A Day of Rest...

Not for me!

The weekends go by way too fast for me, so I try to get as much done as possible on these 2 days.  Do you do that, too?

I did not intend to leave you all guessing on that photo...thought it was just too fun not to share (see previous post if you missed it).

It is, in fact, a photo of a roll of bias striped binding.  The stripes were printed that way (on the bias) which was great because then I did not need to try to remember how to cut binding on the bias.  ~grin~

The quilt it is for is what I worked on yesterday and a bit of this morning...the red and aqua wonky (some of them, anyway) stars quilt.

I have no good way to show the entire quilt top right now, but I will post a photo of part of it...a sneak peek.  I picked up the wrong Kona solid for the backing, so need to wait on finishing it.

I also realized that I need to change my way of basting quilts!!!  Now that I moved, I no longer have a huge table in the basement to lay out the layers on.  I have been looking around for alternatives and think I found a good one...will tell you more when I have a regular keyboard to type on instead of doing posts from my phone.

I hate to add to my pile of quilt tops...but the creative juices are flowing, so I will probably start (or continue) on another quilty project before I do anything more with this one.

I like to have a pick-up project going, too.   I just finished knitting a scarf and started on a facecloth.  And, last night, I dug through my fabric closet (seriously...my fabric and other sewing stuff is all crammed into my walk-in closet) and found fabrics for some stitchery projects. 

I have not forgotten my 'snow days' quilt...just need to get more settled before I have enough concentration to continue with that one.  And, Curio...and orange and aqua...and...Kashmir...and all the rest!

Okay...my finger is tired...must go.  Oh!  Here's the 'rest' part of my day!  ~grin~

Hope you all are having a great weekend!

Sew What?

I have plans for this weekend. 

Read...sew...read...sew...get the idea? 

I am excited...and hope to have something to show you.

Laboring...

Well, not really laboring.
Having fun, actually.  ~grin~  Should be no big surprise that my sewing stuff was among the first boxes unpacked.
Had an order for more kleenex cozies.
And, still working on my 'not too wonky' stars.  Only 13 left!
All of this moving/unpacking wears the brown boy out.
What are you doing today?

I Am Moved....

Mostly. 

Still need to get a few things out of the house.

Gotta say...there is not enough room here for my stuff.  I have 9 less pieces of furniture than at the house AND I got rid of a LOT of stuff!

Guess I need to declutter more. 

Still do not have a computer...it is coming soon!

I am in severe sewing withdrawal...so tomorrow I am going to take a break from unpacking and do some sewing.
Hope you are all having a good holiday weekend!

Moving On...

Just a quick note from my work computer...

Garage sale was this past weekend, and was only mildly successful.  But, I am okay with that...just need to pack it all up for St. Vincent's.  At least I don't have to move all of that stuff and find room for it in my small apartment. 

The big move will take place this weekend...I am going from a 3 bedroom ranch house to a 1 bedroom apartment.  There are a lot of things that won't be taken to the apartment...I am hoping I will have enough room for what I want/need to take.  I am definitely going for the non-cluttered look this time.  (ha!...we shall see how that goes!) 

Sewing will be done on my dining room table.  No more sewing room.  I guess I'll need to be much more organized.  {grin}

If you're wondering about the red/aqua wonky star quilt blocks, I have 18 left to make.  But, I need Kona solids in aqua and red to make those.  And, yes, I completed several that I haven't shown here. 

That's all for now...my supervisor is giving me the eye.  {grin}  Not really.


See you on the other side! 





"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."    Jeremiah 29:11

Full Circle...

Just a quick update.

I found a place to live.

It's where I lived before I moved to where I live now.

I'm okay with that.

It's not my 'forever' place.

On the sewing front...been working on my wonky stars...only 25 left to do! 

Otherwise, just packing and getting ready for a huge garage sale.

Hope all is well with you all.  Missing you.  Back to normal by Labor Day.  (I hope.)



"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  Jeremiah 29:11

Displaced...

Well...all good things do end.  {sigh}

We are being displaced by a family member ( landlord's mother) so we need to move out of this house.

Julie is going north to live with our Mom.   Long story...but me Mum needs someone to live with her.

I have my job with the state, so need to stay in this area.  For now.  So...I am looking for a place to live.  Must be out by September 1.

