I am not quite finished sewing my Laundry Basket Mystery rows together, but hope to tackle that today. Only about five seams to sew. I took a break from that project and worked on something where I could just sit and stitch and watch Netflix.
I pulled out my Star Studded Event projects and made quite a few of those blocks. They are so much fun to make. I have to laugh, thinking back how intimidated I was about making those 2" center star blocks when I first started the project. I have definitely improved from my first efforts. But, those units are tiny!
I am using a Bloc Loc flying geese trim template to trim up those flying geese to their correct size, which will be 1/2" x 1" finished. I know. I can hardly believe it myself. Look at it compared to my fingertip. Yikes, notice my grown out manicure. I wonder how much longer it will be until I can get another one?
How cute are those little star blocks? 2" finished.
What am I watching on Netflix while I sew, you may be wondering. O.m.g. Everyone I know is talking about a documentary called Tiger King, which is about the crazy people who breed and keep wild animals, in particular tigers and lions and other large cats. I was curious about the buzz so I put on the first episode and before I knew it I had binged watched five episodes in one afternoon. The people featured on it are dreadful, the story is sordid, and it is like some kind of train wreck that I can't stop watching. I do not dare watch it with my husband, as he would definitely not approve of these ghastly people. So I watch it in the privacy of my sewing room. Honestly, I feel as if I should close the door and pull the blinds while it is on and take a shower afterward.
I hope you are all doing well, and are finding better things to do with your time than I am.
Good morning Nicole!
I love making tiny blocks and have a set of bloc loc 1/2 sq triangle rulers...flying geese are another favourite of mine. I might deserve a present when I finish mask making!
I haven’t watched that series on Netflix and I might not...trying to stick to light hearted shows that make me laugh...
Yesterday was grocery day ...that was exhausting. Today I can just sew!
Have a good day!!
Posted by: Wendy Currie | April 07, 2020 at 05:14 AM
Your comments about the Tiger King series made me laugh out loud. And, no, I'm not doing much better about getting things done at this time either.
Thanks for the great post.
Posted by: Lynn C. (NJ) | April 07, 2020 at 05:33 AM
I too laughed out loud. May have to check this out. I think we all have our guilty pleasure watches while in our sewing rooms! I watch Y&R on demand....
Posted by: Jody Randall | April 07, 2020 at 06:05 AM
What pattern are you using for the stars?
Posted by: Kimberly Clark | April 07, 2020 at 06:24 AM
I had 'Grumpy Old Men' & 'Grumpier Old Men' on in my sewing room this weekend while making masks. They always deliver & make me laugh although I've seen them enough times to know most of the dialog! No news is my rule, so old movies it is! I've read about Tiger King but haven't watched it...yet. Stay well!
Posted by: Jan | April 07, 2020 at 06:26 AM
Those stars are perfect and adorable. Great job! My spirit is downthis morning so I am making a list for the day to keep me focused. Turning off the news needs to be added or at least limit it! Take care Nicole and be safe.
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kastner | April 07, 2020 at 07:25 AM
Oh boy, the more I see it, the more I love it. Thanks for your reassuring email, I may just have to leap in and start this one.
Posted by: Cathy | April 07, 2020 at 08:56 AM
those tiny stars are SO TINY! lol @ closing the blinds. I'm escaping with the very gentle Foyle's War. ;p
Dark times. We have to grocery shop today. The grocery stores still can't catch up from the hoarding that has gone on. :( Stay safe.
Posted by: Ina | April 07, 2020 at 10:17 AM
We watched Tiger King last week. If you could have seen us watching you would have seen 2 people with their mouths hanging open in shock and amazement that what we were watching was REAL!
Then yesterday a friend of mine posted a meme that said ," If you managed to make it all the way through The Tiger King documentary....You might be entitled to compensation." I asked if that included Brain Bleach.
Anyhow, thank you for your daily posts. I look forward to each and every one. Stay safe and well!
Posted by: Christine Cole | April 07, 2020 at 12:48 PM
I haven’t succumbed to Tiger King yet, just finished 4-episode Unorthodox- very, very interesting show about a young woman living in a Hasidic community.
Posted by: Jennifer in Indy | April 10, 2020 at 07:37 PM
Your descriptions always crack me up! I feel that way when I watch some shows sometimes and really want to see what all the buzz is about Tiger King so I guess it's going to the top of my list 👍🏼
Posted by: Anita | April 11, 2020 at 10:48 PM
Well, your comments were right on about the Tiger King, I just opened my current New yorker and they
really do a similar review. Trash is not my thing but I have to say, I am tempted. NO, NO.
Posted by: Lisa Vancor | April 12, 2020 at 02:16 PM