My days are not too exciting lately. Teaching, cleaning, quilting while watching TV. I spent some time making blocks for the bazaar quilt which is turning into a sort of orphan block quilt. The tree block was already cut out. The fan blocks were already made and I just put them together into one 12 inch block for use. The friendship blocks will be used elsewhere.
I also spent Saturday catching up on the 365 Challenge quilt. I've gone past the half-way point now but still every few days I realize I haven't made any entries and frantically look at my calendar and schedule book and blog to see if I've done anything noteworthy. Last week's entries were hard because I had to record Lemi's passing but that is part of God's circle of love so it is recorded for posterity.
And speaking of Lemi, look what Shiori-chan, my high school English student brought over last night. A bouquet of flowers in remembrance of Lemi's life! Shiori-chan and her mother are great cat lovers and they have been worried about Lemi for the last few weeks. So thoughtful of them! I was laughing and crying at the same time!
My days are not too exciting lately. Teaching, cleaning, quilting while watching TV. I spent some time making blocks for the bazaar quilt which is turning into a sort of orphan block quilt. The tree block was already cut out. The fan blocks were already made and I just put them together into one 12 inch block for use. The friendship blocks will be used elsewhere.
I also spent Saturday catching up on the 365 Challenge quilt. I've gone past the half-way point now but still every few days I realize I haven't made any entries and frantically look at my calendar and schedule book and blog to see if I've done anything noteworthy. Last week's entries were hard because I had to record Lemi's passing but that is part of God's circle of love so it is recorded for posterity.
And speaking of Lemi, look what Shiori-chan, my high school English student brought over last night. A bouquet of flowers in remembrance of Lemi's life! Shiori-chan and her mother are great cat lovers and they have been worried about Lemi for the last few weeks. So thoughtful of them! I was laughing and crying at the same time!
The blocks are looking really nice. The dreaded 365 quilt, I was doing well and then somehow forgot about it and now am so far behind I'm thinking of stopping it. I got frustrated when I noticed it is not straight and will need some work if I'm to get that problem solved. Doggone it.
ReplyDeleteI am so deeply sorry to learn of Lemi's passing. Certainly this is the hardest part of opening our homes and hearts to beloved pets. I understand. Your '365' is great, what a treasure. I really enjoyed the "slipper" post, I sure didn't know there were all different types of slippers depending on one's destination!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely thing for Shiori-chan to do!
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The blocks look great - I have a bunch of friendship blocks I need to make into a quilt. You're using my colors too, except for the pink.
ReplyDeleteThe 365 quilt is coming along nicely. I think it is great that it records important events in your life. Through your quilt, he will be remembered forever.
So sorry about Lemi. I like that you have remembered him in your quilt.Your blocks look lovely. The flowers from your English student were so thoughtful. I don't think they make slippers big enough for me. I couldn't find any shoes in Korea???? Colleen adjusting from South Africa
ReplyDeleteHow very sweet of Shiori-chan to bring you those flowers.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are looking good!
This was a great post filled with much variety, but the flowers for Lemi touched my heart and brought out so many memories of the passing of my own beloved pets. I know Lemi is your own heart, forever! The flowers are a truly understanding and caring gift, what wonderful people!
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