20 More Blocks

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I've got four more half rows sewn up. But I got a little distracted.

This is one of two cat-themed pot holders I have. When I put up the blue wallpaper in my kitchen (and I have it on order) it won't "match." 

Now you all know I am not matchy-matchy, but I'd like them to coordinate. So I went into the studio and found some coordinating fabrics. The blues were not particularly exciting.

So I picked out this yellow with some blue accents.

It sure is nice to have mad sewing skills, lots of fabric, and tools. I also have a stash of Insul-brite, the filling designed for making potholders or something that gets hot (because let me tell you, using the average quilt batting in a pot holder is NOT going to protect your hands from the heat). In fact, for the business side of this pot holder, I used TWO layers of Insul-brite.

So here's the first one. A blue will will hang with it before the weekend is out.

I have been busy in the kitchen. I have completely reorganized this part of my pantry.  Everything is labelled. (I confess I may have watched one too many episodes of The Home Edit.)

If you think this was more than just a little bit compulsive, let me show you what ONE of these shelves looked like just a few weeks ago.

Can I tell you how blissful it is to work in my kitchen now?