A Little Bit Of Wonky

Inside some of us is a thin person struggling to get out, but they can usually be sedated with a few pieces of chocolate cake.
~Author Unknown

Lately I've been thinking of food.  Salty, sweet, multi-grain, meats....you name it, I've probably thought about it.  I am not fond of cooking so I don't know where this is coming from.  It's a little late to blame it on the winter survival thing.  I especially think about fast things to fix - frozen meals, quick fix meals, something totally easy but tasty too.  Hopefully I will get out of this line of thought soon.  I can see an ever expanding waistline if it doesn't stop.  Most of what I think about is actually good for me.  I've even been craving fruits and veggies.  Perhaps I have not had enough of the fresh stuff lately.  Thank goodness we get to go to the Farmer's Market this weekend.  How do you overcome thoughts of food.
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PHOTO FACT OF THE DAY

Yesterday, March 2nd, was Dr. Seuss' birthday.  Now how could I have missed that?!?  My favorite childhood author and I'm sure a favorite to many of you, too.  Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to the world as the beloved Dr. Seuss, was born in 1904 on Howard Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. Ted's father, Theodor Robert, and grandfather were brewmasters in the city. His mother, Henrietta Seuss Geisel, often soothed her children to sleep by "chanting" rhymes remembered from her youth. Ted credited his mother with both his ability and desire to create the rhymes for which he became so well known.

At the time of his death on September 24, 1991, Ted had written and illustrated 44 children's books, including such all-time favorites as Green Eggs and Ham, Oh, the Places You'll Go, Fox in Socks, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. His books had been translated into more than 15 languages. Over 200 million copies had found their way into homes and hearts around the world.

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ONE FLOWER WEDNESDAY

I can't believe I forgot yesterday was One Flower Wednesday.  I guess that it is what happens when you skip a day of blogging.  Today just can't be Thursday because this is only my third post this week.  So pretend with me.  Welcome to my Wednesday.

Here are four hexagon flowers I made over the weekend.  I made them all for different people.  They are for swap partners in the Inchy Hexagon Flower Swap.  I had two partners this month but now I am caught up through May.  Hopefully I will remember where I stored the flowers for April and May when it comes time to send them off - lol!  As you can tell, each partner had their own preferences when it came to colors and fabric desires.  If you would like to see some of the other beautiful flowers created for One Flower Wednesday, just click on the link or on the button on the sidebar.

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BARN DOOR BLOCKS

Tuesday's mail brought me my first pair of 12 inch blocks in the Barn Door Swap. 

These wonderful blocks were made for me by my March swap partner, Carol.  The one on the left has the prettiest rose fabric and the one on the right is full of dainty little flowers.  Thank you, Carol!!

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WONKY STARS

Yesterday I expanded my horizons in the quilting world.  I made my very first Wonky Star block.  And then I made another.

First I made this wonky star with fabric sent to me by the March Let's Bee Together hostess, Tiffany.  I don't know if you can see it, but right in the center of the block is a tiny red heart.  This block was something totally different for me as I don't do 'wonky' well.  Too much freedom, I think. 

Snickerdoodle is checking out the second wonky star block I made.  This one is made from fabric sent by the March hostess of Bee In Oz (a yahoo group), Jessica.  I really like the contrast of the bright colors against the dark blue.  These have been fun to make, more fun than I thought they would be.  However, I don't know if they will become a regular in my quilting line-up.  It is nice to know that I can make a wonky block after all.

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MARCH MINI QUILT

I did manage to accomplish my goal for the day yesterday.

Here is "It's Spring Again" all bound and hung.  If you are interested, this pattern is by The Wooden Bear Quilt Designs.  This pattern was fun to do and I'm feeling just a tad bit more confident in my blanket stitching.  I'm still not real happy with the Steam A Seam 2 as it seems to gum up my needle.  I think I will go back to Wonder Under - guess that means a trip to Joann's this weekend.

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SIDE NOTE

My daughter has been concerned that my grandson at the age of 21 months has not yet spoken a single word.  Well, that changed yesterday.  Did he bother with a simple word like 'momma' or 'daddy'. NO!  He said "I see it".  Why bother with the easy stuff when you can start talking in sentences.  Now she probably won't be able to shut him up - lol!

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TODAY'S GOAL

Today I plan to complete a couple more swap blocks.

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GIVEAWAYS

Sew In Peace is having a giveaway.  You could win a darling doll quilt!  This giveaway ends Friday, March 4, at 9:00 EST.

Canton Village Quilt Works is having a giveaway.  Jackie is giving away a copy of Modern Basics by Amy Ellis.  This giveaway will remain open until March 6th at midnight.

It Seams To Be Sew is having a pattern giveaway. You could win a pattern from B. Bumble & Company.  This giveaway ends March 14th at midnight.

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FINAL THOUGHT
I have so many projects waiting in the wings.  I'm trying my best not to start another stitchery project until I'm done with the one I'm working on.  I keep thinking of quilting projects that I would like to make.  I also have a hand applique project waiting for me - I even have all of the fabric bought for it and the background squares all cut.  I just can't seem to find the time to do it all.  Of course, writing this blog takes about 1 1/2 hours to put together each day but I'm not ready to give it up to allow more time for creating.  Isn't writing a creative process?  I know it works the mind and makes the fingers dance across the keyboard.  Sometimes it feels like my eyes will cross or that my mind is a hollow wind tunnel but it does get done.  I have thought about cutting back a day or two but that doesn't even sound appealing to me.  Maybe I should just give up cooking and eating instead - lol!

A synonym is a word you use when you can't spell the other one.
~Baltasar Gracián


Enjoy your Thursday and remember "A person’s a person, no matter how small." by Dr. Seuss, Horton Hears A Who