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Just a few catch up blocks to show you... #57 Margaret #62 Millie #45 Jenny #76 Nancy I also finished putting on my binding last night and it is on my bed... I know you can't tell from the picture but the ovals in the quilting mimic the ovals in the background fabric. Looking forward to the Walking Dead tonight, chatter later, Martha.

Judy Shaw turned in her block which you see below... Merrilee Mondo dropped off her two blocks... Everyone has until January to finish their blocks and hand them in. This is a pattern by Anne Sutton, aka - Bunny Hill. We have applique group next friday and perhaps a few more will be handed in. I also recieved my "Sassy " quilt back from Mary Hammer who quilted it.... It has the binding sewn on and I will be working on sewing it down to the back the next few nights. I also finished my Hugs and Kisses quilt made with "Silver Linings " line of fabric. I  took a few pics to show off the top... I took it to Mary also.  I used all my scraps from the line and all the extra blocks in the backing. Just being frugal. Now to work on my Farmer's Wife 1930's blocks! Martha.

Before I put the last border on I had asked Mr. Sewwhat if he would consent to hold it for me.  These pics are taken when quilt is 72" square. I added a 10" border all around with green corner stones in the corners. It is now 91"square. I must now find a backing I like. The next pics are with the border sewn on and on my bed to make sure there is enough hangover to please..... As you can see I already have electric blanket on the bed! Forty degree nights.  I like it and am satisfied. Chatter later, Martha.  This is my first Kaffe Fasset quilt.

I have finished the last block in "Sassy" and now there are like three borders (on the small side). First I must  sew the sashing strips on and then sew blocks together. I really like this one! I also completed Block #12 that was given to us on Sunday nite. I am doing two sets, one in 30's prints and the other in Cherrywood fabric. Mr. Sewwhat is making a noodle board for my daughter. We are going home to visit soon.  For those of you that do not know what a noodle board is, it sits on top of your stove and provides more counter space for working. (AKA-making noodles) But I think hers is going to be for hiding stove and more on the decorative side. There are two handles on the sides, so you are able to lift off of stove more easily. He is giving it some sort of aged and distressed look. Chit chat later, Martha.

Mr.Sewwhat and myself went to the Chainsaw Festival in Hackensack , MN. This is the first one we have attended. I will share some pics with you. These are carvings made with a chainsaw.... Now I have two more Sassy blocks to show you. I have one more block to make before I can start to put them together, chit chat later,Martha.

Block #6 is finished, now only three left to do. I finished up my wool mat also and put a backing on it too! It looks black but it is a dark blue backing. We also had our applique group  meeting with all the blocks taken by members for our charity quilt. Paula Murray and Ann Manly each took a block. Kathy Potter took one block. She was working on a Sue Spargo bird block. She has a lovely work satchel which she decorated the top of.... Sharon Linders came and she took two blocks. She was working on her Buttermilk Basin sew a-long blocks.... Elly Knold took a block and worked on it while there. Merrily Mondo was in and out so fast I did not get to take a picture of her but she took two blocks.  Unfortunately she had a funeral to go to. Chit chat with you later,Martha.