tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88099518476667523702024-03-24T17:26:19.448-05:00A Prim and (not so) Proper QuilterMy rantings and ravings, missives and musings on quilting and other aspects of life.Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.comBlogger220125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-31576063589144021682024-03-02T15:05:00.000-06:002024-03-02T15:05:09.555-06:00The Tattoo Quilt, first block—<p> —the Love Heart block!</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>February was the month of love and even though Valentine’s Day has passed, I decided to start with this as my first block in the pattern...in February…but first:</p><p>I like to read patterns. I like to pore over them and note anything unusual and since I’ve mentioned the like-hate relationship with paper piecing, I look for tips and suggestions to make it easier for my brain to process the piecing of the units.</p><p>I opened the PDF of the pattern to read, and as I was going through I started thinking that these were really tiny blocks! I finally figured out that what I thought was the actual size of the block was a piecing diagram. Phew. </p><p>So, around 2:30 pm on a Monday off from work, I told the hubs I had to start this thing. A couple of weeks ago I prewashed all of my fabrics and had them neatly stacked up on my cutting table. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi146YxqZDD00765r7q5cl25PW3W1QIqn37XhCyljmIU3S62eB2Cta9qsiYX1yrDHtMs2iWPJJVh6bmfoc4zJD3emqrpv8H34DC755PPldE5m9Nb6ly_GSkbKSCST6iznJSmk9rbmnnwpfxzd28ZDXgoCHBjaeOHz6mQoxgacNiGhYqEZpX2NxlsZFSjxE/s1600/IMG_8454web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi146YxqZDD00765r7q5cl25PW3W1QIqn37XhCyljmIU3S62eB2Cta9qsiYX1yrDHtMs2iWPJJVh6bmfoc4zJD3emqrpv8H34DC755PPldE5m9Nb6ly_GSkbKSCST6iznJSmk9rbmnnwpfxzd28ZDXgoCHBjaeOHz6mQoxgacNiGhYqEZpX2NxlsZFSjxE/w640-h480/IMG_8454web.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I started fishing out the fabrics for one block—another decision I made was to not try to speed through this one. Instead of printing everything (the pattern for the blocks is 107 pages), I just decided to print one block for right now and let’s see where this takes us.</p><p>Three hours later, this was how far I got:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNTvUgeEhnWMh5oa-o1fc90iEDnNz0XKDn6ogFsV089jDdxTabwrd_OfeB1rEtN39uVj6YbySwUzLMM7HmkY-HIgEoRgIzg-k_rh1mKjnpEBP_aosg87bX4QB6eLY6m5oaTLslbGpXZj_rmUQqg9AR5UghHqMlzBfKKU4GmCixeXb6q9VvMybaoY-aXw/s1600/IMG_8460web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNTvUgeEhnWMh5oa-o1fc90iEDnNz0XKDn6ogFsV089jDdxTabwrd_OfeB1rEtN39uVj6YbySwUzLMM7HmkY-HIgEoRgIzg-k_rh1mKjnpEBP_aosg87bX4QB6eLY6m5oaTLslbGpXZj_rmUQqg9AR5UghHqMlzBfKKU4GmCixeXb6q9VvMybaoY-aXw/w640-h480/IMG_8460web.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNTvUgeEhnWMh5oa-o1fc90iEDnNz0XKDn6ogFsV089jDdxTabwrd_OfeB1rEtN39uVj6YbySwUzLMM7HmkY-HIgEoRgIzg-k_rh1mKjnpEBP_aosg87bX4QB6eLY6m5oaTLslbGpXZj_rmUQqg9AR5UghHqMlzBfKKU4GmCixeXb6q9VvMybaoY-aXw/s1600/IMG_8460web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"> </div></div><p>And I’m not complaining, but I work in two rooms that are not adjoining and move back and forth taking care of business; that’s a good thing—I move. Sew in one room; cut in the other.</p><p>A glimpse into my like-hate of foundation paper piecing: Twenty+ years ago I drafted a paper-pieced quilt in Electric Quilt (version 4!) for our son, Ross. A year prior to his graduation from high school I printed all the blocks on copy paper, cut apart the sections, cut out every fabric piece adding a 1/2” seam allowance for good measure (HAH!), and started piecing. I finished it 11 years later.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_IUuBBewohYo8CHxUpMdnwOs27ETGBEnDBuQPJrYnHe0lzQVb9W2ltRrVg8tl3rp1xZtdxvS2AJcUJwp9J3H45faDQgAeXq0WpEaBHFv_2sTg5d0aDnB6Ys_e-VWjb1U8qQ83CSsGZZVOlsXiRZ0qGZBKuSoysu01P-uw04-h2UeggS8jNEsn9hT2Jg/s871/Ross_Full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="871" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_IUuBBewohYo8CHxUpMdnwOs27ETGBEnDBuQPJrYnHe0lzQVb9W2ltRrVg8tl3rp1xZtdxvS2AJcUJwp9J3H45faDQgAeXq0WpEaBHFv_2sTg5d0aDnB6Ys_e-VWjb1U8qQ83CSsGZZVOlsXiRZ0qGZBKuSoysu01P-uw04-h2UeggS8jNEsn9hT2Jg/w552-h640/Ross_Full.jpg" width="552" /></a></div><p>In other words, I’m going to enjoy this process. In the course of three hours I determined one way to speed things up was to freehand trim the seam allowances instead of moving to the other room to trim them with the Add-a-Quarter ruler (and these pieces are so small I really should only add an 1/8”; just sayin’). </p><p>And on the Saturday after that Monday, I cut the remaining pieces (or so I thought) for the block, and got this far in piecing and time flew by, but I’m guessing I spent 2.5 hours to get to here:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWId2j9gTVFMTmZrwTK34C5Ws48XvJcNd5Gh9NPzUmlshu-XShuasxY-Lpk_0leP9c_daB8yYyiq8BPeZpTmuxnMoqSqer6VU2WZTsUaRZuW6pcRPImUXcEYUU5C38yeMLrbGzKKlvcBwa-t-H_AQRDdmTW3-NM5A3sg-0ik16UCm5jsF0wFEjUbLAf3M/s1600/IMG_8472web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWId2j9gTVFMTmZrwTK34C5Ws48XvJcNd5Gh9NPzUmlshu-XShuasxY-Lpk_0leP9c_daB8yYyiq8BPeZpTmuxnMoqSqer6VU2WZTsUaRZuW6pcRPImUXcEYUU5C38yeMLrbGzKKlvcBwa-t-H_AQRDdmTW3-NM5A3sg-0ik16UCm5jsF0wFEjUbLAf3M/w640-h480/IMG_8472web.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmfqdDOhiikGfQVqpm0ZiZNB1LNMyKtjmoqLQWDJlcAtjv0HXRrqrkPkQnQwtTpOz5uUvjQL8wWR0JlnYEz2AVq7Q-BLQciEQ7IpLLYWI5jYYxeZZDhV1mecDDYPYgQOvDINMBqAbUc0pzRRQc5F6XCAfNmx4ZETwMCHPWQNcRd1AW1-aN_Inbi4lN9FY/s1600/IMG_8473web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmfqdDOhiikGfQVqpm0ZiZNB1LNMyKtjmoqLQWDJlcAtjv0HXRrqrkPkQnQwtTpOz5uUvjQL8wWR0JlnYEz2AVq7Q-BLQciEQ7IpLLYWI5jYYxeZZDhV1mecDDYPYgQOvDINMBqAbUc0pzRRQc5F6XCAfNmx4ZETwMCHPWQNcRd1AW1-aN_Inbi4lN9FY/w640-h480/IMG_8473web.