Here are photos of my first two $5 quilt blocks that have cost me $40 so far! Well, I have to say in defense of the quilt store, if I had the book with the patterns in it in my library already, it would have cost me only $10 - $5 for the first block, and $5 for the second block (because I did not make the meeting on time). The next meeting is coming up next Saturday, September 5, 2009. As you can see, I have my block done. If I can get to the quilt store before 9:00 a.m. with my finished block in hand, I will receive the fabric kit for the next month's block for free. I know right now that I will not make the October, and the November meetings since I already have plans for those days. I will need to go into the store and pay $5 sometime during those months to obtain my fabric kits and information on what blocks in our book are the patterns for those months.
I was intending to have nine quilt blocks for the price of only $5.00 when I signed up for this activity, but that has not worked out for me. We'll see how well I do for the upcoming months. Other than October and November, I should be able to get my kits for no cost if I can only follow the rules!
For my August Aunt Millie's Garden block, I have my vinyl overlay made and my freezer paper templates for the block. All I need now is to pick out my fabrics (purple background is ready) and get busy sewing. I want to have it done by Tuesday, September 1, 2009, so that I can keep up with the group. Crispy has her block done, so I must focus, focus, focus.
I did "volunteer" at my old job (from which I retired at the end of June) on Monday, Tuesday (first day of school) and Wednesday this week. I realized that I had not been able to "let go" of my job due to the fact that I did not know who was replacing me. I met my replacement, and I helped out in the office this week. I am now able to really feel retired. On Thursday morning, I came out of the bedroom and shouted, "I am retired. I am finally retired!" My hubby was the only one here to celebrate with me. The cat was not at all interested in the frivolities.
So, now on with the rest of my life - whatever that is???
Happy Quilting
6 comments:
Yaaaaaaaaay for retired!!!! I'll help you celebrate - let's do something purple.
The blocks are really pretty even if a bit more pricey than you planned. You will have to sew like the wind to get you AMG block done in time LOL.
Crispy
I am sure you are going to enjoy retirement- I imagine that there is always some adjustment time but all of the retirees I know, say they are busier now than when they were working.. I hope you have tons of fun, enjoy your quilting times and have the opportunity to explore all the things that you didn't have time for, while you were working. Think of me tomorrow attending school meetings and getting set for my students arrival on Wednesday.VBG
Warmest regards,
Anna
Pam I joined one of thos $5 quilt block things and quit halfway through because I could never make it on time and it made me mad! :) It's ok because we were making red, white, and blue blocks and I already had some to put with them. I almost have enough for a quilt now. blessings, marlene
Your blocks look great. I have participated in a $5 a month block at a LQS and ended up spending at least $30 every time I stepped in the door, lol. It was fun though and I guess in all honesty I would have spent that much on fabrics, notions, threads, patterns, etc anyway.
Oh my! Those are pretty expensive $5 blocks! They look great. Good luck on getting to the store on time. I've never done the $5 block thing, mostly because I know I'd never make it to the store on time. Now, if they had it at 6 pm, I might make it!
Did you get your applique block done??
Glad you're REALLY retired now! I can see why it would be hard to let go, after investing so much in the job. You must feel better about it now. Happy retirement! (in spite of the cat not caring *grin*)
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