4Squares and 365Project (Spokane, WA)

Okay, I sewed the blocks together.  Then, I did a quick hunt through my stash and found some tiny hearts on white background that I feel will match well enough.  I added the hearts w/white background border to the blocks first.  Just to break it up a little..

I decided to try something different for a border.  I sewed a 1.5 inch strip to the extra squares and alternated the squares.

Pieced them together and Ta Da!  I'm so surprised at how well this came out considering a week ago I had not known these 4 inch squares were still traveling around with me.

I still have a few squares left so I'm going to add some appliqué hearts.  

Yep, I just can't leave a quilt without some kind of appliqué work on it.

Project 365 ~ 1 Year!

Yesterday was my last day for 365Project.  It is a relief.  I no longer have to scramble for a photo each day, but I have to admit that I have learned a lot in one year of daily photos.  

Dusty the great hunter

The first being - never leave home without the camera.  Even when I just plan on a short trip to the grocery store, the camera was with me.  I became more aware of my surroundings especially behind me.

Tiny wildflowers

I learned a lot about my camera and what it is capable of doing.........oh, so that's what that button is for!

Hitch surveying his new found kingdom

Since I carry a large DSLR camera, I would feel very self-conscience about taking photos in unusual areas.  I learned to ignore the strange looks while taking photos in Lowe's parking lot, kneeling in outdoor plaza areas, shopping in stores, or waiting in restaurants. 

Lemon Yellow Starburst

I also learned to response to people's comments.

  "Wow!  That's a big camera!"  ~Great upper body strength builder.

       "That camera looks expensive."  ~And it is worth every penny because I love the results this camera gives me. 

Parting shot #365  Hugs from Max!

I plan to continue with 365Project, but not right away.  I need a break plus we are heading into the Northern Cascades on Sunday and I probably will not have WiFi for almost a week.

Happy Trails!