Friday's Accomplishments

 This is all I got done after working almost all day; there are a total of 240 orange units with the blue backgrounds and 240 units of the neutrals with the blue backgrounds.  I think I better pick up speed, and this is only the first clue.  Most of you must think I am nuts to think this is fun.  Well it was a start and tomorrow I have some other things to do, so I won't have much time to play.  I tried 2 methods--one with the tri rec tools at the top which I had cut out earlier and the bottom is paperpieced.  I was not as pleased with the rec tools, as I thought the 1/4 inch at the points was skimpy, but  the paperpieced were perfect.  I will try the Inklingo when I am retired after this next week. I did get a little better with the rec tools, but I had to trim anyway.  I added Bonnie's motto to remind myself to have fun and enjoy the process--even if my back hurts.

1st clue for Celtic Solstice

It is so exciting to get started on Celtic Solstice. The first clue was out early this morning. I have all my fabrics to start out with washed but I need to iron--not my fav thing to do. So I started in the middle of the chaos anyway. I am farther along in cutting 3 1/2 strips than this picture but it's slow going. I can't wait to start sewing, and I think I will try all the methods for the tri rec pieces to see which gives the best end result for me. The first 3 colors for this clue are royal blues to navy, rust to orange, and neutrals.  I have many more fabrics if I need to go on a safari with my stash.