Next block...12-30-14

Here is the final block for 2014.

And here are the next 10 basted and ready to go for our trip to Arizona.

Circus and Clasp blocks 12-26-14

Two more blocks while on vacation.

It's been a long time...how about doing a block?

I'm getting better with this blogging. Today I finally did a block. I have been busy with other quilting projects. Grand illusion mystery quilt..almost time for reveal. Finishing Abi's Packer Solstice..just need to see down the binding. The addictive ohmygosh quilt..some 230 small nine patches done.

So here is my lastest Chiclet that I did today. It is Christmas Eve and I was able to work from home. In fact my last Christmas and New Years working. On 12-15-14 I gave my notice that I am leaving the organization after just over 9 yrs. it is my early retirement as husband and I are heading to Tuscon Az end of February. My last day is January 30th 2015! It was a surprise to all and many wish me well and are jealous. I cannot wait, while I will be unable to see my RN Chrinic Care Management program be born, I have left it in capable hands. It was just the right time to leave as stresses and lack of respect to be continued to be an issue.

Chocolate Box 11/1/14

Badgers win...lunch with Dan at the collisum in Madison. We try to have a piece of dark chocolate every day!

Cherries 10/31/14

This block reminds me of summers in Benton Harbor at the Jung's flower farm whe it was a treat to pic cherries with good friend Janice...they were so good!

Checkers 10/31/14

Cat's Paw 10/31/14

Reminds me of Whiskers...

Castle Window 10/25 and Carousel 10/26/14

Castle window
10/25/14
Cherith's 20th Birthday....also has a boyfriend..Nick

Carousel
10/26/14
Abigail has decided to transfer to Concordia next semester.

Slowing down a bit as I want to get Abigail's Packer Solstice quilted.

Attaching strips 9-22-14

Fold along sewing line.

Sew along first edge. Remove guide. Then attach the quarter inch to middle

Camera. 9-21-14

Hannah's Golden Birthday...turns 21 and celebrates with a Margretta with friends at MLC..junior in college.

Cairncroft..9-14-14

Worked on during fall vacation.

Busting Out 9-12-14

Busting out
9/12/14
Two of my girls are home dor the weekend to celebrate Waterloo, Wi annual "Wieners and Kraut". Our family gathers at our home as central spot for rest during city wide rummage sales and events. Who knows if we will find any treasures? Busting out of college life for a shirt weekend. Youngest..the freshman say's "it's stressful".. Her plans are business- marketing. Very nice to have them home. Finished this block when they arrived home yesterday.

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Bunnies 9-12-14

Bunnies
9/12/14
Carrots go with bunnies. Could not find any of my bunny fabrics for this block.

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Building Blocks. 9-5-14

Building Blocks
9-5-14

Brunch 9-5-14

Brunch
9-5-14

Broach 9-4-14

Brooch
9-4-14
This was challenging and a learning process. Those small tear drops.. Anchor the points as they tend to move around. Still trying to perfect my points especially in small tight areas.

Boarder Crossing 9-4-14

Border Crossings
9-4-14
Green Bay Packers loose their first game against Seattle

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Blue Bells. 9-1-14

Blues Bells
9/1/14
Well they are not blue, but loved this fabric and wanted to use it here.
Another humid day in WI. Able to finish this block while watching (listening) to the Brewer Game. They lost.
Soon it will be football and I have a Packer Solstice quilt to hand quilt that I will do during the games.
Just finished basting the next six blocks. May have to do them in pairs as this worked with small cut outs and the more easy ones. Back to work tomorrow but it's a short week.

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Baby's Breath 8-30-14

Baby's Breath 
8/31/14
Not crazy about all the small circles, it was not that bad and may turn out to be my favorite. 
I love the soft color material peaking in this block

Bean Bags. 8-31-14

Bean Bags
8/31/14
This block was done at same time as Baby's Breath to all for decreased stress.

Aztec 8-30-14

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Aztec
8/30/14
My daughter Abigail all settled in dorm UW Milwaukee- freshman. Quite the move-large campus. Dan and I are now "empty nesters". — in Waterloo, Wisconsin.

Awakened. 8-27-14

Awaken
8/27/14 — in Waterloo, Wisconsin.

Apple Core. 8-25-14

Apple Core
8/25/14 — in Waterloo, Wisconsin.

Amoeba. 8-20-14

Amoeba
8/20/14

Almonds 8-18-14

Almonds
8/18/14

Against the flow 8-16-14

Against the FLOW
8/16/14

African Violet. 8-15-14

African Violet
8/15/14
My mom's birthday today!! Happy Birthday.
Beautiful purple material reminding me of African violets my mom once grew when I was young. — in Waterloo, Wisconsin.

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90 degrees 8-12-14

8-12-14
90 degrees
In Wisconsin we have had few 90 degrees days this summer. Picked an orange/yellow fabric for this block.
Today my daughter Hannah had all 4 wisdom teeth removed. Did well, pain block still working this evening. She just wants to eat something. So this block will remind me of this day. Quilted with yellow as I do not have any orange. — in Waterloo, Wisconsin.

5 of Diamonds 8-8-14

The Journey begins on 8/8/14.
5 of Diamonds
Use of white on white fabric, same size of main fabric, wool batting and quilt as I go.
Very pleased with the result! — in Waterloo, Wisconsin.

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Journey begins 8-8-14