Back In The Saddle Again...

I'm working on a commission right now. My client saw the Flying Cloud quilts and wants one for his sailboat's bunk. When I showed him these fabrics, he immediately agreed to this color scheme. "Make it up and I'll send you a check", he said. That's how we sealed the deal.

I'm working on a deadline to have all my work finished on it by April 25th, and then Kathy (Sandy's Quilt Shop) will quilt the top for me. Am I odd because I really enjoy doing the last step...the binding? I really do! I know that some quilters actually hate this step, which I just don't understand. I love this final process for finishing my quilts. It's almost meditation for me.

Today, I'm finishing a pair of potholders for the quilt guild's sales boutique, and then I'll work on this - which I'm calling the "Marie J" quilt - until I have to pack up to go to the guild meeting this evening.

After the guild meetings, we always stay longer to visit over snacks. I signed up to bring "something savory" (others always bring the sweets and beverages), so I have to allot some time to make my contribution for the snack table. There are always wonderful little noshes to sample, so I wanted to be sure to bring something nice. I'm making sausage rolls. They're really easy to make and quite delicious. I'll take a few pictures and share my sinfully simple recipe for them tomorrow.

I'm sure that all of the Marie J blocks will be assembled and I'll get some of the border work complete before I leave to meet up with the girls. What are you doing today?

I've Got The Wanderlust...

Spent my weekend doing lots of fun things...

I managed to spend a little time in the studio on Saturday morning. I sewed the travel-themed (that tan map) fabric onto the top sheets for the Flying Cloud. Saturday night was our final Chorale concert of this season - and Handsome and I had a great time.

On Sunday, we went to the movies - followed by a delicious dinner out. We went to see part one of Atlas Shrugged, and really enjoyed it. l've read Ayn Rand's book by the same title, so I was anxious to see how it would translate to the screen. We agreed that it might be a little light on information for movie goers who had not read the book, but it might inspire more people to read it. We did agree that we want to see the next segment when it comes out this time next year.

All in all, it was a busy and delightful weekend. My plan is to work on a couple of new projects today and I'll try to take photos to share. No promises. The weather is beautiful, and I've got the wanderlust.

Sunday Scripture...

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,
he is a new creation.
The old has passed away;
behold, the new has come."
- 2 Corinthians 5:17

* This beautiful butterfly was a guest in our yard last week.