Thursday, I started working on the blocks of the month for July. I have at least four going, and this has turned into a problem. I do like to finish things, and, when ongoing projects begin to feel like obligations, it is time to rethink them.
Next, I got out my box of "Pop Stars." This is a Missouri Star pattern which calls for the stars to float on their background. I have been making these as part of the Rainbow Scrap Challenge and have 26 made so far. I've been alternating the backgrounds between light and dark gray, so I can alternate 30 blocks, which finish at the odd size of 8.5", for a nice crib-sized quilt. That's what I'll work on today. The color this month is dark blue, but I see I have not yet used orange or burgundy, so I'll see what I have in my stash.
I do like the RSC because it helps me clean up the bottoms of my various scrap boxes. I usually throw out little bits that I don't think I'll use or cut them up into 2.5" and 2" squares for future projects.
After I finish putting this little Pop Stars quilt top together, I'll work on a few more pineapple blocks. These are tedious to make, so four a month seems like a good pace. I expect the pineapple quilt will take a couple of years to finish, but that will be fine. I'm going to let my Harriet's Journey blocks slide until I get a handle on Pop Stars. No pressure!
Yesterday, I joined my Calico County Quilters group for some hand sewing time. It was good to see everyone and talk about what's happening in our lives. I like these no-nonsense ladies a lot. I brought along a pre-printed white on white piece I started hand quilting about 20 years ago, It is actually coming along quite well now that I have my clip on magnifying glasses. What a boon those have been for quilting and applique.
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