Saturday, November 7, 2020

Progress, Prepping, Another Visitor, and a Recommendation

 When I first started what I am calling the Monster Quilt (because it will be 99 x 99), my plan was to use every fabric only twice -- once in a gray block and once in a yellow block.  I also planned for every block to be a unique combination.  I think I have been successful in making every block combination of fabrics unique, but in my press to wrap this one up I am being a little less discriminating in my choice of fabrics.

Having finished the 41 gray blocks, I pulled out the yellow blocks to see where I stand.


Currently I need 16 more blocks to make 40.  However, there's one that probably needs to be replaced ...


As much as I love the yellow print, it's a bit distracting and the gray units just blend into the mess.  I had hoped to have all the blocks made before the S'mores fall retreat, but that's not going to happen.  However, I have cut nine more blocks.


And I have bagged them up to work on at the retreat.  Here's a tip if you use zipper bags to kit your projects:  nip a corner or two to let the air out.


Today's visitor was a bald eagle!  (take my word for it, he's there in the tree)`


He swooped around our dock about 10 times before landing in our tree.  I was painting window frames at the time so couldn't capture him in flight.  I knew we had a nest nearby, but sightings are rare.

Are your hands getting so dried out from all the hand sanitizers?  I found a product yesterday that I am hoping will help.


I used it last night and I'm already impressed.  Give it a try and let me know what you think.


6 comments:

  1. I haven't tried the lotion but found a almond/olive oil lotion that I just currently started to use for face and hands - my skin is so dry and I can't seem to even find a face wash anymore that doesn't make my face feel dried out.
    I love your stars!

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  2. Congratulations on your progress. You are so close to having enough blocks for your quilt top. Marlene marlene@coveredinstitches.com

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  3. The stars are gorgeous, Libby! I agree about remaking the one - I've learned that the hard way more than once... Don't you feel blessed to see a bald eagle? I always do! So majestic.

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  4. I'm not a fan of removing blocks from the mix, but that one is seriously mush! That yellow print MIGHT have worked with a darker gray, but I wouldn't bet money on it. Have fun at the S'Mores Retreat, Libby!!

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  5. Yeah, that block just doesn't play well with others, does it? Enjoy that retreat!
    (And thanks for the tips! And the eagle!)

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  6. Glad you caught the block before you assembled the quilt. How cool to see the eagle! Thanks for the product recommendation.

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