Wow I can’t believe how long it has been since I had any sewing going on here. My last post was May of this year. I’ll give a health update at the end of this post for those interested. I received so many great packages in the mail over the months, I figured it was time to start sewing again. Small projects first.
My friend from High School sent me this cute Quilter’s Blessing square, so I added some borders and quilted this one. A great quick project and can you believe it was my first mug rug! This one will sit on the table in our screen room. Now that the heat is letting up I hope to be enjoying this space a lot more.
She got the little panel, 6 x 6, from Jody Houghton Designs
In 2021 I made quilts for a few neighbors. When I finally decided clean up some project boxes I found some scraps from Cottage Bleu. Decided to put them together for a quick runner. I saw this block on line and am so sorry that I can’t remember who put it together. This runner measures 24 x 16.
Onto the next project box and found more scraps from this quilt, Bohemian Blue. This is one of my favorite fabric lines and I do have 2 more layer cakes of this fabric. I know I said I wouldn’t make another king size quilt, but this fabric is just hoping to be on my bed someday!!!
I received this pattern from quilty friend, Wendy Pieceful Thoughts. Lots of other goods came in that box, but those are for another day.
This was a quick one to put together also and I think this pattern is my new favorite for runners! Maybe even a quilt!!! Thanks to Wendy for this great pattern that will get used many many more times.
I got a great box of quilty things from Kathleen @kathleenmcmusing Here are just two of those things together for another great quick project. It was great that the fabric square needed for the pattern were all cut and ready to go. This one measures at 22 x 22.
Another package came from Nancy @Grace and Peace Quilting. There were so many great things in the package. One of them was a pattern for a runner from Zen Chic, called Tea Time. Nancy included pre cut fabric for this runner, so it was also very quick and easy to put together.
Cheryl at Meadow Mist Designs has a mystery quilt along each summer. I decided that I would QAL this year. Fabric selection and cutting has happened. Here are my fabrics ready for piecing, which started yesterday. Here is the link for Malted Mystery QAL
Health Update:
11/17/2022 Diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
24 weeks of chemo
Surgery
20 days of radiation
Received the news of all clear, no evidence of disease
Now to get regular 3 month mammograms and follow up visits for the next 5 years since TNBC is know to be aggressive and can return
I am now trying to regain my strength. Grow back my hair and start to feel normal! Whatever Normal will be.
Thanks to all those who have sent their prayers, well wishes, quilty boxes and great jokes. They have all been appreciated and truly have helped!!!
Linking up with some friends:
Woop Woop Fridays @Confessions of a Fabric Addict
Friday Foto Fun @ Powered by Quilting
Brag About Your Beauties @From Bolt to Beauty
Off The Wall Friday @ Nina Marie Sayre
Peacock Party @Wendys Quilts and More
Finished or Not Friday @AlyciaQuilts
I love the featured table runner , Nana’s Aprons , in the subtle colorway. So pretty! I wish you continued strength and good checkups. Be easy on yourself. It takes time. I’m a 23 year survivor, so I know !
Oh Jan, that is such great news. I am relieved you have the all clear and hope that you continue to get fantastic reports every 3 months. And it made my heart happy to see so many of your quilting friends sharing with you. Your projects look great and I hope that you continue to feel a bit better and stronger each day!
Such fabulous news. Great way to ease back into quilting. The mini square it up quilt caught my attention. A vey striking piece.
You have been a busy quilter, with all your fun new table runners/wall hanging, Jan!!! Great job! So glad and thankful to see the timeline and healing that continues in your life!!! Fun that your doing the MM QAL, too!!!
So glad to hear your good news! It sounds like you’re keeping busy and staying on top of things. Be well💜
So glad to see you getting back to quilting and feeling better each day. The news that you are clear is so great and prayers for good reports in your upcoming screenings. I do love your quilts and little ones are so fun to tackle as you regain your strength. Have fun with the Meadow Mist QAL…I love her patterns and did a few of them.
Goodness!! when you get to stitching – you get going!! I am glad that the health is returning – and that you are feeling well enough for all those amazing projects!!!
That’s truly great news! I hope as your strength returns you are inspired to enjoy many more creative projects.