Sew I See!

I applied the binding to the latest quilt ("Retro-Cali Ribbon Stars").  Then it spent a week waiting for me to stitch down the last side of the label.  I tend to put off hand-stitching, because I don't love it.  When I finally did it, though, it really wasn't that bad, so I went ahead and stitched down the label for the long-languishing second "Tall Tales" quilt that has been nearly-done for such a long time.  I labeled both quilts, let the ink set (at least 24 hours recommended), and gave them their first washes.  Photos and "ta-da" posts to follow soon, I hope.   In the meantime, there are a couple of other projects I can share progress reports on.   First, I completed the fox diamond painting Kimberly gave me for Christmas.  I'm happy with how it turned out!  (They always look better from a distance, but here's a photo, anyway...) I'm already zooming through the next diamond painting-- a picture of flowers in glass jars.  This one se

Monday evening's recording from the county courthouse released us from jury duty (if were weren't already serving on a jury), so I'm freeeeeeee!  (Happy-dance time!)  But seriously, it is a relief to know that my time is officially my own again.  No more feeling of being in limbo!   Also on Monday, I finished up the quilting on the current active WIP.  It's not a perfect quilting job, but with that 100% cotton batting, the post-washing crinkle should hide a multitude of sins mistakes.  At least I didn't have too many more problems, once the first couple were ironed out.  Whew!  The issues this time are more to do with my needing more practice, but again, it'll be fine once it's washed and crinkled up. This quilt is nearly done, and it still doesn't have a name!  Hm... The block pattern looks similar to one I've seen called a "ribbon star"-- one of many quilt blocks that are apparently known by that name-- but I'm not sure it's exac