A new project has been poking at my brain for the past couple of weeks, but I have so many projects waiting in the wings that it was hard to decide on just the right one. Finally - I made the decision to go small . . . with this bench pillow.
Trim the Pines is a Riley Blake kit that I purchased just this fall. I have made several of these bench pillow covers over the past couple of years. There is a Halloween one on my love seat right now. They finish about 18 x 36, with an envelop back to make them easy to switch out.
This Christmas one has these 4 ornament blocks, plus some green tree branch pieces above them, to look like the ornaments are hanging on the tree. I've gotten a good start.
There wasn't much sewing time this weekend, but it was a good weekend in spite of that. We left the house about 7:15 on Saturday morning to drive 85 miles to watch both granddaughters at their swim meet. Both girls (ages 11 and 10) did really well and keep improving their times. Olivia even placed 3rd overall in one event. They swam against each other in 2 events. In one of those they were even in the same heat.
Once the swim meet was over we all enjoyed a late lunch together. We were missing one SIL and 2 of the grandsons, but still had a fun time. It was bitter cold when we left in the morning, and snowing when we drove home in the afternoon. On the way home we listened to the second half of the SDSU Jackrabbit football game on the radio. They were playing their biggest rivals (USD Coyotes) - both undefeated this year. Our Jacks won . . . 37-3!! Once home we watched the whole game that we had recorded. On a side note - college basketball begins this week!!
So, my design wall this week has the bench pillow on it. Maybe I'll have it mostly done by next weekend. And I have to get my Saturday Sampler block made too. It is the center focus block for this month - and appliqued. What's on YOUR design wall this morning?
8 comments:
Your ornament blocks are so neat looking. It's fun to start a new project, you were wise to pick a smaller one. I remember the days of early morning's up and at'im when grad girl was shimming.
Cute girls! I bet they love having you come to swim meets! That will be a cute pillow!
I love your ornament blocks for the pillow, Sara! Great choice for a new start. Saturday sounds like a fun day - except for the snow. That's what it was doing at our house Saturday, too. Fortunately it will all be melted later today!
Congratulations to your granddaughters! Sports seasons overlap -- the third game of the World Series is today. The ornaments are charming.
I love seeing your progress on the bench pillow, you will soon have it done and ready for this year! I bet the GD appreciated you showing up for their meet.
Always fun to cheer for young athletes, especially if they are family. I know the girls were delighted to have you attend their swim meet.
Your ornament blocks are great! Nice start for Christmas. How wonderful for you to support your grandkids in their sporting events and spend time with the families. Precious moments and memories!
Super cute blocks -
how fun to have them both at the same swim meet - and great job to them both!!!
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