Little Bits

 I'd like to go back and recap the last 4 1/2 months that I've been MIA - but that would take too long.  It's what keeps me from posting at times, cause I think I need to do a week by week post.  I think I don't have time for that, and then I go another month with out posting anything.  There is not a lot to show - I only sew or hand stitch one to two days a week, there are only little bits. 

I'll try to do a brief overview of the last few months, to recap for myself and whoever is reading.  

Since my last post on January 17th (OMG)  I made some face masks (glad they're almost done with). 

I have continued to go to my friend Cheryl's house on the Monday's I get off from work.
Here are some things friend Gloria did..

and Sis Randi did..

First part of February it was my turn to bring dessert and I made what's called Lemon Burst Poke Cake  wow - it is very very good.  Google the recipe.   

Then Randi and I decided (after the fact) that we would do the February Embroidery Stitch a Long that Meg Hawkey from Crabapple Hill Designs puts on every year.  Here is the design of how she did it this year.  We decided to do it all on one piece of fabric.  We got started on it around the 14th of the month.  Better late than never I guess. 

Been working on it, on my Monday's off - Little Bits at a time. 

I have also been working on more of the zipper bags to give to everyone under the sun.  

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In March I made one of my childhood desserts... It's vanilla wafers, with banana's then banana pudding, and more banana's and whip cream. 

I made a pot of Chili Verde from scratch (roasted tomatillo's and all)  wow it was awesome.

I took my Sis to lunch and to get a pedicure for her Birthday!

Mom-in-law came to stay with us for a little bit.  At the end of February and then again at the end of March, which she is still here.  She discovered a flood in our guest bathroom.  Since then we had to tear up the sub floor and rip out the whole bathroom.  Mom-in-law has re-located to the sewing room.  It will be July before we can get the room fixed.  :/

I entered a wool swap which helped me get in and get something done.  Here is the little table topper/wall hanging I did. 

My friend Cheryl gave me this kit to give her. 

I gave her some patterns, floss and buttons - 

First part of April - Sis and Brother-in-law, went back to their other home (they are snowbirds) And I went to a quilting retreat with my friend Cheryl.   

I made little purses for my great granddaughters, pincushion scrap bags for Ciara my granddaughter, friend Cheryl and as an extra gift for the wool swap.

This one is for Ciara

For Cheryl

For my swap partner - I added some wool embellishments.

See!

I've continued to go to Cheryl's house on Mondays and have been doing hand stitching on either my February embroidery or the wool swap or now I am working on my Garden quilt .. this one 

The one below is the one Cheryl is working on when working on wool. 

On mine, I have the pot of flowers done, 

now I'm working on this block. 

Tomorrow instead of going to Cheryl's, we are going to the Cottage.  I haven't been there in about a year (you know covid - and work)  So hopefully now that I've done a little catch-up I can make a little post here and there to journal what I've been up to in the quilting world. 

Have a blessed day,

Lynn 

Quilting Queens Retreat

Since getting my new part time job, I wasn't sure how many if any retreats I would be able to go to.  So far it has lined up just right for me to go to all of them.  I cancelled one - and then I ended up getting the days off so called and she had an opening - wow.  Anyway - this last one I had Friday off and then had to go to work Saturday afternoon and Sunday at 11:30 but everyone leaves early on Sunday anyway :). My Sister joined me on this one this year since we cancelled the other one. It was her first time in the big room.  Here is my friend Gloria..

Bottom left in yellow - Cheryl, top is Jean, in pink is Susie H. and Sis is bent down in the bottom right.  

Above is Jeans back and my Sis - Randi sewing. 

That's our friend Liz from California standing. 

First I worked on this charm square quilt.  But I didn't have border fabric so stopped... I auditioned these after I got home. 

Then I made this reusable shopping bag for my daughter in law. 

After that I made a couple of pillow cases.  

On one of my trips to the ladies room I noticed how hard it was raining...

As you can see - no one was interested in swimming right then.  :)

I had to work that afternoon, luckily it stopped so I could walk into work and then let loose again.  I could hear the thunder inside the store and heard it even hailed.  

Anyway it was a fun retreat - happy I got to go and I have another the beginning of March. 

Have a blessed day!  Lynn