Goal Report for July 9, 2018

My goals for July 9, 2018:

1. Starry Night

- assemble July block

not yet

2. Mystery #4

- continue stitching

working on the fourth stitchery block for this project. It's almost done.

3. Fall into a Quilt

not yet

4. Color Bear Challenge

- assemble July block 

DONE

and quilted

Bonus project:

I have the first row of bears assembled,

and a second row begun :)

5. Bee

- assemble June blocks 

DONE

there are four of these, all that's left is to applique the tear drop shapes.

6. Christmas 

- begin cutting out PJs

this will be ongoing until Christmas and I'm changing it to just be anything for Christmas.

I'm adding a set of tea towels to the gift box. Not sure who they will be for yet, but a finish :)

7. UFO - Maggie's First Dance

- begin cutting alternative blocks

DONE

there are five of these.

8. Color Block Challenge

- assemble July block 

DONE,

and quilted

First two rows are assembled as well.

Thanks for stopping by,

Wishing you a day filled with kindness.

Verse of the Day

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:22-23 NIVUK

HQAL

It's been three weeks and I feel like I have some things to report.

But first, let me thank Kathy for hostessing this event. Make sure you check her site for her progress and that of the other ladies who are participating.

And what have my hands been accomplishing . . . 

Summer Fun QAL

  

The entire quilted wall hanging was done on the machine except for the binding and the little ceramic beads that I added for embellishments.

Mystery 2 QAL

This one was pieced and appliqued on the machine, but there was a little hand embroidery on the front and again the binding.

I'm also participating in Mystery 3 QAL, the big reveal is September 30. I can't show you the sweetest set of six embroideries I'm working on just yet, but I'm almost finished with them. Only two more to go and I can start putting my quilt together. I am absolutely thrilled with the progress there and especially the results. Can't wait to share them with you. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Wishing you a day filled with kindness.

Verse of the Day

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:23-24 NIVUK

Monday, . . . Tuesday . . .

I hope your Monday is going well. 

I had a very productive weekend as my goal report attests too. Not everything got done, but I was very happy with my results.

And we're back to Monday. I love Mondays. I've told you that before. I've recharged over the weekend, doing only the necessary chores . . . 

maybe some laundry . . . 

definitely cooking . . . 

planning for the coming week . . .

some walks . . . 

reading and relaxing.

My television wasn't on much this weekend. I have several books I've been reading/listening to and have been wanting to finish them. Typically, I only read at bed time and fall asleep so it takes a really long time to finish a book. Audio books are contingent on how often I leave the house and for how long. 

So I've started listening to some of my books while I sew. I'm on the second one in the last week and one more in the car. Yes, I can keep track of the story lines without getting confused.

The main building is an architectural beauty. The far left is a new addition, but doesn't take away from it's presence and integrity.

I started listening to books when I still worked for an attorney. The main branch of the library was across the street and had a really nice reading garden. Audio books allowed me to watch people (a major distraction for me) and still listen to a story. Reading meant I'd re-read the same sentence over and over.

So my Monday started with the usual chores and then I we went out to weed my flower bed. It looked so sad and neglected.

We made some good progress. I can't thank Newton enough for helping me. It's amazing how much faster things go when you have help.

This is the other half that still needs my attention. I'm hoping to finish this on Tuesday (mind you, it's supposed to rain).

This is Rocky's new playmate - he found it in my vegetable garden.

As for sewing, I finished assembling what I could of the second row of the Color Bears.

It's not done here, but I did do it :)

I cut out the pieces for the color block.

Tuesday started with the usual chores. Not as many today since the bulk of them get done on Monday, like laundry and vacuuming.

Then to the sewing machine.

I did finally get it put together and quilted. It's ready for the next row.

Lots of running around and phone calls had to be made on Wednesday. The week is just flying by, hoping your's has been more productive.

Thanks for stopping by,

Wishing you a day filled with kindness.

Verse of the Day

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.’ 1 Peter 3:12 NIVUK

Goals for July 9, 2018

My goals for July 9, 2018:

1. Starry Night

- assemble July block

2. Mystery #4

- continue stitching 

3. Fall into a Quilt

4. Color Bear Challenge

- assemble July block DONE

Yes, one done even before the post is done :)

5. Bee

- assemble June blocks

6. Christmas

- begin cutting out PJs

7. UFO - Maggie's First Dance

- begin cutting alternative blocks

8. Color Block Challenge

- assemble July block

Thanks for stopping by,

Wishing you a day filled with kindness.

Verse of the Day

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

1 Peter 2:9 NIVUK

Goals July 2, 2018

My goals for July 2, 2018:

1. Summer Fun

- complete assembly DONE

 

2. Mystery #3

- continue stitching DONE

reveal is in September, sorry no photo yet

3. Fall into a Quilt

- block 3 DONE

- block 4 DONE

4. Color Bear Challenge

- assemble first two rows DONE-ish

there weren't enough bears to do both rows, but I got the first one done. I'll keep adding to the row as they are finished which will make the end of the year not so stressful.

5. Bee

- assemble May blocks 

No progress

6. Christmas

- begin cutting out PJs

No progress

7. UFO - Maggie's First Dance

- begin cutting alternative blocks

No progress

I spent quite a bit of time this past week working on Summer Fun. I'm not sorry I did as it is completely finished and I can now focus on my other projects.

Thanks for stopping by,

Wishing you a day filled with kindness.

Verse of the Day

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

John 15:7 NIVUK

Summer Fun

Summer Fun . . . 

These are some of the fabrics I chose to use in my "Summer Fun" wall hanging.

Bright, colorful, fun.

And it's a finish !!!!

Pieced, assembled, quilted, bound and on display !!!

Continuing with the "fun" theme, I made my sunflower in a less traditional print. Isn't she pretty?

The snail trails are "waves" . . . 

 a pretty purple butterfly . . . 

Ohio star is one of my absolute favorite blocks

and how cute are these bugs? What's summer without bugs?

Quilted and bound. I used several different decorative stitches from my new machine for quilting. 

This was a free project from The Crafty Quilter, with whom I'm linking up this project. 

I don't think it's too late to download your copies and make one for yourself.

Thanks for stopping by,

Wishing you a day filled with kindness.

Verse of the Day

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 NIVUK

Goals July 25, 2018

Goals for the week of June 25, 2018

1. Crazy Quilt

- continue stitching

this one has been moved to the back burner due to stitching on Mystery #3

2. Mystery #3

- continue stitching

Yes, 2 of 6 sections done, 3 started

Big reveal is in September, 2018

3. Fall into a Quilt

- assemble block 

Yes, one more done, but I'm still two behind !!!

Patterns downloaded and ready for next week.

4. Summer Fun

- pull fabrics 

DONE, assembly has begun too :)

5. Bee BOM

- assemble block

no progress here, yet.

6. UFO

- decide on project for July

DONE,

I decided on getting the next step of 

Maggie's First Dance

My goals for July 2, 2018:

1. Summer Fun

- complete assembly

2. Mystery #3

- continue stitching

3. Fall into a Quilt

- block 3

- block 4

4. Color Bear Challenge

- assemble first two rows

5. Bee

- assemble May blocks

6. Christmas

- begin cutting out PJs

7. UFO - Maggie's First Dance

- begin cutting alternative blocks

Thanks for stopping by,

Wishing you a day filled with kindness.

Verse of the Day

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

John 14:27 NIVUK