What's Up Wednesday: Happy

Yesterday I spent most of the day in my sewing room (which makes me happy) working on a few WIPs and finishing a little happy for a special friend!

Glimpse of the back

I can only give you a peek since it's a surprise.  Shhh...don't tell.

 There is quite a bit of white in this project and just as I was about to give the entire finish a final pressing, I noticed my iron had melted the top of one of my glass jars.  Don't know how that happened.

Major obstacle to finishing

Thankfully I noticed the sticky goop in time.  With all that white, what a mess that would have been.  Since this is the only iron I own, out I went to buy some iron cleaner AND a new iron.  I am pretty sure I cleaned off all the residue, but I wasn't taking any chances with this gift, so I used the NEW iron!

Old photo, but you get the idea

I didn't take any updated pictures, but I joined several rows of the baby chevron quilt.  I like to work on more than one project at a time.  Don't ask me why.

Playing with paper and fabric

I've been wanting to make cards with small snippets of fabric, and I finally played around with that.  I used an old needle and made sure my stitch length was longer, but I still need to work on the tension.

Good to remember

I've shown this photo before, but sometimes I need the reminder.  

I am happy that later today I am joining two good friends for lunch.  Can't wait!

What are you up to this Wednesday?