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I only used the seam ripper once during this session. My brain is getting better at understanding the mirroring process and correctly angling the fabric pieces. </p><p>The next day, I spent 3 hours piecing the remaining sections of the block, trimming the sections and pieced Section A to Section B. I used the seam ripper twice. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXZ_8CfW3qqHvn0UlePtOYHYKhj1959rIwshiEtWCkwySnQ_ULXWF6fM1J5KaV7vGyodUgX429pbaGo5v2a70Piym4WHuUiNp1_MFt42bvLxgxtbIpcyiETcI_v1-A5I-xjbNpldgdia4wcTjaz_L3WMBSfzLmXgvTQ9n3nfPKZYOgVm6IkLmtTVf3zw/s2133/IMG_8480web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqXZ_8CfW3qqHvn0UlePtOYHYKhj1959rIwshiEtWCkwySnQ_ULXWF6fM1J5KaV7vGyodUgX429pbaGo5v2a70Piym4WHuUiNp1_MFt42bvLxgxtbIpcyiETcI_v1-A5I-xjbNpldgdia4wcTjaz_L3WMBSfzLmXgvTQ9n3nfPKZYOgVm6IkLmtTVf3zw/w480-h640/IMG_8480web.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhokcbPdyyeoQVYuPf1Ajxb0cyT4MfMGmwlQUV40UWASEKbcgi_z8XK-ZBFJGExPARCBfJ1niYJAlIr7PDXhyphenhyphenud-pYRxWzT9A8HzoHVuO-79r8bNHjb7id9F67wRXRLPu2kT5V7aw1lvgeJtYaqLxa_GqQcyiFfpRmX3WvosCAvIMGQnEiXPDHuPgbhAdU/s2133/IMG_8481web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhokcbPdyyeoQVYuPf1Ajxb0cyT4MfMGmwlQUV40UWASEKbcgi_z8XK-ZBFJGExPARCBfJ1niYJAlIr7PDXhyphenhyphenud-pYRxWzT9A8HzoHVuO-79r8bNHjb7id9F67wRXRLPu2kT5V7aw1lvgeJtYaqLxa_GqQcyiFfpRmX3WvosCAvIMGQnEiXPDHuPgbhAdU/w480-h640/IMG_8481web.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVnpJrFcZ1Y7ep1qERoYqxeqDclNiA1WYnKWMJqgyoyu34KvzkD1bumcpp8xJ0e18PgCQ3n4Ld5OPXHlqUjbqNvfWJ3zjZEvTXJeshyakn3Z29mv8Ka-jdNfSXRp4RVx2iYQa9o1WD2ItttjwKantg36whndKP90vyB2iuACaJVfFjzPr-5ZrlFgTb7g4/s2133/IMG_8482web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVnpJrFcZ1Y7ep1qERoYqxeqDclNiA1WYnKWMJqgyoyu34KvzkD1bumcpp8xJ0e18PgCQ3n4Ld5OPXHlqUjbqNvfWJ3zjZEvTXJeshyakn3Z29mv8Ka-jdNfSXRp4RVx2iYQa9o1WD2ItttjwKantg36whndKP90vyB2iuACaJVfFjzPr-5ZrlFgTb7g4/w480-h640/IMG_8482web.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Then it was time to snuggle with these Puptarts:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy3hITz9tCYVg_6zW_xcce9hkNwx_TXlXW4PuE2zcjhjWLOWrB74mxxBQx45nsGtz8h1T7mGG4HQ5twYlvEgEYJKliVabUaL35bolK87is66aZitXP55GNddPbszzI_afXfkORvlGiIZNHFj6sxOWXyOKZmX5XbtmIK_8CiJUIMGd8i29JwqrBwURzKy0/s1600/IMG_8483web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy3hITz9tCYVg_6zW_xcce9hkNwx_TXlXW4PuE2zcjhjWLOWrB74mxxBQx45nsGtz8h1T7mGG4HQ5twYlvEgEYJKliVabUaL35bolK87is66aZitXP55GNddPbszzI_afXfkORvlGiIZNHFj6sxOWXyOKZmX5XbtmIK_8CiJUIMGd8i29JwqrBwURzKy0/w640-h480/IMG_8483web.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>More about these babies in an upcoming post!</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>...and make dinner. ☹️</p><p>So, first tip I will share: if you have to use your seam ripper, rip from the fabric side, not the paper side. </p><p>Also, I cannot believe how tiny some of these pieces are. My mind started going down the “Maybe I should have appliquéd this…”. Nope! It’s a journey and an adventure; I’m soldiering on.</p><p>Those letter blocks back there? The largest section is 4” x 5”. There are two micro-tiny triangles in this block that finish at 3/8”. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDcATvdkhmi5IgvOH5eIHdKAhFrlSgtg69316yZoajddjucJWwKbCyfb4EaMXTthnPHvixvbdK14V65eca6sV2iSY4rJhYY4VZrTI2FW7CW6YGSX_hevxZGA3XhBtiPSUnzt9GB7WNyyA0ivuhneGoXBYKgYCNiKFjlLjJ8W_3xqxa2NYZNNcmpDd6Jw/s2133/IMG_8474web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDcATvdkhmi5IgvOH5eIHdKAhFrlSgtg69316yZoajddjucJWwKbCyfb4EaMXTthnPHvixvbdK14V65eca6sV2iSY4rJhYY4VZrTI2FW7CW6YGSX_hevxZGA3XhBtiPSUnzt9GB7WNyyA0ivuhneGoXBYKgYCNiKFjlLjJ8W_3xqxa2NYZNNcmpDd6Jw/w480-h640/IMG_8474web.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The one with the 3/8" triangle (actually, there are 3 of them in this block)</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Since I’m sharing the process, here’s my setup: I’m stitching on my Bernina 770 upgraded to a Plus and using stitch #1326 with a length of 1.8 mm. I have reduced my foot pressure to 45, and I’m using my 34D foot. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioeYiEGxpketokQQOeY2Ny5BdVVnhQEGp9a5a3-Q5CK1UZUl8_4H7EMBenkFd2KuglGtv_UAOa9G47mhEaV3NzHpBWpViM18YJGfnn1JkoqeW74Moid_Aw7u4tfyZIpLTg0lRjqnh297wAe2HuF2LRhscsmutLkBDFIe_O_-3lUQnR_gqifXF_WdC0UVc/s2133/IMG_8458web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioeYiEGxpketokQQOeY2Ny5BdVVnhQEGp9a5a3-Q5CK1UZUl8_4H7EMBenkFd2KuglGtv_UAOa9G47mhEaV3NzHpBWpViM18YJGfnn1JkoqeW74Moid_Aw7u4tfyZIpLTg0lRjqnh297wAe2HuF2LRhscsmutLkBDFIe_O_-3lUQnR_gqifXF_WdC0UVc/w480-h640/IMG_8458web.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>If you can only paper piece on regular copy or printer paper, you will want to shorten your stitch length more. Test it on scraps and keep shortening it until the paper starts to peel off as you stitch; you don’t want that to happen. I am printing my blocks on a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pacon-Plain-Newsprint-Ream-Sheets/dp/B00A6WHOME" target="_blank">lighter weight newsprint I purchased at Amazon for $7</a> and that’s why I can use the 1.8 mm stitch length; any shorter than that on this paper and I’ll run into trouble. I’m using Superior So Fine polyester thread in Snow, #401. It’s an off-white and it behaves nicely. So Fine is available in 30, 50 and 60 wt; I’m using 50 because it’s what I have, but I may try the 60 wt.