Tuesday, January 8, 2019

I was looking forward to getting to the bee today but when I heard the weather (snow in the morning, turning to sleet, and then turning back to snow) I turned the radio off and went back to bed. There are so many miserable days that I have to go out for something I didn’t see the need to go out in miserable weather when I didn’t really have to. The parking lot at the Church where we sew has a very steep hill and they don’t do anything to clear either the roadway or the parking lot. So I set up my sewing machine at the kitchen table and worked on all the projects I had planned to take to the bee. There is no doubt in my mind that I got a lot more done by sewing at home than I would have with the group.

My first project was a birthday card; I finished it, including stitching the binding by hand, before noon. I moved on to my Farmer’s Wife Sampler and got all of the sashing between the blocks done. I usually leave the bee shortly after two, but since I was home I carried on until three. I cut and sewed all the pieces I’ll need for the sashing and cornerstones between the rows.

The snow started about ten this morning and it hasn’t stopped so I’m glad I stayed at home. I have a few more things I want to take care of tonight so I’ll be ready to get back to my quilt first thing tomorrow.