Sorry
to miss last week's blog post. We had poor internet connectivity at
the campground. We were able to check email and a few favorite
online sites, so we got by. It was actually a very nice, relaxing
two weeks, including my birthday. We ate inside a restaurant for the
first time in over a year!
We
filled our time with leisurely walks, reading, movies, people
watching, and enjoying each other's company. I was able to sort some
of the hundreds of quilt design idea pics that I've saved on my
laptop. I moved them into folders organized by the block name or die
design.
Both
quilt kits that I took along are nearly done, just a few finishing
touches left. I set up Rockette on the dining table and stitched
away on those cool rainy days. Here's a sneak peek at the tops.
I'll post details later when they're quilted.
I
saved the best news for last: This past weekend, I saw a yard
sale listing that included a room full of fabric! Yep, it was only
40 miles away from the campsite, so my darling husband had keys in
hand and was ready to drive me. A sweet lady was downsizing into a
condo. Wonderful antique quilts, unfinished tops, books, notions,
and hundreds of yards of fabric, sorted by color. Needless to say, I
wanted it all but I practiced some restraint. I did buy a lot of it.
I haven't measured yet, but I estimate over 160 yards of quilting
cotton.
One
of the coolest finds was her huge collection of vintage flour and
sugar sacks, all sizes and such colorful and retro prints. Of course,
I bought all 169 of those! I also got a set of gorgeous hand
stitched blocks that I plan to finish into a quilt. Thanks Mrs. Mary,
I absolutely love every single piece.
I'm
an extremely lucky woman to have such a supportive husband who
indulges and encourages my fabric addiction. He always says “Go
for it” when I tell him about a fabric sale, new die or handy
sewing gadget. Of course, I do the same when he finds electronic gear, radios, or tools. I love that man to pieces!
