The weekend got started with a roar … and ended with a sigh.
Friday was Day Two of the Ts here. 
The weather on Saturday was delightful. We took advantage of that and worked out in the yard for several hours. I’ve always enjoyed working out in the yard … there’s something rather satisfying about seeing the lawn and landscaping all spruced up, and of course there’s the added benefit of being out in the fresh air, soaking up the sun. After dinner, I was able to spend a little time with needle and thread … the end was in sight on T#2’s quilt.
Sunday was a more relaxing day. After church, we had a sports double header with the Blues and Cardinals (both teams lost) … I used that time to quilt. 
Today my plan is to cut the strips for binding (once I’ve decided what I’m going to use for the binding) and get that sewn on … then the quilt will be finished! Finishing up T#2’s quilt means that it’s time to start up T#4’s quilt. I’ve got the pattern picked out … I’m going to make a four patch with a pieced border. I’ve never added a pieced border, so I’m going to start with a piano keys border. I thought it might be an easy option for a pieced-border newbie, but it’s created a few design questions that I’m not sure I know how to answer (like whether I want/need a coping strip, and if so, how wide to make it as well as how wide to make the piano keys) so I see some “interviewing” in my future (although I’m certainly open to advice from my “quilty” readers).
We’ve got April showers in our forecast all week … hopefully that means plenty of May flowers … and some “guilt-free” time in the sewing room!
Good morning! Sounds like the perfect week=end to me! Anxious to see that finished quilt! Our weather cooled way down yesterday (for us ~ down into the 50's) and I had to go around and shut windows....haha. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteIf you REALLY like working in the yard, I'll give you my address... my flower bed has been taken over by weeds... & I dont have the time to get it cleared out. It depresses me every time I drive up the drive way
ReplyDeleteI love working in the yard as well. I like the fresh air and the exercise (no need to walk on the treadmill after).
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a blast of a weekend. I'm so happy for you.
It's so great that you have that talent, and that the littles will always have a piece of Nana with them!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your rainy days. Sometimes I can't wait for rain. Still cold here in NJ. :( Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteThere is a huge contrast in the house activity from when the grands arrive to after they leave, huh :)
ReplyDeleteOur daughter is going to try homeschooling next year. She's excited, but, also, a little nervous.
Hi Kathy, I agree that it sounded like a perfect weekend. I didn't realize your daughter homeschooled-I tell you there is nothing better for children. I'm thankful that all my grands will be taught at home. We have been getting slammed today with snow; I'd love to sit and sew but ended up helping at my daughters house while she was sewing. Our weeks are crazy with all the estate things. I'll be glad when everything is finalized. Hope you have a wonderful evening filled with needle and thread.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Noreen
Sounds like a lovely weekend...all except the working in the yard part. That is not my thing at all. That's why we're considering selling our house in the next year or so and buying a condo. That and also so when we retire and want to travel, we won't have a yard to worry about. However, I really love my house since my dad built it for us just the way we want it. So we may stay and just hire the yard work done. Who knows.
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to enjoy having the windows open...ours are open right now too.
Have a great evening.
Sounds like a nice weekend. Glad you got to spend time with the younger T's. Sorry about the games :( but very happy you got to work on your quilt! Enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a well balanced weekend to me. A little work, a little play and a little creative time = a happy gal! I can't wait to see the finished quilt. Happy week!
ReplyDeleteWe had cool weather too. It looked pretty, but was a little too cold to hang out outside. Sounds like a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a great weekend. I'd love to have a few of your April showers here.
ReplyDeleteI got word today that my red and white quilt is on its way back form the quilter!!!! I have done several quilts with pieced borders. (I could email you a photo of one I did with a piano key border if you want.) By "coping strip" Do you mean a narrower "inner border"?
ReplyDeleteBaseball!!! The best American pastime ever. Gotta love it.
ReplyDeleteRain, showers? What's that?
I can't wait to get out in our yard and clean up our flower beds some and begin planting! I could garden all day long if time allowed! Rain is headed our way, too, at the end of the week. Hope you're enjoying your Tuesday, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteIt all sounds nice. I hope you got to do strips yesterday. We finally have a cold and dreary day. I hope that today I can sew a bit.
ReplyDeleteI hope this is a great week for you. Doesn't it feel nice to get the yard all ship-shape?
i hopped over here from kim's blog and
ReplyDeleteam happy i did. this is a sweet spot.