Difficult Times

There are no two ways about it - life can be tough.  On the 9th May, my beloved Daisy, passed away suddenly.  She was only 10 years old.  Every day has been difficult and I haven't felt like sharing my sorrow with anyone.  People have their own set of problems.  She was a wonderful dog and companion. 

I didn't use my sewing machine for six weeks, but have started hand piecing a quilt.  The pattern is called the Hertfordshire quilt from  Carolyn Konig's book.  I think it is based on the Billings quilt.  There are many more borders to add.  I have made a start and think of Daisy as I stitch.

Last week I managed to complete the third block of the 2015 Quiltmania mystery quilt. I have found an easier way todo all the trapunto work.  Hurrah!

The last couple of weeks have seen me back at my sewing machine. I have started quilting my son's quilt.  He is a mariner, so I hope he will like it.

A lone star quilt is on my bucket list.  I wanted to attempt a small lone star to see if I can cope with all those matching seams and points.  I had some fabric I didn't much like so decided to use that.  I even managed to practice some FMQ.  I do, now, realise why it isn't a good idea to use white batting under black cloth.  I have little fuzzies over the back of the piece.  Lesson learned.  I still don't like the fabric, but I think I can cope with the piecing.