So, inspired by Debbie's motivational posts, I finally got going yesterday on my IQ project. Frst I trimmed all four charm packs to 5" squares. I bought a 5" charm maker template, I love that thing! Trimming them was really fast with this! Then I started my layout yesterday. Today I worked on the top, and starting from 4:45 a.m. To 10:59 p.m., i got to about the 3/4 mark. Hope I have the energy to get the top finished being pieced tomorrow . of course, I had some break time, two trips to the fabric store for more supplies. And stopping for food and a rest now and then I wasn't sure about whether I was going to even like it, but I am motivated now to finish because I like how it is turning out pretty well.

Came out of the quilting dungeon to see snow is falling! I went to the quilt store in a sweater--that won't work now!