Thursday, May 3, 2012

May For Me - Day 3


Yesterday I spent sharing my space with my SIL. She is becoming more confident and can work on her own. She finished up her pot holders - a dozen or so of each - cupcakes and pot pinchers.


And I was able to start assembling all those string blocks. For those that asked, this is the layout chosen. I am going to put thin black sashing inbetween to keep the star pattern - other wise they turn into another whole new look.

Once we did a little clean up - we started to play with prepping some pincushions - some simple easy work, to fill in the afternoon.


BINGO CALL WORDS

N - SUNFLOWER(S) *NOT SUN OR FLOWER*
N - TRAIN(S)
I - MATOR
O - LIZARD(S)
O - RAIN *JUST RAIN*

Remember we all have different lists, so check in with Marcia, Tonya, and Snoodles for their words as well as what they may share for May For Me.

Today, my ME time is going shopping - away from the computer. My SIL and I need to pick up a few supplies for some other projects planned, a few groceries, and a stop at the LQS for a wide quilt backing and king batt (maybe even some wonderful new Sulky Thread).

CLOSING THOUGHT

"The world's favorite season is the spring.
All things seem possible in May."
- Edwin Way Teale

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

lovely post Sharon and lovely work you and your SIL did,well done ladies on a productive afternoon.xx

Lesley said...

Sounds like you are embracing the Month of Me and May! Good for you! Love that star quilt....exquisite!Enjoy the rest of your week!

Unknown said...

great work, love the cupcake

Denise :) said...

The cupcake is just darling ... and I love your string blocks! Very fun! Have a good time in your "ME" time today, too!! :)

Miss Hillbilly said...

Have fun shopping! One should always pick up thread. Never can have too much of that!

Snoodles said...

Love your SIL's potholders -- and your string star is stunning! I had to just sit and look at it and enjoy. So glad you shared a photo!

Needled Mom said...

The potholders are so cute. Have fun shopping.

Belinda said...

I hope you have a great time shopping!! I love her potholders!

VickiT said...

Cute potholders and that block is great as well.

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

Your SIL is so lucky to have you...great job on the potholders. I've never tried a string quilt.....it's looking GOOOD!

Createology said...

This star quilt is beautiful. The pot holders look wonderful and sew clever. Happy Quilting...

Grammasheri said...

Love the string block! The setting is very appealing...the black sets off the colors so well!

Grammasheri said...

Love the string block! The setting is very appealing...the black sets off the colors so well!

Jeanne Gwin said...

My first button, thank you so much. I was getting very very sad. :)

QuiltSue said...

I love the cupcakes!

Kris said...

Sharon - I LOVE what you have done with your string blocks!! May I copy your idea?? Kris

Michele said...

The potholders are cute and I love the string quilt. I can't wait until the other projects are done so I can dive into my own pile of strings and start on something just as great.

Pattilou said...

I've been MIA a bit and it has been fun to read your posts. I like your black and bright string quilt. It gives me an idea for another quilt--I needed an idea. Thanks!

Chrissy said...

Loving your blocks! :-)