Doing a Lot of Something

Kris

Quarter block

At least it feels like a lot. I finished Kris's cat quilt top. I'll take it to Angela to quilt for me, and maybe it'll be ready to bind, label, and give to Kris by Autumn, maybe before.

I puzzled over whether or not to put a border on it, but it seems plenty big enough. And I think it looks fine without a border.

When I had the cat quilt finished, I made about 25 more of the little 4" quarter blocks for the "Star Silhouettes" quilt. (I'll be naming mine something else. Don't know what yet.) It takes over 200, so I'm not nearly finished with yet.

It feels so good to have a bit accomplished this week. And even two blog posts. Yehaw! 

Today, daughter Andy came over. We had a pasta dish that I was trying out, a version of which called Pasta Limon, which I saw online. My version was angel hair past with a sauce of butter (lots of butter), parmesan cheese, garlic powder, a splash of lemon juice, salt, and pepper with chopped and sautéed asparagus, carrots, and onion mixed in. Simple, easy, and very tasty. Then we watched a really good movie titled "The Brave One" starring Terrence Howard and Jodie Foster.

And that's all for today. 

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On 06/21/2025, Barbara Anne said ...

Applause, applause at finishing Kris's charming Starry Cats quilt top!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'd probably add a border just because I like borders.
Love those little scrappy stars, too, and their fabrics are a delight.
Yeah for you and all you've accomplished this week!!!
I hope to be inspired by you. The first of the week we're expected to be at 100*F and 101*F and I don't wanna go anywhere on those days.

Hugs!

On 06/26/2025, Bonnie in Minneapolis said ...

Those kitty cats sure look happy. Thanks for sharing!
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