I can’t sit too long, can’t stand too long, can’t lift over 10 pounds, can’t drive, sweep, mop, or vacuum. I’m finding it hard to take it easy, but I did take a 2 hour nap this morning after I got up at my usual time.  I’m staying off the long arm – my sister is using it. So far she’s quilted a very large quilt and 2 table runners in between running me around and dealing with her car and bank.

Windmill Weave is progressing. I need to make 6 more blocks. The strips and squares are cut and I have just enough of the print for a 4 1/2″ (cut) border and binding. But those blocks will be for next week, as January 24th is Block of the Month Saturday.

Of the 3 quilts I plan on working on this year, the one that is easiest to get around my restrictions is Just Takes 2. It’s in 2 small project boxes. The other 2 require me to dig in my FQ Boxes and those are way over 10 pounds.

Tonight I pulled out what I have done to see where I need to start. I sewed a few loose blocks together and stuck it up on the design wall.

Then I started marking blocks off on the assembly sheet.

Then I started marking blocks off on the assembly sheet.

The first thing I’m going to do is turn that lower left section around correctly. Then I guess I’ll work the applique block in the top right section. Have I mentioned I’m not a big fan of applique?  I suspect that is all I’ll get done tomorrow.

As for the winter weather we are expecting, we’ve charged all of our power banks, and have found candles, matches, flashlights and have a plan on building a fire in the fireplace if needed.  Although it is a wood burning fireplace, I’ve been planning on getting a gas insert and haven’t gotten around to it yet. I love the smell of a wood fire, but don’t want to deal with cleaning ash with the chimney in the Quilt Studio.  I have however had it cleaned and otherwise repaired.  I’m hopeful we won’t need any of these preparations.