A Little Bit of Progress

Since I last posted about the advent tree project

(inspired by THIS POST)

I have removed the hooks from the ornament backs

and replaced them with red ribbon loops.

I think I embroidered these in 1978 or 1979.

(the fabric in the background

will be the advent tree quilt's backing)

I have also sorted out and 

stitched into like-size groups

these light neutral prints

that will surround the advent tree.

As time permits, I'll sew these together 

and turn them into made-fabric-yardage.

The gathered greens have been sorted into like-size groups

but no stitching has happened with these yet.

There's still time - 

I have until November 30th.

Max and I actually had a couple of hours one morning

to work on the quilting phase of my

scrappy rainbow placemat project.

Five of the twelve are quilted, trimmed to size,

and ready for their black and white bindings.

Thankfully, this project has no specific deadline.

Quiltdivajulie

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And you can't expect to experience positive feelings all the time. The Law of Emotional Choice directs us to acknowledge our feelings but also to refuse to get stuck in the negative ones."
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