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  My Lemoyne star quilt called "The Constellation" is awaiting it's borders to be put on. The backing is the same red as it's borders. I'm showing photos of it's progression. the backing It's only 37" x 37". It will make a good table topper. I have also finished my binding on "Five Inch Is A Cinch" quilt and went outside to take some pics for you as I promised. My back yard "pond" is frozen over also. Always be kind and be safe, Martha!

  I got my "Five   Inch Is A Cinch"  quilt back from the quilter's, so some binding is being done in the evening.   Of course a label was put on also. I'll give you a better pic once I'm finished. I had a small fat eighth bundle of a fabric line called "Cinderberry" . It has reds and creams in it.  I mixed in some odd at quarters from my fabric stash. I decided to try Deb Tucker's Rapid Fire Lemoyne star ruler . I think I've had it for about 7 years and not opened the package. I am making the small wall hanging pattern that comes with it. So far I've made 7 - 4" blocks , 1 -5" block , and 1- 3" block. I am enjoying the process so far.  Chatter later, be kind and be safe, Martha.

  Moving further along in my "Five Inch is a Cinch" by Pat Speth quilt. I have some rows put together, that I'd like to share. This is the top row of blocks. I started to make a queen size quilt, but have changed my mind. It is now going to be a twin size. Patience is running low on this one, or maybe it's just covid running a bit long. This is row two and yes the purple block is supposed to be turned that way! These are the last two rows of the quilt, rows six and seven. I have also made a few more masks, since covid is still rampet. We've had a few nice days so some pics outside were in order! I got back my Scandanaian Stars quilt and got the binding put on. The backing was a Kona solid red fabric.  All for now , be safe and be kind to one another. Martha.

  I finished another travel bag yesterday. Which leaves only one more to do. I have made 7 Christmas stockings for my quilting guild, PineTree Patchworkers, g iving back project.  These are for youth going thru a rough patch in their life, such as living in group homes or in foster care. I also have a few more blocks for my "Five is a Cinch" quilt pattern by Pat Speth. As you can see there are a lot of half square triangles and I had a problem throwing out the cut offs. So I started saving them, maybe I'll use these smaller blocks for the back of the quilt..... Be kind and be still, Martha. Just a side note ,this past week has been especially rough on my husband and myself. We have lost  2 family members and one special friend this week.  I have one friend in ICU in a coma at present. None of these are covid-19 related.  Remember those around you in prayer.

 I have begun a new quilt with charm squares .  The pattern is by Pat Speth, "Five is a Cinch". I cut 5" strips from several fat quarters. I started out with a fat quarter bundle of "Flower Gatherings" designed by Lisa Bongean. I have some Judie  Rothermel, Jo Morton, Edyta Sitar and Thimbleberries.  I need 196 blocks for this queen size quilt. I only have a few finished, but thought I'd share them with you. Hope you enjoy the eye candy. I have also been making overnight bags that attach to your suitcase handles. I have one totally finished and another almost done, with one left that is not started. My sister sent me flowers for my birthday, thought I'd share a pic of those too. I have been sewing some masks for my granddaughter that attends Northern Illinois University. All for now, be safe and be kind, Martha.