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A Month In

I'm actually writing this post in early June so I can check in with myself on my summer projects, like my thrifted romance reading challenge. So far I've read: a few pages of the first one. I know, I've been busy, but I need to out more effort into this challenge. The first book is not great so I need to set it aside and pick up the next one.

My make a quilt out of one pound of fabrics chosen by someone else (how about we call it the one pound challenge from here on out?) is at the design point; I'll show you the fabric selection tomorrow.

Finally, my annual summer art quilt project -- this lovely sea-themed tote -- is at this stage of completion:

Finished!

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