Thursday, March 10, 2022

I Like Thursday #131


It's time for I Like Thursday! LeeAnna, over at Not Afraid of Color, encourages us to write uplifting and happy posts. You can visit her page for links to more of these posts. I saw some movement in my front yard and this is what I saw! Five deer were walking in a row. They nibbled on one of my bushes before crossing the street and heading into the woods. They're always fun to watch. I think sometimes they see me through the window but I'm not sure.


I'm up to 4 blocks for my Swoon quilt! These blocks are big (24.5 inches square) and fast! I love making these blocks. I would make this pattern again. It uses 4.25 yards of background and 18 fat quarters. 


I had ordered a wideback from Keepsake Quilting for Bonnie Hunter's mystery quilt, Rhododendron Trail. However, due to supply chain issues, the fabric wouldn't be shipped until sometime in April. I decided to cancel that order and pick something new. I just got this in the mail. I feel there are so many colors in it that it would look great backing any quilt. I still have to wash it before I can load it onto the long arm.

I just finished this book and it was wonderful! The main character leaves a recording for her children to listen to after she dies. She has quite a story to tell them. It brings her children together and they discover much more about their family and where they come from. I highly recommend it!

That's my week! My student cancelled her tutoring session today so I'm enjoying a quiet morning at home. Have a great weekend!

12 comments:

  1. Love the pic of your visitors. Great fabric for the back of your Rhododendron Trail quilt, and still am in love with your swoon blocks.

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    1. Thank you, Colette! The deer really surprised me! I'm enjoying my projects.

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  2. Your deer and snow photo is pretty. Your swoon blocks are coming along and you selected a nice backing fabric.

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    1. Thanks, Jeanna! I'm enjoying working on my projects.

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  3. Yay for having a morning to yourself. I love your swoon blocks. Wasn't the snow pretty? I can't believe how quickly the snow has melted already.

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  4. swooning for your quilt blocks, so good and coveting the backing fabric. Going to look for that book now

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  5. Those deer in a row are precious! Love the Swoon blocks and with needing only 9 for a quilt, you will soon be done. Of course, I love the Tilda you are using too.

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    1. Thanks so much, Jocelyn! I love making these blocks!

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  6. Love your blocks. So pretty and your deer neighbors seem friendly
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