Streamlining

 

Now that I've decided how I'm going to finish my pot holder blocks, I've decided to streamline the process. First, I think I'll do all of the machine stitching of the binding. That way, I can sit and do the hand sewing while watching t.v. Once all of the blocks have binding attached, I will decide on the layout. I love the way the red binding looks around these blocks!

I really thought I had tatted more than two pattern repeats today. I did have to rewind both of my shuttles, so I guess that accounts for my tatting time. 

I had what I hope is my final visit with the chiropractor today. He said that if I feel any back or leg pain in a week, I should come back. I'm going to do my best to avoid any further problems!

Half way

 

My hands were too cold to tat yesterday, but I did do some catching up today. I'm now half way through round 12 of Renulek's Spring Doily 2026.

I also managed to bind two of my patriotic blocks. I'm not especially happy with the way the first one turned out, but the second turned out much better. Since I've decided to hand stitch the second side of the binding, it took me about an hour and a half to complete each block. 

My plan is to bind all of the blocks before deciding on the final layout. I hope to get a bit faster as I continue with these. I am having fun!

Forgot to post

I did check my email last night, but I forgot to post my progress on Renulek's Spring Doily 2026. 

I now have 8 pattern repeats finished, which I think is pretty good progress!

Not much progress

It's not surprising that I didn't make much progress on Renulek's Spring Doily 2026. After all, it is play weekend!

There was a wall of recognition for veterans and those currently serving in the military. Both sides of the panels have posters recognizing these men and women.

Information was provided for Adopt A Soldier and Project Headspace.

45 raffle items were donated by community members, raising almost $2,000 for Adopt A Soldier.

The kids were really committed to doing their best. They were reviewing dances right up until the doors opened before each of the performances.

From what my daughter told me, Bandstand received mixed reviews on Broadway in 2017. I thought the play was very thought provoking, and I know others felt the same way.

I wonder how they'll top this one?

After spending so many hours at the school this weekend, I guess I have an excuse for getting so little tatting done!

Quick post

 

I chose size 20 Lizbeth #658 Ocean Turquoise Lt for round 12 of Renulek's Spring Doily 2026.

I finished the blocks for my patriotic lap quilt, 24 diagonal strip squares, and 24 straight strip squares.

I now have the 48 squares I need! Time to go... we're off to the play!

Round 11

 

I was feeling more myself today, so I quilted six more quilt blocks. I now have 42, with only 6 more to go for my lap quilt.

To keep from doing too much of one thing, I switched back and forth between quilting and tatting. By doing that, I was able to complete round 11 of Renulek's Spring Doily 2026. 

Tonight is the drama club's first performance of Bandstand. I'm really looking forward to it. Tomorrow, I hope to start round 12. I think I even know which color I will use!

3/4

 

I can't believe I'm 3/4 of the way finished with round 11. This was a fairly easy pattern repeat to memorize, which makes the tatting go so much more quickly.

This weekend is the high school drama club production of Bandstand. Dave and I will be attending all three performances, I hope!