I did not get as much quilting done as I thought I would. I need to not say I’m gonna do something, then I’ll get it done. Here is is. The yellow thread is the basting threads…once it’s all quilted I’ll post a picture of the finished product.
I love hand applique, but [...]
Archive for July, 2006
The Crazy Chicken Quilt
Posted in Uncategorized on July 31, 2006 | 2 Comments »
The Bean Sweater
Posted in Uncategorized on July 31, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
This was an adapted pattern I found online from the Five Hour Baby Sweater…suited more for boys. This will go across the pond once the fair is over. Yes…I think I’m going to get it all done to enter.
Posted in Uncategorized on July 31, 2006 | 1 Comment »
The buttons I made for the Bean Sweater…crocheted buttons and crocheted loops.
Sunday…a day of quilting
Posted in Uncategorized on July 30, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Many years ago…about 15+ I belonged to a quilting group. I learned alot of tricks along the journey, such as the “ABC’s” of quilting. You quilt A, the basics, B the fill ins and C the extras. I’m on A for my crazy, wacky quilt. Oh, for those that read “my [...]
The tools of the trade
Posted in Uncategorized on July 29, 2006 | 3 Comments »
Can we just ignore my posting from a few days ago about skipping the fair? I have no clue what I will do until Aug. 6th, when it’s all due for judging. I have finished handsewing the binding down and wanted a crazy look to go with my crazy quilt, so I dug [...]
One Yard Fabric Swap
Posted in Uncategorized on July 28, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Head over to Iris’ blog, The Green Onion to find out more about the One Yard Fabric Swap she is putting together. It sounds like a fun time and for those of you in the Apron Along…this would be a fun addition to see what you get and what you can make with it.
Shopping [...]
Two weeks and today is not payday
Posted in Uncategorized on July 28, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
I return to work, two weeks from today. I can get alot done in two weeks or nothing at all. Hmmm.
I woke up this morning or we could say, I went to bed last night, believing today was payday. Crap! Monday is payday. The last business day of the month is [...]
I think…
Posted in Uncategorized on July 27, 2006 | Leave a Comment »
that I will actually pass on the fair this year. I’m still heeing and hawing over entering anything. I have one week and two days to complete the quilt, how? The baby sweater I started yesterday is just a few inches from being done. A book that is due today, that [...]
Peek A Boo
Posted in Uncategorized on July 26, 2006 | 3 Comments »
Ever get one of those crazy hairs that put you in a weird sewing mood? Are you wondering what exactly the picture is that you are looking at? Well, for now, that’s a peek preview. I joined Sew I Knit! and this August-Sept. is quilting. Ok, so I’ve given that much [...]
Thank you SP8
Posted in Uncategorized on July 24, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Thank you SP8. A box of goodies arrived from the East coast this morning at the post office. It’s always fun to get packages in the mail. This box held 10 skeins of Pingouin Pingofine 50 yarn in “Orangeade” colorway, charm squares of fabric in colorways of purples and a pair of [...]
