UNDER THE NEEDLE TODAY-

I was finally able to actually get to the sewing machine today--

And this is the first block that I stitched up--

 This months bird block is for the Flamingo--so pink it is--I usually try to find one fabric with a more all over floral pattern--but none in my stash--and I wanted contrast--these where the two-but I am not sure if I will use this one or redo it with other fabric--will see what 'fabrics' might show up in the mail by the end of October when this series is done????

And then a couple more blocks for the Jolly Bar top got stitched--

two butterfly blocks--these were really easy to make--

and then this afternoon I worked on stitching all the Jolly Bar blocks into rows--got the main rows done but now need to sew the long rows together with basic white strips, in between the rows--and then I have a 'plan' for how I want to do the outer border--but this will be put on next weeks list of 'to do's'--have other sewing plans for tomorrow--

And last night I finished up another, knitted baby sweater--

and started another one-and I think 'Di's' ill cause the next one is being done in Oranges and we all know orange is not a color Di likes to work with--she only likes orange in the fall in the form of pumpkins!!!

The other day I did get this string of LED lights attached to my sewing maching-

I ended up putting them on the back side under the arm part--as I did not want them in my 'eye' line--and I am happy to say that they are working and giving me more of the light I needed there to sew by!!

And remember when I ordered the set of 3 new rulers for marking the half square triangles--then I also ordered the new tape and have really enjoyed the new tape the best--no marking--unless the square is over 4" then I have used the longest one and it works great--but thought the 2 smaller ones wouldn't be used now--but look--

It is perfect for marking seam allowances for hand piecing!!  So they will be put to use also--it's funny sometimes how things work out--you get something for one purpose only to find it works better for something else!!!!

Now--about the new blogger format--

I am fine with it so far--except it double spaces things--I like to do short sentences--but now find I have to keep typing in long winded form--Are you finding this out too --- or do I have a setting or something wrong?????

Well--here comes another week end-- Are you doing anything new and exciting--??

Me neither--just staying home--sewing and watching races--at least the races give me something different to look forward to each week end--now if they would just let someone else win besides the same two---------------------grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

KEEP THINKING GOOD THOUGHTS AND FINDING WAYS TO LET OTHERS KNOW YOU ARE THINKING OF THEM--

LUV, DI