Welcome to March! And welcome to Melva Loves Scraps - home of the weekly Sew & Tell party where you can share the progress of your projects.
As I turned the calendar page from February to March, I have to admit that I am not sorry to see the shortest month move on. It was a challenging month for me personally and I have a new hope for March. I have a horrible case of spring fever! I was able to hold it at bay for a short time as we finished the camper reno, knowing that it was not in any state close to being ready to go.
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| Finished! |
BUT... it is complete! (Except for hardware installation for the built-in drawers in the stairs.)
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| additional storage area is always a bonus |
We are beyond pleased with the final result. The vinyl plank flooring looks fabulous and will be much easier to keep clean than the carpet that was in the "entry area". I won't even discuss the carpet in the bathroom. Bleh...
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| this will be easier to clean! |
Since Mom is having her cataract surgeries and follow-up appointments this month, the idea of a two-week trip is unrealistic. But with warmer and nicer weather around the corner and even revealing itself from time to time, we have hopes of making some 2 or 3 day trips to locations that are within 2 hours of us.
Stay tuned... ;)
If you look closely at the bed, you will see our camping journal quilt. After the brief appearance in the photos, I pulled the quilt out to take to the Trinidad Carnegie Public Library to be displayed on the Art Wall during National Quilting Month. Our journal is joined by the purple Pieces of My Life quilt. I will be offering an "artist's talk" on National Quilting Day, Saturday, March 15th at 1 p.m. I look forward to sharing the stories of these two quilts with local quilters/residents.
Did you hear about Hanna-Land? I gave a mid-week update that explained what I was doing... you can get the details on where the idea came from and who I am making it for. I stuck with the applique throughout most of Saturday when I suddenly found myself at the end! **happy dance** All that is left to do are the game pieces (Dave is in charge of them), the cards and sewing a pocket in place for all of them to live (and hopefully not get lost.)
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| A close up of some details |
I spent a little time preparing yellow scraps for the hexagons that will be added to my hexie RSC... I'll have several hours to pass on Monday. Mom's surgery is at 8:15 a.m. and she has a post-op follow up in the afternoon at 3:30 p.m. Any guesses for what I'll be doing? ;)
Along with the yellow scraps, I pulled out the Hawaiian squares that are still hanging out in my stash... 21 years later! Lol... there were a lot of them... I still have a lot of them. ;) The pink quilt I made with them finally went out in the mail last week. I look forward to hearing from Grace when she and Daniel receive it.
It is now time for the feature of last week's Sew & Tell party. This week we celebrate with Gwyned Trefethen her finish of Pond Life. This was her creation and entry into the PQ16-4 challenge which was to create something in the color of your birthstone. Gwyned's birth stone is emerald.
She shared a few thoughts on life cycles. Head over to her blog to see how they tie into her Pond Life quilt. 💚💗It is interesting, and I relate.
Time to get the party started! I love to see what you have been working on. Be sure to stop in for a visit with some of the other participants.
Keep Piecing,
Melva
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It's great that your library will have a quilt display this month -- and what fun that you're giving a presentation.
ReplyDeleteThe renovations in the camper look great. I love the extra storage in the stairs. I am itching to go camping as well. I wish the best for your mom in her surgeries. It sounds like a busy month for you , Melva. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteFabulous remodel on your camper, Melva! Best wishes for your mom's medical appointments. My mom went through that back in January. I'm interested in seeing what the cards are like for Hanna-Land, and the playing pieces. Such a fun idea! Great to see your start on the yellows, too!
ReplyDeleteWow! Thank you for the shout out. I'm honored. What a great camper renovation. You have used every square inch functionally. Congratulations on finishing Hannah Land. I just imagine your granddaughter and friends playing on it and having a ball.
ReplyDeleteYour camper looks so inviting! I know you are anxious to get going in it, hope you find a little time to get away. Good luck to your Mom with her cataract surgeries. Hanna Land looks like fun, and Pond Life is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI get Spring fever this time of year, too, Melva! (But we know winter isn't quite done with Colorado yet, right?!:) The camper looks great, and I do hope you can get some short trips in this month. Hanna-land is cute as can be! Hope your mom (and you, too) have a good day.
ReplyDeleteYour camper looks fabulous with the new floor! I would love to redo my sewing room, remove the carpet and put in vinyl plank-was it easy to do? The daunting part is removing everything from the sewing room first!!
ReplyDeleteThe camper looks great! You’re sure to make even more happy memories! I love your game board quilt – fabulous idea! I pray your Mama’s surgery goes well and your hands are busy with hexagons.
ReplyDeleteI love your game board quilt. So creative.
ReplyDeleteThe renovations on your camper are wonderful! You'll get such enjoyment out of it this year. Love the finish on Hannaland. So clever! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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I would not want to take on a camper renovation. I want to make a quilt similar, but not a game, for 2 great grandson brothers. I want to make a road then get them cars to play with on it. I only have until the beginning of May to figure it out!
ReplyDeleteHi Melva, what a great finish. The kids will love Hannaland and can even cuddle up with it afterward! Thanks for linking up to Free Motion Mavericks.
ReplyDeleteYour camper looks fantastic, Melva. I know you are itching to get out and give it test run! Love the Hannaland quilt. It is so cute. Great idea. Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings.
ReplyDeleteHanna-Land is fun and bright. Thanks for linking up with Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday.
ReplyDeleteLove Hanna-Land!! It's so bright and cheerful! Thanks for joining in on Home Matters Linky Party! I will be featuring your post this week! #HomeMattersParty xx
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt - so fun and bright! Not sure if I'm leaving this comment twice... if I am, sorry! Thanks for joining in on Home Matters Linky Party! I will be featuring your post this week! #HomeMattersParty xx
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