This cute block is called Patchwork Star and is one of the last five blocks in the Mercantile sew-along, hosted by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet. I am enjoying making the blocks and think the quilt is going to be lovely, but to be honest, I am looking forward to having the sew-along be over and done with.
I think I am ready to just work on some projects at my own pace and not have to adjust my progress to any sort of schedule. I am in the mood to continue working with bright, summery colors and think I'd like to get back to the Jubilee blocks (from The Pattern Basket) that I started last month.
And after I get that wrapped up, starting a red, white, and blue quilt project is at the top of my To Do list. I am thinking that I want to do the Moda Bake Shop "Summer in the Country" project from a couple of years back. Click on the link to take a look at the project and the blocks. If you never got around to making that quilt, you might even want to sew along with me! I'll keep you posted as to when I am ready to start.
I have been a real homebody lately. I have been reading, starting a new journal, planning a trip to visit Ahren next month. Just general puttering. Auditioning clothes to pack for our vacation has been the most fun thing I've been up to.
I bought three rain jackets from Nordstrom which all got returned. These days I think most of us are shopping online. COVID really changed the shopping experience didn't it? The stores don't seem to carry as much inventory, and lots of us just got away from the habit of regularly going to the Mall. The biggest problem with shopping online is not being able to try things on to get a good flattering fit. I've bought a slew of things from Nordstrom, Talbots, Ann Taylor, and others. Most all of it went back. Nordstorm is great about offering free return shipping, but Talbots charges $8/95 to ship it to you and deducts another $8.95 from your refund if you make a return by mail!!!
Once I get my wardrobe sorted out, I'll share with you what I am packing.
Hope your week got off to a good start!
Looking forward to your wardrobe choices; I dress the same style you do.
I just ordered a FQ bundle of Strawberry Emery fabric. I may sew along with you. It's been years since I've worked with a bundle; most of my quilts are scrappy and Civil War. Should be interesting!
Posted by: Mary | April 16, 2024 at 05:04 AM
Get a Talbots Credit Card if you do a lot of shopping with them. When you reach a certain level shipping is free. I shop online most of the time at Talbots, Chico's and Macys and have free shipping we them using either their Credit Card or Rewards program
Posted by: Ginny | April 16, 2024 at 05:10 AM
I so agree about the shipping experience! I like to try on clothes in the store to see the fit and don't like to have to order online and keep returning things - at my age it can be exhausting! I try and shop in store to find what I like, then when I find for example a jean I really like, i order it online in the future. Stores have really changed in the last few years like you said. Ah well time marches on! I look forward to seeing what you find and keep!
Posted by: Kelli | April 16, 2024 at 05:23 AM
I downloaded all the Summer blocks at the time but haven't thought further. I will give this more consideration as I was debating getting some patriotic fabrics. I do almost all my shopping online now. Fortunately anything I get at Amazon I can return to our Whole Foods store. I also have some other brick and mortars in my area for returns. Unfortunately I buy a lot from LL Bean and Lands End and they have nothing local and charge for returns. Our malls are becoming massive wastelands!
Posted by: sue s | April 16, 2024 at 06:33 AM
You're so right about online shopping - the stores carry very limited merchandise so you must order online. I hate returining everything, but if it doesn't fit right, you have to! I missed the Summer in the Country sew along. It's beautiful with the red, white and blue. I may want to join you!
Posted by: Lisa D. | April 16, 2024 at 07:11 AM
YOU'RE GOING TO IRELAND!! yay!
does archie know? my 1st dog use to get sad when she saw the suitcase come out. I took her once to the airport with me to pick up my husband from a business trip. her excitement and joy was really something.
I hate shopping. I buy all my pants from jjill. tops I've mostly bought from garnet hill and gap. summer dresses all come from title nine. all online. I only shop there because I've figured out what fits me. I hate shopping for anything other than fabric.
Posted by: ina | April 16, 2024 at 10:02 AM
I love the colors in your Patchwork Star! I’m watching grandkids with a friend for a week & we went shopping in person yesterday when they were in school. I can’t remember the last time I actually shopped IN a store!! Now to ship everything that I bought home! We’ve also shopped in the local quilt shops but that’s different than clothes shopping right?😳
Posted by: Jan | April 17, 2024 at 03:02 PM