Here it is, the last day of 2020 - and I think most of us are wondering (anxiously?) what 2021 will hold in store. I feel optimistic in general, but only time will tell if 2021 turns out to be better than 2020.
On a personal note, Dear Hubby and I have been left unscathed by our brush with the Covid-19 virus. DH never had more than very minor symptoms, and his second Covid test (at the appropriate interval) was negative. I never had any symptoms, and since he tested negative both times, it's safe to assume I was never infected. DH's colleague - who was infected - has recovered enough to return to work, although he's still reporting fatigue. The best news: the hospital where my husband works got their shipment of vaccine, and DH has already received his first dose!
After sewing up a batch of 25-patch blocks at the beginning of our quarantine, I didn't have much sewing energy. I came up with a mindless sewing project that took a few days:
Yes - seven more Lego quilt blocks - another row!
These went quickly and I added them to the Lego quilt flimsy. Now the quilt measures 70 inches by 80 inches, and I'm happy with the size. Time for quilting.
Sometime after Christmas, I started having dangerous thoughts about a post-holiday T-shirt Quiltathon.
I had the makings of at least three large t-shirt quilts stored away in various bins and baskets.
Some of the shirts have been waiting a long time for their day in a quilt. I decided now was the time to get these UFOs crossed off the list. This batch of dark/bright shirts were already cut and ready for fusible stabilizer to be ironed on. I need some sashing fabric and I can start assembling.
The next batch of shirts still need trimming and stabilizing.
Some aren't in great shape, but they have happy memories, so they're going in a quilt anyway!
The third batch of shirts are from my youngest son. I haven't even looked at them yet. 😱
I'll be happy when the quilt are finished - and when they're done, I don't plan on making any more t-shirt quilts!
I decided it would be a good idea to organize my quilting thoughts for the coming year. Life has a funny way of interfering with our plans, but I'm hoping I'll at least make a dent in the list!
Wishing everyone a healthy and uneventful 2021!
