Three More Blocks, and More Fun!

Just so you know, our freezing weather hit during last night, and I've been cold all day!  My hands are like ice!  I guess I'll be forced to wash dishes in hot water to thaw out!  The weatherman is predicting we may get some sleet/snow overnight.   I really hope not!  It is already happening near Waco, several miles south of here.

I got three more blocks finished today.  This directional stuff is messing up my mind.  I had cut some pieces like I thought would sew in 'upright', but when they went into a block with other pieces, they somehow turned the wrong direction.  Oh well, let's just say it adds more interest.    Also I didn't find working with all those bias-cut edges always easy to work with!

Block 8

Block 9

Block 10 

 I also tried more fancy stitches on the top stitching after sewing each seam, and again ran into a few problems.  I didn't break any needles today, but my machine didn't like crossing over those fat seams on those fabrics that are heavier than our thinner quilting 100% cotton fabrics.  Consequently, there were a few stack-ups of stitches.  I first tried to rip them out, but decided that wasn't a good idea!  So ---- so be it!

I did not get out my traveling machine today.  I learned to stitch the same seam in all three blocks at the same time, and then do the top-stitching on all three blocks before proceeding with the next set of seams.  I finally got so tired of deciding on a different fancy stitch, I would just use the same stitch in all three blocks.  By the time for the last series of stitches, I was happy with just doing a straight top-stitching!  Not all of it is perfect, but it's okay by me!

I hope to open another tub of embroidery pieces tomorrow, which maybe will present some different looks.

Stay safe and warm  (or cool, depending on where you live, of course!).

---"Love"