Brown is the Rainbow Scrap Challenge (RSC) color of the month. I have several blocks in the works that are only made of brown scraps. These 8 inch Stars are one of the blocks.
I made a lot of quarter sections of the Stars this week from 2.5 inch width scraps of browns and creams.
After I empty my bag of brown and cream scraps set aside for these blocks as I've sorted scraps, I will assemble the Stars.
I assembled a few Stars in the past. After I finish up these Stars from my bag of scraps I will see how many Stars I have and then decide on a quilt size.
Another RSC project - 4 inch Windmills
With some more colorful 2.5 inch width scraps I made a few Windmills to add to the collection.
I think I've been making these for over a year as scraps happen. Maybe now is the time to count these up and decide upon a quilt size. Then I'll know how many more are needed. I usually like to make a BIG quilt with the little blocks.
And sew on...
CELEBRATE! (my word of the year)
Oct. 4 --Hubby's G-tube fell out again. The water balloon that holds it in place was no longer holding water. I had to put in a new one. I'm really not nurse material. I'm not a blood and guts or vomit kind of person. I don't like looking at holes in people that other people don't have. But I was able to stay level--headed and not panic and put in a new G-tube to replace the old. "For better or worse", you know... (maybe 51 years ago if they told me what "worse" would involve I might have thought twice!!)
great blocks and great hubby care. Thank goodness you had the right healthcare folks teach you to insert a G-tube and keep one onhand!!!!
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Lots of brown stars. Looking forward to seeing this one complete. I love brown quilts. Your hubby is so lucky to have you. He sure picked the right one. I'm sure your halo never shone brighter than when you replaced his G-tube. Bless you. ;^)
ReplyDeleteI just love how you work with scraps! It's such a good idea to make quarter blocks and assemble them later. The little windmill blocks are adorable. Good job stepping up to help your hubby. We are often stronger than we think we are.
ReplyDeleteI love those star blocks that you're making with the four patches! They make a great star design. It's challenging to be the nurse/caretaker when you aren't actually a nurse. (I've had to do that, too.) But you figured out what to do - we celebrate with you!
ReplyDeleteWonderful scrappy stars, Cathy;))) I really like the novelty surprises that appear...great work on these...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteSo brave, so strong and caring Cathy, you dealt with that troublesome tube!
ReplyDeleteOh my! I do know what you mean about "for better or worse!" The things I imagined when standing at the altar, never happened but I've had to remind myself occasionally of my vows over the years. LOL I'm not nurse material either I can certainly understand what you're dealing with. God will continue to give you strength. I'm proud of you.
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Life is hard, but you came out the other side stronger and more confident. About your stars - I know some folks really do not like working with browns, but I find them to be calming and reminiscent of forests and working with wood. Nice stars. And you know I love your pinwheels.
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