Thursday, January 19, 2023

I Like Thursday #174


I can't believe it's time for I Like Thursday again! The time is just flying by. Please visit LeeAnna over at Not Afraid of Color to read more happy and uplifting posts. I always feel that Winter is the longest season up here in New England. I went to HomeSense and bought this floral centerpiece. Everyone knows I love pink and it reminded me of Spring and Summer. How could I not buy it??


I bought this wideback fabric for my Garlic Knots quilt. I bought it from the Missouri Quilt Company. It was a great price! I think it was one of their specials of the day.

Here's the progress I've made so far on my next applique block. It's quite a bit smaller than the previous 2 blocks. This one measures 5 1/2" X 20 1/2". This one doesn't have too many pieces to applique which is a great thing!


Does anybody else use these? I used to always burn my hands or wrists while taking out hot dishes/casseroles out of the oven. These clip on to the edge of the racks and you won't get burned! Mine old ones looked terrible so I thought I'd get new ones. They work well and I don't want new new burns!

I just finished this book and highly recommend it. It's a mystery that keeps you guessing until the very last page! So good!!

Our prompt this week is lists. I rarely make lists. If I do, I make them on my phone and delete them when I don't need them anymore. I might have an old list or two in my sewing room but I don't use them too often. I rarely make grocery lists unless I need ingredients for a specific recipe. 

I hope you have a wonderful weekend. We're expecting a snowstorm tonight into tomorrow. I'll be at home sewing!

13 comments:

  1. Pretty pink rose centerpiece. I haven't forgotten wintry Norway! Through the winter, while waiting for spring and summer, I used to buy colorful flowers to brighten up the rooms a bit. Pretty wideback fabric, always great to buy at reduced price. That's a skinny block compared to those you've made. Don't know if Rack Heat Guards are available here, need to check that out. I don't make lists either, except for groceries.

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    1. Thanks, Astrid! Flowers do lift your spirits! Widebacks are usually expensive so I try to buy on sale.

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  2. I like that centerpiece. Just what we need this time of year! That is perfect backing for that quilt. I've never seen those oven guards before! I always use long mitts with the oven - I have a few scars on my hands from hitting the hot wires. I wish I had known about those guards years ago! What a great idea.

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    1. Thanks, Sally! Someone at work noticed my burn marks and gave me those guards. I had never heard of them either but they work great. I was happy to replace them. They get funny looking after awhile.

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  3. The floral piece is gorgeous! The roses look so real. Your fabric is going to make a perfect backing for garlic knots.

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    1. Thanks so much, Jeanna! I haven't gone out and bought something cute for such a long time! It felt good.

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  4. I love mysteries so I'll look for this one! Sounds great! Enjoy your weekend!

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  5. love your roses, so soft and delicate. I lose my lists a lot but the memory ain't what she used to be
    LeeAnna

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    1. Thanks, LeeAnna! You made me chuckle about your memory. I know what you mean!!

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  6. I like a mystery that has me guessing. Thanks for the recommendation.

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  7. Love those delicately coloured roses. Your dotted coloured fabric is lovely, a great score. I've not heard of those rack guards, what a great idea. I mentioned it to Tony. Hope your week is great!

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    1. Thanks, Jocelyn! Those rack guards have saved my poor arms so many times. So worth it!!

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  8. That is such pretty backing fabric! Good find.

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