Here are this week's Circa 1880 Nine Patch blocks. I've been cutting up more strips of some newly acquired fabric to make more blocks. I love making these little cuties and so I just chug along happy as a clam.
Yesterday, I took some me time during the hottest part of the day to make myself a little something fun.
I spent a couple of hours doing some craft sewing and made myself a pop-up thread catcher. As I travel doing workshops, I get to see a wide variety of quilting paraphernalia and this is a very popular item. So cute! It's a pop-up thread catcher. Holds a lot of scraps and threads, and when it's time to pack up, empty and squish it down flat. The elastic keeps it flat for travel.
It was so fun to make something crafty for myself. If you'd like to make one, ask for the Fat Quarter Pop-Up pattern (by Fat Quarter Gypsy) at your LQS. If they don't have one in stock, they are easy to order for you.
Headed to the patio to enjoy the summer evening and do some hand quilting. Hope you're enjoying your summer!
