Friday, December 19, 2025

Friday check in: sewn together

 I took advantage of Wednesday's sunshine and warmer temperatures to take a short walk at Sand Pond (part of Illinois Beach State Park).  The front came through that night and Thursday was gloomy and rainy.  Today will be a return to the icebox.  




At Thursday's Rotary breakfast we played games (two versions of "guess the carol") and had a gift exchange.  Chris got the pair of pillowcases that I made, along with a box of  candy (shhh...regift of one of the 'festive foods' from earlier in the month).  I got something I knew I wouldn't use but there was a Walmart gift receipt in the bag so now I have a merchandise credit.


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I stopped at a thrift shop on Monday where the neckties sell for $1.00. And it was senior discount day.   There were a half dozen in golds and creams, just right for this project.   

The blocks are sewn together. I'm auditioning ties to use for the borders.

Wednesday is senior discount day at the Zion Salvation Army. No ties but two great flat sheets (one from Kate Spade) and some shirts.  All have been laundered and processed.  

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Linking up with Finished or Not Friday


This will be my last post until after Christmas.  I hope you have a wonderful celebration with faith, family, friends, and food!  (And fabric, of course).  





12 comments:

  1. I love the bowties made from neckties!

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  2. I am in awe of your necktie project!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects

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  3. The neckties project is very cool, but I would guess not the easiest to assemble. Have a very Merry Christmas. Safe travels.

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  4. Cute little bow tie project. Merry Christmas!

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  5. Your bow tie project is coming along so nicely and will make someone very happy at some point.
    Have a happy Christmas Nann - to you and yours.

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  6. Merry Christmas! You will be able to take a walk next week when we get near 50.

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  7. Merry Christmas, Nann. It will be sad without Stevens, but hopefully you will be busy enough not to dwell on it. We had a one day warm up, too. But the wind is howling now and the temperature has dropped more than 20 degrees since 6 AM. See you in the New Year.
    Pat

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  8. Beautiful view at the pond there! The Rotary breakfast sounds like fun, and the bow tie project is looking great. Are you traveling for the holiday? Have a wonderful time!

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