It has been pouring rain where I live. I half expect instead of one more warning from the weather service that our area is in danger of flooding, the next notice I get will be to pack my things and board Noah's Ark. The good news is, this series of storms may signify the end of the drought we have been experiencing, and that perhaps our reservoirs will once again be at full capacity. The other good thing is, it is way too nasty to go out, so I have spent the past few days inside sewing.
The blocks you see above are my latest project, Penny Pincher, a pattern by Primitive Gatherings. The fabric line is also by Primitive Gatherings and is called Miniature Gatherings. All small scale prints in saturated colors that I find so warm and cozy. The block is a simple Square in Square Block. Well, I say it is simple, but it really is a block that takes a good deal of care in construction. I am trimming after each round and my blocks have been coming out a consistent 7 1/2 inches.
I have made my Fit to Be Square ruler work better for me by marking my 7 1/2 inch lines with pink tape. I now can use both the diagonal lines as well as the unmarked solid lines on the sides. I have not had to trim much from the blocks, thank goodness, but I am taking care to get the block well centered as well as squared up.
While I sew, I have been listening to an audio book called Burial Rites by Hannah Kent. It is set in the 1820s in Iceland of all places, and concerns a condemned murderess who is being held at a family's farm until the date of her execution. Actually based on a true story which is chilling. It's pretty depressing, to tell you the truth, although the writing is good.
Speaking of depressing, my husband and I went to the movies to see Manchester By the Sea starring Casey Affleck and Michelle Williams. Don't get me wrong, it was an excellent movie, and the acting, the scene direction, everything about it was so well done. I am sure it will be up for multiple Academy Award nominations. But sad? Omg. At the end you are left staring at the screen thinking, "But wait. No, go back. We aren't done here". I've been thinking about the story and the characters since I saw it, which in my book, is the sign of a really good movie. It stays with you for sure.
Hope you had a good weekend and didn't get too much "weather".
27 responses to “Rainy Weather = Lots of Sewing”
Lots of weather in the Creek as well but quiet here this morning. I love your blocks and it sounds like they are coming together quite nicely. I felt good about my quilting accomplishments this past weekend as well. WE saw the same movie. Just so sad. Well done but man tough to watch. Have a great week Nicole.
Mary
Lots of weather in the Creek as well but quiet here this morning. I love your blocks and it sounds like they are coming together quite nicely. I felt good about my quilting accomplishments this past weekend as well. WE saw the same movie. Just so sad. Well done but man tough to watch. Have a great week Nicole.
Mary
Lots of weather in the Creek as well but quiet here this morning. I love your blocks and it sounds like they are coming together quite nicely. I felt good about my quilting accomplishments this past weekend as well. WE saw the same movie. Just so sad. Well done but man tough to watch. Have a great week Nicole.
Mary
Quilt retreat was quite productive–and, of course, tons of fun & way too many treats! Our weather actually warmed up into the 30’s which is a great improvement over subzero & single digits for weeks! I saw Casey Affleck win a Golden Globe but that movie is way too serious/sad for me to watch!! Chick flicks are more to my liking anymore.
Quilt retreat was quite productive–and, of course, tons of fun & way too many treats! Our weather actually warmed up into the 30’s which is a great improvement over subzero & single digits for weeks! I saw Casey Affleck win a Golden Globe but that movie is way too serious/sad for me to watch!! Chick flicks are more to my liking anymore.
Quilt retreat was quite productive–and, of course, tons of fun & way too many treats! Our weather actually warmed up into the 30’s which is a great improvement over subzero & single digits for weeks! I saw Casey Affleck win a Golden Globe but that movie is way too serious/sad for me to watch!! Chick flicks are more to my liking anymore.
I love how your quilt starts to look.
I didn’t see the movie yet it will be released in 2 weeks in Germany and perhaps I’ll watch it with friends. After reading your review I’m kind of curious about it.
We have snow here a few inches and not even y cats are happy about it although they are part Norwegian Forest Cat but le’s face it like me they are rather in side in the warmth;-)
I love how your quilt starts to look.
I didn’t see the movie yet it will be released in 2 weeks in Germany and perhaps I’ll watch it with friends. After reading your review I’m kind of curious about it.
We have snow here a few inches and not even y cats are happy about it although they are part Norwegian Forest Cat but le’s face it like me they are rather in side in the warmth;-)
I love how your quilt starts to look.
I didn’t see the movie yet it will be released in 2 weeks in Germany and perhaps I’ll watch it with friends. After reading your review I’m kind of curious about it.
We have snow here a few inches and not even y cats are happy about it although they are part Norwegian Forest Cat but le’s face it like me they are rather in side in the warmth;-)
beautiful!
beautiful!
beautiful!
Great start Nicole. Your Primitive Gatherings fabric is perfect for this pattern.
While we have not had as much rain here in Bakersfield I still have water standing in my flower beds. More is coming for us as well.
Great start Nicole. Your Primitive Gatherings fabric is perfect for this pattern.
While we have not had as much rain here in Bakersfield I still have water standing in my flower beds. More is coming for us as well.
Great start Nicole. Your Primitive Gatherings fabric is perfect for this pattern.
While we have not had as much rain here in Bakersfield I still have water standing in my flower beds. More is coming for us as well.
Wish some of your rain would make its way to Arizona… we can always use it!
Love the simplicity of your pattern and the contrast and depth of your fabric colors. It will be stunning!
Wish some of your rain would make its way to Arizona… we can always use it!
Love the simplicity of your pattern and the contrast and depth of your fabric colors. It will be stunning!
Wish some of your rain would make its way to Arizona… we can always use it!
Love the simplicity of your pattern and the contrast and depth of your fabric colors. It will be stunning!
I normally message you from Perth Australia but am visiting my Aunt in Santa Barbara. It has been rainy here too which is great for the garden. Love the new blocks.
I normally message you from Perth Australia but am visiting my Aunt in Santa Barbara. It has been rainy here too which is great for the garden. Love the new blocks.
I normally message you from Perth Australia but am visiting my Aunt in Santa Barbara. It has been rainy here too which is great for the garden. Love the new blocks.
I’ve been busy going back to work after the holidays and have not been reading my blogs as usual so I am late posting this comment. Your blocks and quilts are so beautiful, you are an inspiration. But what makes me comment is the book you’re reading. I read it too one winter and I liked it but I kept thinking it was the wrong time of year to read about this horrible ordeal from Iceland! It made me both cold and depressed!
I’ve been busy going back to work after the holidays and have not been reading my blogs as usual so I am late posting this comment. Your blocks and quilts are so beautiful, you are an inspiration. But what makes me comment is the book you’re reading. I read it too one winter and I liked it but I kept thinking it was the wrong time of year to read about this horrible ordeal from Iceland! It made me both cold and depressed!
I’ve been busy going back to work after the holidays and have not been reading my blogs as usual so I am late posting this comment. Your blocks and quilts are so beautiful, you are an inspiration. But what makes me comment is the book you’re reading. I read it too one winter and I liked it but I kept thinking it was the wrong time of year to read about this horrible ordeal from Iceland! It made me both cold and depressed!
I had the same reaction as you to Manchester By The Sea. Great acting and the story was realistic given the circumstances but far from uplifting.
I had the same reaction as you to Manchester By The Sea. Great acting and the story was realistic given the circumstances but far from uplifting.
I had the same reaction as you to Manchester By The Sea. Great acting and the story was realistic given the circumstances but far from uplifting.