get trimmed square after quilting.

These 4 blue and light quilt tops came from one original project which had been semi-assembled, semi-dis-assembled, and finally all pieces, units and sections were folded into a container for another day.

Please don't tell me I'm the only one who does this.

There are a still few pieces  and rectangle units left and I'm considering handing them off to a friend to finish another top to donate.

Again, please don't tell me that I'm the only one who does this.  LOL

On the other hand, just think of all of the QOV tops that would get done if more people did this.

Until then, keep stitchin . . .

"Isn't it nice we're having weather."

as in, I'm not quite sure how to explain it.  First came the snow flurries that covered everything lightly all day long.

 Then blink, it mostly disappeared.  But as the sun was going down,

 Swoosh, in came a gale of snow covering everything.

 But not by very much.

 And tonight we're going down to 6 degrees.  Fahrenheit.  Brrrr

 The pellet stove has been turned up, however, it's having trouble reaching 55 degrees inside.

Good thing there are plenty of quilts to wrap up in.

Of course, Dolly has her fur coat.  But, even though this is her kind of weather, she would rather curl up behind my desk chair and snore.  

Thankfully, we did not get the ice storm that hit Tennessee and North Georgia.

Travel safe ya'll.

until then, keep stitchin' . . . .