Sentimental Stitches

Sally Post Floral Sampler Block 14
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I wish I could have spent the day playing with my polka dot fabrics but they had to be set aside yesterday while I tackled my first plumbing job. The kitchen sink had developed it's own love of dots by dripping an ever increasing number of water dots into the sink. After a lesson from Rob and a Google search, I shut off the water and took the faucet apart thinking I'd replace a couple of washers. What I had found in the goody box of spare parts wasn't exactly what was needed and I had no desire to drive the 14 miles to town last night, so I cleaned everything with white vinegar (marvelous stuff), put it back together and said a prayer when I turned the water back on. Thank heavens! No drips!

While shopping my stash the last few weeks to start a new quilt, I discovered I have a tremendous crush on polka dots. I am drawn to them like bees to a flower. I've got them in every shape, size, color and reproduction era. Even the new blankie I made for Clutch in Shipshewana last month is polka dot!

Oh my, where will this new found love lead?

A quick search of eQuilter.com for fabric brought 2337 matches! Maybe I'm not alone in this love affair. If I bought a fat quarter of each of those (knowing I'd love them all) that could put a dent of $5842.50 in my quilting budget not including shipping charges.

I'm going to take two of the new Dear Jane, c. 1863 checked dot fabrics from Windham and talk to you in the morning!

Sally Post Floral Sampler Block 12
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