Keepin' Sew Busy!

Among other things, this has been a SEW busy summer!  I am still having trouble actually believing that I am able to simply start - do - and complete projects whenever I wish.  There are not very frequent demands upon my time - the occasional doctor visit - getting to the gym - but a great deal of the day I can do what I like.  Wow! What a concept!

Anyway - having had the opportunity to rejoin our local quilt guild - Love Apple Quilters - I am able, too, to once again participate in Charity Quilts - something that was always dear to my heart and this Tuesday I'll be turning in 3 sets of 10 each of Happy Blocks some of which are seen above - these will make 3 "happy" quilts for someone in need.
I was happy to also get the chance to learn to make "10 minute blocks" in a pack - by adding some of my own fabric I ended up with 16 of these blocks - one of which I experimented with - and was thrilled with the outcome.  By making a contribution of my time and thread (and a little fabric) I learned a new technique and am sure I'll do more of this in the future.

I don't think you are able to see that the center diamond in these blocks is dimensional - almost separate from the square - it can be stitched down, or rolled like a cathedral window - I didn't do either - I like the way they are - but may be asked to take them back and sew them - hope not!  The last picture is my experiment - I love it!  It has such dimension.

 Been hand quilting a quilt top my Aunt Martha had appliqued - very nearly done with it!

Working on a baby quilt for a neighbor.

And attempting to keep up with the on-line block of the month through Craftsy.com.  I've just completed August - and haven't even opened September as yet!

So, that's where I've been - and what I've been doing...how about you?