Currently, our town has been in lock down during the weekends to hopefully curb the pandemic. We were last in town over 2 weeks ago to pick up mail and to post packages. It was so busy prior to the lock down...I could not believe how many people were out and about shopping and lining up for fast food (4 weeks ago), hence the lock down!
I get the feeling of being locked out as some have complained, but for me, I enjoy my solitude here on the ranch and find many projects to satisfy my creativity and when I don't sew, I am baking, not baking, I'm crocheting. I have so many little projects going and it feels great to have the time or not to pick up from the last stitch or so.
My husband has been working on his projects too. Because of his organizing, I have been able to get to boxes of my fabric stash. My problem is how to find an economical way to store them. I live in an "A" frame house, so wall space is at a premium. A normal shelving unit takes up more floor space to account for the slanted walls. I have thought about making a 45 degree slanted shelving unit to store my fabrics...this will take time since we have to plan and work around the pandemic lock down times. Because of our remote living, a simple shopping trip takes over 2 hours of driving plus the time waiting in long lines; but I can wait. My hubby also has some great ideas, so I will wait.
Here is my latest project...just about finished with quilting the top...3 more blocks and areas to complete. This is the "Dogwood Blossom" pattern of Hollyanne's String & Story. I found her blog through Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville.
Hollyanne also had a quilt along too. I signed up for the WIP challenge. The challenge was to complete 3 works-in-progress projects. I finished the first two...my grandson's quilt and my TOBE apron. This is the last one. I have been quilting it and have enjoyed sitting and taking the time to sew.
String & Story Here is Hollyanne's website.
Hope quilt...
I have also joined a new quilting group...Gudrun's quilting crew. Gudrun of GE Designs has had 2 quilt alongs since the start of this pandemic. (I still need to take pictures of the Elvira quilt top; the first quarantine quilt along.) This is the second quilt along, the Hope quilt...this time, her pattern was available for a donation. The donations went for food for those who are struggling and do not have the resources due to this pandemic. I have more blocks to finish...I am making the full/queen size top. I like her designs, too. I haven't purchased her specialty rulers...she does include instructions using the regular rulers. This is great since I don't have to buy if I choose to use my rulers. She has lots of fun quilt patterns. I purchased a couple more and can't wait to get started once these are quilted and bound.
Here is Gudrun's website....GE Designs
