The second stitching project was inspired by a quilt that I saw at the Sauder Village Quilt Show. The light and dark fabrics forming a background circle pattern has fascinated me.
However, I found it stressful to piece the Winding Ways / Wheel of Mystery block either by hand or machine. Too much eye strain piecing the narrow curved points in the center. When I saw the block at the quilt show, my initial reaction was that it was appliqued. Upon close inspection I could see that it was pieced. I give the maker credit. Next, I experienced a light bulb moment,
"Why couldn't I applique the blocks?" You are welcome to follow along on my experiment.
Yesterday two of my favorite girls and I went on an adventure out to the country to pick Michigan strawberries.
Nearby there were sweet cherry trees and we were able to gather a flat of cherries. Needless to say both girls managed to meet their daily requirement.
In between hand stitching, I was going to make a batch of strawberry jam, however, by today many were over ripe and too soft for canning. :-( Hopefully tomorrow I can find some Michigan strawberries nearby and uh....already picked.
