Friday, November 18, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Update
I had a suggestion from a kind lady at Quiltvillechat to use cream instead of black for the neutral as it would give the eye a place to rest. (I had already considered that, but the suggestion sent me to my camera) Now I've got four choices, and I haven't even tried "green" instead of blue, which was another thought. I can drive myself crazy. This is an edit to an edit, I originally started out with only one photo.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Yet Another Gator Quilt
Thursday, September 29, 2011
New Sewing Room, Office, Guest Room Combo
This is my new office area, and it backs up to my sewing cabinet and Bernina 1130. The cabinet also hides lots of black spaghetti wires. |
The closet is on the left, and the laundry on the right. |
The funny shaped conglomerate of tables, two wooden oak typing tables of the same vintage as my desk, and the two folding plastic tables are where my Juki lives, and where I quilt. Leah Day recommends this configuration, but that it be against a wall. I don't have a wall, but hope that it will still work out ok. My Janome Platinum is between the Juki and the cutting/ironing table. It used to be in the family room, and hasn't moved. I have four machines in here, the Juki for quilting, Bernina for piecing, embroidery machine, and my Platinum, I think that I'm pretty well set up as far as machines go. I also have a featherweight on top of the bookcase. It works, but I don't use it as of yet. |
Another view from the dining room door. I do have more floor space in here. |
I made this double hourglass block this morning, the only sewing that I've done in a week or so. It's from 'A quilt block a day' from facebook. This particular version is from Cluck Cluck Sew. |
I didn't use the home made template that she recommended though. I used this as recommended by Amy and Bonnie. I made this sample block with 2 1/2 inch strips and the block ended up 8 inches finished 8 1/2 inches now. |
As an after thought I remembered the inside of my closet. |
The batting, quilt top, king sized flannel sheet, and the container they are sitting on are going to be my Iowa (Carolina) Christmas. Hopefully, I will get to it soon I think it's time that it was on my bed and not "closet clutter". I made the top when it was a mystery, but now it's in Bonnie's "Scraps and Shirttails II". Here is a picture of it without the borders, which are in the container above. It's huge. |
Looking to the right of the closet. The closet is about 3 by 7 feet. |
Looking to the left of the closet. That's the tour. If you are still with me, I hope that your eyes haven't glazed over. |
Monday, September 26, 2011
New Job
Things have been crazy here. I got a job. It's work at home on the computer and so I've been trying to get my working area prepared. My sewing room is becoming my husbands office, and our family room where he had a corner is becoming my sewing room. We had a lot of help getting started on the process, my daughter and 3 of her boys came over yesterday and helped for about 4 hours, but there is still a whole lot to do. It's getting there, but the old bones ache and slow things down, lol.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Mackenzie's Rocker Cushions and Small Quilt to Match
My daughter and I worked on these together also. |
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Misc. Pictures
My previous co-worker sent me a picture of her daughter with her quilt. She had some dental surgery and wasn't supposed to lie down, so Laura brought in a chaise lounge, and she looks very cozy in the chaise lounge with her quilt. Hopefully, it brought her a little comfort along with her ice pack. |
He was having a very good time. Sometimes it's nice to see the things that you have made and given actually in use and many times you don't get to see them. This time I was lucky enough to get some pictures, so I thought I'd share. Also, I'm shamefully behind in answering and acknowledging comments, and I intend to rectify that soon. I apologize and will catch up. |
Another Quickie Strippie
This is for Mackenzie, who will be 2 in December, I don't think she'll have to wait that long for these though. The teddie bear fabric matches her rocking chair cushions that are in progress, also. Like Dominics, this will be about 42 by 42 inches. |
This is the scrappy flannel back. It is 'different' but cozy. Again, piecing the back and the batting take longer each, than the front. I'll also use scrappy binding. Again, also, these are extra fun because my daughter and I are making them together for her grandchildren and my great grandchildren. It is a labor of love with someone I love, so very special. |
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Finishes for September and 15 Days Left
My Crazy Mom Quilts 36 Patch Quiltalong quilt is finished and will be given to my son, probably this weekend. I asked him if the flowers would be ok, and he said that since he's a married man it shouldn't be a problem. Both of these quilts are about 60 by 84 inches. |
This is my grandson Kevin's Turning (Twenty) Twelve. I figured that if his dad was getting one, so should he. I thought the light might be better outside, but 'artfully' arranging was out of the question. Every time I touched them, they fell. |
Here are the backs. I got a king sized flannel sheet on sale, and added some leftover flannel to it. That navy flannel shows and picks up everything. I figure that if they just lay them on the floor, they'll never have to vacuum again, lol. |
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