It's pollen season

 Definitely a good day to stay inside and rest.

 My classmate's platter turned out beautifully.  I love this shot.

Here's another class that was going on simultaneously, gorgeous chairs made from trees and limbs with woven seats.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Making sawdust, one project at a time.

 This week I'm in wood turning class at the folk school and enjoying it immensely.  Above is a picture of my turned box.  The instructor is prepping the top for a wood inlay.

 Tomorrow we'll be learning to make Christmas ornaments like this one out of red cedar.

 Others in the class have turned before.

If you're interested in taking a class, sign up soon.  Summer is a busy season in this neck of the woods.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

From 2009 to 2017, that's only 8 years right?

Not bad considering.

Lori at Humble Quilts Blog kindly offered this pattern; however, I used 2" squares and adjusted everything else accordingly.

Need to do a quick label which also gives credit to Lori of course.

Spring is drifting in on us slowly.  The big question is do I start Spring cleaning before or after the pollen comes?  Always a conundrum.  Since my middle name is procrastination, I do believe I'll finish a few more quilts first.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Locals call this Dogwood Winter

Have you heard the term before?  It occurs when the dogwood trees begin to bloom and the temperatures drop simultaneously.  We're to hit a high of 50 today and there's also a high wind advisory out.

It's a good day to stay inside and sew.

 

Here's another finish.  Simple quilting accents each block, while straight rows frame the borders.

 Until then, keep stitchin' . . . 

Ch, cha, chaa, changes . . . .

 Heavens to Betsy, I cannot remember the words to that song .  . . can you?  But it certainly conveys what's happening 'round here!

 Lots and lots of sewing of course.  This one will most likely get a blue border, maybe purple.

Notice all of the hand-dyed fabrics.

Will call it Rhyme or Reason?  Or maybe Color My World, hmmm.  Any thoughts on this?

Dolly is getting used to changes too.

A lot of good things are happening here.  I'm training for a new job and it's so much fun.  People actually smile and say hello . . . "we're glad to see you" . . . "thank you for being part of our team!"  It's so astonishingly refreshing to actually be appreciated.  

There will be time for quilting!  Dolly will get to go on walks!  And of course I'm planning an extra big garden this year.  Oh happy day.

How are things with you all?

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .