First of all, to those of you who commented on my previous post; THANK YOU for your comment! I was not able to message all of you, because you were set on 'noreply comment'. I know I haven't had that problem earlier, unless you have changed the setting recently? Or is it Blogger that has a problem/change? Does any of you face the same problem?
Are you done making Christmas items? I am! Almost all Christmas fabrics are stored away for this time, although I do have a Christmas Card Holder (UFO!) I may finish this year (she said optimistically!). And there's another UFO; a snowman wall hanging. OK, when I feel for it! 😀 You can see them here. The card holder is #5 and wall hanging #17. As you can see, almost NO progress on UFOs at all this year!!! However, I have 3 finishes; #8 (pineapple quilt), #10 (Irish Chain) and #20 (Bases Loaded purple quilt). I finished them earlier this year, but have not got around taking photos! Oh, and that Norwegian Flag TR is finished too. That makes it 4 finishes, out of ..... YIKES!!!! Good, but still too bad!
I've done some windows and house cleaning. My goodness, that was needed! Now the neighbours don't look foggy! I have left to do one kitchen window. To do that one, I have to climb on the countertop. It feels so good when it's done, doesn't it?!
A couple of weeks ago, we got rain and a little bit wind from 'Bheki'. We welcomed the rain, it was dry. But of course, after the rain and heat, the garden looks like a jungle! Yard work has been done too. I got sore, as expected! I have a tendency to overdo!
A few hours sewing in the evenings, it has been. There was an accumulation of 2.5" squares I want to take care of. (They DO multiply during the nights, I'm sure!)
36-patches
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So far, 810 squares pieced together; 2 36-patches, 27 16-patches and 34 9-patches. Mindless sewing is good for some days, but needless to say I got bored after some days!
A month ago or so, I cut fabrics for black / grey zipper blocks. They were moved around on the table until I got tired and got them done.
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I'm caught up on all RSC blocks I've been working on this year.
This is #12 and last of Sherri McConnel's A Quilting Life BOM 2024. Doing the blocks in RS colors, I ran out of colors. I was thinking I make it in a color I have the most of; red, blue or yellow. I already have one red block, but going through already cut red squares, I could make the block in red with only one duplicate fabric.
Together with block #12, the quilt assembly was published.
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I had to go into the city again yesterday for some paperwork. People have got their salary and there are chaos everywhere! I have to admit I do like the hustle and bustle, but only for a short time!
Caudan Waterfront usually display a huge decorated Christmas tree. You can see last year's tree here.
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This year's 'tree', or should I say star?!
Somehow I expected a huge decorated tree, what can I say about this one? I like the modern look, and I'm sure it looks nice in the evenings. I'm a 'big tree' fan, I got a bit disappointed. lol
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Pont Lakorite, the bridge between Shopping/Restaurants and Caudan Arts Centre
'This bridge dates back several years and its name was coined in August 2013 to symbolize connection; the strengthening of ties of friendship, love, fraternity, sharing and solidarity.
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As one of the bridges on our site, Pont Lakorite bears the identity of Le Caudan Waterfront, enabling visitors to move from one experience to another. As our tagline puts it so well; 'Le Caudan Waterfront, Bridging Experiences'
(Courtesy by Le Caudan Waterfront).
9 comments:
You might be disappointed in the number of UFO's you completed but it sure looks as though you've been busy on other projects.
you always get a lot done. The Xmas decorations are different but nice
Your blocks are gorgeous! I love how you're using your 2.5" blocks. I love to use up my scraps. The Christmas decorations are still pretty but not as traditional.
I do think the "no-reply" commenters issue is due to something blogger did. They might have fixed it by now. When I look at my comments now, if I expand the commenter's info, it shows a "reply to" email address. Hope yours will go to this, too. It's always fun to see what you've been working on! The scrappy 9, 16 and 36 patches are so pretty. We have a heart where people can add locks to it in my town here in Colorado also!
Love the Sherri McConnell stars. I haven't seen these before, so went straight from your link to the website & downloaded the whole year. These are definitely going on my list!
Lots of lovely scrap blocks on your post! Your Block of the Month quilt is wonderful, the sashing and cornerstones set it off so well. Thanks for the photos of Christmas in Mauritius Island.
How funny -- I collected Sherri's BOM blocks this year too with the intention of doing them in RSC colors. I fell short of that goal! hahahaha! I loved going through your town but I had to laugh with you about the Christmas (not tree) Star. We have a big modern-looking ornament that lights up but, I tell you, it looks like an engagement ring by day. Keep your machine going!
The no-reply comment is definitely a change Blogger made to protect our identity...so I've read. However, when you reply to the comment, it will go back to the correct email address. That is, if the comment is truly NOT a no-reply. Hope that makes sense. Anyway, you've been super busy with some lovely projects. I think the fabric you selected for the sashing works very well.
Thanks ; now I have you on my listing; and I get your comments in my email;))))
I have no idea what happened to us, but my "feed" has also calmed down...
You certainly have a lot of projects going on now--love those scrappy 9 and 16 patch blocks...hugs, Julierose
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