Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Plan B Update

I haven't sewn much lately. I have been working little by little on my Plan B quilt. Here are 24 blocks laid out. I need to make about 60 more of the little HSTs for the light star blocks. I just have had a very dry sewing spell. I should say piecing. I did make a large cafe-type curtain today for the store where my oldest two daughters work. That's something I've been wanting to do for the owner for some time. A couple from my church own the store. Only their family and my 2 daughters work there.

I never could find fabric that I thought would be appropriate for the curtain. I know it will fade fairly quickly because it's in direct sun. I wanted a light fabric as opposed to a dark print. I ended up making it from navy/white heavy ticking with a white lining. The main purpose was to hide the cleaning bottles that they keep on the windowsill as well as blocking some of the sun coming in that window.

A note of gratitude...Yesterday our little 5-speed car was totalled when my husband was driving home from a coworker's house (we think it was totalled--still waiting for insurance adjustors to give us the final word). I thank God that my husband was not injured. A second earlier and my DH would have been smashed in instead of the back door and wheel area. Thank you, God!

~Joan

9 comments:

Kairle Oaks said...

What a blessing that your husband is safe, Joan! Definitely a tender mercy of the Lord.

Your quilt looks beautiful. I bet you'll have it finished in no time!

Libby said...

Fantastic that your husband is safe - cars can be replaced, but we need those hubby's *s*

sarah, rsm said...

God IS good ~ and your quilt is gorgeous!

Blessings ...

dot said...

What a beautiful quilt. I am happy to read your husband is fine. What a differnece a split second can make.

Anonymous said...

Thank goodness that your husband is okay.

I love the quilt!

Cathi said...

Your quilt is fabulous! Love it! Glad your husband is safe.

Donna said...

So glad your husband was safe. God truly watches over us. Your quilt is absolutely gorgeous. I LOVE IT!!

Michelle said...

Your Plan B quilt is gorgeous! I'll agree with the others and thank God for keeping your husband safe!

MARCIE said...

I really like this quilt. It is so scrappy, just my style! So glad your hubby escaped injury. Very scary! Hugs from me!