I’m thinking perhaps it’s a bit of spring fever, but the rainbow seems to need a rest for a few days. Or perhaps it’s me. I need a break from it, maybe.
So I got all the bits ready for the rows of the 3 more drunkard’s path basket blocks I need. That pattern has really grabbed my imagination.
And these? These are all squares for 9-patch blocks that will finish at 3″. I’ve had the little squares printed using Inklingo and cut out for ages, probably a couple of years. Some 9-patch blocks are already made. Making 9-patch blocks can be so satisfying, even if it is only 1 or 2 a day. I’ve joined in on Crazy Mom Quilts‘ one a day quilt along. The quilt along calls for larger blocks, so I possibly should be making 2 or 4 a day. I’ll be making these until mid-summer by which time there should be enough for a wonderful 9-patch quilt! You can see a great picture here. Mine may end up smaller, using the 3″ blocks, but that works for me too. This may be just the thing to keep me working on these. Somehow just doing a couple a day is much less daunting than doing nothing but.
And now for the reason for the post title. The first robin sighted on the roof garden. A robin’s song is the most glorious sound to hear in the spring!
Finally, some activity out on the roof garden for Lester! If you embiggen this photo, you’ll see a little squirrel near the walkway. First one we’ve seen this year.
And Lester in his favourite spring/summer/fall spot. Lots to watch now. Monday the sprinkler people were testing all the sprinklers, the gardener was working on the flower beds, a squirrel was scampering about and the birds were singing. It was a very good day for kitty entertainment!
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The little nine patch project will be fun to do because there really isn’t any pressure and with 3″ squares they will go together quickly. It’s nice that you have so many things going at once, that way you don’t have to worry about getting bored, always something different to pick up and sew on for a while.Crispy
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Cathi, I have a 9-Patch Swap coming on – pop over to have a look see! My second favourite block behind pinwheels! Lovely to see pics of spring startingHugs – Lurline♥!
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I totally agree that one every day is a lot more manageable then sitting down to make them all.
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One square a day lets you enjoy that one by itself instead of the mad frenzy of production line where no individual blocks stands out. The robins certainly do have loud songs for such a small creature. Our robins started appearing while we still had snow and frozen ground. I don’t know what they must have eaten when they first came.
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Those 9 patches can be so addictive. I have a little stack of squares lined up at the machine . . . . maybe it’s time to stitch a few into 9 patches *s*
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Happy stitchings with your 9-Patches Cathi!!!love those drunkards path baskets!
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I signed up, too, but haven’t made any nine-patches yet. I need to get some cutting down before I go back to work so I’ll have something to work on in those odd hours I have. Guess you can take down the poster of the white squirrel for Lester now, huh? lol
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Wow. Look at all those pieces ready for your hot little hands!!! Love the picture of Lester, too. He’s on the hunt.
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We actually sat outside for dinner last night! We had on our light jackets, but still…it’s spring!!So funny to need a rest from reds, I need a rest when I don’t work with brights. We are all wired in our unique ways I guess.
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I’ll be sewing along with you for the 9 patch challenge. Today is just lovely, isn’t it!!!!!
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