</p><p>And I keep thinking of all of that Alison Glass fabric I have waiting for the second tattoo quilt. Cindy asked me the other day if I was going to make that one, and I told her I may hand applique it. </p><p>And since this past Monday, I have an almost finished block! I'm pretty happy with it; it still needs the background borders added to it. It looks wonky because the last pieced section was just ironed and wanted to pop forward. I think I have spent at least 10 hours on this block, but that also includes the fabric choices and cutting: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ-EFDcJQfkV13Y6wfo2UGrlPNEy3tJH-3MUhhZ3NT3Gc4u3ikrLwU4uEcbCqAwqpoI0jmYKLejy39nC21bsz0Ia9mmZLHQPfI23q6m_Jog0RlYNSYmk3DKKoU6JeurM0td12D3qZFAbk3-ewMAEaXDpe1DVgsqAXWaOq0vHSzqVEmb47iOzgExRFekDY/s1600/IMG_8488web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1121" data-original-width="1600" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ-EFDcJQfkV13Y6wfo2UGrlPNEy3tJH-3MUhhZ3NT3Gc4u3ikrLwU4uEcbCqAwqpoI0jmYKLejy39nC21bsz0Ia9mmZLHQPfI23q6m_Jog0RlYNSYmk3DKKoU6JeurM0td12D3qZFAbk3-ewMAEaXDpe1DVgsqAXWaOq0vHSzqVEmb47iOzgExRFekDY/w640-h448/IMG_8488web.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>And the other thought running through my head is the deadline. In my intro post I talked about wanting this done by November—and done meaning pieced, quilted, labeled and bound. I thought I could make a block in an afternoon! Now I’m thinking about taking a week off from work to make some major headway. I’m trying to limit my use of annual leave since I’m retiring at the end of the year, when I will be on permanent vacation.</p><p>I’ll have more thoughts and explanations to share with you for the length of time it takes me to work on each block. Some of them are about how my brain works, others are about interruptions and distractions (not all bad!). </p><p>In the meantime, go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy_dAI_JY3Eu7xXd19fY5Lec_p6i3_0XIOthrqJp6ch16jhLjZxVNdZ2LB8UD6HwwlY1vMIUJ86CiUVqinyk4a9Y09yuIZWPzS8r8uJEHBOEGa5a4i9G6Q5da5OaamBIqNriCJIRyh-7GQTbd8kBvU1AGb6DFoh_eCAWg_4L_TIeRrMPcRNXGYmHWN2-w/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy_dAI_JY3Eu7xXd19fY5Lec_p6i3_0XIOthrqJp6ch16jhLjZxVNdZ2LB8UD6HwwlY1vMIUJ86CiUVqinyk4a9Y09yuIZWPzS8r8uJEHBOEGa5a4i9G6Q5da5OaamBIqNriCJIRyh-7GQTbd8kBvU1AGb6DFoh_eCAWg_4L_TIeRrMPcRNXGYmHWN2-w/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-75140190209550850812024-02-03T14:39:00.001-06:002024-02-03T14:45:17.613-06:00A new Tattoo quilt—The Intro<p>This project may prove my undoing or the welcome of epiphany moments—time will tell.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>I have sort of a like-hate relationship with foundation paper piecing, and I’m hopeful this will be the gateway to a love of it. I consider the technique a necessary evil in some situations, and have tried to avoid those situations. But I learned of this particular quilt pattern when Tula Pink showed hers in her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCEmw4dpJ8y/?igsh=dWZwcTNmemkzNWZt" target="_blank">Tula Talk Tuesday videos</a> on Facebook and Instagram in mid-2020 and was immediately smitten. This was during the Click Buy Now period; I bought the pattern and a lot of Tula Pink fabrics for it (her True Colors and Homemade lines). The fabrics have been in a Bin ever since and this is the year for them to come out of hiding and be joyously sewn together. </p><p>The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/788069254/" target="_blank">pattern</a> is by Berene Campbell of Happy Sew Lucky Designs—I love her patterns. There is a story behind this quilt which makes me appreciate it even more; go to her <a href="https://happysewlucky.wordpress.com/tattoo-quilt/" target="_blank">blog</a> to read it. The story is also included with the pattern.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjphc-JPPCLO1UqD6J0eeUeaM8IEjzF2zrEKKZn5-CCXgILxvQX0GqCJKmwmMfP6zkdtdsYK3I_2x8tGvwGRJwi-pc9m2iGKQsUOOXUpf77jCNgkbt6xdcrnLab7gqo5pPTa79AH9uUEVUZOxWx5mR6IoA14x7s2QDCjvXt4RKF-zL_OuGs03FU8OtfK7I/s1063/IMG_0646.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="945" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjphc-JPPCLO1UqD6J0eeUeaM8IEjzF2zrEKKZn5-CCXgILxvQX0GqCJKmwmMfP6zkdtdsYK3I_2x8tGvwGRJwi-pc9m2iGKQsUOOXUpf77jCNgkbt6xdcrnLab7gqo5pPTa79AH9uUEVUZOxWx5mR6IoA14x7s2QDCjvXt4RKF-zL_OuGs03FU8OtfK7I/w568-h640/IMG_0646.jpeg" width="568" /></a></div><p>I purchased a ream of newsprint to print the pattern (hey, I make mistakes and own them) and it arrives this week. I have a small color laser printer and I’ll be mindful of pressing because I hear that the laser toner will transfer to the fabrics. I no longer have an inkjet printer but may buy some ink for a friend that has one. </p><p>I’m making no modifications to the pattern other than adding an outer border as Tula Pink did with hers. The finished quilt size per the pattern is 63” x 72”, adding the border I’m contemplating will make it 75” x 84”.</p><p>Now, here’s the kicker—I bought a lot of Alison Glass fabric to make an additional Tattoo quilt. God only knows what was going through my head, but a couple of weeks ago, I had a conversation with someone about the color pink—I’m not a fan. Turns out, she is a huge fan of pink, especially Barbie pink. Since this quilt is for her, that made it much easier for me to decide which colorway to make for her. The Alison Glass version will be for me.</p><p>This is another opportunity for me to digitize the quilting designs. If you can zoom in on the photo above or one in her Etsy shop, you will see there’s an abundant amount of negative space for some dreamy custom quilting—it was the closeups of the custom quilting on Tula Pink’s quilt that sent me over the moon. It spurs me on my resolve to dig into the course I bought 2 years ago and educate myself. I have the opportunity to take a refresher class, but I’m thinking I’ll save my money and re-review the course. How hard can it be? I’ll let you know.