Hi friends. Hope you are having a good start to your week. This was a three-day weekend for us in the US. Memorial Day. I always find it strange when I hear people say “Happy Memorial Day”. Um, well, it isn’t really a happy holiday, as we are memorializing those who lost their lives in service of our country. However, it is for many of us the start of the summer season and barbeques, swimming, and vacations. And I am definitely on board with that!

I’ve got something different up on my design wall for a change. These are the blocks I have made so far in the 4th of July at Granny’s sew-along hosted by Heather Briggs of My Sew Quilty Life. I love the way the blocks are coming together. I have fallen a bit behind. What you see are the blocks through most of week 5. I have two more blue blocks to make for week 5, and then I have to make four blocks for week 6. I will get it done. I have to say it’s fun to see the space fill up with the blocks!

To tell you the truth, I have not felt much like sewing. After losing that quilt through the USPS mishandling and the most recent setback with my vision, I have been in a bit of a slump mood-wise. I’ve had a “what’s the point?” attitude that I am trying to snap out of.

I tidied up my sewing room, attempted to organize my huge stash of French General fabric, and started to get caught up on the 4th at Granny’s project. Getting organized and tidying my space does wonders for my spirits. I have also read some great books this month, which I can’t wait to share with you. Reading has been the main activity I have fallen back on, using my Kindle with the font on extra large so I can see it.

Things will get better. I just need to keep busy and cheer up!

Wishing you all a happy last week of May.