Stars in a Time Warp #1 TOP finished! (almost)

On Thursday night I finished this top!  Almost.... (I am going to add some sashiko circles around the "flower" circles - but the piecing is done)

It had languished for about a month, just waiting for the last border... leaves cut out freehand and machine blanket stitched... deliberately "off" because I do love the eventual frayed look in something casual like this.

 Another early morning "90 seconds, I promise!" photo with Tommy and friend Hansen doing the honors...

I really can't name this anything other than "Stars in a Time Warp #1" because that's what I've called it all along.

Thank you Barbara Brackman for a year of amazing educational and witty posts - it's been a treat!!  Barbara's blog Civil War Quilts is excellent in every way and she is so generous to share so much deep knowledge.

I am still making stars for SIATW#2 ....

I have slacked off somewhat on the homework of really matching up the stars with Barbara's weekly themes.... but I keep making stars out of this messy stash.... with a simple plan in mind.

Meanwhile..... HOW many "pre" Thanksgiving grocery runs have I made??... I am feeling just about ready but it seems every day there is more to get and more to do.  I made and froze pie crusts and somehow once that is done, I feel I can handle anything, ha ha!   Pretty soon the house will be filled with company.  Today, the first wave arrives with my Uncle Frank all the way from Ireland - can't wait!