Pieceful Monday
Pieceful Monday, well, peaceful Monday anyway. I woke up to an amazing sunrise. Had I not been in my jammies with hair all askew, I would’ve grabbed my camera and ran out for a photo. Instead, I just sat and looked at it, thankful that God has given me another day to enjoy.
I really did plan to post last week after I returned from visiting my brother and sister-in-law. However, I wasn’t home long enough to post anything, much less have anything to post about. I’m late getting this out today too, but I wanted to get something posted before Thanksgiving.
So, what have I been up to?
Well, stitching with Nita, my sister-in-law, is always fun. We spent the day at her shop. She loves to teach quilt classes, so as you walk in the door of her shop you see a large table that can accommodate 8-10 sewists and their machines comfortably. The other half of her shop has the cutting area, fabric, wool and, of course, patterns.
I didn’t bring any project along, knowing that Nita would have something for me to work on. She gave me a Buttermilk Basin wool table topper to work on. I didn’t get very far on it, but I did make some progress. You can see the pattern here.
Once we were back home, I had little time in my sewing room. I snuck a little time in on Saturday, which I spent trying to get caught up on two of my QALs. I didn’t make too much progress, but getting 10 blocks done is better than none at all, right? Here’s they are, from the Magnolia Mystery QAL by Meadow Mist Designs.
I’m still working on my Solar Flare quilt, which is my version of the Wayward Transparency QAL by Quilting Jetgirl. Hopefully I can sneak in some work on it this week. I haven’t gotten any further than the one quadrant I showed you in my last post.
I have one woolie star finished. No more finishes on these until I get more polyfil for the other two. Stuffing those star points is a challenge. Here’s the picture of the trio before stitching the backs on.
My pineapple quilt tops, both large and small, are ready to be basted and quilted. I may not get this done soon due to the holidays. At least that excuse sounds good. I do think I know how I want to quilt them, now I just need to take a deep breath and get to it.
One project I’m thinking of making for a possible Christmas gift is this pillow from My Quilt Infatuation. I have some Minnesota fabric left over, so it might be fun and easy to get done. I think I’d make my pillow a bit smaller, since I have the state outline ready to go. I’ll post pictures if I get this going.
Tomorrow our daughter comes home from Florida, so I’m not sure that much quilting will happen this week.
I hope you have a pieceful Monday, friends! I may not post anything else this week, so Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! Enjoy your time with family and friends!
Wendy
16 Comments
Louise Hornor
I really like the home state pillows! I just don’t know which state I would choose at this point 🙂
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family. I’m grateful to have quilty internet friends like you, Wendy!
piecefulwendy
Hmm, I suppose choosing would be s challenge for you! 😊. Thanks, Louise, for your kind words. I feel the same way!
handwroughtquilts
What a productive week! And I love the colours in your Magnolia QAL. Have fun with your family.
piecefulwendy
Thanks!
Vicki in MN
I know you are so happy Molly is coming home! I have thought many times I need to ask how she is doing in FL and by the time I get to the computer my brain took a leave of absence, LOL
Beth @ Cooking Up Quilts
Have a great week Wendy, and enjoy the time with your daughter. Both our boys will not be home this week so it will be quiet here. I’ve not been making much progress in the sewing room either. Hopefully I’ll get a day later in the week! I love the colors in your mystery quilt blocks. So pretty!
piecefulwendy
Thank you, Beth! Sorry your boys won’t be home, but I hope you can enjoy some sewing time 😊
lorieast2
Happy Thanksgiving, Wendy!! ENJOY having your ducks in the nest. ☺
piecefulwendy
Thank you, Lori! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well!
Kathleen McCormick
The magnolia blocks look great! Hope you have a wonderful time with your daughter and s very happy thanksgiving!
piecefulwendy
Thank you, Kathleen! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving too!
Nancy @ Grace and Peace Quilting
I love that word, sewists! Your mystery is looking super cute! I want to make that state pillow, too–love her tutorial. I plan on making mine a miniature quilt. Have a great time with your DD! Happy Thanksgiving!
Paige @Quilted Blooms
Your colors for the QAL definitely caught my attention, so pretty! The woolie stars are so festive! Happy Thanksgiving!
piecefulwendy
Thank you, Paige! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
smilesfromkate
It’s not always about how much you have done but how much you enjoyed it. Your blocks are lovely as are your woolly stars. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
piecefulwendy
Thank you, Kate. 😊