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I made quite a bit of  progress on my piano key borders yesterday. Finished them! A few pics to show you my progression of work.....                              Melon and grey borders are first up. First key border Second key border Third Border Last key border Two of my donations to the Camp Knutson Quilt auction were a little bit late to be turned in, but that just means they're early for next year! And that they can go into the Crow Wing  County Fair ! They both won blue ribbons and the Lori Holt "Autumn Love" That was hand applique won a reserve champion.... "My Mother's Tears"                         This one was a handkerchief quilt. So I am hoping that will help raise more money for charity. I guess we'll see. All for now, chatter later Martha.

I have before  and after shots of my handkerchief blocks to share with you.....  before after... before... after... before... after... before... after... before... after... before... after... only ten more blocks to go, before I can start putting them together. Chatter later, Martha.

Been busy and productive this week. Found my elephant blocks that I have been looking for at least before Christmas.  And I have sewn them together to make a nice size for a crib quilt.  It also includes some English paper piecing..... I also sent three of these to my Aunt Bell  for her and my other two Aunts. I started a new lap  quilt  by Villa Rosa Designs called "Fortuna" which will be 50" x 61" when finished. This is one block , the smaller blocks that surround that grey/black texture weave are Basic Grey's new line "Nova". I have all 20 blocks made, now I need to work on the sashing. I have my quilt on a stick bound, but I still need to sew on the plastic worm.  I have also figured out what to do with my handkerchiefs..... I only have three blocks laid out for now.... I have plenty to work on for now, chatter more later.  Martha.