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april 26, 2008

rinse and repeat

This last week has been school vacation week around here so I've spent my time trying to find ways of entertaining all three kids all day long. We'd wake up, play games.


playing Hullabaloo in the morning

Then take off for the playground.


baseball!

Rinse and repeat.


doing the slide all on my own

Miraculously we had amazing weather for the week. And just as miraculously, I actually got some knitting and sewing done. In fact, I sewed up two new block of the month blocks (both including some of the newer fabrics I bought to substitute for the original fabrics I didn't like).


the "Corn and Beans" block


the "Contrary Wife" block

Who makes up these block names anyway? Despite the name, I think that last one is my favorite so far. And the redo of the first six blocks is already underway.


february - new and improved!

Now just five more to do. Again.

posted by alison at 10:50 am | in it's the bom!
Comments

The kids are so cute and growing up so fast. What a gift, to have a whole week to play with them! Now that I see the blocks again I have to say you were right--the other green didn't fit. Bravo!

Posted by: Katherine at April 26, 2008 11:54 AM

Your quilt blocks are stunning! If I did not have such a math and measures phobia, I would so start a new hobby!

Posted by: Rebecca at April 26, 2008 12:47 PM

I love the corn and beans block. Just right!

Posted by: Mary at April 26, 2008 1:04 PM

Love the blocks - esp the first with the purple! Too cute the way Wee One is playing Hullabaloo along with the boys.

Posted by: Donna at April 26, 2008 1:49 PM

Those quilt blocks are beautiful! I especially love the last one.

Posted by: Carrie at April 26, 2008 3:57 PM

yep, my son was also off for a whole week.
we went to two shopping malls (one for a movie and one for bumper cars, rides) and one Mini Israel :-D
He got to see a movie in the cinema for the first time...[Horton the Elephant]...baby was with us also and was so good, slept through most of it
I love the "february - new and improved!" block!!!

Posted by: Orli at April 28, 2008 5:54 AM

Looks like the kids are thoroughly entertained. You must be doing a good job. :)

The orange fabric in the contrary wife block is just great! Can't wait to see more. All of your quilting makes me want to learn how. My mother used to quilt, so maybe the inclination is in the blood. :)

Posted by: Courtney at April 28, 2008 10:12 AM



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