Other Projects

I'm working on a few other things other than Facets. I made these sweet little baby booties for my friend who's expecting his first baby. Aren't they so sweet?? They're a pattern I found online that works the booties without a seam. Once you're done knitting, there's nothing to sew. If you're interested, the pattern is here. They're so quick and easy to make!

This is how far I've got on my cross stitch kitty. It's coming slowly but looking good. I'm more than halfway done. I try to work on it everyday but sometimes I get busy with other projects. There are so many thread changes that you can only do so much at a time. 

I have one teal row sewn onto Facets and another one in the process of being sewn on. There are so many seams to match that it takes awhile. Oh well, I should enjoy the process, right?? At least, that's what I keep telling myself!!

Facet Blocks Done!!!

 I finally finished making the 52 blocks for the last full round of the Facets Quilt. This round took me a long time! I didn't realize when I started this quilt that I would need to make 196 blocks and that doesn't include the border. I thought it was a great project to use up scraps. I did use some scraps but I also bought a few fat quarters as I needed them. I'm not sure I used up much of my stash. 

These are the last 4 blocks I made for this round. It sure felt good to know I'm finally done with this block! They measure 6.5" square.

This is my pile of 52 blocks. Shouldn't it look bigger??? Months worth of work in such a small pile! I'll be sewing the blue blocks onto the quilt as my next step. The border will follow!

Baby Quilt Top

Here's my finished baby quilt! It measures 42.5" X 56.5". I'm waiting for the backing and batting which I ordered on line. I'll custom quilt it but using very easy patterns. I hope it is loved and gets used a lot. I expect it to be washed often so easy quilting should be good!

I have 44 blocks for the teal round of the Facets quilt. I only need 8 more! I'm sort of tired of making this block so many times but I'm looking forward to finishing up this quilt. I just have a pieced border left to make! Yay!!!!

It's snowing again but it should turn to rain. I hope it rains and all goes away!!!

I Like Thursday #306

 Welcome to I Like Thursdays! We bloggers post fun and positive content every Thursday under the direction of LeeAnna over at Not Afraid of Color. Go visit her blog so you can visit more participating blogs. After all the snow we've had, I decided I had to go out and buy something that reminded me of 
Spring. I went to Home Sense and this is what I came home with! It's such a pretty shade of blue. I saw it and just had to have it. It's now sitting on the coffee table in my family room. Somehow, it makes me feel better to see it!

I also swapped out the table runner in my dining area. I made this last year and I just love the colors!  I feel it's also a nice reminder of Spring. The colors remind me of nature and flowers.

Here's my baby quilt so far. This is not the final layout but an idea of how it will look when done. I love the soft muted colors. It's full of animals and little girls. I hope they couple that are getting it will love it as much as I do!

The conversation starter this week asks what is the most adventurous thing you've done. I'm not very adventurous but I'd have to say having children has been quite the adventure! I don't think I knew what I was in for when we decided to start a family. There are so many ups and downs. It's been wonderful in so many ways but it's a lifelong endeavor. I'm not sure I understood that! It's truly been an adventure of a lifetime.

Have a great weekend! Our temperatures are warming up but there's a threat of more snow this weekend. I hope not!!!

 

Blizzard Sewing

These are the views from my windows today. The picture on the left is my deck. I can't open the door due to the snow. I think we've received about 9 inches so far. The picture on the right is from my front door. The snow piles are getting higher again. It was finally starting to melt. Oh well. All I can say is that I'm looking forward to Spring! 

I've been working on my teal row for the Facets quilt. I finished these very quickly hoping my power wouldn't go out. I have 18 blocks left to make for this round.

I also made another block for the baby quilt. I have 5 blocks left to make for the baby quilt. I'm so glad the power lasted while I was sewing. I did hear some people lost power just a few miles from my house. They called the electric company who told them to expect power back in about 48 hours. That is not good news! I'm hoping my power lasts!

I'll be home all day waiting for the storm to finally stop!!

I Like Thursday #305

It's time for Thursday Likes! Please visit LeeAnna over at Not Afraid of Color to link up with more blogs posting happy and fun content every Thursday. The weather isn't quite as cold as it has been. It's so nice to have temperatures that aren't bone chilling for a change! Anyways, I've been working on my cross stitch kitty. This is a slow process due to all the thread changes but I love how it's coming out. I only work on it while watching television. It's fun to stitch and watch the Olyympics.

Having been a hospital pharmacist for so many year, I have met some great students over the years. I heard from one of my former students and found out he and his wife are expecting their first child. He was so thrilled to tell me the news. Of course, I had to start a baby quilt for them. I've got three blocks done so far. They measure 14" square. He told me an owl lives in the trees behind his house. I found a layer cake with lots of animals, including owls!

Lily has slept for many months on a little couch that we received as a gift from my daughter's boyfriend's mom. Well, before she bought us the couch, she had sent this little house for the cats to sleep in. All of a sudden, that is Lily's preferred place to sleep. I have no idea why. These kitties are very silly and you can never figure them out! Who know what made her change her mind!?

This week's question asks us what was your favorite subject in school. Well, since I became a pharmacist, I definitely loved science but it was also because it was the most practical route for me. I could make a career from something in the field of science and that's how I landed in pharmacy. But if I had had my way, I would have been an English major. I just love reading and just about anything that has to do with books. Teaching jobs were hard to find when I graduated from high school so I went into health care. My love will always be reading and language arts.

Have a great weekend! We may get 2 snowstorms so not sure what kind of weekend we're going to have. I guess we should be used to it by now!

Lucky for St. Patrick's Day

I just finished this month's free cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage. I started stitching it when I got tired of cross stitching the cat I'm working on. There are so many thread changes on that cat that I have to stop after a while. So, I worked on this project instead. I got it ready in time for St. Patrick's Day with plenty of time to spare!

I used 16ct aida in off white. I just used what I had at home. It measures approximately 5" X 5.5".  I thought the small pom pom trim would be a cute touch. Well, it looks nice but it was tough for me to sew on. It's very narrow and I kept sewing off the fabric. This is the second piece of fabric I sewed onto the cross stitch piece. The original fabric kept I chose kept shredding. I'm not sure if I like the twine, still deciding! Anyways, it's a cute new addition to use to decorate my house.