Wednesday, February 10, 2010

And life moves on....

I've had a rough time over the past 5 weeks.  Dealing with crazy snow weather, readjusting my work schedule, the seasonal "winter blues" and trying to maintain some pieces of my marriage while juggling something for myself.  I haven't been too successful in all areas of my life.

Yet, somehow I have found a few minutes here and there to do some quilting.  Not up to my normal pace but it allows me a few minutes of distraction from all that is going around me.

I first need to thank, Pat for sending this month's Cottage Block along...just perfect for February (though this year's here in Maryland will be remember by snow verses hearts):



To see all the previous blocks, click here.

Next I allowed myself a luxury and joined a Block of the Month club for the Baltimore Halloween Quilt I have mentioned in the past.



I started in the last week of January and so I have 2 blocks to do.  I've been working on my first block.  This is a challenge for me.  The applique pieces are tiny and teaching myself some new techniques to make this blocks turn out nicely.



I have also been working on my next bedroom quilt that represents some tranquility that I need in that room.  I'm making a Bargello using beach colors and hope with all these snow days, I might be successful and have it completed by weekend's end.

I hope to get back to pre-posting  and sharing pictures, once I find that "right" time to me to do things.

Hope all is well in your world.

9 comments:

  1. I love the cottage block! I've seen these a few places now - do you know of a pattern for them? I would love to try making one.

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  2. Thanks! The pattern is located on Bonnie Hunter's site, Quiltville. http://quiltville.com/happyscrappyhouses.shtml Very easy to make and use up your scraps!

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  3. Thank you! You totally made my day!

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  4. It sounds like you are having a pretty rough time so I'm sending you lots of love!! I am so pleased you are doing that Halloween Baltimore as it's awesome!

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  5. I'm glad you are able to find a little time for some happy crafting with all that you have going on. :) I love that Baltimore Halloween quilt... what an undertaking. Your first block is looking awesome!

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  6. Love what you're doing. That little owl looks charming.
    Take care.

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  7. Your Halloween Owl is just too cute! Pearl has some really nice patterns. Her DVD taught me to applique.

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  8. Toni I am so glad you are back and I hope you can have some normacy in your life soon. The Halloween Baltimore will be great for you and I am so glad you finally started it. I love that owl block. It is adorable

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  9. You're right this was easy! I posted mine on my blog - thanks for the link. Feels good to expand my capabilities!

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