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