</p><p>I thought about doing both quilts at the same time. The goal is for the Tula Pink version to be completed by the end of November. It’s for a special event that may or may not coincide with my retirement at the end of the year. If I can complete it sooner, even better. </p><p>Here’s hoping the meltdowns are few and the triumphs are plentiful; I will keep you posted. In the meantime, go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWyu_OPEZb_pq7OFlpv59lvBtV10BZQqygm-fKBqAbEUQfhHrjKEJlx0n5uJILB83M7XhEQXVTm0wy2xDHqX0T7rSr6XP3yqjEI6ac02v0DVF2C55BtbuvfpOrD_n5NWjiT_nyNUMJD_HPn-tHR0qRBc4EapznkuGD2uHmiWh4m_IkZzGXVuAAPA5Fpg/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWyu_OPEZb_pq7OFlpv59lvBtV10BZQqygm-fKBqAbEUQfhHrjKEJlx0n5uJILB83M7XhEQXVTm0wy2xDHqX0T7rSr6XP3yqjEI6ac02v0DVF2C55BtbuvfpOrD_n5NWjiT_nyNUMJD_HPn-tHR0qRBc4EapznkuGD2uHmiWh4m_IkZzGXVuAAPA5Fpg/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-10368880907055571172024-01-14T01:00:00.001-06:002024-01-14T01:00:00.360-06:00Another baby quilt!<p> This one was fun from start to finish.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>A couple of years ago I made a <a href="https://quiltfolk.blogspot.com/2021/08/sew-cation.html">baby quilt</a> for my neighbors at the apartment complex—their little girl Charlee is adorable. It was a version of “eat sleep play repeat” that I <a href="https://quiltfolk.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-quilt-for-max.html">made for Max several years ago</a>. </p><p>Now they have Waylon—and I wanted to do something different. I saw the Moda fabric line “ABC…xyz” by Stacie Hsu and thought it was perfect for a little boy. I ordered the panel and some yardage.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH69y5mLvh75yYesy5PrhpjoLze2YxJVpAZP4zMT5HTfYzzokn8exfCAZRq5r8YRBCNaqsbWj36W5Mf3ZERJQxowSp6G57TcPQaeQyNIvFb7yDbacs6-M8H1Z70SH96Fsd06KgsEyodX7VjID4P7LaGOTcPxLHIJ5vzm6eFGzCzaEUCo8m8YinKXSh23s/s1800/Waylon-Fabrics.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH69y5mLvh75yYesy5PrhpjoLze2YxJVpAZP4zMT5HTfYzzokn8exfCAZRq5r8YRBCNaqsbWj36W5Mf3ZERJQxowSp6G57TcPQaeQyNIvFb7yDbacs6-M8H1Z70SH96Fsd06KgsEyodX7VjID4P7LaGOTcPxLHIJ5vzm6eFGzCzaEUCo8m8YinKXSh23s/w640-h426/Waylon-Fabrics.png" width="640" /></a></p><p>When it arrived, I put the panel on the design wall and stewed over it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixC813VPcNg32itltS7Ev5sAMK07CP4Sdoy5UcWudl2qlQoanPn2ZFxQ_HgJ8nuWy314n_5sOw0x9ABdmT3iDAFA7bpPmTjZ7QBgRCAvBh-LDCZPNR0jBreX_uhEtbu0V3J-HjniGB4hAKY_0ORQbM0GgLwMzc6W_IrwmfBAJXKG67wzUSldiq0GH42F4/s2801/20811-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2801" data-original-width="2291" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixC813VPcNg32itltS7Ev5sAMK07CP4Sdoy5UcWudl2qlQoanPn2ZFxQ_HgJ8nuWy314n_5sOw0x9ABdmT3iDAFA7bpPmTjZ7QBgRCAvBh-LDCZPNR0jBreX_uhEtbu0V3J-HjniGB4hAKY_0ORQbM0GgLwMzc6W_IrwmfBAJXKG67wzUSldiq0GH42F4/w524-h640/20811-11.jpg" width="524" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>I am not a panel person. I knew I wanted to cut this up. And I wanted this to be easy. This panel had all the letters of the alphabet with a corresponding animal. I imported the fabrics into Electric Quilt just so I could overthink it. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I cut out of the panel image each of the letters for Waylon's name, treating each letter as a block, and imported them to the quilt worktable. I then added the green border around his name, and added the yellow and blue fabrics, all as individual blocks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8cTfvJZD6Sid0vpkSJcmqCuV9mDO4gbXlEERHfrR32cfPw3RHbeNtgCiQ896GTKH15jEmbd18tFpl35ZKQIbesE4rPteiwUNYdXKs-pg51Ap2ZC5dnJEFZpDY-P-ilHzoxpHYZ3fmeJ_XRaWO9upk96oYZmIfnsuc-D9Vz2ZWDJ7ppu7452o0QSHT9g8/s851/Screenshot%202024-01-13_2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="851" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8cTfvJZD6Sid0vpkSJcmqCuV9mDO4gbXlEERHfrR32cfPw3RHbeNtgCiQ896GTKH15jEmbd18tFpl35ZKQIbesE4rPteiwUNYdXKs-pg51Ap2ZC5dnJEFZpDY-P-ilHzoxpHYZ3fmeJ_XRaWO9upk96oYZmIfnsuc-D9Vz2ZWDJ7ppu7452o0QSHT9g8/w640-h470/Screenshot%202024-01-13_2.png" width="640" /></a><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFFusZzc525dr1YuKgeWr3SkJjWZjD7LL4DHMw0wLWMgSSyrQyyq-HDyZs5Ng21lD3pzxFpVLDZ26H00c7bRNSq-C7l_CAKvTeqPPHyVUt8NO8dwlBPpTQwiGpCEihpsgyWr8APUqti5kRYVMM2sfRqDD7T7cOXP9cjvLOpI-0ego9vMMARend6eQ6MYo/s1236/Screenshot%202024-01_1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1018" data-original-width="1236" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFFusZzc525dr1YuKgeWr3SkJjWZjD7LL4DHMw0wLWMgSSyrQyyq-HDyZs5Ng21lD3pzxFpVLDZ26H00c7bRNSq-C7l_CAKvTeqPPHyVUt8NO8dwlBPpTQwiGpCEihpsgyWr8APUqti5kRYVMM2sfRqDD7T7cOXP9cjvLOpI-0ego9vMMARend6eQ6MYo/w640-h528/Screenshot%202024-01_1.png" width="640" /></a></p><p>After I was happy with the layout, I put it all together. Fast and easy, indeed.</p><p>Just for giggles and grins, I played around with the remaining letters in the panel for another possible quilt top, but that may wait a long while:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJ7MA9KlTKjMZ2nL7FF4w_LEGSJlHb29WCI-9FWg3fu0hwDMeVyp-83Pd7mY1yEx02KwWkzBakBiqb0es0pW11GOQaZhKa2AuWwqSeFojCPTQzbEL_E0dhrFX3WBKRUqK7cZR3_4p8nYRW9oysuW_9tAXFYPp_K-6kx9KWidC9h4nGpCX8kGM_C7Yo4M/s887/Screenshot%202024-01-13_3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="887" data-original-width="755" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJ7MA9KlTKjMZ2nL7FF4w_LEGSJlHb29WCI-9FWg3fu0hwDMeVyp-83Pd7mY1yEx02KwWkzBakBiqb0es0pW11GOQaZhKa2AuWwqSeFojCPTQzbEL_E0dhrFX3WBKRUqK7cZR3_4p8nYRW9oysuW_9tAXFYPp_K-6kx9KWidC9h4nGpCX8kGM_C7Yo4M/w544-h640/Screenshot%202024-01-13_3.png" width="544" /></a></div><br /><p>I got to test Cindy’s Bernina Q20 when I quilted it. All-over meander, it was quilted in just over an hour—talk about instant gratification! That machine is fabulous. To celebrate, we went shopping for fabric. </p><p>At Cindy’s suggestion, I rounded off the corners. I made bias binding from another piece of the fabric line. And I ran into a bit of trouble here. I used the 71 foot and attached the binding using the technique demonstrated by Shelly Fitzgerald, but apparently I wasn’t paying as much attention as I should have and the binding didn’t always cover the edge. When I re-watched <a href="https://youtu.be/tpl-7L4SEzM?si=8FFY9WaQEqJ8t-__" target="_blank">her video</a>, I realized I should have used my 2A foot to compress the edges of the quilt prior to attaching the binding AND cut the binding at a width of 2-1/4” instead of 2”—it would have gone much more smoothly. Learn something new every day!