{A Thought for Today}

The sky is the daily bread for the eyes. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

{One Week & Counting}

One week from today, we'll be hopping a plane at JFK to head out to Colorado. I'm really looking forward to some of this.........

And this........

And this........

See that mountain on the right? The one with the jagged peak. That's Flattop Mountain and that's on the list for this trip. I can't wait.

{Seaside Stars or The Projects Keep Piling Up}

Why do I keep reading quilt blogs?  More often than not I get myself into trouble. Either it's drooling over a new fabric line or oogling a new quilt pattern. This morning I was oogling. Amy Smart of {Diary of a Quilter} blogged about her new {Seaside Stars} pattern. I love star quilts and haven't been able to make one, yet. It took me all of 30 seconds to look at her photos and download it instantly. I love Amy's patterns. Her instructions are written clearly, which is a big plus for me. This is the third pattern I've ordered from her.



Photo by Amy Smart @ Diary of a Quilter

Amy gives instructions for a 72x72 quilt, as well as for twin, queen & king sized quilts. I'm thinking this would make a great quilt for use at the beach, for sunset watching not sunbathing.

Photo by Amy Smart @ Diary of a Quilter

So, I'm going to check my email and download this pattern. It will go in the pile of projects pending. The fun comes when deciding which fabrics to use. I've already got some ideas.

{Project 365+1: Week 34}

{A Thought for Today}

In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.~ Aaron Rose

{You Make Me Want to Swoon}

So, I finished block number five. I really like the way it came out and I like the fabric. The green is the same fabric I'll be using for the quilt back. 

Something I was concerned about happened.....this block, sewn with my new, accurate sewing machine, is the size it's supposed to be- 24 1/2". The other four are 23 1/2". I'll have to do some creative planning to make this one work.

{Project 365+1:Week 33