Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Regaining Energy

It may not seem like much to you but I sewed these three centers of the Shadow Stars in one afternoon. For the past month I've only been sewing one a week. Guess I'm getting stronger.

Three blocks with white star points and compass points of blue, and green

I'm still thinking about the sashing and posts but decided it would be easier with centers. And here we are.

Enjoy the day, Ann

30 comments:

Millie said...

OOOOOOoooo! So pretty.

patty a. said...

I am glad you are feeling better. Getting your energy back seems to be the hardest thing to get back once you have been ill or had surgery. I am speaking from experience! The blocks are so beautiful. They are going to make a fabulous quilt! Take care!

Quiltdivajulie said...

I really like these and I'm happy to hear you say you're getting your energy back.

quiltfairy33 said...

Beautiful blocks! Glad you are feeling stronger.

LA Paylor said...

I sure hope so. I've been trying to sew again... seemed to be listless... LeeAnna

quiltmore2014 said...

So glad you continue to feel better. I have been there and totally understand. This is going to be a wonderful quilt. I just love the way you look at color and your posts always inspire me!

Linda @ kokaquilts said...

Your blocks are looking so good!

audrey said...

This is so pretty! I am so terrible at the spiky blocks, but yours look amazing!

Marie said...

Lovely.

Robin said...

It's encouraging to hear that you're feeling stronger and want to spend more time sewing. These are fascinating blocks, I've never seen anything like them. So so pretty.

Mel Beach said...

Happy to hear you are regaining your sewing strength!! I am having such fun watching these blocks evolve into what I am sure will be a real show stopper!!

Mystic Quilter said...

So pleased you're feeling stronger Ann. Beautiful Shadow Star blocks - love the ?penguins in the centre circle of he bottom block.

Ann said...

Thanks, Patty. It is amazing how long it takes to get back to normal, isn't it?

Ann said...

Thanks, Julie. I'm glad to be on the mend.

Ann said...

Thanks.

Ann said...

I can tell I had no energy because sewing tired me out. At the end of each week I'd realize how little I'd done. I hope you are feeling better.

Ann said...

How kind of you to write.

Ann said...

Thanks, Linda. It's fun to work on something completely different from anything else online.

Ann said...

Thanks, Audrey. Mixing colors with so much white makes them so much softer. I'm curious how this will turn out but I've been wanting an old-fashioned quilt with lots of white for a while.

Ann said...

Thanks, Robin. I'm so glad to get some energy. I haven't seen these blocks anywhere but by aunt's quilt and the newspaper clipping my cousin sent years ago.

Ann said...

You are having a great time teaching and speaking. I can't wait to hear all about your travels.

Ann said...

Thanks, Maureen. It's not a penguin. Not sure what kind of bird. The print is slightly out-of-focus; probably on purpose.

Linda @ kokaquilts said...

... so true!

Cathy said...

Glad to hear you have a little energy to sew. Those blocks are gorgeous. Like Robin, I have never seen any like them either. They sure have a vintage vibe.

em's scrapbag said...

They look fantastic! Glad you are feeling better.

Ann said...

You're not half as glad as I am, Cathy. It feels like I've been in a cave for months. I'm glad you like the blocks, too. I want to work with white backgrounds this time for that old-fashioned feel.

Ann said...

Thanks. It's good to feel stronger.

Cynthia Brunz Designs said...

These blocks are amazing. Big thumbs up!

Ann said...

Thank you, Cynthia.

Kaja said...

Tiny steps and patience are the way to go. In the meantime, three blocks seems like good progress and I'm glad you felt up to doing it.