Maybe it should be the week wrap-up since it’s been a week since I last blogged. <sigh>
I spent Monday afternoon and early evening with DD and the Ts. We swam at the YMCA … she wanted to work with T#1 for his Conference All-Star competition, so I got to tag along to “swim” with T#4. While we were at the Y, DSIL’s mom was being transferred to a hospital in St. Louis where they determined that they needed to do emergency surgery Tuesday morning. Which meant I spent Tuesday and Wednesday with my Ts.
Thankfully her surgery went well, and she should be released from the hospital in the next day or two.There was “no rest for the weary” on Thursday, as I had to drive my dad to his appointment with his orthopedic doctor. Thankfully that didn’t take all day, so I got some time in the sewing room. When I wrapped it up that evening, I counted enough segments to make 51 blocks!
We kicked off the weekend by celebrating T#3’s 6th birthday Friday. It doesn’t seem possible that he’s 6 already! It was a small gathering … some family friends and 2 of the 3 sets of grandparents, but we all had a wonderful time celebrating our little guy.
T#1’s All-Star competition was Saturday … my assignment was to watch his brother and sisters. It was a wonderful day … for those of us who stayed home and for those who cheered on T#1. DH and I stopped at Home Depot and Lowe’s on our way home to look at outdoor ceiling fans for our deck project.
After church on Sunday, DH and I headed to the quilt shop where I signed up for a class this Thursday (paper piecing a Double Wedding Ring wall quilt) and purchased the fabrics. I chose fabrics that run from a light tan to a black (you can enlarge the picture by clicking on it) … the fabric on the left is the background fabric (IRL, there’s more of a contrast between it and the #1/lightest fabric for the DWR), and I see now that I need to swap DWR fabrics #3 and #4 … and #7 and #8, too. My tentative plan is to use the fabric by itself for the border.
After dinner DH and I cleaned off our deck … our contractor starts today. I forgot to take a “before” picture before it got too dark … hopefully I’ll be able to get one tomorrow before he arrives.
Hopefully it won’t be another week before I get another post up.
Have a marvelous Monday!
It is a good thing you are retired! Isn't it wonderful to be available to your DD ant the Ts! I like your new fabric choices! You are really getting into the paper piecing;) I've never see a DWR paper pieced - yes, I'm interested! ~Jeanne
ReplyDeleteWow! No wonder you didn't have time to post last week. But, at times there are far more important things than blogging. 😀
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are making great strides on your guilt and already planning for your next one. Look at you!
Hope the patio project goes smoothly and will look forward to seeing pics. Happy week!😊
I was wondering what you've been up to, now I know! Busy and fun times with family :)
ReplyDeleteBest wishes with your home-improvement project. I hope it's smooth sailing, all the way!
Some weeks are just like that!! Glad that the surgery went well.
ReplyDeleteThose fabrics are going to make a beautiful DWR. It has always been one of my favorite patterns.
Some weeks are just like that!! Glad that the surgery went well.
ReplyDeleteThose fabrics are going to make a beautiful DWR. It has always been one of my favorite patterns.
whew...yes, you have been quite busy it sounds like. I love the new fabrics...soo pretty. And 50 some squares, you are getting there...Exciting the deck is starting today. Hopefully you got the before shot, haha, as it will be nice to compare. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a busy, but good week, Love the fabrics you picked.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a very busy but satisfying week! So glad you got to spend such wonderful quality time with the T's! Congrats on getting a new deck too! We are hoping to build one onto our house in the next year. I love DWR quilts! I have one planned for our bed that is currently about half finished. I love your idea to make one out of neutrals - lovely!!!
ReplyDeletePretty fabrics! I like the prints and the differences in scale of them.
ReplyDeleteDoes you husband come in the quilt shop with you? Mine usually sits in the car, but comes in if I want him to see something or help me make a decision. Last Tuesday we stopped at the Missouri Star Quilt Company and I came out empty handed. He was surprised and when I told him there was a couple of things I kinda liked he took me back in so I could show him and then "made" me buy it! What a guy. :)
Hi Kathy, I'm headed up to my machine to start working on the quilt
ReplyDeleteand mending another quilt that is falling apart. Sounds like you had a very busy weekend. Sending hugs to you today.
Noreen
Oh do try to get a before picture, you'll be glad you did.sounds like you had a jammed packed week. Those kinds of weeks wear me out but it's a happy kind of tired. I never miss an opportunity to spend time with those grands of mine. Enjoy your sewing
ReplyDeleteJust stopping into see what you've been up to. I see BUSY!! Enjoy the rest of the summer!
ReplyDeleteWow all of those surprises in your week. Isn't that how it is? I can't wait to see your deck!! What fun.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great week.
Busy Busy! Glad you are able to help out with the T's. Sounds like you are having lots of fun with the PP blocks. I'll have fun watching you work on your new project. When do we get to see pictures of your storm at sea?
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty exhausted just reading about all that you did. So busy! Sounds like a great time. I'm glad DSIL's mom is okay and that you got some sewing done.
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