Stolen Moments for Stitching

I've been having an interesting week settling into my new schedule. Most days have included an afternoon nap to combat the short nights of sleep and that has cut into the time I had planned to sew. But I've been stealing moments here and there and last night I thought I would take a series of photos to show how my round for the Round Robin is coming along. I should have it completed and ready to be mailed by tomorrow evening. 

Completed String blocks awaiting trimming.

First two sides trimmed to make a 9" block.

Last two sides trimmed to make a 9" block.

Then cut into 2 - 4 1/2"x 9" rectangles.

Cut one in half to make 2 -  4 1/2" squares.

Cut remaining rectangle in half so I ended up with 4 - 4 1/2" squares.

Here are 8 of the 4 1/2" squares laid out in the border pattern I plan to use for the Round Robin.

I may add a narrow solid or tone on tone before I add this pieced border.

HELPERS!

Yesterday morning Nick did something he never has before - jumped up and laid on my desk. I guess he wanted to show Tesla that he is a "top cat" too. Tesla is the one that usually sticks to me like glue and "helps" me at the computer and in my sewing room. Nick is usually afternoon "nap buddy".

I got two Round Robin's in the mail and have added my round to them. One has a Christmas theme and the other has a black and white theme - but now it has a surprise POP of RED.

I hope that Diane likes the bit of red ok - I LOVE IT!

I have 3 of the St Gregory blocks left to sew together - 1 for myself and 2 for the swapper's I owe them to. I'm sure that they would like to get them soon so that they can make them into a Christmas quilt or table topper. Better get sewing... oh and I still need to make myself another shirt and skirt for work.