Puddle Jumping or Ski Jumping

Yes, that's right . . .

We have had another dump of snow so I think I should 

change the name of this quilt from Puddle Jumping 

to Ski Jumping.

Okay, so that may be a little extreme 

because this quilt is really springy in it's feel.

I really love the softness of the colours.

I still need to put on the borders and then of course quilt it.

It even looks good with my new picture hanging above the bed.

I have also been working on this little gem.

The ladies at our church put on a dinner once a month or so.

In May, the dinner is called 'Spring Fling' and I am thinking I may donate

as one of the auction items.

 It says, 'What is there not to love in a butterfly'.

Better not show this to my sister as she just may claim it! 

She loves butterflies!!

This week has been really hard for me with personal 'stuff' going on.

Life can be really tough. 
Sometimes all you can do is take one moment at a time.

"Remember," they say, "that the darkest hour of all, is the hour before day."
I'm hopeful that my 'day' is just around the corner.

It's on weeks like this that I tend to hole up in my quilting room, play uplifting music 

and meditate as my sewing machine hums along.

Our sermon today really challenged me so I will have a lots to think about this week.

Remember this quilt from a year ago?

It was for my Auntie who was very ill and wasn't expected to live a year ago.

I finished it last Mar / Apr and my dad sent it in the 

post 'overnight' so that she would get it.

She surprised us all by being on this earth until now.

She past away just a day ago and leaves a void in all of our lives.

I am optimistic that even though life is hard, God is still good.

There is a lot to be thankful for and if you look around, 

you will see things to be thankful for no matter how small they are.

On that note, I hope you all have a marvelous week

filled with pleasant surprises!

Shauna

Addicted to Cuteness

Remember this pattern that I picked up in Phoenix?

  

And remember this lovely stack of fat quarters?

Well, I couldn't resist cutting into the fabric and starting this pattern.

All sixteen blocks are done.

 Super cute fun pattern and fabrics!!

Now to just cut the sashing, put the corner stones in and sew it together.

My favourite block.

Don't you just love this colour?

When finished the quilt should measure 75" x 75".

I needed something springy in this dreadful midwinter weather.

And this quilt provided that for me.  

Even the name is appropriate 'puddle jumping'.

Have a great week!!

Shauna