You’ve probably noticed that I posted the alternate project for Block 2 yesterday — the Wildflowers Pillow.
I’ll be back tomorrow with Block 3 — I wanted to post it today, but I can already tell I’m not going to have time to get it posted because some things more important than sitting in front of the computer have been scheduled for me!
I’ve been working on catching up on the diary entries. I seem to only get further behind every day, but it’s quite a job, so I need to concentrate more on catching them up. I mean, this IS supposed to be a running transcript of my mother’s diary, not just quilt-alongs, and my family seems to get a little irate when I don’t post the latest entries — imagine that! (I think they just like seeing if they’re going to be mentioned . . . probably to see if they can remember doing whatever Hazel says they did! Uncle Larry always tells me he has “no recollection of that” — haha!)
I’ve also changed the sidebar to make it easier to find the patterns for each quilt-along. I figured that information might come in handy if you’re looking for past patterns (or have fallen behind like I have). Because . . .
I know we have quite a few new followers and participants. So, welcome all you newcomers — I’m anxious to see what you all do!
I made a new downloads page — something I never got done after launching my new web site and breaking them all, but hey, baby steps. It’s not finished yet, either, but I’m working on it slowly but surely. This is a lot of work! Please bear with me . . .
And remember, if you have a finished block you’d like to show, you can send me a picture and I’ll do occasional posts featuring them. I would love to see them, and I’m sure everyone else would, too.
I think that’s all for now. Check back tomorrow for Block 3. I hope you have Blocks 1 and 2 all caught up!
The Life of Hazel Ilene 
I love the quilting entries too and even though I am not family, reading Hazel’s diary makes me feel like I am glimpsing what life was like for my mom and grandma. Hazel’s young years were in between both of them. Thank you for sharing all of this, the quilting and the diary.
Maria
Block 2….I’m just getting started on it….
Um, no. Still just getting started on Block 2. Shelly, you owe us no apologies! I am so grateful for everything you provide on your website. It is so much fun. Hang in there and take your time!
I am still working on Block one. I am making a pillow for my sister and she loves purple, so all my flowers are variations of that color. I just subscribed to your blog and look forward to getting your updates. Please know I love reading your diary entries as well as your lovely designs.