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Monday, February 29, 2016

An Extra Day to Sew!

Happy Leap Year Day!
An extra day!
It should be a holiday so everyone can take advantage
and do whatever they want!

But that means it's the last day in February,
and I haven't posted all month!

Believe me, it's not for the lack of sewing!
Seriously?  I've just never taken a fancy to my new laptop
and cringe at the thought of booting it up and trying to work on it.
Last spring, I bought a Dell, and it's as slow as molasses.

No computer time meant more sewing time!
I accomplished many small projects while waiting
for some inspiration, until I saw THIS block from Hyacinth Quilt Designs. I only intended to try one block, but I couldn't stop making them!
(You can see from the above picture of the Crayon Wallets
that stopping at just one is often a problem for me!).

Thank you to my friend, Sew Sweet Susie, for sharing her left-over
Riley Blake Extravaganza jelly roll with me!
So, this is, officially, my first finish
for 2016.

I have a few other projects in the works,
but that's all for today.
Its time to sew!

Posted by KaHolly at 10:42 AM Frank said...

Hi Karen Nice to see you've been keeping busy.

February 29, 2016 at 11:10 AM Paula, the quilter said...

My laptop is incredibly slow, but then it is running Vista (I know, I know). And when I surf, I have be n using my mini tablet which is horrid to type on. I have be n doing a lot of quilting lately: practice, don't you know. I think I might have turned that corner where everything is clicking. Finally!

February 29, 2016 at 11:28 AM Lesley said...

Loving your quilt! Great fabrics and so fresh! Sorry for your laptop woes, but glad the upside is sewing time!

February 29, 2016 at 11:53 AM 
Love the crayon holders and that quilt is awesome , great job and Congratulations on the finish .

February 29, 2016 at 12:47 PM Simone de Klerk said...

Looks like you had fun. Time well spent (-:

February 29, 2016 at 2:58 PM 
Sorry about your computer! It looks like you're having a great time sewing :-)

February 29, 2016 at 3:30 PM 
as always your projects are lovely and useful too...Now that adult coloring books are the craze Im sure some grown up folks would enjoy a set of crayons.

February 29, 2016 at 6:13 PM Bob Bushell said...

I am in love your coloured bag, and your beautiful butterfly Karen.

March 1, 2016 at 11:33 AM 
I love your crayon wallets - what a great idea! Pretty crosses quilt. xx

March 1, 2016 at 12:02 PM Montanagirl said...

Nice photos! I've been away a long time - it's a long story. Hope you're still following!

March 1, 2016 at 2:09 PM 
Your Plus quilt looks beautiful with all those lovely prints framed. Glad to hear you are getting lots of stitching time in!

March 1, 2016 at 3:12 PM 
Your plus quilt turned out beautiful. I love the crayon wallets. I will have to check out the instructions to see if I can make some. Thanks for sharing a picture of the the butterfly.

March 1, 2016 at 9:58 PM 
Oh no, not loving your computer is awful! I hope things start working better...I'm really glad to see you posting! Your new quilt is gorgeous. You're the opposite of me, lol, I can't stand to make more than one of a thing! Maybe why I love applique.

March 2, 2016 at 12:25 AM 
Love those crayon wallets! I think you are right - Feb 29th's should be holidays, a little gift of time to give ourselves every 4 years.

March 2, 2016 at 6:57 AM 
How pretty Karen!!! So nice to have that first finish of the year under your belt :)
And I've made a few of those crayon wallets too - aren't they fun?

March 2, 2016 at 9:29 AM 
I love both projects, but I'm a sucker for Crayolas.....I still have a collection. That addiction started when I was about 8. My Grandma sent me a carton when we were stationed in Newfoundland. I can still remember the smell of Crayolas when I opened the box.....grin. Funny memories.

March 2, 2016 at 2:29 PM 
Wonderful sewing projects. But I like the butterfly the best! I know it is hard to get used to a new computer. I have a tablet and it drives me nuts.

March 2, 2016 at 8:34 PM Julie Cefalu said...

It's a beautiful quilt, Karen! Isn't it amazing how much sewing you can get done when you stay away from the computer? I would be so caught up if it weren't for this technology! email@example.com

March 2, 2016 at 9:56 PM 
Love your crayon wallets! I've been spending a lot more time sewing lately than blog posting, too. Now I think I may need to make a crayon wallet. I have a 6 year old great niece.

March 2, 2016 at 11:13 PM Fiona said...

Haha,.... it is very hard to stop at one sometimes... those crayon wallets are great and I love the quilt

March 2, 2016 at 11:23 PM 
Sewing is better and more fun than blog posting. Enjoy the sewing time.

March 2, 2016 at 11:29 PM 
The crayon wallet is so cute. I think most of us could do with less computer time. =)

March 3, 2016 at 12:55 AM Carrie P. said...

I need to make one of those crayon wallets for my grandson.
Love your quilt.

March 7, 2016 at 10:59 AM