Of course, a rainy day means you should stay home ;-) and sew....right? Other than a couple of power outages, it was a fun day to sit tight and listen to the rain coming down. This was the first time I have been able to get into my creative space this year so I made the most of it.
I wasn't able to work on the December mini for the Minis and More event so I was excited to get into January's project. This month it is Sherri McConnell's Hope Chest Mini. I have mine to the flimsy stage so far.
This year I have become a member of the MCM - Mid Century Modern - bee. This is such a fun group of super talented women and this month we made blocks for Elizabeth. The blocks are from an upcoming pattern that she has designed so I cannot show a picture of the full block, but it is going to make a spectacular quilt. I can't wait to see them all together.
Another bee that I am in this year is the Spelling Bee Quilts (IG #spellingbeequilt). I've always enjoyed seeing the word quilts and these are my first word blocks. Again....these go to Elizabeth. She is going to have her work cut out for her getting two quilts done, but if anyone can do it, she can. She has a beautiful saying that she has chosen and I am sure it will make a spectacular l-o-v-e quilt.
I've been pruning roses so my hours have been busy with gardening as well. I think this poor iris is a bit confused as to the proper season, but it was surely pretty.
Happy New Year to all.
ooh - I love your mini! Very pretty colors. Enjoy your rain. I think we're expecting more over the weekend. We've had a few cold days, but it's mostly been unseasonable warm here so far. None of that dreaded white stuff so far. Although I do enjoy a good snow day like you enjoy a rain day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mini - do love that border fabric! We are a bit on the cold side, but nothing like our normal winter temps. And snow has been sparse in the valley which is fine by me. An Iris? Oh, would love to see one, but it would make a fleeting appearance - may have to get some from the florist - hope for spring (already, I know).
ReplyDeleteVery cute mini , and I love your word blocks , have been wanting to try that . Enjoy your rain , we have had quite a mild winter so far with just a little snow .
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful in those soft fabrics!
ReplyDeleteWe've had rain this week, too, and it has been so wonderful!
Thank you!
I love your mini, the design and colors are so sweet, and your Spelling Bee letters are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are beyond beautiful...I love a good day working in the garden!
It's so gorgeous here, today, after the all of that rain...but the dark clouds seem to be returning this afternoon in the SFV.
Stay dry and safe
Hugs
Wonderful mini. I hope you continue to have the rains and snow so desperately needed all along the west coast.
ReplyDeleteEl Niño must be here because we are getting lots of rain and snow in the ski resorts. Everything is fresh and wet and clean...except the vehicles have lots of mud and pine tree debris on them. Your quilt projects are wonderful. Looks like you will have a full sewing year. 2016 will be amazing...
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet mini..the new block looks interesting...
ReplyDeleteFabulous letters..
No wonder our plants are confused. We are having weird weather too. I noticed a Gladiola popping up in the garden?
Your January mini quilt is gorgeous! So glad you're finally getting some rain. When we first moved to Georgia they were in a severe drought and the first really good rain we got, a neighbor and I went out and danced on the lawn together. Afterward the trees and plants looked so sparkling clean.
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ReplyDeleteThe weather has been showing up in epic proportions the last couple of years...our Polar Vortex last winter and now the Godzilla El Nino! It's good for some and so destructive for others. Oy! I love the words...come and sit. I'd add "sip some tea". :o)
ReplyDeleteRain and sewing go hand in hand. Enjoy.
We have rain coming for the weekend....better than snow. Love your flimsy,and the rest are really pretty.
ReplyDeleteWow! An iris blooming in January? It is beautiful. Your mini is gorgeous, too. Love the fabrics you used. Your word blocks are so fun! It looks like Elizabeth will be busy!
ReplyDeleteLove your words!!! I must get on mine this week end : )
ReplyDeleteWhen I heard it was raining in CA I hoped you were getting a good amount of it, but not so much that it would cause a problem.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet mini Mary! And I love the iris~ its the promise of spring. :-) Happy Stitchin'!
ReplyDeleteFun to be in bees. Love your words. Enjoy the rain, I know how much you need it.
ReplyDeleteLots going on with you! Love your little mini and those word blocks are just wonderful. One of my favourite things to do.
ReplyDeleteGlad you'll got some much needed rain. I would gladly send you some of ours
ReplyDeletehahaha........around here we say "we are getting that nasty weather that El Nino threatened us with"....lol.....sleet and rain and snow and muddy streets! My beautiful white car is a mess......well enough complaining....I love the colors on your flimsy and what lively blocks too! Good to see you are keeping just as busy as ever.....I don't think I could ever catch up!
ReplyDeleteI love word quilts....totally wonderful
ReplyDeleteHasn't the rain been wonderful! As usual, lovely quilts.
ReplyDeleteYou are so nice to say such lovely things about me. I will try to live up to your expectations. :) That said, I love your mini, and totally understand that blissful feeling of sitting sewing while listening to the rain. And of course--I LOVE your word blocks! Can't wait to get them!
ReplyDeleteThe Hope Chest Mini you made is lovely! I never would have thought to use a border fabric like that and use it in your blocks too. I love it!!! So inspirational! That's what I love about seeing the same quilt made by so many bloggers :-) Sounds like you had a lovely rain. A change of weather is always nice. It's finally gotten cold here and it's enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteWe have been enjoying the rain a lot too! The Hope Chest Mini is very beautiful! The blocks must be tiny. I am looking forward to seeing your bee blocks. They are intriguing. Spelling Bee! That is clever! I didn't know about yellow iris. So pretty!!
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Very sweet looking mini quilt! We've had no rain, snow, or anything eventful here. The weather has been so nice!
ReplyDeletewellll I adore your mini and your yellow flower...whenever I think of yellow, I always think of YOU.
ReplyDeletewe finally have snow...now I am content....it can go now...very cold at this end of the country...happy days ahead with spring around the corner Mary....May CA. have a better year..
It's sometimes hard to find time to do our own thing the first of the year, isn't it? I'm really just now getting back into a rhythm after all the travel and holidays etc. It looks like you are settled in for some fun bees - love those word blocks! So glad for the rain - the earth cries out for it, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteYou are a busy bee this year! Very pretty blocks and mini.
ReplyDeleteWe will not be seeing any iris for many months. No doubt that it is winter here, although we have had a good amount of rain instead of snow so far this year.
Thanks, Mary, for taking time from you busy day to stop by my blog and leave a kind word ... :) Pat
Glad to have you as part of the MCM Bee. Now I better get my block for Elizabeth done.
ReplyDeleteYou do so much sewing!!! The letter blocks are something I'd like to learn how to do.
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