Today was a step forward for us...we actually got out and went to Walmart and picked up things we needed/wanted. We had to go ALL.OVER.the STORE. But we both did pretty good, though we were both sure ready to get home when we did.
Roger carried in most of the bags, and I put away things. By then I was ready to sit for a bit...got my second wind and wanted to sew. I knew I was not good for going downstairs and standing and cutting. But I knew I would be good to sew a few lines up here. So I made a couple string blocks. They are mindless and do not require exact sewing. In the photo above I am putting the final piece on one.
I make them by just sewing random strips/scraps together. Some people will choose a color palatte but I never have. Though I think one with chosen colors might be in my future. Anyway, above is one before it is trimmed to size.
And above and below they have been trimmed to 6½ inches in size.
It felt good to do something normal...good health means everything. I hope your day was a good one...
Glad you and Roger are both feeling better.
ReplyDeleteYou are right, good health means everything. But so many people don't appreciate it till they get really sick. These colors all go so well together. You really have a gift for matching colors and patterns.
ReplyDeleteGreat thing about strings is you can make a block quickly and not feeling like you have to make more. I'm getting ready to start a new string project. I debated between one I really like and another that would be easy and fun...easy and fun won out: http://vroomansquilts.blogspot.com/2019/02/3-d-string-block-tutorial.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+VroomansQuilts+%28VROOMANS+QUILTS%29. Have fun with yours.
ReplyDeleteI am thankful that you are feeling a little better. It is good to hear from you. Get well soon.
ReplyDeletenormal is what bob and I hope for, normal is good... so glad you got out and could shop and be away from home... I like that you use your left over material this way and I like the way the look
ReplyDeleteJust read your last post. I'm glad you both felt better and able to get out and buy groceries...and do a little sewing. It sounds dumb, but I can't even figure out how to make those "simple" strip squares like you make. Glad you've shown a close up. I have lots of scraps and could start making squares. Maybe I'll try one. :)
ReplyDeleteThankful you both are on the mend. I love seeing your sewing projects. I recognize a few of these strips of cloth from the stand=up bags you have made. Hope you enjoy the evening.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are both feeling some better. I did a little stitch therapy this afternoon myself. :-)
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you both are feeling a bit better. It is so nice to get out---I need that too. I do see a pattern in you pieces so maybe subconsciously your eye sees what it wants.
ReplyDeleteI tell Bob I can go to the end of the road in the car and come home and I feel better already---but then again I am weird like that. LOL
MB
So glad you are feeling better. Almost everyone in Terry's family has one form or another of some illness. Our recent weather promotes sick.
ReplyDeleteWalmart is down the road. Frequently we run up there to get a few things. Sometimes we go and I take the time to really look around. Those are the days it takes about an hour to shop, sometimes TWO if Terry runs into friends or family. Sometimes it's the only time we see our neighbors, lol.
I haven't made string blocks YET, but I am sure I will. The more you sew, the more strings you acquire.
Be well and be happy.
xx, Carol
lovely pattern on your pieces.
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Hi Rose, I am always impressed with how you put these blocks together, in such a pretty combination of patterns and colors also. Really lovely!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty blocks! Shopping always tires us out too:)
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