April is my month for the Bee Addicted 3 block swap. Here's how it works...there are 12 of us in the swap...each one has a specific month. When it's time for your month, you send out fabric and notes on what type of blocks you'd like everyone to make. So far, we've had circles on squares, wonky quarter log cabins, improv blocks (twice) and wonky houses. I am going for something traditional. I'll be sending enough fabric for the 11 gals to make 2 blocks each...one Shoo Fly and one Monkey Wrench block. The piecing together of this quilt will be quite far from traditional, though. Just wait...I think you'll love it...it'll be awesome. Promise.
Here is the fabric...I showed these last fall when I purchased them from the prim quilt shop that I love, JJ Stitches. (Kelley...you can look...and I'm thinkin' you'll be smiling.)
Here are the packets all ready to send out. Need to write out notes and they'll be ready to go.
It's a fun group to belong to...9 of us live in the U.S., 1 is in Australia, 1 is in England, and 1 is in Canada. Belonging to a swap is giving me experience making different kinds of blocks and I'm having a great time with them! Can't wait to see the quilts made from all the blocks we've been putting together!
There's not much sewing going on around here these days. My house is in complete chaos...there is more painting to be done. By the landlords.
My son will be coming this week to pick up several pieces of furniture from me...things I no longer need. I'm trying to declutter/simplify in preparation for my move. Once he's got those pieces out of here, I'll be able to move things around a bit and get everything back together.
I have "The Bone Collector" movie here. I saw the movie years ago when it first came out - and read the book - but I just felt the need to see Denzel again. I want to sit in my big easy chair with my feet up on the ottoman and eat popcorn while I enjoy watching Denzel. I really hope to do this later today.
Have a good Sunday!
