Whirligig Blocks and a Shirt

I'm leaving for vacation tomorrow, so I'll be back to blogging in about a week! But before I left, I needed to finish up by blocks for the 4x5 Bee, which are due the day I get back. I decided to make some whirligigs, inspired by Jessica's blocks last quarter. These are time-consuming, but I think they turned out pretty cute, so I'd make this block again down the road.

Clockwise from top: Blocks for Elizabeth, Deb, Lyanna, Lee and Wendy.

Earlier this week, I also tried out a sewing pattern I won during Celebrate Color. This is the Shearwater Kaftan pattern by Make it Perfect, and I shared a little more about the process of making it over at Craft Buds earlier this week.

 

I'm going to make this shirt again in a looser fabric, but I first tried it out a lightweight poplin I got on clearance at Fabric.com. And sometime this year, I'm hoping to make the Honey Blouse.

Thanks for letting me share! I'm very thankful for this season of life, and thankful for all of you. Reading a friend's blog, I was recently reminded of the very reality of life's ups and downs. Our lives may not always be perfect, or we may be going through a downright horrible season. 

In the midst of whatever you are feeling today, whether that's tired, joyful or many things in between, I hope you are encouraged by the ability to create. To create a quilt, a block, a pillow. A moment. A memory. We are all creators, and I am very thankful to be a part of this community of such caring and wonderful people.

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