Luckily at that point DH suggested we go out for a late breakfast. Yummy. Just the break I needed. After breakfast I went to Staples and purchased a anti-fatigue floor mat. The last few times I've had to do a lot of cutting my back has gotten tired and sore. I'm hoping the floor mat will help.
The thought of making more HSTs was not appealing, yet I felt the need to create. I remembered Darlene's post about making 4-patches from nickel squares. I grabbed my package of nickel charms of Sunflowers of Provence and started making 4-patches. I'm not sure what I'm going to make from them yet, but here they are laid out on the rug. At least I didn't have to make any HSTs.
On Saturday we deep cleaned our house since we had company for dinner. I decided to repair some missing tiles on my mosaic back splash. I made this back splash when we moved into this house four years ago. With the exception of the white tiles with the coffee cups and the tiles around the top, I made the rest of the tiles from bakeable clay. So you can see I've been using "Coffee Time" for some time.
I can't wait for this coming weekend. The big stress at work will be relieved. DH is going to NYC early Saturday morning and other than a birthday party on Saturday afternoon I don't have to go anywhere. I'm ready for a weekend of quilting. DS and DIL are coming over with their DVD collection of Deep Space Nine. We are going to watch the DVDs and the Red Sox/Yankees games while DIL and I quilt. Yippee!
12 comments:
Glad you were able to enjoy a "me" day! You back splash is lovely! Keep well and happy quilting!
Wow - that is some creative dedication to your backsplash . . . you really do love Coffee Time *s*
Wonderful backsplash!
Why no HSTs? Are they not fabulous and wonderful and full of delightful possiblities?
(Want to make some for me???)
Ohhh Noooo- I have done that, hate ripping and re-stitching, always seems to stretch that bias.
Love your backsplash, Paula. You have been using "coffee time" for awhile! :-)
Your 4 patches are terrific - I can't wait to see what you do with them.
I SO love the fact that your Red Sox are in the lead and the Yankees are so far back. I know they think Roger will help them but he can't pitch every day! I'm predicting both Torre and Cashman will be fired this year. And I can't help but gloat that once again A-Rod's hopes are smashed. He NEVER should have left Seattle. He could have been very happy living on $210 million I'm sure.
You are multi-yalented! Love that splash back.
Sounds like a fantastic weekend and thanks for the idea on what to do with my sunflowers of provence charm pack-I really needed more projects!Tracey
What fun to have some time to sew! How disheartening to have the HSTs backwards. How nice to have a DH to take you to breakfast and give you a break. =)
what a lovely splash back. I would love to have something like that.
You have been busy. I lost you for a while, when my computer went out. I am happy I found you again. Keep me inspired.
Hi Sweet Pea, I love the back splash and the idea that you made it yourself! Great graphic!
You know, I get so darn fatigued with sewing and trimming HST's that, at times, I avoid them completely...LOL
A few aren't bad but a 100 or more pairs are just too-too much. Hurray for getting the stressy job stuff behind you. Hugs, Finn
What a cute pattern with your tiles. Enjoy your quilting time.
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