Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Holiday Sewing
I didn't think that I would have time to do any sewing during the holidays, but DH's hip replacement has been a piece of cake. Very little pain and, he pushes himself and refuses offers of help! He had his staples removed this morning.
The first quilt was made with Bonnie and Camille's "Vintage Modern" that I got a couple of years ago. I made a pattern called "Lattice and Chains", which can be found on Moda Bake Shop.
The second quilt is a small lap quilt. I used Moda's "Modern Background--Ink". I am going to add a border as soon as the fabric arrives.
I got up this morning and worked on some simple projects--potholders and sewing the binding on a Christmas table topper. I cut some fabric for a new modern quilt called "City Park". I am going to have to take a trip to the fabric store for a couple more colors of solids.
I have also been thinking about going for a walk. With any luck, that urge will go away before too long!!
The first quilt was made with Bonnie and Camille's "Vintage Modern" that I got a couple of years ago. I made a pattern called "Lattice and Chains", which can be found on Moda Bake Shop.
The second quilt is a small lap quilt. I used Moda's "Modern Background--Ink". I am going to add a border as soon as the fabric arrives.
I got up this morning and worked on some simple projects--potholders and sewing the binding on a Christmas table topper. I cut some fabric for a new modern quilt called "City Park". I am going to have to take a trip to the fabric store for a couple more colors of solids.
I have also been thinking about going for a walk. With any luck, that urge will go away before too long!!
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Sunday, December 20, 2015
4th and Final Quilt, DH is home!
I finished sewing the binding on the 4th quilt prepped for DH's surgery just as the doctor came in and said that we could go home. The fabric is an Art Gallery collection called "Indian Summer". I loved it from the fist moment that I saw it.
We got home just as the Seahawk game got started and DH was up, down, up, down. He could not settle in. He was trying to decide where he could sit, where he could walk; what was the easiest way to get up. Finally, after feeding him some dinner he and the dogs have quieted down and I can relax!
I don't know when I think that it is safe for me to disappear into my sewing room, sew, Merry Christmas!
We got home just as the Seahawk game got started and DH was up, down, up, down. He could not settle in. He was trying to decide where he could sit, where he could walk; what was the easiest way to get up. Finally, after feeding him some dinner he and the dogs have quieted down and I can relax!
I don't know when I think that it is safe for me to disappear into my sewing room, sew, Merry Christmas!
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Friday, December 18, 2015
More Finishes!
First, surgery went well. DH finished first round of exercises and promptly went back to sleep.
I finished sewing the binding on two quilts before he got out of recovery, sew I have been trying to keep busy twiddling my thumbs!
The fabric is Janet Claire's "Nocturne". The pattern is from "Quilt Dads"
Will have more pics tomorrow and DH has to get up and walk!
I finished sewing the binding on two quilts before he got out of recovery, sew I have been trying to keep busy twiddling my thumbs!
Will have more pics tomorrow and DH has to get up and walk!
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Absolutely Thrilled!!
I just finished a quilt for a friend's daughter for Christmas and I am absolutely thrilled with the results. The fabric is Tanya Whelan's "Lulu". The pattern is called "Diamond Alley" by Sassafras Lane Designs. I struggled with it a bit and waited over two weeks for a 12" 60 degree ruler to arrive to cut the blocks.
DH is having hip replacement surgery in the morning. I have been prepping for a week or sew. I have four quilts ready to have the binding stitched on and will do sew during the long hours at the hospital.
Until next time, happy sewing!!
DH is having hip replacement surgery in the morning. I have been prepping for a week or sew. I have four quilts ready to have the binding stitched on and will do sew during the long hours at the hospital.
Until next time, happy sewing!!
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Christmas Projects
Good Wednesday morning! We had about three inches of snow last night and I probably won't be leaving the house today. I don't mind driving in the snow, but I took care of my errands yesterday. I have finished a couple of Christmas Table Toppers and am in the process of quilting some client's projects.
I am working on a couple of projects with Janet Claire's "Nocturne". It is sooooo beautiful. I love her fabrics!
Sew, will catch up with you later.
I am working on a couple of projects with Janet Claire's "Nocturne". It is sooooo beautiful. I love her fabrics!
Sew, will catch up with you later.