Lovely thoughts and what I'm working on.

One of the things I do when I"m not sewing or doing aqua aerobics or cooking. I read. A LOT.

I read this the other night in the current cozy mystery book and loved it. Yes. a real book with pages that turn and everything!

"Imagine, if you will, the horror that engulfs a modern family when they realize they cannot charge their electronic devices. Their mobiles, tablets, laptops, and desktops are useless! Panic sets in. Without a screen to watch or keys to tap, all harmony is at an end. The ties that bind are on the verge of snapping when someone recalls a dim and distant memory of...the original virtual-reality device! A wondrous device that will allow them to go anywhere at any time with anyone they choose. A device powered by the imagination, a device gravity cannot shatter, a device that decays organically, leaving no toxic sludge behind to poison our precious planet!"A Book!

Hug your librarian and read a real book...it'll make you happy or smarter, or just take you to another place!

In sewing news, I did the first alterations on the moulage #2, but my sway back adjustment of 1 1/2" was not quite enough. I need to do another and try again this week. Other than that, it's looking pretty good IMO.

I'm also working on a new swimsuit with a pattern from Jalie. This may be my first make with Jalie patterns, although I do have several I've bought over the years. The new Jalie Rose shirt is waiting to be muslined and completed too.

I hope to have something to show soon. More later.

Quick update of the last ten days...

I got the second baby quilt made in a short amount of time. I'm liking that this one was quick and is still cute, and I'm really happy with the fact that I'm learning how to do these nice mitered corners that are good on both sides. This one isn't perfect yet, but it's not bad if I say so myself!

The front is cut out of 8 1/2 " squares, making them 8" after sewing. It's approximately 40" X 50" which is just about right for crib size. I just alternated the "very hungry caterpillar abstract dots" fabric with "sock monkey sports" pieces I had auditioned for the binding on the first quilt. If I'd been paying more attention it would be more symmetrical but Dale keeps reminding me that in the "olden days" the Navajo always made some mistakes in their rugs so they could prove they were handmade! 

The back is a one piece fabric that has jungle images all over it in primary colors on a white background. 

I'm also working on some baby clothes, and my friend Lupe who is learning to sew had an idea for a tote for swimming that we worked on Wednesday. I don't have any pictures yet, but will get some before too long. 

More later!