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Monday, March 21, 2022

Design Wall Monday - March 21, 2022

 Good Morning Quilters!

I apologize for not answering any comments this past week.  I confess that I am not myself lately.  Grief over the loss of my sister is one explanation and the war in the Ukraine is another.  I appreciate all of you, and hope you understand.

Another week of sewing to reduce my plaid fabrics stash:

More of the plaid blocks were finished and put up on the design wall:




There are 16 of these blocks, so I’m halfway finished.  I will then decide on what color to sash them with - probably a solid color.  Here is another block on the sewing machine, ready to stitch together.




I want to get all 16 blocks together this week and decide what to do next.    

The large squares plaid quilt is off the design wall, all assembled, and ready for the long arm quilter.   It measures 84” by 90” right now and is made of 6” squares - all different plaids.  I will show it to you again when it is quilted and bound.


What’s going on in your quilt room?  Anything moving onto or off from your design wall?  

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15 comments:

Kate said...

It takes time to process grief, that you've managed to stay focused on the plaids is an achievement. Reading blogs and responding to comments takes a lot of energy, you'll get back to that once you have the bandwidth. Love both of your plaid projects. Hopefully your stitching time has been therapeutic.

Sylvia said...

I love plaids! I haven't used them for a while, this is inspiring me to pull out that stack of fabrics.

Peace be with you. Grief has its own timeline.

Quilter Kathy said...

Losing someone you love is really hard, so be kind to yourself Judy while you grieve. It takes time so just play with your fabric while you heal. Plaids are medicinal!

Gretchen Weaver said...

I really like your plaid blocks on the design wall. I think it would look interesting without any sashing. But it's your quilt, do what you like best. Grief for your sister is to be expected. I pray you are remembering many happy memories. Happy stitching!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

with loosing your sister and all that is going on in the world it is totally understandable to just not feel like being at the computer leaving people notes - take care of yourself!

Alycia~Quiltygirl said...

I am loving those plaid blocks.
and its all good... you have to take care of you first ;-) we all know you are here, and we got your back ...

Sara said...

Your plaid quilts are such fun. I love how those blocks look using plaid.

Nann said...

I'm sorry for your loss, Judy.....Your plaid squares look terrific. (Boy, do I have a lot of homespun plaids.)

Katy Sweigart said...

I can’t imagine the pain of losing your sister. I love your plaid quilt. I have some Fat Quarters of plaids that would be perfect for this. Hope you don’t mind if I snag your idea!

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

Oh, Judy. I completely understand . I still have not got back to my old self after the loss of my sister. It takes time, my dear. My heart aches for you. Your plaid quilt looks fabulous. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs and blessings.

Andree G. Faubert said...

Hi Judy, take your time to recover - it's not easy but since you're quilting, that's a great sign. Although your comments are always appreciated, we truly understand and want you to take the time you need. Answering comments should be the least of your worries. Take care of yourself.

O'Quilts said...

Sad and sorry you are one this awful grief road. I am walking with you in love. Getting my plaids out now!!! xoxo

AnnieO said...

Love the plaids, I hope stitching them will provide quiet time to remember your dear sister.

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

It seems like the world is continuing to be "a wicked old place". Have to try our best to maintain our moods which always are tested, sadly. Thinking of you, though many miles away.

Jennifer said...

Sending you love Judy - it’s a hard time, made even harder with the loss of a family member - be kind to yourself 💕