Good Friday Morning!!! It’s been a glorious week full of Squish and even some quilting and sewing! So, what did I get done?
Sleeping baby was one of my biggest accomplishments. LOL
Excuse my “readers” condition, I only wear them around the house, not out. LOL
Once Squish went home I went up to the studio to work on my projects. I got half the appliqué top quilted, got through more than half of my blocks for next week’s 2022 RR, and last night I got a request from ScientistGirl. She’s leaving on a week long trip with the Navy for her job. We don’t know where she’s going, it’s top secret, and she’s limited on what she can take. So, she needed something she can hang from a lanyard to store her ID, driver’s license, credit cards, money. I got to work and came up with this little pouch.
There’s a clear side for her ID and a cloth side to disguise items. Nothing fancy, but I could kick myself for not matching the stripes on the clear side. Oy! And, I got it a little snug, the cards need wiggling to get in and out. But it’ll do for a week.
OK, now the big show! One of those days of quilting allowed me to get a runner done, which will now become a crib rug.
This is where the project began:
I took a class on piecing curves and learned an easy way to do them. Love them!
I got the top and back done and then it waited for quilting, the story of my life!
I plotted out markings to do point to point quilting and then used different fillers to “fill” in the areas created. What fun!!!
Click on each circle to see a larger version, ignore the wobbles.
In between all the circles I did some echoing.
And now, it’s done and will lay on the floor in front of Squish’s crib.
That’s my week, and today will look a lot like the previous 4 days.
Squish and Sewing!!! Yay!
chrisknits 
Great job on the curved piecing and pieced back – and the quilting is awesome! Squish is such a cutie. I remember those days of accomplishment when I kept my grands – especially with the twins! But such sweet and precious memories. I like the card holder you made for your daughter. Please pass along my thanks for her service to our country!
I am so glad I can keep Squish and help out the kids, plus I get to bond with her!! Thanks > >
Baby looks so precious. Keeping baby is much more important than quilting!!!! Hugs
You are so right! Keeping that baby is the focus right now, quilting will always be there. > >
Love your projects! That’s a great little carry all for your daughter and her trip. Love love love the runner…crib rug. Your quilting is spectacular. Sleeping babies are the best…
Thanks Kathleen, it definitely is the best joy in the world, holding that sleeping bundle! And even better when I am treated to one of her smiles! > >
You are so blessed to have that sweet baby around so frequently. Lucky grandma – and lucky baby to have you taking care of her.
Amen! Although when I get up at 5:30 to go get her, I am not feeling especially blessed, our recent temps have been in the singles and teens! But then when I get home and get her out of the car seat, bliss!!! > >
Hi Chris! Ahhh. Nothing better than holding a sleeping baby, is there?!! You did an outstanding job quilting your curved piece. Nice, nice, super nice job. {{Hugs}} a bunch for you. Give that sweet little head a few extra kisses for me! ~smile~ Roseanne
Thanks Roseanne! I think her head might be sore from all the kisses she gets daily. LOL! > >
That sounds like a perfect week to me.
It’s been wonderful and I get to do it all again and again! > >
Who could ask for anything more?! The curves are fun to play with–nice job!
Absolutely the best life! Baby makes it all worthwhile! Thanks
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You got me at Squish!!! Oh how sweet and so fun!!!
Your pieced circles are so pretty – but still… squish….. Love
She is da bomb! And such a happy Squish. Thanks
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Sleeping baby is a great accomplishment! Pretty quilt finish, too – love the colors!
I keep trying to use the sleeping baby excuse for why I can’t do anything. Like make dinner, clean the house…LOL
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Squish and sewing, a fabulous week, indeed!!
And today was Squish and knitting!!
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It’s an honor to see your face, Chris. And i like everything about your floor quilt.
Aw, thank you Laura, I am trying to let go of my issues about my appearance. I realize Squish isn’t going to have any photos with me if I don’t give myself grace and stop focusing on my lack of cultural beauty. Now Diva wants a pillow for the rocker in the nursery, so back to my scraps from the fabric line to see if I can eke out a pillow! > >
You and Squish look so comfy and cozy together 🙂 Your quilting projects all look wonderful too! That pouch is very cool!
She is the snuggliest! Thanks > >