This time around, a thick white blanket

I'd say 5, possibly 6 inches of new snow.

The view from my office.  For which I'm eternally grateful.  Believe me, after years of mid-city high rise office building cubicles, small city freezing metal building manufacturing company, various cheek by jowl desk arrangements for a host of companies from marketing to merchandising, and even 5 years in a hospital closet office (yes truly it was literally a closet), every single day I enjoy working from my balcony and embrace the panorama before me.

Third star is assembled.  I'm busy cutting up kits for the rest.  Lots of fabric to starch yet, but it's okay, I won't be traveling anywhere until everything melts.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Ooops, I spoke too soon . . .

The snow is back.

 I'd say 3 or 4 inches.

 It's very pretty; however . . .

I'm very glad I don't have to drive today.

 Especially since I'd rather work on these.

The third block is ready to go.  Notice how I'm mixing print scale and pattern.

I think it makes for a more interesting visual experience.  Kinda like enjoying milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and mint chocolate all from the same box.

If you're experiencing a wintry mix, please be sure to salt your steps, as well as your elderly neighbor's.  It's much easier than an ER visit.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

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' . . .