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| Lydia's Cross |
I've been a busy woman lately.
Chores, errands, appointments and projects have taken up most of my
time. Nevertheless, I was able to carve out some time for sewing,
even if only thirty minutes a day. Doing something I love helps me
release tension and stress.
One cold day I measured and
calculated the dimensions to one of my favorite Granny Rose antique
quilt blocks. I was never able to find the exact pattern anywhere, so I've
recreated it. I believe it's her own design variation of
Grandmother's Cross and Nine Patch Star. I've named it Lydia's
Cross, and I'm using mixed color scraps like she did. The final
quilt will be revealed later.
My new quilted wallet is created
from remnants. It has eight slots for cards and two pockets for cash and
my checkbook. The snap front keeps everything tucked safely inside.
Another afternoon, I created
something useful from an old tee and a sweatshirt. I cut off the
bands and zig-zagged the raw edges. Then I made little snips in a
semi-circular pattern along the neckline, weaving in a continuous one
inch strip from the tee. I added a border to the bottom with the
remaining tee fabric. The result is a cute top to wear while hanging
out at home on cold winter days.
Useful Notion: Every hour spent
doing something you love results in at least four hours of peacefulness.
