Luann, thank you for the row of spoonflower fabric. It is beautiful. I will post a picture when I can. The mystery quilt is hogging my design wall right now. I will have to take a picture of it, take it down, then put up Luann's fabric to take a picture of it. I also have Andree's row finished. I need to take a photo of it too. I made a sampler of colors I liked. It is cheerful. I will get it in the mail as soon as possible. Now, on to planning the row for Feb.
I have been using graph paper with 1/4 inch grid to draw the quilt blocks. Then if they are simple, I can just figure out the size needed for each piece with seam allowances added on. The more difficult ones I traced the piece, added seam allowances and made templates. Like in the olden days!!! One was too small so I had to rip it completely and redo it. Another block was too large so I made one with smaller seams. Just barely large enough. Well, the larger one can become a pot holder or a mug rug.
I hope everyone is warm and cozy. Terrie, I am enjoying your cookies with my coffee.

Luann go and rest in the sidings. Your humour made me groan

Geneva - I'm on the look out for 6" blocks too!
Barb

Terrie - Thanks for the cookies!
Barb

Yes, Lois, I agree!

LuAnne, I am not the least bit surprised to hear you are tired. In fact, I am relieved to know it. Your accomplishments are wonderful, but I've wondered if you sleep. I believe that most of us are happiest if we are busy but to tell the truth I've been concerned about your pace. I love high energy but to keep it going rest and peacefulness are required. Please take care of yourself. You've been such a fun addition to the Forum. We all want you to take care of yourself.

They were a little more bready/doughy than I remember. Or, maybe I've grown old and they don't excite me like they used to. In any case, here they are...help yourselves!
Actually, it's been a long time since I've made a batch.(other than tonight's) Sometimes, it's the company we share them with that makes them taste better. Like you've got 6 kids back at the house after swim team. Or, maybe

I forgot something as I just made them from 'my head' and not a written recipe. Pretty close, though.

Yum Terrie think I will thanks!
Geneva you always make me chuckle
My row is off to Limbania today on to the next one am having lots of fun figuring out what I'm going to make next

Dorothy

So, now you've all inspired me to go make some cookies with

. Pinch a few you you like!

Hmmmm, in my little world tits are bosoms! Here I was looking at Wendy's new fabric for, well, bosoms! The birds are beautiful and probably much more practical!

I'm glad you like your row Lotti. I've been on a mission to find 6" blocks and use them. It's turning out to be fun. And I only have to make 6 blocks, so it's not that much work and I'm learning a lot. So, Lotti's row of "flowers" came from the January 2016 American Quilter Magazine. One section of the block looked like a flower to me. (And we all know Lotti takes beautiful pictures of flowers among many other things.) The block was 6" so viola! A row for Lotti. Here's some pictures to describe it.

This is Lotti's block. Can you see the leaves and flowers?




This is the quilt the block is from.



and this is the actual foundation of the block. I photocopied it 6 times for 6 blocks.



I've made 3 rows for certain people using the Janome site I shared awhile ago. Again, easy, quick and fun!

I'm so glad Luann started this rowing stuff. I'm having more fun than I expected. Though I understand that sometimes we have "down" periods. That happened to me last fall. I just had to kick myself in the rear and make something, even if it was horrible. So, for those of you that are having a slow period, just get out some fabric, cut it up and sew it back together again. You might just light your creative spirit. If that doesn't work, go eat some chocolate, drink some wine and peruse a quilt magazine or website. And, here's a hug with a pat on the back.

Take care, geneva

I've always called them chickadees.

Kath,
Just yesterday I wrote in my journal,
I'm tired of being tired! So, I've decided to change the wheel I'm on. That's as much humor as I've got going at the moment, but if you start laughing about my lack of a decent sense of humor, that in itself should help you feel energized!

Somehow I missed that snowman row, as well. I love trees, especially pine trees and Marilynn's are lovely.

Kathy, Good luck to you. I have a feeling once you get started you'll be feeling better and better.

Loving all you Rowers. Keep up the good work.

Good day, fellow Rowers all:
I am still out here on the river with you, but have been just drifting along instead of paddling. Have you ever heard the phrase "procrastinatory entropy"? I heard it recently in a story by a writer who had been struggling with something commonly called "writer's block". It perfectly describes the state I have found myself in for the past few months and I'm tired of it now. So please give me a "You will do it"! cheer and look for me in your mailboxes in your appointed month (or close to)!
I have been following the postings, and admiring the blocks, rows and fabrics. I received a wonderful piece of Spoonflower print from Luann, and it looks just like it's shown in other pics here. I did thank Luann in a PM, and I should do it publicly too. THANK YOU LUANN.
I wish you all love and light and happy sewing.
Kath