Wild Olive

Wool Block #1 Originally uploaded by theercs OK, so it's been forever since I've posted. Life just gets in the way sometimes. And sometimes I don't feel that I have anything profound to say. I thought I'd show you one of the things I've been working on. This is a wool block made from some of the wool I dyed earlier. It's all handwork, and kind of fun and fast to do! Hopefully I'll have more to show soon - there are 16 in this quilt, plus a fancy border! Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas season! Enjoy your family! Betsy

What I did today... Originally uploaded by theercs I made tomato sauce! It took longer than I thought to cook down, but turned out well. I'd never peeled tomatoes, so was kind of nervous about that, but it was cinchy! Now... what shall I use it for...

Betsy's Buggy Originally uploaded by CBCCQ I had so much fun making this quilt top. The Buggy Barn stack & whack method is so liberating! Not sure if the top is done yet. If you wanted nap under it, it's a little skinny, so I may add borders. We'll see. Anyway, I'd definitely make one of their patterns again!

The previous 33 Originally uploaded by theercs I've been working on making a nine-patch a day. OK... there's often quite a few days in between, and then I make a few... but I've decided there aren't any rules. I've got almost enough to make a good size quilt! My plan is to put white sashing between them all - I got some cute white-on-white fabric for it on Shop Hop! My quilt group has be farming me lots of yummy scraps, and many of them are in here too! Anyway... it'll be interesting when done. I've got lots of brights, but definitely not all... kind of eclectic mix! It's been easy to do, bit by bit!

Agates? Originally uploaded by theercs There could be agates that I've missed... must keep looking!

Orange dyed wool Originally uploaded by theercs I can hardly believe how long it's been since I've posted. Molly and Micha, this one's for you! I think since the UFO challenge got completed, everything seems a little ho-hum. However I did get to take a wool dyeing class last weekend! It was really interesting. I don't know if it's something I can do myself later (lots of supplies and tools I don't have), but it was fun! Now, the instructor took the wool home to steam set it (one of those tools). So I'm just waiting to get it back - I can't wait to see how it turns out!

Last weekend, we went to the Goodwill. We don't usually frequent it, but for some reason Steve was actually agreeable, so off we went. Here's what I found, and check out that price! $3.99! Oh my! I thought it would be just a case, or just a case full of other junk, but look what I found inside! Can you believe it! I'm never that lucky! And, I don't know who you are Tommy, but I'm glad you grew up, and passed your Legos on to me! And to top it all off, my co-workers gave me flowers for Admin Day, and what a wonderful vase! It just makes me smile looking at it! What a happy week! Betsy