First of all, thank you so much for all your nice comments on this project. It was so fun to read your suggestions, some of which I have finished in time for this post (airstream, cup, ice cream cone, gingerbread man, cactus). A few of the suggestions might not happen because they require a shape that may be too narrow for my blanket stitching (needle & thread, bow & arrow), but please keep those ideas coming. I have lots more squares to make.
Also thank you for your kind words about my father-in-law. Although he is feeling better, we have decided the 24/7 care needs to be permanent, so I will be spending 3 days or evenings each week with Big G. I am trying to do most of my blogging there, and also attempting to organize my hand sewing for each visit so I have everything I need. We bought extra phone and laptop cables, because I’m always forgetting them. I know many of you who are around my age must be dealing with aging parents, and it can be a difficult. My parents and my brother (who are all deceased) were fortunate to have four girls in the family to care for them. Gordon’s parents just have us, but we live fairly close.
So . . . here are the new little denim squares, which you are probably getting pretty tired of by now.
Adorable! No way am I getting tired of seeing these blocks. I study each one and think just how cute!
Love love love the airstream and the puzzle piece! Bless you for taking care of your father-in-law. My mother is losing her memory and I have to keep reminding myself not to get angry. It can be difficult . . . .
I love your use of vintage fabrics and the sense of whimsy shown in many of the images.
Not tired at all! They are so sweet.
Fabulous! I adore these little blocks. I have made a lot of what I call “potholder” quilts that are similar in assembly. I usually bind each block and stitch them together but I like you method of crocheting them together. Do you use any kind of stabilizer or fray check before you applique? And I laughed when you said you had to go to Goodwill to purchase more jeans. I couldn’t imagine saving that many pairs of old jeans! Thank you for sharing these wonderful blocks.
I love coming to this site and appreciate so much that you share all of the projects that you are working on. I get such inspiration from your work!
Such fun! Star. Moon. Cloud. Sun. Book. Garden Tools. Butterfly. Shoe. Cowboy boot. Penguin. Cow.
Maybe there’s an idea there. Love what you are doing with these great shapes and fabrics.