When I first introduced WHOOMP There IT Is!, I said I'd re-evaluate after 3 mos of hosting to decide if I'd continue w/the weekly linky party. It's quite the commitment and I wasn't sure I was up for it. Three months came and went in January and "re-evaluating" the linky party wasn't a part of it. However, I have been thinking about it quite a bit lately and I've come to a decision. The party will go on, but it's changing from a weekly party to a monthly party. The new party day will be the 1st Friday of every month. So, welcome to my first monthly, WHOOMP There IT Is! linky party!
Moving right along...
I haven't been super productive lately, but I did manage to finish the tops of the commission quilts I'm working on; an alternating 4-patch and a disappearing 9-patch.
In other unproductive news...
The number chosen for April in the UFO Challenge 2016 was #3. My #3 project is this 12" square paper-pieced rooster block. I didn't work on it at all during the month but I was planning to get it done for show & tell at our monthly QA meeting. No problem, it's one 12" square! So yesterday afternoon, 3 1/2 hrs before the meeting, I finally started. I cut out all the paper pieces and got my fabrics in order and then I hit a wall. I totally forgot how to start! After finishing Gossamer, I thought for sure paper-piecing was ingrained in my brain for life, but I was wrong and I had nothing for show and tell. I guess paper piecing is a "use it or lose it" thing for me. I'm very thankful Sue is giving me a refresher course next week.
Other happenings...
I ordered these adorable wooden buttons and tags from All This Wood on Etsy. They have fantastic customer service, super fast shipping and quality workmanship. 'Twas a great experience!
And one more thing before the linky...
I'm the only one in my immediate family who never needed glasses. Though I've always been proud of my 20/20 vision, I have worn glasses purely as an accessory because I like the way I look in them. And it's a good thing too, because thanks to presbyopia, I now need to wear them for reading and working on the computer. Today I came to grips w/this old age eye crap and bought my first pair of readers. Now I just have to remember to take them off when I'm not reading or working.
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A Thread for Life
Happy Mothers Day to ALL you beautiful women!
You do look cute in glasses! I've worn glasses for years but am struggling with the dumb bifocals now. Love those quilt tops. And those awesome tags!
ReplyDeleteYour glasses look great. Congratulations on making a decision for the linky party that works for you.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the linky isn't going away entirely - it's a lot of fun! Love the glasses, and completely understand about paper piecing - it's definitely use it or lose it (mostly lose it!) for me!! Thanks for the linky!
ReplyDeleteI love your glasses.
ReplyDeleteAging is a cruel process.... but we will accept it proudly and honorably.
I used to have perfect vision.
Your glasses are wonderful
You look vibrant and healthy. I was just diagnosed with Osteoporosis. It happens. I have to eat cheese all day now (lol)
You are a great friend
I've always enjoyed wearing glasses...and your new one are great. Hey weekly, monthly, blogging is a community of friends. What ever works for you, works for us. Thanks for hosting!! :)V
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