Secret Life

As my green Paper Lantern pile grows,

my secret sewing is closer to being finished.

I look forward to replacing one for the other on the design wall.

I only have ten three more lanterns to make!

I fly back to the east coast in just a few short weeks,

and I'd like to be packing a finished flimsy

instead of a baggie full of partially finished blocks.

So why not link up to 

Elm Street Quilt's

this month?

As I've been attaching lantern tops and bottoms,

I am reminded that I finger press,

a lot,

when I am pressing seams with the iron,

especially when there is bulk.

It makes a big difference.

I know, I know, it also slows down the process,

but the process is the best part!

I've been stitching up some smaller gifties, too.

I never got beyond these first two blocks during a past QAL,
despite my best intentions,
so two little totes for two sweet little girls,

pillowcases for my three Houston kids,

and necktie onesies for my

Houston kids' new baby boy cousin!

With a forecast of 100% chance of rain for the entire weekend,

it's back to the sewing machine for me!

My blogging break is over.

But, before I go,

I had to share this picture.

I made Crafty Daughter a pillow to match her quilt.

And when she's not looking.........

.....The Secret Life of Pets?

Hope you have a quilty day,

no matter how large or small your project,

no matter your weather!

XO,

Karen