When you have multiple sew-alongs going on, it is easy to fall behind. And that is what is happening to me at the moment. Not too badly, but enough so that I plan to spend today catching up on several of the sew-alongs I am participating in.
First up is Midnight Moon, a sew-along based on a book by Carrie Nelson called Summer Moon. I am only making the blocks in the 6-inch size, and have really been enjoying working on them in a Halloween collection by Joanna Figueroa. I have two or three blocks to make to get caught up.
These are my Moda Blockheads 4 blocks. I have just one week to catch up on I think. That's manageable.
This is the Piecing the Past Peace and Healing sew-along. I have three more blocks to make, and I need to start making the block frames and setting squares. This isn't going to happen in a day or two, but I hope to at least finish the blocks.
I have to admit, the Flea Market sew-along has been put on my back burner. I have maybe 5 basket blocks to catch up on. I am to blame of course, but I have to say if there had been any publicity by the sew-along sponsors I would have felt enough encouragement to get back to work on this project. I don't think I have ever participated in a sew-along that started out with such a great impetus, then died out so completely. I still believe in the project and think the quilt will be amazing, so I am determined to keep at it.
Hope you all had a great weekend. It was Father's Day on Sunday in the US. I had Father's Day morning with my dad, which was so nice. My sisters turned up in the afternoon to have a celebratory dinner with him, which I know he was looking forward to. We had a Father's Day BBQ at our house for my husband and my son-in-law, which was lovely. The early summer weather has been so nice here, wish it would continue. That's not to be apparently, with 100-degree temps expected by Tuesday. How's the weather where you live? I understand It has been all over the map lately!
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I have also noticed that a couple of quilt alongs haven’t received much publicity, which has definitely affected my motivation! Not as fun, for sure.
It’s chilly at my house in Massachusetts! Temps went down to 44° last night, which is highly unusual for this time of the year. The high yesterday was only 62° as well, so it’s been cool. The warm water in our pool has been evaporating significantly at night, plus we haven’t been swimming much because it isn’t hot outside. Sooo, it’s been weird here. Tomorrow is my kids’ last day of school, and then I guess we shall see what weather arrives when summer camp starts next week!
I have also noticed that a couple of quilt alongs haven’t received much publicity, which has definitely affected my motivation! Not as fun, for sure.
It’s chilly at my house in Massachusetts! Temps went down to 44° last night, which is highly unusual for this time of the year. The high yesterday was only 62° as well, so it’s been cool. The warm water in our pool has been evaporating significantly at night, plus we haven’t been swimming much because it isn’t hot outside. Sooo, it’s been weird here. Tomorrow is my kids’ last day of school, and then I guess we shall see what weather arrives when summer camp starts next week!
I have also noticed that a couple of quilt alongs haven’t received much publicity, which has definitely affected my motivation! Not as fun, for sure.
It’s chilly at my house in Massachusetts! Temps went down to 44° last night, which is highly unusual for this time of the year. The high yesterday was only 62° as well, so it’s been cool. The warm water in our pool has been evaporating significantly at night, plus we haven’t been swimming much because it isn’t hot outside. Sooo, it’s been weird here. Tomorrow is my kids’ last day of school, and then I guess we shall see what weather arrives when summer camp starts next week!
I haven’t participated in any monthly sew-alongs, but I can understand how not hearing from the ‘sponsors’ would be uninspiring.
If you’ve seen the news about flooding in the Yellowstone area, you know about our crazy weather. Yellowstone tourism is what keeps these small towns alive & many weren’t as fortunate as ours’. Limited opening of YNP will have a huge economic impact on the area trying to recover from flood damage. That’s the weather report from here…
I haven’t participated in any monthly sew-alongs, but I can understand how not hearing from the ‘sponsors’ would be uninspiring.
If you’ve seen the news about flooding in the Yellowstone area, you know about our crazy weather. Yellowstone tourism is what keeps these small towns alive & many weren’t as fortunate as ours’. Limited opening of YNP will have a huge economic impact on the area trying to recover from flood damage. That’s the weather report from here…
I haven’t participated in any monthly sew-alongs, but I can understand how not hearing from the ‘sponsors’ would be uninspiring.
