Friday, August 27, 2010

A few Winding Ways, a few triangles


The Winding Ways blocks are getting easier but they are still a little crooked on the edges.  As long as they all come out the same size, they will work together.







I did sew the other 2 triangle blocks too.  I have several other pairs of fabrics ready to cut for this quilt so I won't put the blocks back up on the wall until I get more sewn.







I have a funeral to go to today.  My best friend from 5th grade through high school called me a week ago to say her son was found dead in his apartment.  He lived a few states away to complicate matters.  She had called me the end of May to tell me she has cancer but is doing well on the chemo.  We were both at the classmates birthday party last month so we have some good times memories to mix with this heartbreaking event.

14 comments:

Unknown said...

Love how the Winding Ways blocks look! And all your triangles too. These are sure to be beautiful quilts. So sorry to hear about this very sad news. It is nice that you will be there for your friend. My prayers and thoughts are with her.

Maria said...

Your Winding Ways look great in the two colours.
It is good to have friends in such sad times.

Sewing Junkie said...

Sorry to hear about your friend. My the sewing is coming along. Glad you have this escape to get involved with. Sewing is a big stress reliever. Chris

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your friend. That is the worst thing that can happen to a parent. and on top of having cancer--oh my.

Quiltdivajulie said...

Hugs to you and to your friend . . .

Those green/cream triangles are wonderful ... I NEED to start stitching my Summertime greens/creams pieces. NEED TO!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I wondered what colors you were going to use for the winding ways I had only seen the blue before. Pretty choice. Sorry about your friends son - so sad to loose a child, you are never ready for that to happen.
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

Cathi said...

I really love your Winding Ways blocks -- fabulous colours!
How sad for your friend.

Needled Mom said...

That is so tragic. It is always sad when a parent looses a child, but it sounds like she has her own challenges now too. I know you will be a tremendous support for her.

Your winding ways are looking fabulous.

Sarah Vanderburgh said...

So sorry for your friend's loss. Thanks for sharing your quilting today too.

Elaine/Muddling Through said...

Both of those patterns are working up so pretty! You're moving right along. And I am sorry for your friend's loss. I remember when my dad died (cancer), my grandmother being so hurt that he had died while she was still alive. So sad.

Amy said...

I am sorry to hear about the loss.be safe on your travel.I love the way both current projects are turning out.

Anonymous said...

So sad to learn of a child's death of a close friend. My thoughts are with you both.

Nice post today... kind of like those two new creations are at the 'starting gate' ready to take off.

J~MT

Laurel said...

So sorry about your friend's son. Very sad.
I've been thinking of doing a winding ways quilt myself. Would your friend be willing to cut more fabric (for a price, of course)?

Purple Pam said...

Your Winding Ways blocks are looking good. But then, all your blocks always look good!