David and I are so happy with this outcome. A decent human being in the Oval Office again, with Kamala Harris by his side! Empathy, science, social justice, inclusion, cooperation, and did I mention decency. And, hopefully a return to greater respect for the U.S. around the world?
In the weeks leading up to the election, I got serious about finishing the hand quilting on my "Soft Quilt for Hard Times". I put the last stitches in on Saturday. And Sunday morning middle of the night (our time in Japan) we awoke to the good news.
My whole point with this quilt was to make something easy and straightforward - a "spring palette" log cabin variation - a quilt I've made many times. I guess the challenge with this was staying engaged and finishing it! Lots of news, and Netflix. I can recommend the limited series "The Queen's Gambit" - it was excellent.
I'm not sure this quilt feels like "mine" (is it the lack of indigo?) - I will tuck it away and decide that later.
Meanwhile, I am going gangbusters on my ongoing handwork project - Liberty Hexies. These are large, two-inch hexies. It is so fun to sew them into flowers. I'm trying to include a lot of green and aqua. Super scrappy.
Two, almost three rows finished:
Can I just say.... what would I do without quilting??? I am so grateful for it!!
xo
Cynthia
Lovely finish on SoftQuilt piece--just beautiful! We are so relieved here, too...hugs, julierose
ReplyDeleteHappy here too, now if the obstructionists will get out of the way so Biden can start the transition. We love The Queen's Gambit too.
ReplyDeleteit is a feeling of relief in my house too - we were so happy with the election results now to just get this to move on so things can be started in January to have a sane political world again and respect.
ReplyDeleteI love that quilt sometimes what is very simple blocks makes for the best quilts
Joy! Relief. I loved your words about the election. NO mention of party or B/R states, just goodness and decency. thank you friend. I think your log cabin is wonderful. Perfect for spring/summer maybe without your beloved indigo.
ReplyDeletelovely hexies!
I've watched 3 episodes of the Queen's Gambit and I love it. It is hard to quilt to because the scenery is so fabulous and I adore that time period.
What a gorgeous soft and warm finish for this wonderful election result news. WE have hope for a better, softer, gentler and oh so much kinder nation. May we all be in a better spot when you have finished with your spectacular hexies!
ReplyDeleteYour 'Soft Quilt for Hard Times' is lovely - such a peaceful palette. Funny that you would say that you aren't certain that it is 'yours'...I just finished a flimsy and I feel the same way. Maybe once it's quilted. If not, there's always lots of good homes to send it to.
ReplyDeleteSoft Quilt for Hard Times is beautiful, so gentle, so evocative of our wishes for the future. I am not a fan of hexagons but yours look crisp and lovely.
ReplyDeleteYes we are blessed to be involved in an interesting, absorbing craft during this very hard year, hard times.
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lizzy gone to the beach...
I agree with it all...LOts to be thankful for xo
ReplyDeleteGreat finish! You really pulled that off quickly, My Coronaville is now ready to sandwich, but I need to go to Kamata for batting. Norie called for me and they do have #80 thinsulate in stock. I am thankful to have work for my hands to do when the news gets frustrating.
ReplyDeleteI am relieved too! I couldn't even watch the news the last few days (and the first few days) of the election. I am hoping and praying that the transition will go easier than forecast... We have enough problems in this world without adding man-made ones!
ReplyDeleteThis quilt is beautiful. I love the colors you chose. It does look very comforting.
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