</p><p>And hopefully I will remember to get a photo of the darling boy when I gift the quilt. I haven’t seen him since we moved and I know both of the babes are growing like a weed. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_zwJxZSwPTRD5OKMWcigrJhfhY5ihzpFf7hUmxjHd1iNMigbfHGuh3J41mD4jR8T0Yl9rrD0VbL1FVIMo87Vt5eZEoevvLS9w0z_vAbPM26pNCQ_DiCXVqGFvtpfHHuaHnyHuaF2wYjrUCnn69mr8003bZpz-7PyvQmLTWBogfQM2BlVkewPeT5gtpIY/s2133/Baby_quilt_03WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_zwJxZSwPTRD5OKMWcigrJhfhY5ihzpFf7hUmxjHd1iNMigbfHGuh3J41mD4jR8T0Yl9rrD0VbL1FVIMo87Vt5eZEoevvLS9w0z_vAbPM26pNCQ_DiCXVqGFvtpfHHuaHnyHuaF2wYjrUCnn69mr8003bZpz-7PyvQmLTWBogfQM2BlVkewPeT5gtpIY/w480-h640/Baby_quilt_03WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtlDJHqXF8jUkidhEfG_qH-0hueedFsHj2IP4_G58uBEixNamzVdKhhq5WyGrgGHnH3Ad2sZX8ChkopbTiuCpASGInKhYKqWsvJLE-ZKjLb0hLmjSD5DjO4xc6cn_XvIS1wwnEIZPODImT22f4ZBwezFbYjWvVA0Xk15_uK-HQf8MbstDIb5y65wTg6PQ/s2133/Baby_quilt_02WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtlDJHqXF8jUkidhEfG_qH-0hueedFsHj2IP4_G58uBEixNamzVdKhhq5WyGrgGHnH3Ad2sZX8ChkopbTiuCpASGInKhYKqWsvJLE-ZKjLb0hLmjSD5DjO4xc6cn_XvIS1wwnEIZPODImT22f4ZBwezFbYjWvVA0Xk15_uK-HQf8MbstDIb5y65wTg6PQ/w480-h640/Baby_quilt_02WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76VmjwmDIG3kkaAmHrGNQjxpjzAfOgKQueKzc82tGYWc0IKuycnxCulfTEuWobWQd3QtyfjEAnJWwYRZp5QOADdJHBwzuiyEILAzLZ6Vr3DU8fv5dvCZLIFfVXnPymQpTyfMVbmpJY0q-YicZWMjEvESWCiy7jsDLLLmbSthmnw3nGWOotP7glXZUzH8/s2133/Baby_quilt_04WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi76VmjwmDIG3kkaAmHrGNQjxpjzAfOgKQueKzc82tGYWc0IKuycnxCulfTEuWobWQd3QtyfjEAnJWwYRZp5QOADdJHBwzuiyEILAzLZ6Vr3DU8fv5dvCZLIFfVXnPymQpTyfMVbmpJY0q-YicZWMjEvESWCiy7jsDLLLmbSthmnw3nGWOotP7glXZUzH8/w480-h640/Baby_quilt_04WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Quilt details:</p><p>Designer: Me!<br />Fabrics: “ABC…xyz” by Stacie Hsu for Moda<br />Size: 41” x 52”</p><p>Onward and upward—go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3n2oT3u_R0AN8W_tkItCmGJWhUGbpi1Sacf1i-2oq2lYROANMo5p7WXl6UsDunGd_83MJPyGlpSvoVz-8f-RC9dbyfsIf7rw5Pl_wUGsVdQClrNl0PFY3zbX2PoDcgJrzDhH_3NbgAMFTftwJvRfmc5c8VlelOWEmErZok692iyXGxLJw4l1I8Ob4uI/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3n2oT3u_R0AN8W_tkItCmGJWhUGbpi1Sacf1i-2oq2lYROANMo5p7WXl6UsDunGd_83MJPyGlpSvoVz-8f-RC9dbyfsIf7rw5Pl_wUGsVdQClrNl0PFY3zbX2PoDcgJrzDhH_3NbgAMFTftwJvRfmc5c8VlelOWEmErZok692iyXGxLJw4l1I8Ob4uI/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-78894513923024346652024-01-11T00:00:00.001-06:002024-01-16T09:38:57.125-06:00I used one of the rulers from the RPOS<p>And it was fun!</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><span></span><p>Remember when I recently posted about my ruler collection? And I mentioned that when I was last in Houston for the quilt show Cindy and I invested in the Robin Ruth Mariner’s Compass rulers? And we were going to work together to learn how to use them? And it didn’t happen? </p><p>Lucky for us, last August a LQS offered a one-day class, and we signed up. It was a great class taught by Stacie, and I got a good grasp on the technique. We made an 8” mariner’s compass block and appliquéd it to a fat quarter that was turned into a bag:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKFV1qAhecicVMSJE7V5Kc8oRVv__dgoAijpIfHioU2zwnJ_a7DM3e2zrf1P_CaZ6fF442-pgaQWWCjH-52zCEGgGBUek_iKjFGAGgRQWUgtz5hIwCaIH5sTLTvjmuLWbZL-2gLBzDTBdzIh2epb4-JcZBXTzLgqTCUYNAWK05N6N6EOVA2B7GVXpOCP0/s1600/RobinRuth_01WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKFV1qAhecicVMSJE7V5Kc8oRVv__dgoAijpIfHioU2zwnJ_a7DM3e2zrf1P_CaZ6fF442-pgaQWWCjH-52zCEGgGBUek_iKjFGAGgRQWUgtz5hIwCaIH5sTLTvjmuLWbZL-2gLBzDTBdzIh2epb4-JcZBXTzLgqTCUYNAWK05N6N6EOVA2B7GVXpOCP0/w640-h480/RobinRuth_01WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>I thoroughly enjoyed pulling the fabrics from my stash.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7yZy4uR9RiQmXBPU31qSrC5nPPaFnhL-QTzNGOj_79TE8GTEeS3CbaymPcSzqedtZxyWSTAP1uAdcHE8Fs8jfhlJoFXeti2w2l5lLmvNh49DtqejIfAU4XLLwHL6oVryY1IeDTrpwoUXQ5DH_81EsSTPs1h-2P7KdRJVtS2I5P62MqzstzHmM6BO-RQ/s1600/RobinRuth_02WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ7yZy4uR9RiQmXBPU31qSrC5nPPaFnhL-QTzNGOj_79TE8GTEeS3CbaymPcSzqedtZxyWSTAP1uAdcHE8Fs8jfhlJoFXeti2w2l5lLmvNh49DtqejIfAU4XLLwHL6oVryY1IeDTrpwoUXQ5DH_81EsSTPs1h-2P7KdRJVtS2I5P62MqzstzHmM6BO-RQ/w640-h480/RobinRuth_02WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The center that will be appliquéd to the compass.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqQzHbpBh27aNiSsGACZ0Ag7Ssni6MAVMRY_696_WFq4VHy9e9XCiuocC8CjtSp-BMrVLCcDnOl0Z_lT0zWtKMxfIjtQwnFi-HJgiZMXilnVvrXwwniiWFyHrMB7lZpFAkuwHM6ZAdbwpPgqNEademu5Gzm4nL_CVWbZDrH_-wzqhKrFi7SJORSG0pDSs/s1600/RobinRuth_03WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqQzHbpBh27aNiSsGACZ0Ag7Ssni6MAVMRY_696_WFq4VHy9e9XCiuocC8CjtSp-BMrVLCcDnOl0Z_lT0zWtKMxfIjtQwnFi-HJgiZMXilnVvrXwwniiWFyHrMB7lZpFAkuwHM6ZAdbwpPgqNEademu5Gzm4nL_CVWbZDrH_-wzqhKrFi7SJORSG0pDSs/w640-h480/RobinRuth_03WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The compass before the center is appliquéd.