I feel like I should have more to show for the last week...well, 5 days...but I don't.
I didn't sew much, though I did get the back pieced for the quilt that is calling to me, so that's progress, right?!
I also picked up an extra shift at work. We're getting all the winter wear out and set up and that is a big job, so I spent an extra day unpacking countless boxes. (A box holds maybe 6 winter coats, so boxes go fast, but that just means you do a lot more of them.)
I did choose a pattern for my niece's second baby quilt and decided to pull from my stash first.
There is a story behind the pattern, but I'll save that for another day.
Also, if this all came from my stash, I have a problem. I'm not a stash quilter. My stash is usually smaller pieces, left over from other projects. That's what these all are, but...well...sometimes I overbought or I changed my mind. I need to use up some stuff - this is a good start!
I've also been trying to figure out what kind of cat toys I'd like to make this year. I debated doing them at all, but a coworker gave me some catnip he grew and dried for me, so I think I'd better. I think that was a hint!
This is my second idea...a bird...
He was a free pattern online, but that was another whole debacle to get to.
I think his head is too small. Otherwise, he's not bad. Except you stuff him through his tail and since I reduced the pattern size, it's nearly impossible to get him stuffed.
So I'll be thinking about this and debating if I want to do a lot more of these. I need to decide soon, though, because I want to spread out the effort and save my hands. And sanity.
(The first idea was a fortune cookie and while it went pretty well and fast, it looks too homemade. I know that sounds silly, but I'd like these to look a bit more polished when I hand them out.)
But that's about it.
I'm currently baking the first batch of cookies in my new oven. Things are not as perfect as the old one, so I guess this means I'll be downloading the owner's manual. (But they taste just fine.)
Happy quilting!
Katie
2 comments:
I can testify that the cookies are good... even better than good! :) I was trying to think what your bird reminded me when I saw it... finally realized it makes me think of a Dr. Seuss character - which is not a bad thing - just different lol.
Can't wait to hear the story behind the pattern - you have a good start on the fabrics! Cat toys - maeke some more fish - they were "easy" - and cats like fish - ;))
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