What I'm working on

I'm working on some row-by-row strips from 2015. Yep, I got right to those rows. I have completed 3 and currently working on the one below.

I have pinned the pieces in place to check the arrangement. I'm going to machine applique them in place without using glue or fusible. I like the look and hope the work will last longer.

This row came from a shop in the St. Louis area. I didn't buy the kit so this is using up some stash.

I came across the pattern for these bowl cozies and decided to try them.

They are really quick to make if you have layer cake lying around.

I made one more but have already gifted it to my mom.

You can find the pattern and very clear instructions here.

Credit to HappyHourStitches.com.

Hope I'm not too late to link up with Amanda Jean @Crazymomquilts.

The haul from the reading conference

I got back from the reading conference late on Tuesday. 

I attended lots of sessions but most of them were concerning our state reading association.

Still, I had some time to visit the vendors and collect some books and other materials to share.

In years past I think I came back with much more but this year I couldn't hang out in line for the author signings. I will enjoy reading these and sharing them with students and teachers.

I only bought one book. The one in the middle-Struggling Readers.

I'm in the middle of reading Miss Julia books by Ann B. Ross. I recognize so many southern ladies in her books. Have you read them? They are a hoot.