A Little Crazy Quilt Eye Candy

I've mentioned in my last couple of blog posts that I had a lot on my plate.  My plate is finally just about cleared off.  I need some time to let the dust settle and get my brains back in my head like my mom used to say, but hopefully, I'll begin to get my routine back.

When I'm completely done, I'll share what's been going on but in the meantime, I've done a little bit of stitching.  I can't focus on cross stitch for right now.  I keep making mistakes for which I have to rip and that's not fun so I've done some 6 inch crazy quilt blocks.

I started doing 6 inch blocks a few years back with small things that I've collected or saved over the years.  I thought that it would be a nice way to display them.  I probably have over 60 blocks now with a lot more do-dads to use.

So this one is a 4th Of July block.  The Uncle Sam and the little beaded heart at the top left were Mill Hill pin kits that I made years ago.  I've used a lot of Mill Hill pins on these blocks.

This one is another Fish Under The Sea block.  I used some Shibori ribbon for waves.  The Swordfish is a pin that my husband bought me at a flea market years ago.  The little Treasure Chest was an Avon necklace.  My mom sold Avon for many years and I've been using the pretty jewelry pieces on these blocks.

Fancy yarns and fibers are couched on, beads and sequins add sparkle....I love my sparkles!!  I added a few crystals near the treasure chest and the tiny seashells are glued on using E6000.

Yesterday, I pulled out my McHenry Landmark Quilt.  It's been on hold for a long time.  I need to get some border fabric for it.  I'll talk more about that when I can.  For now, I thought I'd share some eye candy!