Just One Block

For those of you who aren't aware, it is blazing hot in Alabama. Today was 94F with a heat index of 101F.  So, I am being lazy and trying to take it easy.  A tall glass of ice water or ice tea works well in this climate. I would love a Mexican Agua Fresca if they were as accessible as they were last year when we visited Mexico.   Ah well, ice water works just fine.

Two weeks ago, I made a 12" block for the "orange and purple together" quilt using a batik fabric for the background. Everyone seemed to love that one.  I realized that I need one more 12" block to put with the 8 inch blocks so everything fits together.  Thus, we get today's block.

I used a multicolored batik for the background.  I had leftover pieces of the pale orange that I used as flying geese points.  The extra pieces were cut quickly with the AccuQuilt Go!  and it was super easy to sew this block together.

I have been busy with other things the past week. We celebrated my Mother's 83rd birthday with family and food. Of course, I baked the cake - that is our family tradition for several years now.
 I have also started rehearsing with a choir for a Patriotic Concert that will be held on July 2nd.  The choir director invited me personally.  (I am sure he did that with LOTS of people. I just happened to see him in the hallway - so he asked.)  When he told me that there would be an orchestra I found it hard to say no.  But to seal the deal, he told me the venue - my favorite stage that I have ever performed on - Oxford Performing Arts Center.   I have been volunteering there for over a year and I just love the place and the staff.  This is also where our Community Theatre performed Young Frankenstein.  You may remember that I was in that play back in October of 2017.  I got to sing, dance and act on that wonderful stage. Plus, I got to indulge my love of making people laugh out loud.

I even did a rare selfie on opening night before the audience arrived. 

So,  you may see fewer posts in the next few weeks.   But I am alive and very busy. I will be back at it soon enough.

Until Next Time,  

Stay Creative 

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