<br /><br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWydoQBBqZ-H4mSCTEOiF085wxas9fORY69T0xMjwk6i2gDamf4dxF0P21QjJsKTtszNwtq2pEH1rNw9i7Fob6V9yCsCC84EESIvvojsoSRkBt6wODm5CwDO0c8-IydFmmLa1fnja53x9gjfUpAVHE963SJeYtahi8ik7kpp2Mk2ixBs6N9svy_-qswU4/s1600/2023-09-01_16-09-26_576_WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWydoQBBqZ-H4mSCTEOiF085wxas9fORY69T0xMjwk6i2gDamf4dxF0P21QjJsKTtszNwtq2pEH1rNw9i7Fob6V9yCsCC84EESIvvojsoSRkBt6wODm5CwDO0c8-IydFmmLa1fnja53x9gjfUpAVHE963SJeYtahi8ik7kpp2Mk2ixBs6N9svy_-qswU4/w640-h480/2023-09-01_16-09-26_576_WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Completed block that will be appliquéd to the background fabric.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPtstec9yWFdU_946KDj2iFGqwKJTE0u1kTFAy4YYu8rF3ERI46g0n41dnMAA8U5exzXFTbGhYEatQGtBgs62Fh49xPsrzOowmwCWMlML7LQRptakdzgeKM8NSCzI2gEfIApYaNft5Nc33z5tpo1uinL4PyjwtNN8ENu7dC1NSlkrixoewqoPKKnVo94/s2133/2023-09-01_18-42-50_989_WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXPtstec9yWFdU_946KDj2iFGqwKJTE0u1kTFAy4YYu8rF3ERI46g0n41dnMAA8U5exzXFTbGhYEatQGtBgs62Fh49xPsrzOowmwCWMlML7LQRptakdzgeKM8NSCzI2gEfIApYaNft5Nc33z5tpo1uinL4PyjwtNN8ENu7dC1NSlkrixoewqoPKKnVo94/w480-h640/2023-09-01_18-42-50_989_WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Appliquéd to the bag; but clearly, I made a mistake in placement.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguFCEGimoSE8Ye1HtnfjsWrCCWsrh8B_xyftT5bnQ_L0Ud15Zbf4uCpiyjak0Smi_Za92dx0dHYOYCxZ3o3_nJLqH-UX7Y1QqMBLjD1rvN6tkHi8UhJbct5rN5OHUp7mLxCNwykignHbrm_KbqSnIjoPE07_HSjtAsSYfA_5RuuNkzLJCxlmfBhpoWe4k/s2133/2023-09-01_19-04-35_902_WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguFCEGimoSE8Ye1HtnfjsWrCCWsrh8B_xyftT5bnQ_L0Ud15Zbf4uCpiyjak0Smi_Za92dx0dHYOYCxZ3o3_nJLqH-UX7Y1QqMBLjD1rvN6tkHi8UhJbct5rN5OHUp7mLxCNwykignHbrm_KbqSnIjoPE07_HSjtAsSYfA_5RuuNkzLJCxlmfBhpoWe4k/w480-h640/2023-09-01_19-04-35_902_WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>So the bag is small-ish and it’s intended purpose is to store said ruler. If I put that ruler in a bag I’m never going to find it again, so I’m treating it as the learning experience it was AND a reminder of measuring twice, and appliquéing down without using the seam ripper once. Sigh. </p><p>About the ruler, or, actually, the set of rulers: It’s like a system. And I bought everything but the Skinny ruler—Cindy bought it. So far, I have only used the Fat ruler along with the Angle Ruler for the class, but purchased the Skinny at the LQS in December. </p><p>But soon, I believe I’ll be using more pieces in my next project with the Robin Ruth rulers—I got a great deal on a kit from Keepsake Quilting for the <a href="https://www.robinruthdesign.com/robin-ruth-design-shop/woodland-wander-quilt-pattern-pdf-version" target="_blank">Woodland Wander quilt</a>. I fell in love with this fabric line and thought it would be a good one to hang on our living room wall. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrcq5iyE09czOPABeO_O4hW5uksha8sSLXxjZoTN6w9PMk9SP2YOz_UTHRmET4B6y1pGnyzHsmPhLBVpbqMc-KINE2jJZksHXH_eMut6OrIieSmUvuNFeLd870qLUsvEYMxWIyYlEGqCuEGOsDtZkJzIbQ9Gnx3G2XH2PEXmBQZR3i3Xn5qKgnxINQOnw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2556" data-original-width="1656" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrcq5iyE09czOPABeO_O4hW5uksha8sSLXxjZoTN6w9PMk9SP2YOz_UTHRmET4B6y1pGnyzHsmPhLBVpbqMc-KINE2jJZksHXH_eMut6OrIieSmUvuNFeLd870qLUsvEYMxWIyYlEGqCuEGOsDtZkJzIbQ9Gnx3G2XH2PEXmBQZR3i3Xn5qKgnxINQOnw=w413-h640" width="413" /></a></div><br />Notice in the pattern image that she specified on the front exactly which ruler or combination of her rulers you need to make the quilt. I find this very helpful. There are 12 mariner’s compass blocks in this quilt; four are 24” and eight are 12”; Stacie told us in class that the bigger the block, the easier it is to piece. <div><br /><div>I will share the process as I work on it. I will start it soon while the bag lesson is fairly fresh in my mind. <br /><p>Oh, and kits—I bought two last year. They’re the first kits I’ve ever purchased during my 31 years of quilting. I’ve never been a fan because I love choosing my fabrics for my projects, but this one and the other one I bought—honestly—moved me and the items to a cart. At least one will be on the 2024 plan of attack. Both are slated to go on our living room wall. </p><p>In light of said purchases, I’m pretty sure I don’t need to buy another piece of fabric this year. Or next. (Another goal.)</p><p>Go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3n2oT3u_R0AN8W_tkItCmGJWhUGbpi1Sacf1i-2oq2lYROANMo5p7WXl6UsDunGd_83MJPyGlpSvoVz-8f-RC9dbyfsIf7rw5Pl_wUGsVdQClrNl0PFY3zbX2PoDcgJrzDhH_3NbgAMFTftwJvRfmc5c8VlelOWEmErZok692iyXGxLJw4l1I8Ob4uI/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik3n2oT3u_R0AN8W_tkItCmGJWhUGbpi1Sacf1i-2oq2lYROANMo5p7WXl6UsDunGd_83MJPyGlpSvoVz-8f-RC9dbyfsIf7rw5Pl_wUGsVdQClrNl0PFY3zbX2PoDcgJrzDhH_3NbgAMFTftwJvRfmc5c8VlelOWEmErZok692iyXGxLJw4l1I8Ob4uI/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-36234459443074977502024-01-06T10:17:00.003-06:002024-01-06T10:17:50.677-06:002023 — What. A. Year.<p>All the things in one jam-packed year.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNGVxtQwPsnusSsFkfWe-9SlrqWlLPISrOExFjy8InWonWsfH5v3z5v1UcQJSLyDA54mpX-vkx8ri9U1hTsE1GmzzGBQ_X6y-nL0_gVnkynKmvZ37lRuppsp_zSJyWS-DPpYYucctIcTOgf4YVn2RxEYJEwcFnrizB2kZUjxAfZlPAz8Kc23lClRraWv4/s3679/IMG_7827.