April was a month where I operated on overload most days! Why, you ask? I simply had more on my plate than I could do…and I hate that!
This is how my goal sheet wraps up for April:
Stash Bee Square was one I was not sure I would like. It was a Union Jack flag in bright colors. Our queen bee, Lauren, @laurenmlir5 on IG, shared a tutorial from Granny Maud on WordPress. She requested a rainbow of colors for this FPP block that measures 15″ x 7.5″ when finished. I ended up really enjoying it and appreciate that it was easy paper piecing…not all of them are! Here is my block…
The Riley Blake Challenge for the MQG was due this month and it was a fail for me. I liked my idea and did get started, but it is still sitting in the WIP pile! Here it is…in no glory!
I am sure the concept does not come through on this picture…it was to be Spring Breeze. Well, maybe for next spring????
The Wonky Star Swap is always fun…I do adore them. And I did finish that one even if I shipped a day late on May 1!
Wonky stars are always so unique, but they play well together! Thanks to all my swap mates and Rachel, @bylancer on IG, for this one!
That brings me to the SHHHH….Secret Sewing! Believe it or not, this has been my main focus for months and it is actually almost finished. It must be done in a few days and IT WILL BE!!! YAY! This makes me so happy and I can’t wait to post about it pretty soon!
The other carry-over project that is moving on into May is a semi-secret. Our grand-daughter turns 8 and has asked for another quilt. This one is to be about her creativity…it runs in the family! It won’t be done in time for the birthday, but it will be getting my focus once the secret is revealed. Can’t tell a sweet grand-daughter no!!!
So, I can’t say I got nothing done in April. On top of the sewing there was a nice trip to California to see family…always a blessing! beautiful places, good food and wine, boys baseball, laughs and love!
So, here’s to May…you notice my goal sheet is pretty simple!
I hope this new month brings you much joy and some finished projects along the way!
Happy Quilting!
You were busy in April! Hope May is more relaxing! The Wonky Star swap looks fun and I love the Union Jack block!
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Thanks! Happy May to you!
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‘secret sewing’ I like that – tho sometimes like Jude says, it can be ‘too challenging’
😉
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Thanks, Laura! I don’t mind a challenge and love what I do. I just had too much last month! Here’s to new beginnings in May!
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I am so glad you found the Union Jack blocks easy to make!
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I was thinking who made you do this?
Until I recognized, it was yourself.
My God,
the best people in the world,
like you,
have to lighten up on themselves.
Doing nothing for days,
is a good challenge.
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Thanks, Cindy…good advice! They are all things I love though!
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Great idea to keep May simpler. 😊
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Could be that way all through the summer too!
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I hear you! 👍
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Lots of secret sewing! You may have been too challenged but you sure accomplished alot! Go easy on yourself…I think the rewards will all be with it.
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Thanks, Jude! Your encouragement and support is always special!
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