I got a bit of sewing in on Sunday morning, but I have been swamped with projects for the past five days or so, having to do with my part-time job. I work as a writer for a marketing firm, and usually, my workload is quite manageable. However, we have taken on a new client right now and want to submit half a dozen articles to him at once to show what we are capable of. Consequently, I have been glued to my computer researching and writing. The funny thing is, I will get it all done and turned in by Tuesday and probably won't have anything to do for the rest of the month.
The block in the photo above is Block #8 of the Sewcialites Sew Along that the Fatquarter Shop is sponsoring. The block is called "Soulful" by Joanna Figueroa. It went together super easily.
I got caught up with my Moda BlockHeads sew along blocks as well. Block 43 is on the left. Corey Yoder designed it, and it is called "Corner Delight." I made it in the 12" size. The little guy on the right is "Community" by Sheri McConnell and is only 4".
The BlockHeads project should be winding down in the next few months. For the layout I think I will do, at this point, I need nine more 6" blocks, six more 8" blocks, and seven more 4". I am going to have to crank up my effort on this project and make a couple of blocks each week. I think I skipped a few weeks because I wasn't a fan of the block that was offered. I am also having the sinking feeling that I may be running low on my main background fabric. As a result, I am going to have to work in more of the coordinating (same dye lot, different prints) backgrounds I have on hand.
Eva and I started our mold experiment four days ago, and so far, there isn't much sign of mold that I can see. The banana is pretty disgusting, and there is a suspicious spot on one or two pieces of cheese, but that's it. I can only imagine the amount of preservatives in the bread that must be keeping the mold away.
Here are four of our five plates, sitting on the counter in my laundry room, just waiting for something to happen. The fifth plate is in a dark closet to see if that makes any difference. We have done something slightly different to the contents of each plate to see what develops. If you are wondering why the bread looks weird, it is rye bread. Those dark flecks are seeds. I will keep you posted. I know you are holding your breath.
I hope you all had a great weekend. It is definitely November here, and all of us have been bundling up because it's been so chilly. Maybe that's why my mold won't grow.
30 responses to “Up To My Eyeballs in Alligators”
The points on your blocks are so perfect! I bet you love having molding plates nearby, Happy Monday!
The points on your blocks are so perfect! I bet you love having molding plates nearby, Happy Monday!
The points on your blocks are so perfect! I bet you love having molding plates nearby, Happy Monday!
Warmth expedites the molding process. So you may find the plate in the dark closet is slower to mold. The more revealing thing to watch will be how fast the mold grows and spreads once you can see it. Also, eeeuuuww.
Warmth expedites the molding process. So you may find the plate in the dark closet is slower to mold. The more revealing thing to watch will be how fast the mold grows and spreads once you can see it. Also, eeeuuuww.
Warmth expedites the molding process. So you may find the plate in the dark closet is slower to mold. The more revealing thing to watch will be how fast the mold grows and spreads once you can see it. Also, eeeuuuww.
Love science and experiments. Looking forward to the results!
Love science and experiments. Looking forward to the results!
Love science and experiments. Looking forward to the results!
I decided not to do the Sewcialites mostly based on the layout. Duh! I certainly can make my own! So maybe I’ll jump in.I really like your fabric choices for both QALs.
I decided not to do the Sewcialites mostly based on the layout. Duh! I certainly can make my own! So maybe I’ll jump in.I really like your fabric choices for both QALs.
I decided not to do the Sewcialites mostly based on the layout. Duh! I certainly can make my own! So maybe I’ll jump in.I really like your fabric choices for both QALs.
Sure. Where’s the mold when you want it?? Any other time it’d be all over those plates! You’ve had plenty to keep busy & still got sewing accomplished. I hope you squeezed a little time to read for pleasure into your days! Stay well!
Sure. Where’s the mold when you want it?? Any other time it’d be all over those plates! You’ve had plenty to keep busy & still got sewing accomplished. I hope you squeezed a little time to read for pleasure into your days! Stay well!
Sure. Where’s the mold when you want it?? Any other time it’d be all over those plates! You’ve had plenty to keep busy & still got sewing accomplished. I hope you squeezed a little time to read for pleasure into your days! Stay well!
My husband has often told the story of growing mold in elementary school. Every student brought a slice of bread from home; my mother-in-law made all her own bread as opposed to the Wonder Bread purchased in the store. Guess whose bread grew marvelous mold while other students never saw a single spore!!!
My husband has often told the story of growing mold in elementary school. Every student brought a slice of bread from home; my mother-in-law made all her own bread as opposed to the Wonder Bread purchased in the store. Guess whose bread grew marvelous mold while other students never saw a single spore!!!
My husband has often told the story of growing mold in elementary school. Every student brought a slice of bread from home; my mother-in-law made all her own bread as opposed to the Wonder Bread purchased in the store. Guess whose bread grew marvelous mold while other students never saw a single spore!!!
Kitchen counter as Petri dish! So many sew-alongs to keep up with — just don’t mix up blocks from one with another.
Kitchen counter as Petri dish! So many sew-alongs to keep up with — just don’t mix up blocks from one with another.
Kitchen counter as Petri dish! So many sew-alongs to keep up with — just don’t mix up blocks from one with another.
Your blocks look perfect. Such crazy times. Hope your mold experience starts producing!
Mary
Your blocks look perfect. Such crazy times. Hope your mold experience starts producing!
Mary
Your blocks look perfect. Such crazy times. Hope your mold experience starts producing!
Mary
I’m glad to see your comment about the amount of preservatives. I saw a story about how kids at school had used white bread to test how many germs were on unwashed hands, sanitized hands, washed hands, and then on computer surfaces. I was horrified that after a month the control piece of bread didn’t have any mould on it.
I love the colours and the neatness of that first block.
I’m glad to see your comment about the amount of preservatives. I saw a story about how kids at school had used white bread to test how many germs were on unwashed hands, sanitized hands, washed hands, and then on computer surfaces. I was horrified that after a month the control piece of bread didn’t have any mould on it.
I love the colours and the neatness of that first block.
I’m glad to see your comment about the amount of preservatives. I saw a story about how kids at school had used white bread to test how many germs were on unwashed hands, sanitized hands, washed hands, and then on computer surfaces. I was horrified that after a month the control piece of bread didn’t have any mould on it.
I love the colours and the neatness of that first block.
You don’t have enough demands on your time so you took a part-time job? ;p
The blocks are really lovely. I love the 4 inch one just because it is tiny. Wouldn’t that make a beautiful quilt? It would take a long time to make all those tiny blocks but it would be beautiful.
You don’t have enough demands on your time so you took a part-time job? ;p
The blocks are really lovely. I love the 4 inch one just because it is tiny. Wouldn’t that make a beautiful quilt? It would take a long time to make all those tiny blocks but it would be beautiful.
You don’t have enough demands on your time so you took a part-time job? ;p
The blocks are really lovely. I love the 4 inch one just because it is tiny. Wouldn’t that make a beautiful quilt? It would take a long time to make all those tiny blocks but it would be beautiful.