I’m enjoying the SAHRR this year. Row four is a curved block. I had decided to wait until row five instructions came before making it. I wanted to make four Drunkard Path blocks for the corners but wanted it to coordinate with the next row.

Row five is an easy row. Any block can be used but it has to be two colors. So, I made the Drunkard Square corner blocks using the same two colors.

The two-colored block is an easy four patch using the two colors pink, green and white. The measurement for the center was 37 inches square which is an odd measurement. My four patch squares were two inches finished and would not fit. I strip pieced the four patches.

The back seams were twisted at the corners to make it lay flat. The four-patch strip was centered on the side of the piece, and the rectangle, made of the two colors, was cut to fit the odd size.

It worked out as if I had planned it that way. The best part is that the quilt is already quilted up to this row. It will be quilted by the time the instructions for the next row come. This will not be in my ufo pile.

I haven’t measured the quilt yet. I’m sure it’s an odd size, but whatever the next row will be, it will fit.

It’s winter in New Hampshire. We’ve had a little bit of snow. I took some pictures this morning and was surprised that they had no color.

It’s too cold to hang clothes out. The clothesline can be pretty for a while.

The pines are also beautiful

It’s a good day to stay inside and sew. I have many ufos to choose from.

Have a great day ad happy quilting

The SAHRR 2026 is almost up to date. It takes a little longer to do each row as I’m quilting each row as I make it.

The second row was a pattern with the word double or two in it. While searching for a block, I found one called “Double Wrench” in Ginny Beyer’s web site. It’s a pretty little block. It is easy to make with half square triangles and strip sets.

The third row is an animal block. That was easy. The center block is made of four cat’s cradle blocks. I would use the Creative Grid Cat’s Cradle ruler to make this row. The ruler is easy to use and makes two accurate blocks at a time without cutting triangles. The third row is sewn on but not quilted yet. I have until Wednesday to do that when the next row is announced.

I’m glad that I found the bag of calicos. They play well together.

The SAHRR 2025 is in a time out, again, for a while until I can decide what to do with it. It has given me a problem from the start. I sewed two rows and didn’t like them so they are unsewed and waiting for inspiration. My goal is to finish both years at the same time.

The Temperature quilt is up to date. Most of the days were below freezing and some below 0. It has been frigid and snowy. The fabric colors are ones that I would never put together, but will look good when the quilt is finished. We have to step outside our box on occasion.

I finally pulled out ufo #1. It is the Ugly Quilt”. It is at least 20 years old. The center is quilted. I pulled out the basting thread from the center while watching tv last night. It has a story about why it got it’s name. I thought about how I would quilt the outside rows. It’s just a matter of getting around to it.

Have a great day and happy quilting.