Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Busy Days

It's been a busy week and I think I am still playing a bit of catch-up since being away.  I managed to catch up on the Starburst Quilt Along.  I was way behind on that, but selected my fat quarters and got the first few steps done.  My fabric diet has gone really well this month as I continue to pull from the stash.  This week we were to do our flying geese.  Being that far along, I stitched out my first star.  These are big stars at 24" so they will make a nice finish.



We've also celebrated a couple of birthdays.....



Did you notice the Christmas bag???  Oh well...it is still January...right?

Other than a few days of watching little ones, dermatology appointments, haircut, laundry, cleaning and an author's luncheon, it has been a normal running week. 

Did you notice the full moon this week?  I tried to capture it as it was popping up between the trees last night.  It, along with the sunrises and sunsets have been stunning this week.

28 comments:

  1. I have been following the full moon... literally! In the evening it comes up and I see it outside my sewing room window. In the morning it is shining in my bedroom!
    I just saw that quilt along. It looks like fun:)

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  2. What a beautiful star block. BIG blocks are very popular right now. Best of luck with your fabric diet.

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  3. Is baby O one already? He is just tooo cute. And I love when babies have their own little smashcakes to destroy, so much fun to watch!

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  4. What a pretty block! Being so big, it will work up quickly ; )

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  5. Love the plaid in your starburst - yes, once all those units are done, the block goes together very fast.

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  6. Sweet birthdays!
    Love your star block with the great purples.

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  7. I love that picture of the moon rising. I've tried to take a picture of the moon at night ... just can't get a good shot ... must need a better photographer and a better camera. ;-)

    I love your star - so pretty!

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  8. Beautiful star Mary. So glad you are getting back in the swing of things.

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  9. Love your block...
    You are sew lucky to always have birthdays in your house.. Looks like they had fun.
    Yes we camped on the beach the night of the full moon..

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  10. That is a wonderful block! and pretty cute grandbabies too!

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  11. You have to tell me what kine of engine oil do you use? You are full of energy, you get a lots done in a short few weeks since you got back. Happy Birthdays to the little ones - Hugs
    Nat

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  12. What a great block. So you are also on a fabric diet?

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  13. Fantastic star block.
    And wonderful picture from the birthday. ;-)

    XOXOXO
    Grit

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  14. beautiful quilt block...and that cake looks pretty good too!

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  15. That Starburst quilt block is stunning!

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  16. Your block looks great! I've never been able to get a good picture of the moon, but I sure do enjoy watching it come up at night! :0)

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  17. Beautiful block - AND most beautiful little ones!!!

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  18. What a great block! Looks like fun birthdays with your kiddos.

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  19. Is there a link to the Starburst Quiltalong that I'm overlooking, missed? After packing all my fabric I'm on a fabric diet! Once settled into the next place I want to use up some I've hauled around for more than a few moves. Man, I just feel like sitting a sewing......yes, pouting some but so happy the home sold. Talk soon

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  20. Yes, it's always hard to catch up with all you need to do after returning from a trip. That Starburst almost looks like a Swoon block. It's going to be a beautiful quilt.

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  21. I like the way you caught the moon through a gap in the trees. Wonder if you have a month without a Grands birthday?

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  22. Love the star block but I am such a sucker for purple! I don't think anyone noticed the Christmas Bag because all eyes were on the Birthday Boy!

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  23. Your star block is a beauty.
    Looks like someone enjoyed their cake. Love that photo!!!

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  24. Beautiful block and I bet you had fun at the birthday parties!! Beautiful photo of the moon....I've enjoyed watching it on the river.

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  25. Your star block looks great. Keep up the great work on your fabric diet. I know how tempting fabric can be when you see those new fabrics coming out. Have a great week.

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  26. Love the photo of the little guy with his birthday cake. Your starburst block is great.

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  27. What a beautiful block and darling grandkids!! Love the picture of the moon!

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  28. What a beautiful block! I think the Christmas Bag is perfectly unnoticed, or atleast I would not have if you hadn't mentioned it. Did he?

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