Nothing but UFO's in 2013 - February Update

It's that time again; UFO update for February.

At the beginning of February I linked up to A Passion for Applique and here are the three UFO's I wanted to work on.
Well, I think I should start with the one I did not manage to finish. I didn't have matching thread for the backing, which should soon be here from the US - hopefully this week. Even if I get it today, I won't be able to finish it in two days. It will be transferred to next month. What I did manage is to add all the HST (half square triangles) together and sandwich the three layers together. It's ready to be quilted - as soon as I get the thread.

 

I'm happy to say I have two UFO finishes this month.

The first one I finished is the Colorado Star quilt!

 

 

For the binding I used leftover blue fabric from the quilt.

Here's the backing. Isn't it pretty? MIL bought it for me in Port Louis (the capital). It is Indian cotton, meant for bed sheet. Their cotton is thicker compared to the quilting cotton. That doesn't matter to me, since this is a cover for our couch.

All fabrics used are from my stash.  

 

 

I finally finished the New York Beauty quilt! That was a lot of work, but I'm so happy I decided to make more blocks and make it into a quilt! Hubby suggested I should have added a border to it, but I'm happy with it as it is.... What do you think?  

 

 

One of the center blocks - one of my favorites

 

 

Another favorite...

 

 

The backing.

All the fabric used in this quilt are from my stash, except 3-4 blue Civil War fabrics I had to buy especially for this quilt. Those fabrics from my stash have been sitting on the shelf for at least 2-3 years and I decided now that I will never use them for any specific project, better to use them as backing! :)  

 

 

I have a few other finishes this month too, but they are not UFO's and will be for another post.

 

If you read my previous post, you already know we have had lots of rain this month. Yesterday and today we have SUN! In my previous post you can also see how down the clouds were at the mountain... this is how it looked yesterday morning.. Corps de Garde in sun and blue sky! :)

Guess what such weather means?! Torture in the garden! LOL 

 

 

Update on our dog, see my previous post.

First I thought it was her foot that was hurt, but after having a better check on her, it is the left shoulder. Most probably she landed on the left side/shoulder when she fell down from the roof. She improves slowly; she is able to walk a few steps on the leg this morning. She is still under house arrest, until she is able to walk properly! She makes me laugh too; it's amazing what speed she has jumping on three legs! :) Our other dog is very caring; he lays down facing her, put his leg over hers and lick her hurt shoulder. It's really touching to see how he cares.... Tomorrow is one week since it happened. I've been thinking of taking her to the vet, but since she is improving (slowly) I don't think it is needed. I'll keep an eye on her over the weekend...