Quick Check-In

Just a quick check-in this morning. I'm retreating with friends I haven't sewed with since September! It's a very kind group and it does me good to sew with them. You may recall me talking about this retreat in particular -- I go home to sleep in my own bed with two full days of sewing on either end.

So what am I working on in Mascoutah? I had every intention of seriously working on the paper-pieced sashing for Red Threads. I had a whole basket full of triangles for the job. However I needed more background fabric cut to be sure I had plenty to work on. UGH! I cannot find that fabric!!!! Has this happened to you? I guess when I cleaned up for the holiday company it got put away in a safe spot. So what's a girl to do? I pulled out a UFO from a LOOOOONNNGG time ago that was started at a guild workshop. No pictures because it's still at retreat & I'm home but pictures to come.

Anyway, my RSC green month didn't really materialize. Here is a start to that Pine Tree Point table runner that I wanted to make. (Pattern by Bonnie Hunter.) I'll get it finished one day because I really want to make this.

I did, however, finish my Heartstrings table runner. (Pattern by June Pease, kit by Itch'n To Be Stitch'n.) I set it out on the dining room buffet. I love it, especially the supplied backing. I think the whole thing turned out so sweet!

Finished at 12"x 48"

Oh! I love that sweet backing fabric

I've kept up with the Twilight Stars QAL.

And I finally finished the Red Threads block from last week. That was a lot of stitching! I understand the next one, which is a cute Mama & Baby Horse, is another one that'll take quite a while to do.

As we are getting close to the end of the month, it wouldn't surprise me to find Angela announcing the RSC color for February. Check out all the other Rainbow Scrap Challenge makers' projects HERE.