Not Mine, But Beautiful

Yesterday was spent with friends downstate catching up on almost two years worth of life. It was wonderful and I didn't realize how much I missed them until I headed back home. By myself. Not knowing when I'd see them again. 

Barb hasn't had the greatest luck with her health but she did manage to get this beautiful top put together for a upcoming family wedding...

Barbs beautiful quilt top

I won't be quilting this one since she lives 2 1/2 hours away, but I admire the work done on this wonderful gift she'll be giving away.

A slow start today since I didn't hardly sleep the night before (too excited) and it was a late night for both Jim and me since he was down at his class reunion catching up on the last 40 years. 

And here's some not so stellar news. While looking for all my sew-in supplies throughout the house Friday night, we stumbled across three more piecing WIP's I was completely unaware of. I did manage to get the spools laid out and partially assembled yesterday with the girls. Maybe today, before our neighbors arrive, I can work on those for a little bit and see whether I can get a top together, because apparently I have three more projects to build and finish. 

Just Crusin'

Trying to play catch-up from the weekend. Today was starting out to be an unproductive day. But Jim called about his appointment(s) and it doesn't look like I will need to taxi him around the state. Meaning, I can stay here and work.

Joanie's First Top

A little of the quilting detail

This quilt is due on the 20th. I thought, 'No problem', until I started running ruler work throughout the piece. I should have hit the half-way point yesterday and instead am only about a third of the way through. 

And, I think I loaded it wrong, meaning, I'm going to have to extend the backing. Which means, taking it off, sewing an extension on, getting it back onto the frame, and then finishing. Hopefully Jim will be home to help with the reloading because that is a pain with one person.

I did manage, later yesterday after long arming, to get a few blocks done for our sew along. I have 14 more to go.

I've gotten some nice comments about the blocks, which makes me feel pretty good. Again, not my normal color scheme, so always questioning what's going on here.