Since I was all finished school, I thought I had lots of time to play. I discovered the Midget Blocks at sentimental stitches in 2012. I was still trying to figure out the on-line free block of the week and month process. I bought the first 50 patterns then started saving the free weekly ones and any that had already been available prior to that. I also bought the midget applique blocks . Then I found the extra 4 1/2 inch blocks over at dearjane.com/bom. So I have them all. A lot of them. Maybe 250 or so. Somewhere along the way, I printed off ALL the patterns and put them into a binder. Then I started printing the foundation patterns onto foundation paper. I was on a roll with my preparations.
Years earlier I had started collecting 1930's reproduction fabrics in anticipation of making an old fashioned Double Wedding Ring Quilt. But, I found an original top in excellent condition so never actually started it but had hundreds of small fabrics. I even bought a bunch of solids. I thought I would use these for the Midget Blocks when I ever got around to making them.
I had completed my Master's degree and had not yet jumped into the doctorate so I spent a lot of time on the computer downloading patterns, printing them off and filing them away to make up some day. I was now retired and no longer milking cows but still drove tractor. A lot. Because I could. I did not start blogging until a whole year later.
This brings to an end the ufo's in my quilt cupboard that I have been writing about. All my other ufos have been chronicled here on my blog that I started in 2013. I have at least a dozen kits I bought and did not make. Yet. I also have piles of fabric I bought for specific quilts not yet started. I had intended to eventually make scrap quilts, but I do not really have scraps left over from quilts that are not finished. So I have not actually started this one but am ready. One of these days.
What I do have now is a great recollection of memories through some difficult years in my life that will be very helpful for the second book that I am writing. It is about menopause and anger and depression. Spoiler alert! It ends well because I am still here to tell about it.
Blessings,
Chris
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