Thursday, March 12, 2015

Home Sweet Home

 

There really IS no place like home, y’all!  Winking smile 

 

DD got back home late last night, so I was able to get back home.  It felt so good to crawl into our bed … so why couldn’t I fall asleep?  I could blame DH’s restlessness, but my mind was as restless as his body.  I got up, spent a couple of hours trying to get caught up on emails and blogs, and finally was able to fall asleep at 2:30 … and while I’m thankful I could sleep in, I don’t like this crawling out of bed at close to 8:00.  I’m hoping I’ll be able to get back into my routine tonight … but if I’m not, I’m sure I will be by Monday, as warm ups for the swim meet start at 6:30 both Saturday and Sunday … and we’re expecting twice as many spectators as there are seats for at the aquatic center, so we’re going to try to get there closer to 6:00 to stake out good seats.  And that’s going to mean some pretty early “get-ups” this weekend.  That ought to get me back into my normal morning routine.  And yes, I’ll be wearing my new T-shirt!  Red heart

 

I got to thinking about the quilt that’s next on my agenda, after I finish up T#3’s quilt.  I have all the blocks pieced … all I have to do is piece them together and then baste and quilt … except it just dawned on me this morning that I don’t have any backing fabric for that quilt!  Surprised smile   Thankfully I used Kansas Troubles fabrics for that quilt, so I don’t have to worry about finding something to “go with”.  I just have to decide which of the 3 colors I want for the backing.  I pieced these last April, so here’s a reminder:

The colors didn’t photograph accurately – especially that blue!  Surprised smile  If you’re familiar with KT fabrics, you’ll know that electric blue isn’t one of her colors!  ha!  This is a block I found on the McCall’s Quilting website, called Kiss.  Since this will be for our bed, I was hoping to find a block that would have a name with meaning for the two of us.  Winking smile

 

But first I have to finish up T#3’s quilt … I need to cut strips for binding, sew them together and then sew them on to his quilt.  I’d like to get this done before the weekend so I can start on our quilt on Monday. 

 

I hope that whatever you have planned for today includes a little something that brings you joy ... have a great day!
Kathy

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13 comments:

  1. Janet O.March 12, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    I am so impressed with how quickly you finish hand quilting a quilt!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 12, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    Glad you are back home. Nothing like your own bed! Love these blocks!

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  3. Rebecca JoMarch 12, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Isnt that frustrating when you cant get the color right... I have issues when photographing knits as well.

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  4. Created by KathiMarch 12, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    Fabulous blocks there Kathy! Good luck with your binding... hope you get better sleep tonite! Will keep your T's in my thoughts over the weekend :) Kathi

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  5. maddie/cadesmimiMarch 12, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    I totally agree, there's no place like home! I feel your 'pain' with the sleepless nights thing. I've had two of them, this week alone :( Wishing you sweet dreams...
    Kathy (from Reflections by Kathy)

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  6. NanaNor'sMarch 12, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    Kathy, Don't you just hate it when you can't fall asleep! I used to get up to blog, but then my mind would be going 100 miles an hour so I don't anymore. Now, I just make sure I have a cup of Camomile and bedtime tea and that works. I still am amazed at how productive you are! Hope you have a wonderful afternoon and evening!
    Hugs, Noreen

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  7. Carla A Few Of My Favorite ThingsMarch 12, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    I had a couple of nights this week where I woke up way to early. I don't remember you making these can't wait to see how it looks when they get put together!

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  8. Needled MomMarch 12, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    Welcome back home! As we have said before.....is there really a normal schedule anymore??? Enjoy the weekend meets.

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  9. Deb AMarch 12, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    Pretty blocks. Love the KT line of fabrics. Get that binding on so you can put this one in the hoop!

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  10. Ray and JeanneMarch 12, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    Glad you are back home. You sound like you are feeling better too. Have a great weekend! Again I'll think of you at a warm swim meet while I'm in a cold hockey rink - although this is the state tournament and then I'll probably miss it! Love the Kiss blocks! ~Jeanne

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  11. Debby@Just BreatheMarch 12, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    It's so hard when you can't fall asleep. I have that happen sometimes and it is not fun. Like you said you should be able to get back on track after those early morning swim meets.

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  12. DebbieMarch 12, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    Well I am a little behind today but better late then never, lol. Glad your home and hopefully you will get a good night tonight. My back is bothering me for some reason and I had a hard night last night. Nothing worse then not being able to sleep. Sounds like you have a busy but fun week-end coming up. Good luck to your T's. I need to decide what quilt I might start working on next. I have a few ideas but nothing definite yet. I am LOVING that block for your bed. We need quilt for our bed SOOO badly but not sure I am up to that level yet. Will see. Enjoy your week-end!!

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  13. Karen - Quilts...etc.March 13, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    I have a lot of trouble with sleep too so I was so thankful to sleep last night after traveling all day - sometimes I am tossing and turning so much -of course now that I had one good nights sleep I can't count on sleeping well the rest of the visit here at my daughter's house - it just doesn't always work that way.

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