It has been a busy week at the Reno Quilt Show but we still managed to get some stitching in as we settled down for the night. Not as much as normal, but still a decent amount. We finished our classes yesterday and walked the show floor in just a couple of hours. That turned out to be a good thing since we only had a couple of hours. 😂.
Thursday night we drove over to Gardnerville to stay at a friend’s house and to hit our favorite quilt store – Quilt House. As usual, it was productive and fabric that we haven’t been able to find was found. We will be heading home today. But before we do that: Let’s take a look at this week’s projects.
Starts & Finishes
Only one start and no finishes this week.
START: May Monthly Markings by Heart in Hand
I was able to start this cute little chart before heading to Reno. I didn’t want to start! Stitching the ladybug was so fun. You may recall that I have elected to stitch each month into a larger piece. Whenever the WIPGO comes up for this I will work on the adorable border that goes around these.
WIP Updates
I had my one project on took on the trip, but before I left I got to work on quite a few projects.
WIPGO Project: Fabulous House ~ Green House by Cottage Garden Samplings
This project is coming along nicely. Hopefully you can see that most of the stitches are white on the light gray fabric to give the impression of a glass house. I really am enjoying this stitch. It is so much fun to add the pops of color with the flowers.
WIPGO Project: Snowballs For Sale
I forgot to take pictures the other night I worked on it, but here is my last night in Reno. I am filling in the snowman. That was easiest to do while on my trip since I had a basic outline of the snowman already done. The nicest thing is that since I started at the bottom, that is the widest. Filling in while you chit chat is always a good thing.
2024 SJ Temperature Library by Kristi’s Corner
I am sure you are tired of hearing how I love this project. It is so easy and fun, I just can’t help but go on and on about it. Pictured here is June 1st – 6th in San Jose, California. You see those dark reds – we had high of 98 during this time frame. While we get hot weather, in the summer it is usually in the 70’s & 80’s with no humidity. One of the reason I love living here.
Let’s Talk Summer (framed lg chart) by Hands on Design
Another fun project to work on. I am on the last section called “make a splash” and it has waves. Once I finish the section I can start my last Summer chart. I finished Spring this year and Autumn last fall. Getting close to finishing the whole series which is really exciting.
July Truckin Along by Stitching with the Housewives
This is the last in this series that I need to finish. I had kind of thought the word block would be harder than I found it. Last week I stitched mostly white and this week I filled in the white I already stitched. Went way faster than expected. I can see the end of the tunnel. I am starting to get impatient to finish.
The Clown from the Snowman Collector series by Cottage Garden Samplings
Another one so close to being done. I finished filling in the snowman this week and even got started on finishing up his pants. I still have to stitch a strongman and bear on the side of him before he is finished. Both of those will go really fast. I am hoping this is the month with lots of finished stitches.
Upcoming Plans & Thoughts
Hmmm. Now let’s think about what I want to work on when I get home tonight and next week.
- I missed a night of Snowballs for Sale in Reno, so I will be working on it again Friday night
- June 7-12 books for the Temperature Library
- Finish up May Monthly Markings (yes!)
- Finish up Let’s Talk Summer (yes!)
- Work on last chart of Autumn Baskets
- Work on Fruit of Plenty
- Work on Blooming Tiny Town
- Work on January Month to Month
- Start June Year of Celebration Season 2
The list looks a little ambitious, but I am going to go for it anyway. It will be nice to spend this week settling back in at home and catching up on chores. I have a lot of meetings and stuff. My grandson thinks we need to go grocery shopping because according to him there is no food in the house. 🙄😂
Everyone have a great weekend and I will catch up with you next Tuesday!
Peggy Stockwell in Gardnerville, Nevada
So glad you had a great time in Reno and beyond! Will Grandson accompany you to the store? I never tire of hearing how you love any project, especially that pretty temperature one. Enjoy your Sunday!