It rained all day on Friday. It didn’t quite wash away all the snow from four weeks ago. Yes, there has been snow on the ground on Long Island for all that time. I have lived here all of my 65 years and don’t remember snow on the ground for that long ever. The weather prediction is for more snow on Sunday and Monday. Really?! Ugh.
Of course, having Olympics on the TV from early morning to late night all day every day has helped me to deal with the decidedly depressing weather. It has also contributed to great progress on my crafts.
The background of Having a Ball is almost 3/4 quilted. I have a nice rhythm going with it now.
The second sock is well on its way to completion. The heel is done and I’m heading toward the toe.
I looked in my stash and found this pretty bamboo sock yarn.
I can’t wait to start another pair. I want a different pattern. If anyone has a favorite, please share it with me.
The I-Spy quilt sandwich is pinned and ready for me to begin machine quilting.
I finished reading The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.
I will be joining Frederique at the Quilting Patch on Saturday and Kathy for some Slow Sunday Stitching. I hope you take some time to relax with some tea, coffee or hot chocolate and pop on over to their sites to see what other bloggers are stitching.
Thanks for stopping by!
Love your header , you have been busy , lovely share of hobbies . Have a good week hugs June.
ReplyDeleteLove that header piece! And look at how you are almost there with the beautiful quilting on Having a Ball. I wish I could knit socks and I've heard so much about bamboo wool. Yours looks so lovely. Happy Stitching all the things from me!
ReplyDeleteOh stay safe out there on LI, Cathie--here on the SE CT coast they are predicting 12+" and blizzard conditions--so glad we got our generator!!
ReplyDeleteYour "Having a Ball" is really coming along so well--it is a lovely piece--such nice work on this one...
i am still dithering about here on what to make next with my
pre-cuts: charms and jelly rolls and layer cake leftovers!!
I just cannot seem to get excited about anything lately.
I think I am a bit world weary lately.. But, I am still looking...
hugs, Julierose
You have had such a cold snowy Winter this year. It is time for Spring! Your background quilting is so perfect for the ball! I've so enjoyed watching your progress on this project!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteWe are expecting up to 2 feet of snow by tomorrow's end and more midweek. There is also a snow storm currently predicted for the beginning of the following week. I really hope not. So glad you like how Having a Ball is coming along.
DeleteLooks like you are getting lots of snow today…perfect stitching weather as long as the lights stay on. Having a ball is almost done! Your hand quilting is adding wonderful dimension and texture to this quilt. It’s been fun watching the Olympics and cheering for the athletes. Take care. Gail at the cozy quilter
ReplyDeleteOh it's fun to have a nice rhythm while hand quilting. Having a Ball will be ready for binding and hanging before you know it. It's quilt show quality!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love that piece in your header photo, Cathie! You're making great progress on Having a Ball, too. I haven't read the book you just finished, so thanks for the recommendation. I did read The Forest of Vanishing Stars, and really liked it, so I hope you do, too!
ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine being surrounded by snow for weeks on end; it's alien to me. It won't be long till it's melted and you'll be enjoying springtime. I'm getting excited for you with a finish in sight with Having a Ball. The yarn you found looks lovely and soft. Just perfect for socks, me thinks.
ReplyDeletelove the header!! I enjoy seeing all of your projects, so busy!!
ReplyDeleteThe header is my own design. I am enjoying being busy crafting.
DeleteWhatching the Olympics on TV when I was at home was a great time for me too! I admire you for being able to quilt in front of the TV ;) Wow, Having a Ball is soon to be finished! The grid looks gorgeous all around the ball. Pretty sock, and the bamboo yarn looks great too. Take care with all this snow. Thank you for sharing and linking up, hugs.
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