The numbers slowly go up. I don't recall if I sewed over a day or two last week, but did spend a couple hours upstairs the past couple days trimming blocks to size. Unlike most quilting blocks, these are just using up odd bits of fabric. Most blocks you cut the components to a set size and when sewn together, the blocks should all be the same size. (If you are a quilter, you know that is not always that easy to do.)
With these little blocks, the center 'square' is first of all, not always the same size, and it can be a rectangle if you want, or if that is all you have of the fabric you want to use. And they don't have to be a perfect square or rectangle either. So that is why they are first made and then trimmed to size.
It has been a quiet day in the neighborhood...after storms last night as well as fireworks. Copper was not happy. I hate it for him so bad. He isn't as bad as one Collie I had...she was absolutely terrified of storms. And the last dog we had before we moved here was fine with storms, but did not like howling wind. Even with that, she was fine if I slept on the couch, she would sleep on the floor up against the couch and was fine if I were there.
Dogs can be affected in different ways by different noises. One thing that almost always helps them cope is their human's presence.
ReplyDeleteBella doesn't mind fireworks. This past winter is the first time I've ever seen her hide due to thunder - was actually a little surprised.
ReplyDeleteLove your blocks!
I would never have guessed this number. Poor Copper!
ReplyDeleteYes, poor Copper! Good job he is surrounded by his loving human family. Impressive amount of blocks! Love all the different colors and patterns.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lot of squares. Thankfully Gibbs is not bothered by storms.
ReplyDeletePoor Cooper, those storms are scary. One of my old dogs used to hide in a closet. Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeletewow that is a lot of squares, I am so happy you are now making time to do what you like to do, sewing is soothing for you like drawing on iPad is to me.. my sweet Copper, so sorry you were scared...
ReplyDeleteThat is going to be a pretty 'something'! Poor Copper, I feel so sorry for all the animals in the summer with all the noises.
ReplyDeleteWhen my in-laws had their windows replaced (old house), it made all the difference in outdoor noise levels. Their dog did MUCH better with storms and such. Not that you want to replace all your windows...
ReplyDeletePoor Copper..glad the storm has passed.
ReplyDeleteThat's sure a whole lot of quilt blocks..its going to be a wonderful quilt when completed.
Sue
Haha, I guess you are counting, Rose! That is some total of squares.
ReplyDeletePoor Copper - and his poor hoomans too, as they try to comfort him.
Take care, Mxx
I love the colour combinations of your squares. It looks like a great hobby.
ReplyDeleteA dog that I had didn't mind the noise of the thunder but hated the flashes of light!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of squares!!
That is a lot of squares!
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan