I had a productive weekend, spending most of it with my dad and no sewing machine. The two of us had a pleasant time together, and I stayed to make him a nice Easter breakfast. My sisters planned to see him for dinner and make it as festive as possible. He kept asking all week long who was coming and what we would have to eat. Typically we go all out and host a big family brunch for 20 or more people, so he was definitely missing all the hoopla.
Our breakfast for two was modest compared to what he was hoping for, but I have to say I thought it was pretty good. Scrambled eggs, sausages, fresh pineapple, and little coffee cake bites. I think he enjoyed it.
This was our little centerpiece. I went outside before he got up and cut some of my mother's camellias from one of the bushes in the garden. They are so perfect, aren't they?
I got back home in the early afternoon and worked on my Sewcialites block for last week. I took a picture of block 25 and block 24 at the top of this post.
Monday, I got my Serendipity row 1 together. I did lots more starching and am ready to go with the next rows. This is a close-up of the block for row 1. Kind of a weird block in my opinion, but the rest of them are better. I do love those fabrics.
Hope you all had a splendid Easter! I get my second COVID injection today. Fingers crossed I am still standing tomorrow. I had no reaction to the first shot, so with luck, this one will be the same. I will be glad to have that behind me.
39 responses to “Catching Up on Sew Alongs”
Lovely fabric! I had no reaction from either Covid shot- hope you don’t either!
Lovely fabric! I had no reaction from either Covid shot- hope you don’t either!
Lovely fabric! I had no reaction from either Covid shot- hope you don’t either!
I had a sore arm after the first shot. After the second shot-everything in my body ached and the nausea was terrible. I spent 3 days in bed. Hope your encounter goes much better.
I had a sore arm after the first shot. After the second shot-everything in my body ached and the nausea was terrible. I spent 3 days in bed. Hope your encounter goes much better.
I had a sore arm after the first shot. After the second shot-everything in my body ached and the nausea was terrible. I spent 3 days in bed. Hope your encounter goes much better.
I’m so glad you posted about Serendipity a few weeks ago because I hadn’t seen it, and I love it! I’ve since donated and will be downloading the patterns as they are released. I agree the first row is “kind of a weird block” — perfect way to say it! I’ve been feeling the same about it! But I love the quilt overall and all the other rows.
I’m so glad you posted about Serendipity a few weeks ago because I hadn’t seen it, and I love it! I’ve since donated and will be downloading the patterns as they are released. I agree the first row is “kind of a weird block” — perfect way to say it! I’ve been feeling the same about it! But I love the quilt overall and all the other rows.
I’m so glad you posted about Serendipity a few weeks ago because I hadn’t seen it, and I love it! I’ve since donated and will be downloading the patterns as they are released. I agree the first row is “kind of a weird block” — perfect way to say it! I’ve been feeling the same about it! But I love the quilt overall and all the other rows.
Your Easter breakfast looks delicious! I’m guessing your dad is doing better & enjoyed eating with you, then your sisters later in the day! The colors for your Serendipity quilt are really pretty! Fingers are crossed that you’ll have an easy go of it with your second vaccination! Stay well!
Your Easter breakfast looks delicious! I’m guessing your dad is doing better & enjoyed eating with you, then your sisters later in the day! The colors for your Serendipity quilt are really pretty! Fingers are crossed that you’ll have an easy go of it with your second vaccination! Stay well!
Your Easter breakfast looks delicious! I’m guessing your dad is doing better & enjoyed eating with you, then your sisters later in the day! The colors for your Serendipity quilt are really pretty! Fingers are crossed that you’ll have an easy go of it with your second vaccination! Stay well!
I have had both my shots. IT does make me feel better about going out in the world these days. Still being very cautious with all the variances appearing. I hope we get back to somenormalcy soon. Looks like your Dad is doing well considering the circumstances. I need a haircut and that is freaking me out a bit. Take care and stay well.
Mary
I have had both my shots. IT does make me feel better about going out in the world these days. Still being very cautious with all the variances appearing. I hope we get back to somenormalcy soon. Looks like your Dad is doing well considering the circumstances. I need a haircut and that is freaking me out a bit. Take care and stay well.
Mary
I have had both my shots. IT does make me feel better about going out in the world these days. Still being very cautious with all the variances appearing. I hope we get back to somenormalcy soon. Looks like your Dad is doing well considering the circumstances. I need a haircut and that is freaking me out a bit. Take care and stay well.