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2320" data-original-width="3679" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNGVxtQwPsnusSsFkfWe-9SlrqWlLPISrOExFjy8InWonWsfH5v3z5v1UcQJSLyDA54mpX-vkx8ri9U1hTsE1GmzzGBQ_X6y-nL0_gVnkynKmvZ37lRuppsp_zSJyWS-DPpYYucctIcTOgf4YVn2RxEYJEwcFnrizB2kZUjxAfZlPAz8Kc23lClRraWv4/w640-h404/IMG_7827.HEIC" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Sunrise on the ridge</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>All the stuff we experienced this year may not seem like much to many, but the sensory overload after 2.5 years of isolation was a lot…for us. </p><p>Because it wasn’t just about building a house — it was a lot about family. </p><p>In our extended family, we lost 4 members; two expected, two completely unexpected. The unexpected always hurts the most, doesn’t it? You don’t see it coming and WHAM, it hits you. My Godbrother and my cousin died; I’ve known both their entire lives. My cousin was 11 days older than me and my first friend. What I am most grateful for is the conversation we had 3 weeks before his death; it was the best convo we have had in at least 20 years. My Godbrother experienced health issues over the last five years, but we were completely blindsided when he passed away this spring. He was 2 months younger than my sister. </p><p>And all of this leads up to why I drop everything when I have a chance to spend time with loved ones. </p><p>And we had moments of joy that meant everything to us. In October our son, Ross, got married to the lovely Britta. Even more joyous than this was most of Britta’s family joining in the festivities from all over. It was the first time I met them, and their excitement and love for Ross and Britta shone through, which was heartwarming. Sorry for the lack of photos—I was FaceTiming with Kelsey and the grands during the ceremony, and having a good time during the reception. </p><p>And we are still working on the new home; I get the feeling we will always be working on it and that is not a bad thing. We decided to hire a landscaper instead of doing the yard ourselves. While more expensive than DIY, the results are worth it. The first phase was completed in October and we will start the next phase sometime in the spring (or when funds allow). </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPcy8MEVVfe6ih6Z9dkSsk5U-Ok1yJH66Dys9gdxHlp13ttgvBhR_AgGoPyL9T3A9xHjwJkcEC5CuQEFFH1tzyHzD02O5xZ7qKhXxLCGQ9lA6VOz2PztAnq3z9jc8L4ZQqHN0LfBXAnApfF0yKJ_t8xs-_JoArgbJnDTfiIpwTdJkfr_cY0FFN_FlgPU0/s4032/IMG_8100.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPcy8MEVVfe6ih6Z9dkSsk5U-Ok1yJH66Dys9gdxHlp13ttgvBhR_AgGoPyL9T3A9xHjwJkcEC5CuQEFFH1tzyHzD02O5xZ7qKhXxLCGQ9lA6VOz2PztAnq3z9jc8L4ZQqHN0LfBXAnApfF0yKJ_t8xs-_JoArgbJnDTfiIpwTdJkfr_cY0FFN_FlgPU0/w640-h480/IMG_8100.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Yes, we’re using rocks.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I reconnected with a dear friend that I had not seen in over 30 years, and that has been wonderful. He came up the weekend after we moved in, and friends and family have been coming frequently ever since. Another joy!</p><p>And a big thing for me was making the decision to move up my retirement date. I was planning to hold out until April of 2025, but the difference in my pension by waiting from the end of 2024 to April 2025 was—wait for it—$40. Yes, $40 extra for waiting until the 30th anniversary of my employment with the government. That’s a hard pass.</p><p>And…let’s move on to the quilts, shall we? I’m surprised at what was accomplished amidst everything else going on:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYv8BZEHucI5yMkoD0bYMAMnS-K2nJwODtAHKJ0BaUnwyjKwRpB3GamduxP4M4gI_SlDrZguTxSSRYM7zu04mxGxWkDpGEteU5bnKVIXIWKvUkY2dBvVqoVidmKpgotqS7Lm9nGyLXsSuVQqzLaOofMR79nde5xfsqGBVFktb3EXex-TjhTQ_zCZJr3s/s800/2023-07-29_15-16-22_976WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYv8BZEHucI5yMkoD0bYMAMnS-K2nJwODtAHKJ0BaUnwyjKwRpB3GamduxP4M4gI_SlDrZguTxSSRYM7zu04mxGxWkDpGEteU5bnKVIXIWKvUkY2dBvVqoVidmKpgotqS7Lm9nGyLXsSuVQqzLaOofMR79nde5xfsqGBVFktb3EXex-TjhTQ_zCZJr3s/w480-h640/2023-07-29_15-16-22_976WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>A quilt for Nancy—Slanted Half-Hex;<br />We lost Nancy a week after we gave her the quilt.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>A quilt for MaryJane:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7n1Y2SUcli8N2MRxAlRu2kzq1nU70cj9RPOH1wnVsgksOYWPwq44E5NlwVCDJv4mnlIjj_jBZPPKpKOMV8XSRKGolynScRFbUJ0uuEIISP69Fxv2wbX6CwuCmpQ6BPCRKavca1amQVqPPOgsV-0GtVGeX35iBFfyrHC6zjpseIAzMe5hqRR9tQhizs8/s1600/WackyRails04WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7n1Y2SUcli8N2MRxAlRu2kzq1nU70cj9RPOH1wnVsgksOYWPwq44E5NlwVCDJv4mnlIjj_jBZPPKpKOMV8XSRKGolynScRFbUJ0uuEIISP69Fxv2wbX6CwuCmpQ6BPCRKavca1amQVqPPOgsV-0GtVGeX35iBFfyrHC6zjpseIAzMe5hqRR9tQhizs8/w640-h480/WackyRails04WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">A baby quilt (post coming soon):</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlM7dKQHE6Hy7v7E8dHhTCnnvkruCBCIEMFY-Gcv3zlCEi7Zn8lKGFLzpc8tfG2wZGujRtR0HGT4TsEG4pfmHTjGZKF5Crr-j4QkD_shweD4PJgZPM5sv84D9rADRCxUVAFcVhUfR5D1G1UOiTxq_tbrMkVCysneGorUReadH1w9W_gNwxnbmqOjFf5RM/s2133/Baby_quilt_02WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlM7dKQHE6Hy7v7E8dHhTCnnvkruCBCIEMFY-Gcv3zlCEi7Zn8lKGFLzpc8tfG2wZGujRtR0HGT4TsEG4pfmHTjGZKF5Crr-j4QkD_shweD4PJgZPM5sv84D9rADRCxUVAFcVhUfR5D1G1UOiTxq_tbrMkVCysneGorUReadH1w9W_gNwxnbmqOjFf5RM/w480-h640/Baby_quilt_02WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>And final finish of the year is Rise & Shine, an adaptation of the quilt pattern designed by Cheri Saffiote-Payne (I'll show the finished quilt in the upcoming post about it):</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAAA0H2z9-Do2sywT3SFsaJ9glQzxobLAYsoe_c-WRzFE8596Cb_uCWpk0Yc2WHXDZE8Z9oDYKPepxYeXiKdo0P3XWmA0DmcO_aGiZfyzgLQrzjbOZeb3IcE4erx6NnFXWvO6MrIUJiuAt9cp-oqNd-mhpCmJA6tompn_tK1JlcIDZC8eW40y913NWxcc/s2133/RiseShine02WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAAA0H2z9-Do2sywT3SFsaJ9glQzxobLAYsoe_c-WRzFE8596Cb_uCWpk0Yc2WHXDZE8Z9oDYKPepxYeXiKdo0P3XWmA0DmcO_aGiZfyzgLQrzjbOZeb3IcE4erx6NnFXWvO6MrIUJiuAt9cp-oqNd-mhpCmJA6tompn_tK1JlcIDZC8eW40y913NWxcc/w480-h640/RiseShine02WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Only 4 quilts in 2023, but I’m amazed I completed that many amidst everything else happening around here. I’m looking forward to at least that many makes in 2024, but one of the makes I’m planning is paper pieced and I hope that one does not end in frustration; I’ll post my progress on it.