Marching Into Spring

I quilted this while watching Survivor.  It was a 2 hour episode.  We haven't watched Survivor in YEARS and the contestants haven't gotten any smarter.  Really bozo moves.

So- here is the circle nine patch  quilted over a "felt" thickness batting.  I like a flat batting--no poof.  And I pressed it with steam.  To get out any creased and puffy spots.  I quilted along the seam lines--quarter inch away and then around the circles and around the interior elements. While pressing I noticed one circle --the middle one in bottom row--that didn't get "around the circle" quilting so, that's what I will do as soon as I hit publish.

We have a second day of unseasonable WARM temps and sunshine.  Mainers are wearing flip flops and tee shirts.  It's in the 40's.  So 50 to 60 degrees warmer than December and January.

I don't think I will be posting everyday this month.  I have two classes scheduled in the next 2 weeks- so prep time etc.  It'll take up space on my daily calendar.  And, seeds to start for my garden.  And, books to read--a nice pile of four easy reading books.  Mostly book two of an author whose book one I enjoyed.  See how they progress as a writer.  I also have an unpublished book to read here on the computer as a beta reader.  And I am noticing tree limbs and branches that need to be removed.  Before leaves start hiding them.  Spring pruning is one of my favorite things to do.  Still too much snow on the ground--but soon......

I'll still be here to let you know what I am doing and thinking about and even making though that has been difficult for me lately.  Thank you to all who have checked in here everyday.  Really, really means a lot to me.