If you’ve seen the news about flooding in the Yellowstone area, you know about our crazy weather. Yellowstone tourism is what keeps these small towns alive & many weren’t as fortunate as ours’. Limited opening of YNP will have a huge economic impact on the area trying to recover from flood damage. That’s the weather report from here…
I really love the retro look of the Flea Market Fancy basket.
I’m glad you had a lovely weekend with the men in your life.
By chance, is your flight to Ireland a direct flight? I was watching the news yesterday and people with connecting flights are having a hell of a time. Covid has caused staffing shortages. 🙁
I really love the retro look of the Flea Market Fancy basket.
I’m glad you had a lovely weekend with the men in your life.
By chance, is your flight to Ireland a direct flight? I was watching the news yesterday and people with connecting flights are having a hell of a time. Covid has caused staffing shortages. 🙁
I really love the retro look of the Flea Market Fancy basket.
I’m glad you had a lovely weekend with the men in your life.
By chance, is your flight to Ireland a direct flight? I was watching the news yesterday and people with connecting flights are having a hell of a time. Covid has caused staffing shortages. 🙁
Your sewing mojo is amazing, and I wish contagious, lol. I’ve put my Blockheads blocks in a project box, I’ve lost interest in the project but still enjoy seeing everyone else’s blocks, there have been some amazing takes on a few of the patterns, more creativity by participants than by the original block designers in my opinion. I love everything on your design wall.
Your sewing mojo is amazing, and I wish contagious, lol. I’ve put my Blockheads blocks in a project box, I’ve lost interest in the project but still enjoy seeing everyone else’s blocks, there have been some amazing takes on a few of the patterns, more creativity by participants than by the original block designers in my opinion. I love everything on your design wall.
Your sewing mojo is amazing, and I wish contagious, lol. I’ve put my Blockheads blocks in a project box, I’ve lost interest in the project but still enjoy seeing everyone else’s blocks, there have been some amazing takes on a few of the patterns, more creativity by participants than by the original block designers in my opinion. I love everything on your design wall.
I know exactly what you mean. In March 2021, I joined two 12-block BOM projects. In March 2022 – a full year later – the 8th block was finally released. Since then…nothing. And, there might be a great reason why, but that should have been communicated. I’m done with both projects, and I will not follow this designer anymore. I’m working on July 4th decor for my four children and making quilts for my eight grandchildren, so I’m keeping plenty busy without the BOM projects!
I know exactly what you mean. In March 2021, I joined two 12-block BOM projects. In March 2022 – a full year later – the 8th block was finally released. Since then…nothing. And, there might be a great reason why, but that should have been communicated. I’m done with both projects, and I will not follow this designer anymore. I’m working on July 4th decor for my four children and making quilts for my eight grandchildren, so I’m keeping plenty busy without the BOM projects!
I know exactly what you mean. In March 2021, I joined two 12-block BOM projects. In March 2022 – a full year later – the 8th block was finally released. Since then…nothing. And, there might be a great reason why, but that should have been communicated. I’m done with both projects, and I will not follow this designer anymore. I’m working on July 4th decor for my four children and making quilts for my eight grandchildren, so I’m keeping plenty busy without the BOM projects!
You are doing a great job keeping up!
You are doing a great job keeping up!
You are doing a great job keeping up!
I think the sponsors of these sew-a-longs rely very much on having MANY people posting…. There are now so many stitch-a-longs, and Lori Holt in particular has overexposed herself with too many beautiful quilts. So not enough people stitching along to make it worth it for the designer to give it attention. Except for you, who DOES IT ALL! Xoxo
I think the sponsors of these sew-a-longs rely very much on having MANY people posting…. There are now so many stitch-a-longs, and Lori Holt in particular has overexposed herself with too many beautiful quilts. So not enough people stitching along to make it worth it for the designer to give it attention. Except for you, who DOES IT ALL! Xoxo
I think the sponsors of these sew-a-longs rely very much on having MANY people posting…. There are now so many stitch-a-longs, and Lori Holt in particular has overexposed herself with too many beautiful quilts. So not enough people stitching along to make it worth it for the designer to give it attention. Except for you, who DOES IT ALL! Xoxo