February 20

To see what other quilters are up to go to Small Quilts and Doll Quilts.

I am still plugging away trying to organize and finish up UFOs.

Sort and cut scraps into usable sizes.

Made some more 365 blocks. 

These are great to take to sew days and retreats. I usually have about 10 blocks cut and ready to sew. If I finish the project I took to sew day I can always pull these out to work on.

I got a picture of this finished and washed donation quilt. It is How Charming by Eleanor Burns. 

It has been so gray and gloomy here lately.

I started this Shining Star quilt several years ago.

Looks like the pattern is available on Etsy and eBay if you are interested in it.

I was planning to make Roman shades for the windows in my family room but decided that we probably would never close them. I liked this project too much to hide it in folded-up shades so I am sewing the panels into the quilt it was meant to be to begin with. 

I have most of the border units pieced. I love the sunshine on these blocks. Today looks to be a sunny day, finally.

I decided to try something new this year - winter sowing. You can find all kinds of videos and advice online.

Jugs are prepped and filled with soil.

Labels are added inside the jugs in case the outside labeling doesn't stand up to the weather.

I only made a small mess in my kitchen!

I planted eight jugs with two different Coneflowers, two different Gaillardia, Lavender, Delphinium, Allium, and orange Butterfly Weed. 

I don't have a lot invested in this so if things don't grow well I'm not out much. If they do well, I will be very happy.

Hoppy couldn't decide who's lap to sit on so he sat on both of us!

Stay safe and well.

Happy quilting!