Think Win-Win

It's time to confess!

I did NOT accomplish my One Monthly Goal!

But, that’s okay.

I have made a lot of progress, and my purpose,

to have it ready by the time I travel to North Texas,

can still be accomplished,

since I’m not going until mid-March.

Why DIDN'T I accomplish my goal?
Wellllllll,
I kind of got sidetracked
by sneaking small projects into my sewing time.

One of them was a lot of small pieces!

I just couldn't resist

piecing this Koala Love quilt block

by Sew Fresh Quilts.

It's not too fancy.  I just used Kona Solids scraps,

a leafy tone-on-tone for the background,

and some Texas A&M fabric for the heart,

and the back.

I inserted a hidden zipper

and bound it with a solid maroon.

This will make a lovely, one of a kind gift

for an ATM student or graduate.

The pillow is 18" square.

Speaking of making lovely gifts,

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching!

Picture courtesy of Sugar Free Quilts

This sweet pattern, by SugarFreeQuilts is paper pieced,

finishing up at 20" square.

And there is still time to make it!

I'm always looking for something different

and fun, and this pattern fills the bill.

I haven't decided if mine will be another pillow,

or a mini wall hanging.

I'm tending toward wall hanging,

because it will be easier to store away.

Just one more thing.

Let's talk about donating blood.

As I was reading through the statistics,

I found these numbers staggering.

"Approximately 60% of the population

is eligible to give blood at any one time,

but less than 5% of those who are eligible

actually make a donation."

Aren't we always looking for a way to make a difference?

This act of giving only takes about an hour or less of your time,

every 8 weeks, if you are able,

and it's cost free.

Win-win.

Congratulations to all of you who DID

accomplish their January OMG!

Stay sweet!

Karen

A Post in a Pinch

This is a test.

I was gifted a new iPad for Christmas!

My old one was a mini, and I couldn’t post with it,

so let’s see if I can, now!

Hmmm, pretty good!

I prefer to use my camera and laptop

for a more refined look,

but now I know I can do a post in a pinch

from my iPad!

Now, let’s give this test more purpose!

I am making a QOV

from scraps and leftovers,

and I would like to have the top completed

by the time I travel to North Texas

to spend two weeks with my old friends.

They both have awesome machines

that I can use for FMQ!

The pattern is Celebration Cake

By Aqua Paisley Studio.

I will be linking up to Elm Street Quilts

One Monthly Goal

because it would be nice to have this top finished

ASAP, since I don’t yet know 

when my visit will take place.

You see, I have to schedule things around

QuiltCon!

I’ll be there!

Will you?

Enjoy your week!

Thanks for visiting! 

~Karen