Weekend

I finished the quilt top for Emma. 
It actually went pretty quickly since its just a patchwork of large squares.
The worst part was getting them arranged....who knew a random look was so hard to do??

I know I bought some of this for the back. --->
But I can't find it.
I hate when that happens. 
Has to be upstairs somewhere.


Scott had his class reunion Saturday.
Man! Some of the people in his class look OLD!  LOL
All those girls that tanned in high school are some wrinkled 48 year olds. 
We overslept on Sunday, missed church
Scott had a headache anyway. Wonder why???  LOL


Sunday evening I made my first batch of homemade laundry soap.
I had to wash a couple loads right away.
I was impressed, dirty barn clothes came out nice and clean.
Even smelled fresh!  
Believe me, farmer and 100 degree temps make for some very stinky clothes! 

work in progress

A little rearranging
A little more stitching
A lot more pressing
And figure out something for the backing
Hoping this  baby will be finished in time for Emma's August birthday
I love the red and black
and the big squares

Fear

I posted this picture before.
Some reds, blacks, and whites that will someday become a quilt for my great niece.
Am waiting on a couple more prints to arrive.

Not sure what I want to do with them yet.
Simple patchworks always seem to be what I am drawn to -
my pinterest board is full of them.

I don't like cutting.
Maybe I have some weird love for big ole chunks of prettiness?
Fear of screwing up? Or just changing my mind? My frugal nature?
Worries I won't like the finished project?
I am definitely over thinking it.


I am the same way with 12 x 12 sheets of paper.
(oh this would be good on a card, but I never actually cut into it!)

Sometimes I am such a dork ;)
Any suggestions?

Red and Black

A sneak peek of my next project.

I can buy already filled bobbins at walmart.

Not a bargain, but will work til I figure something out.