Colleen has had my camera card and the main reason for me keeping this blog was to keep me on track with my quilting. It is difficult in the summer because I do try to spend as much time outside as possible. I read a lot in the summer and just finished “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” It was a fascinating read and expertly told by Rebecca Skloot. I loved the way she was able to get the biology in without making it dry and boring.
“Pigs” is coming along. I am working on it in the evening. The second bouquet is well on the way. I have started using 100 weight silk thread and we are getting along! I did try silk years ago and it kept coming unthreaded. I’ve come a long way since then and the silk is working out well.
I am appliquéing the flowers together before applying them to the background.
It’s difficult to do applique while driving and I’m not crazy about bringing all the paraphernalia associated with it so I am bringing my hand piecing with me. I have a few blocks cut and marked and ready to go! Here’s what I have completed for the center block so far.
I have about 5 more blocks ready to piece. It should keep me busy for the long ride to Cape Cod. The weather is supposed to be good but I plan to get some sewing done in the morning or late afternoon before the evening activities begin.
I’m so looking forward to seeing all my girls together and hope there’s not too much drama. There’s usually at least one major blow up but I guess that’s normal. It really stresses me because I try to avoid conflict and it makes me extremely upset because of the horrid fights my parents would have when I was growing up.
Off to get more laundry done and beach towels together for the drive tomorrow.
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