I was stitching my binding on the Pilgrim hat wall hanging and S.N.I.P.
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While trimming the corners so it could lie nicely I accidently cut through the edge of the binding. Exasperatingly, I set it aside. I have gardens and plantings to attend too. I'm having a fit and am in a snit!
Jane
36 Patch Units: 6 so far.
2 for each month: January through March (Pink, Yellow, Green were the recommended colors). I'm using my scraps but in a different lineup as I pulled from my solids the RSC color and am sewing my 2 -1/2" scraps onto that color.
Looks like Spring or Easter candy so far. Depending on the colors coming later on, I may use that color for a different project as I'm truly loving the softness and Springtime feel of this so far. AND I'm using some scraps, a WIN, WIN for sure. Will ponder the size as it goes on.
Another April goal is to make a Frida Kahlo Tea Pot Cozy. I may go traditional or perhaps push my limits but not as graphic perhaps as her art. No picture of that unless you wanted to see my lil' red Le Crueset tea pot . lol
Am also continuing with those spool blocks. Trying to come up with different Spool ends for each of those 99 colored spools. Wish me luck as that project is lingering and I want to so more progress with it and all of my UFOs!
Thanks for stopping by. I hope your Easter is beautiful! My Co-vid Vaccine #2 is Saturday and I hope my reaction to it is nonexistent. The first vaccine I had a temporal headache and was chilled to the bone, can you say Tylenol and two quilts to the rescue. TTFN.
Though she be small, she be fierce!
A finish and one more kit done. The good Lord knows I have plenty of kits in and my reason for acquiring them was for my retirement anyhow, that was my explanation. lol Now that I've been retired for 15 years I figure it's time to get some finished and put to use.
I sewed drawer stabilizer to the backing for stability on surfaces and then also created a tube of fabric for a binder clips area just in case.
TTFN
Jane
Thanks for stopping by. I did start some 36 patch block units to align with the Rainbow Scrap challenge that SoScrappy does. Am hoping to stay with it this year even though I'm climbing on board late.
It's too late to link up with Elm Street Quilts however, I plan to finish January's leftover Pilgrim wall hanging as well as the Sewing machine pincushion photo below, and get the Kim Diehl BOM finished from last year that needs layering quilting and finishing (photo will be shared later).
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| Bernina 440 stitched embroidery with the metallic thread, no problem except the wonkiness from the user artistic license placing that spool of thread on the top. Which will stay as it is and how when I was starting out (age 7) the spool on top would "dance" with me going as fast as I could bringing up fond memories. LOL |
Below are a few of the tools I use for tracking the needles.
"I didn't", I replied then went to see.
Oh!!!! It's Happy mail. My heart raced a tad and a smile came along with a feeling of amazing wonder. Just like Birthdays and Christmas mornings.
It's from Schmetz.com so I quickly Opened the package. Just imagine my surprise. A package of Chrome (professional)Needles, the ABC pocket guide and a coated tag displaying the color bands identities. Love it!
During an Island Batik box opening from a blogger I follow, I noticed her January box had the "grabbit too" tag and loved that concept. I had printed out the same illustration on oak tag paper for my identification purposes and it was a bit worn looking. When I saw hers I went to Schmetz to let them know I truly loved their quality products and was a huge fan of their needles especially and where could I find that plastic coated tag. The above was their response.
So you all know I truly love their products here is the back up needle storage in the top drawer of my sewing table. Many of you already know that the closest store for me is a 2 hour drive and that's to a Joann's and any quilt shops are even further. So anytime the husband and I travel, I'd scope out the route with stores and shops available to store up my quilting supplies while going through those areas even the many trek for his health check ups in Massachusetts and neighboring states.
During sales, I'll shore up the "stock on hand" at fantastic prices as you can see by the alphabeticalized filing of those specialty needles. You can see the 3 "gross" needle boxes I have for the normal piecing needles (and I've already gone through one of those) as I do change my needle often.
Thank you Rhonda and Schmetz, Inc. - You're the best!
Did get it sewn and then.
Ooops, my fray block was dried up and not having any backups on hand, I ordered a tube from Amazon.
Received the notice: order received, Delivery expected date February 10-17th, 2021. WHAT?
So a couple of days later thought, how about Walmart. Checked and it was much better with the delivery for the next week. Considering that 2 week pause during this, I'm feeling good this project got along as far as it did. Only the pumpkin and some detail stitching left before getting it layered, quilted and finished. It will be my first project finished for the year and I won't be derailed. lol
Can't believe how fast this month flew by. TTFN
Sharing just a bit of humor and fun which I think the world needs more of.
I grabbed this picture from Janice Elaine Sews and don't know the pic editor and couldn't resist showing Bernie, a neighboring state resident who definitely marches to his own tune that blew up social meme since Inauguration Day!
Happy New Year!
I am becoming more focused on my projects and plan to finish this Buttermilk Basin pilgrim Hat wall hanging completely for my One Monthly Goal for January. Am linking up to Elm Street Quilts today for the OMG challenge just under the deadline.
Haven't been posting again recently since my health had a minor speed bump that needed further studies. But with seeing an Electrophysiologist in Cardiology today in VT, I got the all clear to resume my health improvements with further tests down the road. Thankfully.
Also have been working on the Spools as my hump jumper project.
Wishing you warmth, love and a promising 2021.