Mary
Congratulations on your second shot! You must feel so relieved. I get mine on Friday and have cleared my weekend to be sick…!
Congratulations on your second shot! You must feel so relieved. I get mine on Friday and have cleared my weekend to be sick…!
Congratulations on your second shot! You must feel so relieved. I get mine on Friday and have cleared my weekend to be sick…!
I’ve had both shots (Moderna). My arm ached after the first one but after the second, I had the arm ache along with body aches, chills, and headache beginning the next day and lasting about 12 hours. Not terrible but you might want to plan an easy day tomorrow just in case.
I’ve had both shots (Moderna). My arm ached after the first one but after the second, I had the arm ache along with body aches, chills, and headache beginning the next day and lasting about 12 hours. Not terrible but you might want to plan an easy day tomorrow just in case.
I’ve had both shots (Moderna). My arm ached after the first one but after the second, I had the arm ache along with body aches, chills, and headache beginning the next day and lasting about 12 hours. Not terrible but you might want to plan an easy day tomorrow just in case.
congratulations on your 2nd shot! it is such a good sign that your dad wants all that hoopla. his spirits are good and he is eating. yay!
congratulations on your 2nd shot! it is such a good sign that your dad wants all that hoopla. his spirits are good and he is eating. yay!
congratulations on your 2nd shot! it is such a good sign that your dad wants all that hoopla. his spirits are good and he is eating. yay!
I got the Pfeitzer vaccine. No reaction after the first, but w4 hours or so of fatigue, chills and general ‘blah’ after the second. I agree, plan a couple of quiet days afterwards just in case you need to take some naps😊.
Love the Camellias, and the breakfast. Time with parents is precious. I miss being able to visit my Mum. Let’s hope for ‘soon’!
I got the Pfeitzer vaccine. No reaction after the first, but w4 hours or so of fatigue, chills and general ‘blah’ after the second. I agree, plan a couple of quiet days afterwards just in case you need to take some naps😊.
Love the Camellias, and the breakfast. Time with parents is precious. I miss being able to visit my Mum. Let’s hope for ‘soon’!
I got the Pfeitzer vaccine. No reaction after the first, but w4 hours or so of fatigue, chills and general ‘blah’ after the second. I agree, plan a couple of quiet days afterwards just in case you need to take some naps😊.
Love the Camellias, and the breakfast. Time with parents is precious. I miss being able to visit my Mum. Let’s hope for ‘soon’!
I had the Moderna shots too. Exact symptoms that Cathy described above for the 2nd dose. The first night was “fitful” sleeping, then the 12 hours of body aches, skin crawling feeling, and headache. Slept well that night and next morning fine.
Your blocks and your breakfast with your father both look wonderful!
I had the Moderna shots too. Exact symptoms that Cathy described above for the 2nd dose. The first night was “fitful” sleeping, then the 12 hours of body aches, skin crawling feeling, and headache. Slept well that night and next morning fine.
Your blocks and your breakfast with your father both look wonderful!
I had the Moderna shots too. Exact symptoms that Cathy described above for the 2nd dose. The first night was “fitful” sleeping, then the 12 hours of body aches, skin crawling feeling, and headache. Slept well that night and next morning fine.
Your blocks and your breakfast with your father both look wonderful!
You’re doing a nice job of catching up on quilting. Sounds like a nice Easter for your dad (and you). Got my second shot (Moderna) this morning. Sore arm so far- we’ll see what tomorrow brings!
You’re doing a nice job of catching up on quilting. Sounds like a nice Easter for your dad (and you). Got my second shot (Moderna) this morning. Sore arm so far- we’ll see what tomorrow brings!
You’re doing a nice job of catching up on quilting. Sounds like a nice Easter for your dad (and you). Got my second shot (Moderna) this morning. Sore arm so far- we’ll see what tomorrow brings!
Love the blocks and camelias, so pretty!
Love the blocks and camelias, so pretty!
Love the blocks and camelias, so pretty!
I love the flower picture between the quilting. Your breakfast looked perfect. Have you seen the new gadget? Magnafingers.com It seems to be popping up in lots of places. I got a pink one and it comes in real handy.
I love the flower picture between the quilting. Your breakfast looked perfect. Have you seen the new gadget? Magnafingers.com It seems to be popping up in lots of places. I got a pink one and it comes in real handy.
I love the flower picture between the quilting. Your breakfast looked perfect. Have you seen the new gadget? Magnafingers.com It seems to be popping up in lots of places. I got a pink one and it comes in real handy.