One a Day Quilt Along | Quilt Obsession

There are nine little 9-patch blocks I have done for the one a day quilt along. The fabrics are actually a bit brighter than they appear in this shot.

A couple more little flowers added to whatever this is going to grow up to be. I’m still not sure where I’m headed with this but, when I need a hexagon fix, it’s the thing I pick up. I put a 1-cent coin on it so you could see the size of these hexagons — all with .50″ sides. I’ve always loved hexagon quilts and now, using Inklingo, they’re an absolute delight to stitch; a simple running stitch makes them so much fun. No basting, no whipstitching — just lots and lots of lovely quick running stitches. On these ones, as the seams are so tiny, it’s just one load of stitches on the needle and each little seam is done.

Thursday I had a cyst removed from my lower eyelid. The eye doctor froze the area well and the only thing I really felt was the pressure as he drained the cyst but by the time night came, it was hurting. The worst of this? Trying to get the antibiotic eye drops in my eye. I could put contact lenses in my eyes from now until forever without a problem but eye drops? More will run down my face than will ever get in my eye!

Yet another favourite picture of Lester.

And an extra fluffy Smudge with — well, I’m not sure. Perhaps he’s working up to a lounge lizard look in this one.

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!