A few stitching projects are in the works this last week of January. One of this year's goal was to quilt more and sew far sew good.
The blue and white quilt is in the quilting stages. The decision was made to do straight line quilt with the rows one-half inch apart. First one-inch rows were stitched with a walking foot while following the walking foot guide. When all one-inch rows were completed, I went back and filled in another line in between. It is easy peasy as the walking foot fits in smack dab in the middle of the previously stitched one-inch lines.
A few posts ago, I mentioned our flourishing winterberry bushes. When Christmas arrived and time for decorating, I was tempted to pick a few branches.
However, I knew cold winter weather was soon approaching and the berries would be needed for bird nourishment. During a recent snow storm, a large flock of robins (at least 75) landed in our trees and neighbors' as well. They were there for the berries. Within 90 minutes all branches were stripped bare. The berries were put to better use than for decorating purposes.
Perhaps there will be time for straight line quilting today, but not much as I'll be watching and rooting for the Detroit Lions play against the San Francisco 49ers. During the many annoying commercials, I'll be doing a simple crochet edge on charity fleece blankets. Hopefully, it will be a relaxing project while joining other stitchers at Kathy’s Quilts.
Happy Sewing!
Jill
Jill
