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For my first mini-quilt of February for my 2025 calendar project I wrote a love letter to my guy and put it in this envelope, which I made from an old embroidered linen doily.

I'm embroidering the writing on the love letter, but it's not finished due to a bad arthritis flare-up. I'll finish that when my hands calm down.

I finished my colorblock Ocean Tranquility crochet throw, which helped me so much, and (at least to me) turned out lovely. Highly recommend this free pattern.

My second mini-quilt of February was a simple embroidery and bead affair as I worked on my dexterity and finger control.

In memory of my mom I cleaned and repaired Survivor, a vintage polyester diagonal strip quilt that I thrifted for $7.99.

For my third mini-quilt of February I used treads, buttons and a crystal heart to work through some heartbreak.

I repaired the handles on a thrifted Vera Bradley tote bag, and in the process learned more about the materials used to make them. This was a fun save.

My fourth mini-quilt of February has an embroidered pocket in which I can put stuff I want to save. The chilis cross stitch is one that came with a bundle of fabric I thrifted last year, and made me very happy to use.

I made a V-stitched crocheted wrap out of two thrifted jumbo skeins of really pretty Caron ombre yarn.

Last but not least is this crocheted throw that I'm making from another free pattern I found online, which I did not finish entirely but will only take another night or two to complete. Onward to March!

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