I was going to title this Back and Forth, but it didn’t convey forward progress. I returned from my vacation a few days ago, it was nice to get away and see the world. I toured some of the states in the southern US, drove through SC, GA, MS, LA, TX, NM and AZ. I didn’t get much sewing done on the MiaB Blocks I took with me, due to low light situations. I can’t hand sew in the car, as it leads to a feeling of nausea for me. I didn’t buy much, only a few food items, and mostly spent time being with and talking to family.

I eased back into sewing this weekend and finished the Thameside Ramble top. It went together smoothly, with lots of pinning. I think of it as a giant (70″ x 70″) appliqué block with all the sections being sewn onto each other and not right sides together. The pieced sections are in the compasses, but mostly it is machine appliqué.

I am thinking of starting a Christmas quilt or two, now that the Ramble is done. Then I remembered the BootiFall QAL I joined in late September. Been seeing lots of complete tops on the Facebook group, it’s so cute. I haven’t pulled any fabrics for it, I was thinking of changing out the pink for green, but thats as far as I got. The Xmas quilts are kits, so there is that, ease of starting. Also I am thinking of doing the latest Bonnie Hunter Mystery, this year it is called “Star of Maghreb”. The colors are to my liking too, green, blue and red, my scrap colors tend to lean in that direction. I didn’t do the last two years, Lupine and Laughter and Old Town, for lack of time. This year feels a little different for some reason, more laid back, I hope it lasts for the rest of 2026.

I managed to knit a few more rows on the lobster sweater last night, but fell asleep. I am struggling with the time change from being in EST and Day light savings. My puppies are too, they think 4 am is a great time to be up and about.

Be Kind.