South Texas

We spent last week in far South Texas with our winter Texan family.  I had more down time than I thought I would and managed to do some piecing on my double-four patch project.

I was even able to have a relatively comfortable place for my Featherweight at the hotel.  I love that little machine.

 

At other times I worked on hand piecing my hexagon quilt.  It’s coming along.  

I’ve started adding borders of neutral hexagons prior to a red print outer border.

 

A highlight of the week was a visit to the Gelman Stained Glass Museum in San Juan, Texas.  It opened in December and is spectacular.  Tours are by appointment only, and we managed to hook up with a group of 14.

 

The guys enjoyed pinochle, lots and lots of pinochle.  Good thing I had sewing projects. 

Acceptance -- My 2022 Word

 

Truth never pleads or compromises or wavers.  It invites and awaits your acceptance. –Vernon Howard

 

Finished Top

My schoolhouse block wall hanging is a top.  The pattern appeared in the February 2022 issue of American Patchwork and Quilting and is foundation pieced.  I’m not sure how much time I’ll get to devote to my quilting projects this week because of family obligations.  However, I have three journal covers prepped.

 

 

Acceptance -- My 2022 Word

 

For the wise have always known that no one can make much of his life until self-searching has become a regular habit, until he is able to admit and accept what he finds, and until he patiently and persistently tries to correct what is wrong. –Bill W.