Friday, August 28, 2009

Rainy Days

A rainy day, quilt blocks, and a porch hammock…. Not too shabby I guess.
I pieced the first four of a twenty block quilt. I love the look and with working with a layer cake there are plenty of options for coordinating the groupings of three prints in each set.

I moved my ironing board and sewing machine upstairs next to a window to where the pups aren’t navigating stairs to the basement sewing room. Bruno did fine through the surgery. I just want him taking it easy for a while.

Chelsey is coming home today to check on Mom. I got a call and I’m expected back at work o n Monday which is a blessing.

I’ll probably head to the store later for a few groceries… and sew till my heart’s content.

Enjoy your weekend….

15 comments:

Pat said...

Love your blocks. Enjoy your weekend with Chelsey. Have a great week back to work. I am happy for you.

Carol said...

Oh I love those blocks...YIPPEE! Chelsey's coming home and you're working next week! Would you send some rain our way please?

Anonymous said...

Very nice blocks! Enjoy your sewing time and your visit :o)

Stina Blomgren said...

Looks good Melanie...:o)
Glad you will be working next week!! And sew while you can and enjoy!!! I am home alone this weekend...woohooo... that means sewing..lol...

Karen said...

Now that's a good use for a layer cake. I need to remember that.

Anne Heidi said...

Your blocks are so pretty! I am just catching up on my blog reading, and I am sorry to hear of your lay offs. It is good to hear you'll be back at work next week! Enjoy your weekend with Chelsey

Sandy said...

I'm so glad you were called back to work,,I live in the deep South and our economy is very bad, ther's so many people out of work.

What would we do without our children? It's such a comfort to know that they will "look out" for us..have a great weekend..

CJ said...

Everytime I see one of those Confetti Cake quilts I say I gotta make one of those! LOVE YOUR BLOCKS! Is it fairly easy or is it tedious? How big will the quilt be when all is said and done?

Mary @ Neat and Tidy said...

Absolutely one of the best future quilts you've ever shown!

Mel said...

Wow, you are so gifted, your piece work is absolutely beautiful!

Cograts, on getting the call back to work.

Cornbread and Beans Quilting said...

awesome blocks!
You have just been sewing up a storm girl! Way to go =) Isn't it amazing what you can do when you don't have to work?
melissa

antique quilter said...

the blocks look great, aren't you glad you have a hobby that is productive and keeps you busy?
Glad Chelsey is coming home for the weekend always nice when they come home from college, mine leaves tomorrow for college.
Yesterday drove thru terrible rain in Pa looking at a college for the other DD. We have had enough rain here too.
Glad your working again next week.
I am sure that is making you happy too
Kathie

Gypsy Quilter said...

What pretty, pretty colors. I can tell you're having a great time making them.

QuiltNut Creations said...

beautiful! and YAY that you got called back to work. enjoy the rest of your weekend :)

Ginger Patches said...

Love those blocks!! Rain? Lucky girl, we could use some of that here!!