Monday Musings

Happy Martin Luther King Day!

I usually post on Wednesdays, but thought I'd pop in today with a few random things.

I finished my baskets and bow tie quilt top.

For the backing I used this pretty print that I have had for about 10 years.

It was a challenge to match it

It isn't perfect, but pretty darn good don't you think?

Here is Monica's basket quilt in brights - it's great!

My swap blocks so far.  I'm doing the modern swap only this time.

 As you can see I am using different backgrounds and solids.
Here is a tip I posted on IG.  If you are using triangles on a roll, you may want to try stitching just inside the line so they come out the right size once you've pressed them.

 Also, I use a hot dry iron and just spritz a little water.  I find that steaming blocks can skew them a bit.  How do you press?  I also use a starch quite a bit.

Fun an Games~
I started this puzzle on New Years Eve and finished it yesterday.  It had 1000 piece and here is the progression:

We played this escape room board game.  It was super hard!  we solved it (using the clues) with less than 7 seconds to go.  Felt like we were in a James Bond movie.  There are 3 more to play.

Hope you are staying warm - it is so so cold here!  Coco will take any warmth she can find.

xo