Is That All?
So far this Thursday afternoon, we can say, “Is that all of the storm?” It has rained with some little ice balls once in awhile. All the schools have closed pretty much by noon today. When nightfall comes, things could definitely change. If there is no snow to speak of, I am sure strong winds could move existing snow onto roadways.
We were up fairly early today. My plan was to finish sewing what needed to be done on each of the individual t-shirt blocks. Dennis said once I was done with making snippets of threads and fuzz he would vacuum the studio. What a fellow! Dennis has been very helpful in getting AJ’s project as far along as it is.
After noon lunch, Dennis and I were both in the studio with cleared off church tables and the thirty quilt blocks. Putting down the blocks as they will be sewn together is not an easy task. AJ’s t-shirts to cut up to be used were not very colorful.
The thirty blocks were laid down on the church tables and then the challenge began. I could not count how many times each of us walked around the tables, moving the blocks around for a semblance of a quilt top. There is no wrong layout, nor is there a correct layout. We have agreed. What there is, is what there shall be.
I had mentioned early on that this was not a quilt top for competition’s worth. AJ had kept his more desirable shirts to wear when he was on his Harley. I can say that Dennis and I gave it our all.
I took the time to clean the sewing machine complete with an oil and lube job. There is a new needle in the machine, a bobbin has been filled and the machine is threaded. I have the sashing cut to join the rows of blocks. I can say that that is all for this day. Tomorrow is another day here in the studio. It will feel good to come down to a tidied floor.
We are having chili for supper . . . straight out of the freezer. Priceless.
I hope everyone is safe and sound today and for the remainder of this weather threat.