I was a good girl yesterday and spent the whole morning and a good portion of the afternoon studying. Then I settled to do a little crochet before work. As I have said previously, (I think) this is not a new project, I am making something bigger. And using up some lovely pure wool yarn while I do it. I would spread it out and show you how it's looking, but it's currently in use.
Since I took this photo she has curled on to her side and put a paw over her nose. I think she plans to remain there for quite some time.
Instead I went in to my sewing room, to get a photo of my churn dash blocks. I have made eight this month using two different blue fabrics from my stash.
While I was in there I decided to add the first side of the sashing, in order to save a little time in the last month. I know I am not the only one who is looking ahead and seeing a lot of work in month four. Not the best photo, the yellow really does pop in real life.
Now if I could just settle on what I want to use as my corner stones I could get another side sewn on too!
Probably blues, but maybe a green......
Undecided I walked away to have a think.
I've hinted about some Christmas sewing here and there and should mention that in the last week I have completed six of my usual twelve Christmas ornaments. The rest are prepped and ready to sew. As my crochet is out of play today I might just get on with one of those until it is time for work.
But first, lunch.
I made a roast chook for tea on Tuesday, so Wednesday was chicken sandwiches for lunch. Today I stripped her bare and boiled her bones. It's chicken soup for lunch today, it smells amazing and if Tony does not hurry up and get here I'll start without him. LOL
It's certainly soup weather, with a heavy overcast and only 5 degrees C today.
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My weekend off work.
I hope to make some more of my scrappy triangle blocks.
And as it's a new month I could make some more Churn dashes.
I hinted to Chooky that it might be nice to have a zoom session, it feels like an age since we did that.
What ever, I plan to enjoy myself and get some rest.
16 comments:
Oh, I agree on the Zoom session. Been thinking it, but not wanting to pester--so I'm glad you did. ;)
Your crochet project is a wonderful way to use up odd bits of yarn. I love all the color. And it sounds like it received the approval of the resident inspector.
Really like where you are going with the churn dash blocks. Love the choice of sashing color.
How do you fit Christmas ornaments in with your schooling, work, quilting and crochet--besides other real life commitments?!? You amaze me. I always think I will get ornaments made, and rarely do.
It's been soup weather here too.....love the churn dash setting. I have often seen crocheted rugs in op shops being sold for fairly low prices, considering all the work in them.
Your Churn Dashes look great with their sashing. xx
I think that look from the cat says I am not moving!!! Great churn dash blocks and I like the yellow sashing! Sounds like you have been busy creating.
Your blocks look great with the yellow sashings. Nice and fresh. You’ve been rather productive on other fronts too. The rug must be a lovely cosy place to nap.
The crocheted blanket looks so comfy so don’t blame puss for not moving.
Your Churns are looking good with the yellow sashing.
Soup is perfect on these cold days….
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Great progress on the churn dashes.... gotta love soup weather...
Hugz
Yellow sashing goes so well with the blue blocks. And a roast chicken certainly is a wonder meal, left overs in sandwiches and bones for soup. I always feel so thrifty when I do the same.
The yellow sashing gives the blocks a whole new look. Perhaps I better start thinking about my sashing options?
Your churn dash blocks look fabulous and I like the yellow sashing. Enjoy your weekend! Christine xx
Rust corner stones would look nice with the blue and yellow .... Good idea to get ahead of the assembly. I'm doing that also as the last month will be busy and I tend to stall at the finishing point.
Wow Lou - you have been sewing and crocheting beautiful things!!! I should take a look at your blog more often ;)
It was great seeing you again at Chookys - thanks for giving her a nudge!
the churn dash blocks look great.......you know I love blue......the yellow looks great with them.....maybe a very dark blue/navy might need to see more together to decide.......
I like what you're doing with your scrappy triangles (last post, I'm a bit behind with reading) and I love Churn Dash blocks, hop-e you've been able to put a few morse through the machine.
Blue and yellow always remind me of the beach and cottages the colors are both representing water and sunshine. You could also make more work and piece your cornerstones with an hourglass shape using the same colors only opposite (just an idea)
Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
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