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Saturday, July 22, 2023

Sew All The Scraps!


Last evening I had some time to sew - and not only that, I found I had the energy to do it, which is another bonus I don't take for granted.

I had also uncovered a bag of 1 1/2'' strips I had trimmed from random leftover charm pack squares.

Short and stubby, something needed to happen with these and So I decided that making some strip units as prep for our current Oopsie Daisie Leader & Ender challenge was the way to go.

Stitch and press and stitch some more.


When a job seems overwhelming (Or sometimes underwhelming and we just can't make ourselves want to do it!) break it down into smaller parts.

I don't have a clue how many units I made.

I still have to trim them.

I still need to prep the corners for them.

But I am one step closer than I was when I started last evening, And I'll soon have sets by my machine to use as Leaders & Enders while I work on other things.


Maybe tonight I'll feel the urge to stand at the cutting table to trim these to size and prep those corners?

At any rate - the stack of short and stubby strips is smaller (Though there are some left for another go-round in the future) and I'm one step closer to putting these to work for me.

How are you coming on yours?


All around the Quilting Quarters at the inn there is evidence of Christmas in July happening!

There has been wearing of tiaras - and evidently sparkly reindeer antlers!


Projects are growing in this corner!


Autumn is right around the corner!

This is going to be gorgeous -


Betsy, caught in the act of playing with triangles!

I love how the colors pinwheel out from the center!


Two trees decorate the room!

One tree hangs between the pressing tables, and another between the cutting tables - so festive!

And of course meals on the porch have been wonderful.

I seem to be in a recipe collecting mood lately - wanting to break up my own monotony at home and taking photos of recipe cards for inspiration.

Yesterday we were served a delicious gazpacho for lunch - and it is perfect for the garden abundance that will soon be happening for many, if it isn't already.

There are even some notes on making a BIGGER batch (1 1/2 times the regular batch) if you are serving a large crowd such as ours.


I'm sure there are other garden veggies that could be added as well!


This was so refreshing served with hot rolls fresh from the oven.

I have added the Corn Chowder, BBQ Pulled Pork (Instant Pot) and today's Gazpacho recipes to the recipes tab at the top of the blog.

I understand there was cookie decorating last night - hopefully someone took photos.

Today's big job - Tula to the vet.


Making the crate a safe space.


We've been working with her over the past few days by leaving her crate on the porch and putting her treats just inside the propped open door.

In and out and in and out she has gone.....and this morning I received a text that Chris had given her "lots of loving pets, then put her water inside and shut the door."

She is ready for me to take to the vet this morning - hooray!

Now the question is...will she still accept the crate as a place for treats after I have hauled her to the vet and back in it?

The whole scenario reminds me of my childhood fear:


Absolutely the most terrifying scene of my childhood -

The child catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.  LOL!

But what must be done must be done.  And I'll have her back where she belongs by mid afternoon.

What do you have in store for your own weekend?


It's a hit!  Thank you so much!

If you missed Monday's post with my Jacob's Chain PDF pattern release and Gift-Away, click to THAT POST to catch up, read the details and get your entry in!

Our drawing happens 7/31/23. 

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No coupon code needed! Sale good through 7/31/23. Buy now and save!


Quiltville Quote of the Day -

It's never too late for this old dog to learn some new (cat) tricks!
Enjoy your weekend, everyone!


 

14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good morning! Love the autumn leaves...would you happen to know what that pattern is?

stretchmarks said...

The flying monkeys in the Wizard of Oz got me! Marilyn Marks

Debra said...

Good for you, you had time to sew. I'm sure it was fun.
Are you taking it easy and staying off your knee? Me thinks not. Hah.
Good that you can take Tula to the vet.
It must be hot there too.
Thankful for air conditioning.
I will be busy sewing a Halloween pattern this weekend. Also Quilting my Pine Tree Point quilt.
Have a Sparkling day
Blessings 💞🙏

Mary said...

Today is Raffle Quilt assembly day. Lots of 6" and 12" blocks to create a quilt worthy of the ticket. Haven't been involved like this for years. New Guild friends to work with. Fun Saturday in my book, then a picnic.

Cats said...

as si=ome of you know i'm just out of hospitala, did my version of housekeeping on the plethora of emails languishing on the computer during my absence... if you have emailed me and received no response, please contact me again... my mac degeneration has kicked in and not only halted my quqilting!!! quilting and proof reading, but the surgery and recoop tires me and I've missed challenges and opportunities... so glad to read Quiltville is stitching along and before long Tula and cage will be as one, much like me and my recliner... LOL... Bonnie i've purchaased Jacob hopefully will be able to manage some stitching soon, thanks for keeping us encouraged, i truly appreciate your contribution to my life, cats in Carlsbad C

Anonymous said...

wow blast from the past..used to watch victory garden on pbs back in the day...1980s maybe? cityquilter grace

darby said...

I feed my cats in their carrier ALL THE TIME! It keeps the dogs from eating the cat food AND makes it a friendly place for them!

Joan E said...

Cozy Quilt has a pattern called Hint of Fall and Donna Jordan ha a video on YouTube.

Anonymous said...

Looks like Ruth Powers' Third Weekend in October. Gorgeous! -K.Kane

Anonymous said...

Cats, here’s to a speedy recovery. I’ll be thinking of you. FranSak

Anonymous said...

That witch saying, Lollipop, Lollipop.

Anonymous said...

Today I am practicing learning something new! Does that count? I am taking a Longarm feather class from Debby Brown online. By the way, she loves you, too!

Anonymous said...

I’m trying to leave a comment using my blog account. It used to come up with a picture but I am getting old and can’t remember how to do it. SEWNSEW of Maine. Ramona Meserve. I left the message about learning g feathers but forgot to sign it.

Bunnie said...

That is my quilt, and yes, it is the Third Weekend in October

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