I got a bit of sewing done over the weekend. My goal was to get caught up on a couple of BOMs I am doing. The blocks above are for the Riley Blake Challenge 2026, a reliably fun sew-along. This one is a block of the week project, with block designs being provided for free by Riley Blake designers.

This is block 13, Patchwork Star, designed by Liza Taylor. A couple blocks in this sew-along are framed, a look I think I like.

Next, I did another Sewcialites block. The block of the week wasn’t for me, so I substituted something that fits better with my other blocks.

This is a block from a Nancy Rink pattern called Misty Meadow. It was the right size and I thought the French General fabrics would work for the blended patchwork effect I am going for.

I may actually use this setting for my Sewcialites blocks. I can make my center medallion work and I do like the layout a lot. I will not be doing any applique.

It was cold and rainy here the entire weekend. April has been a particularly crummy month as far as weather and so many other things are concerned. May had better arrive full of sunshine and blue skies or I don’t know what I’ll do. I did make a lemon snacking cake that cheered me up a lot. Plus I have been eating some delicious chocolate that a friend sent me. Better than medicine to cure what ails me. Wishing you all a great week.