Say prayers that I find somewhere good.  Fast.  Please and thank you.

I definitely need to declutter...we will have a huge garage sale very soon.
In the meantime...I do need my creative outlet...so have done a little quilting and sewing!

Kelley's quilt - as posted a few posts ago - is now finished!!!  And, of course, I am in love with it!!!  Thank you, Kelley!! 

I am publishing this post with my phone...hope it all works okay!
Will post again soon.

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do...

It will be a short break...I hope. My computer needs to be replaced and I need to save up for a new one. 

While I am on this break, I will continue to work on my unfinished quilts and will take photos to show you when I am done (with the break).

Also...my email will be changing. 

act_collies@yahoo.com

I'll be back soon!!!!

Wonky Stars Revisited...

With thoughts of finishing quilts in my head lately (see this post) I decided to go through my stuff and make a list of quilts started and not anywhere close to being finished.  Works.  In.  Progress.  There's a list (that is not complete, by the way) on my sidebar, which I guess I've been ignoring.  Oh. My. Gosh.  It's crazy! 


I must get at them.  Right?  I have a few big projects that I am dying to get at, but my head is full of all this other stuff.  The 'waiting to be worked on and finished' stuff.  

So, without further ado...

Here's the first one.  Last year,  I was in an Aqua and Red Block Swap.  When it was my month, I asked for wonky stars...and I got them!  Aren't they awesome?  (I actually received 19, so I'm guessing I didn't photograph them all???)

This wonky star quilt is one of the ones that got off to a good start and then I let it sit.  I was even super organized with it...all the squares of fabric are cut and stored in a bin.  It takes no time at all to make one wonky star.  So...why have I let it sit?

Who knows.  It really doesn't matter right now.  Cuz, I do have a plan! 

I need 64 blocks for the front and 3 for the back.  67.  If I put in a little time here and there and make a wonky star...or two...they'll be done in no time at all!  In fact, since making that plan, I made 8 of them!   

 
Now I only need 40.  I can deal with that number.  

How about you?  Do you start projects and then get distracted?  Or, do you finish one before you start the next one?    


Have a restful Sunday evening!




"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Follow-Through...

See, I am NOT all talk.  I am following through...yup, I actually am!  


Here is the first of the unfinished quilt tops that I have to finish.  I posted about them recently...here.  After that posting, I made a plan to finish one of these quilts each month.  That way, by the end of the year, they'll all be done.  And, one a month won't interfere with the other things I want to do.  Shouldn't, anyway.

So.  This is the hand-pieced quilt from Kelley.  She had left a comment stating that I should 'just get the darn thing quilted and use it, for pete's sake'.  Or, something to that effect.  {grin}.  I already had the batting for this quilt measured and cut, so it's getting done first.  This month.  July. 

It is now pin-basted and ready to quilt.  So, as soon as I figure out what color of thread to use and what quilting pattern, I'll be off and running with it!  

Staying in the ac keeping cool.  Are you?




"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Hot Stuff!

It's been quite slow around here.  I'm not moving very fast...or getting much done.  Though I would prefer to stay indoors in the air conditioning, there are times when I must go outside...to drive to/from work...to potty Tag...important times like that.  I tell ya...the heat and humidity seem to sap whatever energy I have right out of me. 

I know there are places much hotter and people much worse off than me, so I am not really complaining.  Just saying that not much has been getting done during this heat wave.

I did have a finish, though!  Here it is...  

It's a runner for my dresser...one of the panels I had made for curtains (see this post) and didn't use.  I used the same linen/cotton blend for the back that I used on the front.  (looks different color because I took the photos in different rooms at different times of day...top photo is more accurate.)

 

Details...

Kashmir III by Sentimental Studios for Moda

Essex Linen by Robert Kaufman in Natural

Pattern by Erin of Why Not Sew? fame.

22 x 48 after laundering.

The runner matches this yet-to-be-finished quilt top first shown here.  

This is the first time that I've used linen (55% linen/45% cotton blend) and I must say, I am very happy with it.  

I've been doing some knitting, too.  I also have an embroidery project in the beginning stages.

I'm very happy that it is Friday night...going to stitch and sew all weekend!  

Hope you have a good weekend, too.  Stay cool! 


"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."    Jeremiah 29:11