Sewing Blocks

I have actually been sewing blocks.  We did a block exchange in guild and I decided to join late.  Like at the last month, since a few other people dropped out.  11 months to catch up and 1 month just like everyone else.  I did do it.  It took me an extra day but I managed to get all the blocks done and turned in a day late.  I wish that I had taken pictures of all the blocks that I did.  I received a set of blocks back and I'm short 2 from having a queen size quilt top.  I will take some pictures and post them later.  I'm not sure if I want to follow the pattern or set them in a different setting.  I will have to play and see.  More tomorrow as it is almost bedtime.

What a year!

A great many things have happened since I last wrote in my blog.  We have had a new grandson bringing our total up to 6 grandsons and 1 granddaughter.  During the summer we said goodbye to 2 of our cats and adopted my daughter's cat.  We also had to buy a new vehicle as his decided that it didn't need a hood or struts anymore. A friend lost her baby in the last days of her pregnancy.   In the fall we had 2 weddings and a vacation in Vermont.  One of my husband's coworkers 6 month old passed away from sids.  Now that winter is here we haven't slowed down yet as my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer.  He has had surgery and is doing very well.
While all of these things have been going on, I still run my daughter-in-law to work and may watch 2 of the grandsons.  Sewing has not been on my radar.  Computer time has not been on the horizon.
With that being said, I decided that this year is going to be different.  I have my sewing machine set up and I have started to sew again.  I also have set up my computer so that I can use it too.  I have gone back to using lists to get things done around the house and have added time in my day to sew and use the computer.
I will try to post more about what is going on in my little corner of the world.  Here's to a better 2013!