I Finally Finished Something!

The last couple of weeks have been great! I had a great time at the Mini retreat with Myra and Joanne. I met quite a few new people and saw some gorgeous projects on the go. It was a wonderful day. I even managed to bind over half of my string quilt. Getting together with fellow quilters really energizes me. When I got home I finished the binding! It's hard to believe I've finished something - I've almost forgotten what it feels like!

This last week I was doing a fair amount of yard work, but did manage some quilting. I'm very close to finishing my first English  paper piecing project. I received the kit as a gift and have worked on it sporadically. Over the weekend I decided it didn't look right so with the leftover fabric I added another row. The pattern had it end at the snowmen in a star shape, but to me it look unfinished that way. All that remains to be done is a small amount of quilting and to slipstitch the opening on the side closed. I wasn't sure how I'd feel about English paper piecing but I really enjoyed it. It's nice to have something small to work on while in front of the tv.

I really should start working on my sunflower quilts for our guild's show in September, but all I want to do is make more string quilts!