These are current year blocks combined with orphan blocks from the past. Since they are all 6 inches finished, they will combine nicely for a sampler quilt. I will continue to add to them throughout this year.
I have been hand quilting my plaid string quilt, and I am happy to announce that the quilting is almost done! Hurrah! 30 minutes a night does wonders in finishing it. but.....
that has not happened lately!!! because...
We had some intruders in our little farm, squatters if you will. The Sheriff and a trip there cleaned them all out, replaced all the broken windows and cleaned up all the mess. wow!! So that took a lot of time and energy. Security measures are in place now!! Electric fence, anyone?
Then...I felt a warm spot in my kitchen floor. This felt so nice on my feet for half a second, then I realized...we had a slab leak. The pipe from the hot water heater had burst, spilling hot water under the house foundation. This has expanded to replacing all the pipes in the whole house, after the plumbers gave us the bad news. Let's just say I will be working overtime for quite some time paying for this little adventure!!!
So I am back to quilting, after laundry and cleaning today. The house is still a disaster after the pipe replacement required all the closets, under sinks and garage area be totally emptied. wow!!! The second inspection will be soon, and then I can get things put away and back to semi-normal.
So that is my story!! and I am sticking to it!! How are you doing?
Happy Memorial Day to all!!
Julie