. . . in spite of an error in the instructions and an error on my part. Although I'm blaming the error in the book for my error! I kept reading one section over and over and it seemed wrong, so I put off the cutting it involved and after some days, started on another section. Too bad for me because I cut pieces (again) that I had already cut for the flying geese. Thankfully I still had enough charm squares left to do all the remaining cutting. And I mean enough down to the last square. (Regarding the error in the book: I finally brought Dan in and explained the problem to him and told him what I thought needed to be done and he agreed. I ventured forth with the cutting and we were correct.)
So here's the center as it looks on my design wall:
Because the rows are interlocking, the instructions say not to put the star blocks together but to go row by row, so that'll be my next step. Actually, lots of steps because my design wall is across the room from my machine. Exercise!
Meanwhile, I can't believe it's May already. It snowed here yesterday so needless to say spring is very slow in arriving so far. The poor trees are trying to leaf out, but it's a very long process this year. No sign of the moose lately so we do have a few tulips that have started to bloom. I love tulips. ♥
Good for you for figuring out what you needed to do. I would have given it up, I think. OR -- sought professional help -- perhaps from you!
ReplyDeleteI love tulips, too, but I stick with those nasty-tasting daffodils so that my planting efforts aren't for naught.
Well, I already had a lot of time invested in this little project, so I was determined not to waste what I had done.
DeleteI think we have fewer tulips this year, probably due the horrible hit they took from the moose last year. Dan wondered if we'd have any at all, so I'm thankful for what we have. I like daffodils, too!
I'm glad you figured it out, Chris. What a beauty it has become! Your color combo is perfect for this Schnibble pattern.
ReplyDeleteYes, May? I cannot believe it either. The grandkids have only 11 actual days of school left. Then I'll be hearing "Mimi, is the pool warm enough yet?" LOL This morning the winds are horrible - again. It's been this way for 3 days now with no let-up whatsoever
Thanks, Cindy. I am pleased with how it's looking! I started joining the rows this morning and all my points are looking good so far. (Phew!)
DeleteWow--school out already? Not for another month here. (And if we were waiting for a pool to warm up, we'd have a long wait! LOL) Wind. No fun for sure--we're kind of a windy place so I know what you mean.
I really like how the stars pop out along the edges. Way to persevere with this one!
ReplyDeleteMy fuschia and honeysuckle are budding! There were no flowers on my climbing hydrangea or the star jasmine last year. This is year two and I'm hopeful. I read that it can take several years for the hydrangea to get established and bloom.
Oops, your message sneaked past me! Yes, I think at one point perseverance was the word of the day! :-)
DeleteFuchsias are one plant I've managed to keep alive in the past--at least for a complete summer. I'm impressed you've carried one over! Meanwhile, it's actually almost hot here--we're enjoying it!
Yeh -- I wouldn't even try a fuschia. Some plants are so expensive that I don't trust myself to try.
DeleteIt *is* hot here --it has just fallen from 92 to 91. It's 77 in the house and it feels stuffy. (We haven't turned the air conditioner on yet.) At least I don't have to bake a cake today.
It's hot here again today, so I'm glad my sewing room is in the basement. And since Dan is eating out, I heated left-overs fro me in the microwave, so no heat there. I must say, I'm enjoying this lovely change from the cold!
DeleteMike enjoys the heat, too, but I don't work well in it. I'd rather enjoy summer with leisurely activities.
DeleteI'm with you on the heat; we don't get along, especially if I'm outside, but the low 80's we're having, and the change from the cold (and snow), is lovely so I'm enjoying it. You'll note that I spent the day lazing and sewing. :-)
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