After the rain.

Finished about 2 months ago, this baby quilt began as a few left over pieces in a baggie.

In the background, right, you can see some leaves that are already brown and ready to fall.  It seems very odd to have leaves changing color quickly while the temps range in the 80s.  It got rather hot today, until the storm passed through.

The starching project is coming to a close.  All fabric needs to be put away this week so I can move on to other things.

I'm almost done my Christmas shopping.  How about you?

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Weather update: Rather warm with a chance of hot!

Rest assured, I'm not making light the news on Hurricanes Irma, Harvey, or Maria.  Nor am I ignoring the tragedy generated by the earthquake in Mexico.

Since I don't have television, it's difficult to find accurate, timely updates in order to comment upon such events.  Nevertheless, our hearts go out to all those affected.

Instead, Dolly urged me to remind everyone who needs a break from the sobering news, that it's the perfect time of year to "starch fabric."

The fans are on, liquid starch is back in the store (after disappearing for about 3 weeks), and winter's weather will soon require prepped fabric.

 So we've been starching.  This is just a portion.

In early spring, I sorted through many bins and stacks, pulling colors which needed using up.

This photo shows starched pieces pinned to the design wall in layers separated by long pins so they don't stick together.  The fans are going, so they'll dry overnight.

The big wire bin is now empty and I'm down to one giant plastic container of pieces waiting to be processed.  Slow, steady, diligent steps will see it done.

Having colors ready for future projects makes the time spent worthwhile.

Oh, and I also made 2 quilt backings this week, using up 15 yards of some very old fabric.  Now that's progress!

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Whether wetter weather . . .

Thank you fellow bloggers for checking in to see if Irma has blown us away.

 It's cool, windy, and we're sure to get more rain, but the mountains surround and protect us.

The leaves began changing in early July, very unusual.

 Soon it will be time to pick the pumpkins.

We'll leave the rest on the vine as long as possible for better flavor.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Poor Houston, sharing some good news.

We've all seen the devastating pictures of those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

However, I have heard some recent good news.  Evidently the residents of Chattanooga, Tennessee stepped in and adopted many of their local shelter pets to make room for those coming in from Houston.

This news article highlights details in case you can help in any way.  Besides monetary support, the shelter needs toys, laundry detergent, and help with foster care.

Of course, if you're near Chattanooga, you can also help by adopting a road weary, 4-legged furry pal.  You know rescued dogs are the best!  Where else can you find so much  love in one tiny package?  Dolly seconds that motion.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

A tiny Lilliputian top.

This project was inspired by our blogging pal Carolyn of the famous Knot Garden blog.

 There are 83 fabrics and 49 blocks.  The process is as follows . . .

Starch your fabric well, cut 3-1/2" strips, then 3-1/2" squares.
Sew a 1/4" seam on each side of a light and dark block unit.

 Cut diagonally from corner to corner.

Trim each unit to 1-3/4".   The Bloc-Loc tiny triangle trim ruler helps a lot.

It takes a wide variety of small prints, but throw in some larger prints too.  The background prints are in the very light range for good contrast.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .