It's Friday night...you know, the Friday night before the second Saturday of the month, the Saturday the Block of the Month is supposed to be finished! Which means if I haven't even started sewing, it's c-r-u-n-c-h time, big time!
I told myself that this year's blocks would not be saved until the last minute! But, really, so much has been going on...
A quick recap: the girls and I spent four days last week helping my mom pack up lots of stuff, price articles for a huge yard sale, and in general, prepare to move her here with us. It was a very busy time!
Construction on the new addition is really coming along: the deck is completely finished now after delivery of the railings was delayed a bit; brick on the far side is up; siding on the back is almost done; windows are in; insulation was installed today; the door was cut in from Sarah's room so she's moved upstairs for now; and the sheet rock is scheduled for Monday! Whew!
Word from the builder: he's anticipating three more weeks to be finished! My mom's move is scheduled for October 30 - 31st. Sounds like it could be just the perfect transition into her new room. More busy weeks a'comin!
Back to sewing...Sarah is taking this year's Block of the Month class with me. Of course, she's all done with her block ahead of time!
I hope my block turns out this perfect; all her seams match! Well...back to sewing! I have some stitching to do before I can sleep!
Everyone have a great weekend!
~Deb
Beautiful block, Sarah! I want you to teach me how to do that. :-)
Posted by: Aunt Bet | Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 06:42 AM
What a beautiful job you have done Sarah!! Your points look so sharp and the block looks so proferssional! I'm with you Deb, so many things to do and I'd probably be doing mine in a c-r-u-n-c-h as well! :) Good job Deb that you are even doing this...can't wait to see more! Yah on the addition, looking forward to pictures!!!
Posted by: Chris | Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 08:31 AM
Go, Deb, go!!!! You can do it!
Sarah, your square is gorgeous! Great work! Your Mom said you have been so willing to do whatever it takes to get the room ready for Granny ......I know all of the sacrifices you have had to make to your own room are so appreciated by your family!
Great news, Deb, on the addition being about ready by the time your Mom moves up from SoBo!
Posted by: Leslie From VA | Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 08:49 AM
Sorry I took you away from your sewing with my phone call yesterday, but it was so nice to catch up! I'll be praying for all that is going on in your life...busy, busy, busy times for the Girotti family. Looking forward to seeing pictures of the completed addition and also, maybe your Mom will be a part of the blog, too! :-)
Posted by: Dorothy | Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 09:03 AM
You can do it Deb! Just perservere and it will be finished in time. Sarah's block is gorgeous. What a talent she has to be able to do that. Please let us see the finished product if you piece it all into a quilt.
Victoria
Posted by: victoria | Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 07:31 PM
Beautiful block Sarah! Did your mom's house sell yet Deb?
Posted by: joanna | Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 08:18 PM
Thank you everyone for your encouragement! Yes, the block was finished, and we made it to quilt class this morning with both of our blocks in hand!
Victoria, yes, the finished product will be a whole year in coming as it's 12 blocks, and we'll do one a month. But we'll post the new blocks as we sew them.
Joanna, YES!! PTL!!! It did sell! The person who submitted an offer on the house when I mentioned it on the blog is the one who is buying the house! And the timing of it all has been perfect!
Posted by: Deb | Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 09:14 PM
Lovely quilt block - the colours are gorgeous.
I'm glad to hear your mom's house sold. an answer to prayer!
Sounds like the work on the house is coming along great - you'll be glad when it's finished though. I always am relieved when any renovations are done. And this is a big one!
Love the picture of your home church.
Posted by: Islandsparrow | Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 01:09 PM
Congratulations! Let's see a picture of your block. :)
Victoria
Posted by: victoria | Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 10:52 PM
What a beautiful quilt block! I love the colors. :-)
Posted by: Abigail | Monday, October 12, 2009 at 10:01 AM
This is a beauty of a block! Wonderful colors and so eye catching!!
Posted by: Mary Flynn | Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Visiting you from Susan's blog... THIS BLOCK IS JUST GORGEOUS!!! Great job!
I'll be back..can't wait to see it all done.
HOPE (who quilts too!)
Posted by: HOPE | Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 01:39 PM