Into a Rainy Weekend -

I finished the hand quilting of the second neutral background corner last night.

Two big corner sections and one small side fill in left to go.

The borders are also being quilted while the hoop is in the right vicinity to do so.

I have had questions on how I'm quilting the background areas - and if you look closely you'll see that rows (columns) alternate with one column being quilted along two sides, the next column over is quilted with X's through each hexie, then another row of outlining, then another row of X's until the space is filled.  

It has added great texture. The center hexies of the border have a 3 line burst quilted in them - again, more texture.

The row of green that outlines the center medallion also is quilted with the X's.

I've just been winging it as I go -

And it's not always easy to move the hoop with this going on!

I spent much of yesterday at my desk - with a very good reason!

I found myself with a bit of time on my hands on a very rainy Friday afternoon, and due to popular request, I've been busy with some pattern writing.

You asked for it!

It should be ready soon.

If you are gathering denim for your future denim quilt, beware of fiber content.  I avoid anything with spandex in it - which means most women's jeans get a hard pass.

Go for the men's jeans - and not only do you avoid the stretch, but you'll be able to get more use out of the width of the legs.

More in the pattern to come!

While taking a break from staring at the computer screen, I thought I'd press out some scraps (Yes, more blue and neutral!) and this happened.

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I thought I heard the faucet dripping in the bathroom.  It wasn't the faucet.  It was a leak coming right out of the light fixture overhead.  OH NO!

I grabbed trash cans as quickly as I could to contain the drips.  If it isn't one thing it's another!

The hubster came when his work day was done.  We uninstalled the light, and in the rain he went up on the slanted roof to see what he could see.

We fixed this roof just 2 years ago? Maybe a bit less?

Weather has been EXREME this winter with snow, ice, freezing rain, regular rain - we've decided it's time to reroof the whole thing, but you can't fix a roof in the rain, and if it isn't raining - how do you know where the leak is? 

It's the old conundrum - but let it be said this is the LAST time I want at leak at the QPO, and it will be at the top of the "next big project" list.  We will hire it done. With a warranty!

Lola stuck to higher ground!

On top of the bookcase in my office.

Someone tell me why these wear this way?

When I bought these mats 1 year ago for the opening of Quiltville Inn I thought they were so cute!

Black rubber (okay that's sturdy!) with a flocked/felted texture with pretty colors, has to be good, right?

The one at the back door of the QPO has no design left - just black rubber.

This one at the back kitchen door at Quiltville Inn is worn down to the rubber also.  And it is under a covered porch so it isn't weather doing this.  It's feet.

I won't be buying this kind anymore.  I need something a bit sturdier.

These are the two I bought on my appointment day Thursday.

They have the black rubber - which is fine - but they are also covered with woven sisal which I think will wear better.

I need one more for the front door, but I bought the last two available.

I love how the fan pattern looks like a quilting design.

We've reached the weekend. I have no plans other than some deep house cleaning (tackling under beds and behind night stands with the vacuum for dust bunnies has already happened) and I will reward myself with some more sewing time later.

More rain today - so it's a good day to get the spring cleaning underway here so when the weather is nicer I'll feel more free to go walking/hiking outside.

Anything fun happening for your weekend ahead?

Corrie B's Forever Mine knocked my socks off!

Just look what this girl did!  Forever Mine is NOT just for Valentine's Day!  It is fabulous in whichever colors you choose - including the whole box of crayons!

I love that her vision took my 4 block layout up to 9 blocks of rainbow fun.

Where will your own vision take you?

Forever Mine along with  ALL digital patterns in the Quiltville Store are 25% off through February 28th using coupon code DIGITAL25 at checkout!

Please remember to type DIGITAL25 in the coupon box and hit APPLY before you complete your purchase.  There are no refunds if you forget!

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY of the sale, and there is no blog post tomorrow to remind you.

While new pattern releases usually happen with an introductory sale price - this is the last ALL DIGITAL PATTERNS sale we will have likely until Black Friday weekend.

If there is something you've been wanting to make - grab it while the pattern sale is still going!

Today and tomorrow are also the last days to enter our February 2021 Quilty Box Gift-Away. Get your entry in on THAT POST.  Drawing happens Monday morning!  Will I be drawing YOU?

Quiltville Quote of the Day -

Sunbonnet Sue quilt found in North Carolina.

Those who wait until it's all figured out and it's safe to move forward never get anywhere.

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Dare to step into the unknown - just a bit!

Have a terrific weekend - catch you back here on Monday!