I have received several calls from friends who are worried about me. I haven't posted anything for over a week. But don't worry, I am fine. Just a bit lazy, maybe. I have been doing a lot of reading with my feet up. My leg feels a lot better than last week. Now I am sure that it was hurting me because of my fall and not because the auto-immune disorder had come back. So I am happy.
Today is the last day of August. This weekend is a long weekend for us. It's the Labour Day Weekend. On Monday the CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) will close for another year. School will begin on Tuesday. I used to get all excited on the Labour Day Weekend, but since I'm retired now, I think I will just go out and buy myself a new package of markers and maybe some new pens. I just can't ignore the calling of the bell. But the sad thing is, this weekend marks the unofficial end of our summer. Oh, well. I suppose I will have more time to quilt.
I have been working on my La Passion that Grit was doing. I did not get a lot of it done, but I will this week. I plan to do the pink flowers that go around this piece. That should keep me busy.
Also, I have signed up to go on a retreat in October. Debra of Patchwork Sanity has offered to take me. How fun! A whole weekend of sewing. I have decided to work on a new quilt while I am there. I saw it at our executive meeting last Monday night. It's called 'Autumn Dance'. It was featured in the Quilters Connection magazine last month. I just love this quilt.
The one that was shown at our meeting was even more beautiful than the one in the magazine. I figure if I can cut out all the 2 1/2 inch squares I will be able to sew this baby together at the retreat. That\s my plan anyway. These are just a couple of prototype blocks. I am going to need a lot of 2 1/2 inch squares as well as 2 1/2 inch HSTs. There is also a stem that has to be appliqued onto the block. I might get those prepped too before I go. Right now I have lots of inspiration and ideas. We'll see what I'm like in October.
And now a final shot of what is on my design wall. These are some of the half nine patch blocks that I have been working on. I do one or two a day and sometimes none. But I already have 12 blocks done. I have no idea how many more I need, probably 100 or so. Phew! Back to work.
Today is the last day of August. This weekend is a long weekend for us. It's the Labour Day Weekend. On Monday the CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) will close for another year. School will begin on Tuesday. I used to get all excited on the Labour Day Weekend, but since I'm retired now, I think I will just go out and buy myself a new package of markers and maybe some new pens. I just can't ignore the calling of the bell. But the sad thing is, this weekend marks the unofficial end of our summer. Oh, well. I suppose I will have more time to quilt.
I have been working on my La Passion that Grit was doing. I did not get a lot of it done, but I will this week. I plan to do the pink flowers that go around this piece. That should keep me busy.
Also, I have signed up to go on a retreat in October. Debra of Patchwork Sanity has offered to take me. How fun! A whole weekend of sewing. I have decided to work on a new quilt while I am there. I saw it at our executive meeting last Monday night. It's called 'Autumn Dance'. It was featured in the Quilters Connection magazine last month. I just love this quilt.
The one that was shown at our meeting was even more beautiful than the one in the magazine. I figure if I can cut out all the 2 1/2 inch squares I will be able to sew this baby together at the retreat. That\s my plan anyway. These are just a couple of prototype blocks. I am going to need a lot of 2 1/2 inch squares as well as 2 1/2 inch HSTs. There is also a stem that has to be appliqued onto the block. I might get those prepped too before I go. Right now I have lots of inspiration and ideas. We'll see what I'm like in October.
And now a final shot of what is on my design wall. These are some of the half nine patch blocks that I have been working on. I do one or two a day and sometimes none. But I already have 12 blocks done. I have no idea how many more I need, probably 100 or so. Phew! Back to work.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Love the half nine patch. I'm glad to see you back to blogging. Hopefully, with your rest, you will feel better moving around. Any good/exceptional books read? I like your retreat project. Too bad you didn't bump them up to 3" patches. You'd need to cut and sew a whole lot less at the retreat. Nice header photo too.
ReplyDeleteHi Hetty, your "La Passion" start looks so fantastic.
ReplyDeleteI love your autumn dance start too.
Greetings Grit
Oh, Hetty, this is the most inspirational post!! I love all of your projects. "LaPassion" really speaks to me, being an ex-hexie queen-for-the-day and all. I'll have to revisit Grit and check it out further. I want to make an Autumn Dance!! How pretty. And lastly, your half nine patches. Awesome!! I have several bonus HST's that need a project built around them. This idea just might do the trick!! You know what I'm going to do as soon as I leave this comment form?? Yep! Dig them out from under the pile!! ~karen
ReplyDeleteHave fun on your retreat! Love the scrappy half nine patches.
ReplyDeleteYour La Passion start looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend, Manuela
It's good to take some time off and just be. It has turned hot and muggy here. But, I have air in my quilt room and I'm happy. You are going to have sew much fun on your retreat.
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