</p><p>My design wall on the last day of 2023 shows the new baby quilt I’m making; I finished piecing the top on the last Tuesday of 2023, the day before the baby was born, and I want it to be my first finish of 2024. I quilted it last Sunday and need to do the binding. Also on the wall is a few-years-old initial attempt at the La Passacaglia quilt, and the hidden birds quilt I hope to stop procrastinating on in 2024 (you can see bits of both in the above photo). </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNRf4E_WxzJ0R97oiMZCHOWWzldAlgdY-3jUZqe8zVeBE1NcIsz3yj1t4b6qeZGKHNIZWrT9Z0kfh8cj1q4peNrM8VvrZ3eYvUFxH8bWaHUxQ9tuWLzKQNryEJ1tY90hA0xgpDdohC7yXbnL4U6tagOZJFIZsOM5mVug3gIOIkwQa_cyiTfirHhvjzEVU/s1600/Baby_quilt_01WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1095" data-original-width="1600" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNRf4E_WxzJ0R97oiMZCHOWWzldAlgdY-3jUZqe8zVeBE1NcIsz3yj1t4b6qeZGKHNIZWrT9Z0kfh8cj1q4peNrM8VvrZ3eYvUFxH8bWaHUxQ9tuWLzKQNryEJ1tY90hA0xgpDdohC7yXbnL4U6tagOZJFIZsOM5mVug3gIOIkwQa_cyiTfirHhvjzEVU/w640-h438/Baby_quilt_01WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I wish you a Happy New Year! Go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigMAu7387A4b8OeFNIGz8g_6ihSBeLgDSqszt6CFNh_tNkJuJDXxbVBq7e0lac90C0_zalPKUNntEOyqzcW0E_67Xx5yAqkgg8iqnhYxO3WXZmQ0JQlJeXcBaon07RQEJJWMuzmkwYDjRuHEisZuiGKo-GCrntBfeL7ysMocLf3oL1NMahql5ANeJghHE/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigMAu7387A4b8OeFNIGz8g_6ihSBeLgDSqszt6CFNh_tNkJuJDXxbVBq7e0lac90C0_zalPKUNntEOyqzcW0E_67Xx5yAqkgg8iqnhYxO3WXZmQ0JQlJeXcBaon07RQEJJWMuzmkwYDjRuHEisZuiGKo-GCrntBfeL7ysMocLf3oL1NMahql5ANeJghHE/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-81314508238155517652024-01-01T09:52:00.001-06:002024-01-01T10:16:32.778-06:00Happy New Year! Some goals, and introducing the Ruler Pegboard of Shame<p>Happy 2024 to you! Today I celebrate 31 wonderful years of quilting. Onward and upward!</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><div>I have a confession about rulers—I buy them and then never use them. Maybe I’m just a collector. </div><div><br /></div><div>I always have the best intentions when I buy a ruler or a template set. I find I buy most of them when I go to a quilt show. I see what I can do with them, excitedly buy them, encourage my companions to buy them so we can do it together, get home and hang them on the Ruler Pegboard of Shame where they stay collecting dust. I guess it’s a good thing that I haven’t been to a quilt show in 7 years. </div><div><p></p><p>In November 2016, Cindy, LeiLani and I went to the Houston quilt show. I remember at least 2 major ruler investments. LeiLani had not yet made it to Houston when Cindy and I bought the <a href="https://www.robinruthdesign.com/about" target="_blank">Robin Ruth Design mariner’s compass rulers</a>. We made a pact to work together on a project to help each other through any learning curves. That didn’t go as planned… </p><p>We also bought the La Passacaglia templates because I went ape over the quilt from Millefiore Quilts and Cindy and LeiLani and I were going to use them for our 2017 challenge. That did not pan out. I wanted to hand piece (not EPP) the quilt. This is as far as I got and when I fished this out of a bag during the grand studio organization weekend I thought, “Maybe I need to give English paper piecing another try…”. I still want to make the quilt. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsePut2Vsi5x6qFXwnxh2dC-C3Jq1Oo0PhBfoeEf_JY-y7z8m0auCJ5MagiJ3CJe7qcJivB5DdTTglPBR52O4HoWM_gqE6QBGk7FHu0ikMQdXwLnbnHTLpKKowZtMsp3o9OnUuZjFMxgaYwGebUTzv_ReIrcnfPkYmqggWqJq7LNpmdtcSD0HSw6C4Ho/s1600/LaPassa01WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsePut2Vsi5x6qFXwnxh2dC-C3Jq1Oo0PhBfoeEf_JY-y7z8m0auCJ5MagiJ3CJe7qcJivB5DdTTglPBR52O4HoWM_gqE6QBGk7FHu0ikMQdXwLnbnHTLpKKowZtMsp3o9OnUuZjFMxgaYwGebUTzv_ReIrcnfPkYmqggWqJq7LNpmdtcSD0HSw6C4Ho/w640-h480/LaPassa01WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Late last year when we set up Cindy’s new Bernina Q20, she handed me a set of acrylic templates that she found on a road trip that were 50% off and that I told her to buy when she called me from the store in Virginia. They’re for a quilt designed by Tula Pink. And then I bought the paper pieces and pattern—Tula Nova. So I will attempt EPP on this one before I try La Passa again:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJewHCQyaD2IXQJ3da64OfKQGc7mG8m9ky9SKHcVj5SxYl3vlZILnvafMCF6nyvlrm1qLk79zvD-WG6VXAvhlIQaa49vYxgNP4Aa9KCpkpNagqoGXBaeziPuCb0aER4cjLawDRn43U75xeqDW0HhJG959tUOSwVJIdrVMG_97S3LQcD-fayeXxzYEvRs/s1601/EPP_01WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1601" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJewHCQyaD2IXQJ3da64OfKQGc7mG8m9ky9SKHcVj5SxYl3vlZILnvafMCF6nyvlrm1qLk79zvD-WG6VXAvhlIQaa49vYxgNP4Aa9KCpkpNagqoGXBaeziPuCb0aER4cjLawDRn43U75xeqDW0HhJG959tUOSwVJIdrVMG_97S3LQcD-fayeXxzYEvRs/w640-h640/EPP_01WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgERn3DWCFi5jDzQe_de_SyClJTeB66f2cSlOEqLTrNTnQJnL8H2dwiTJ-vByV9ykBxsywoLTHUPLv6Dfxlc2ndz1gmdOi9Dqk3MQIQHG94OV06gwIwBUQovk1yGCu1VW0yerYfal26uT7aijZed-8knCOgG49WT47ud4TfYdz-i87YolrS0vWEWn2gE7A/s2133/EPP_02WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgERn3DWCFi5jDzQe_de_SyClJTeB66f2cSlOEqLTrNTnQJnL8H2dwiTJ-vByV9ykBxsywoLTHUPLv6Dfxlc2ndz1gmdOi9Dqk3MQIQHG94OV06gwIwBUQovk1yGCu1VW0yerYfal26uT7aijZed-8knCOgG49WT47ud4TfYdz-i87YolrS0vWEWn2gE7A/w480-h640/EPP_02WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>The Hubs and I spent a weekend at Katrina’s when we delivered and set up her longarm last year. When we were done, we went antiquing and found a cute little quilt shop that was closing. I bought a large 60 degree diamond ruler—and left it with Katrina because she wanted to use it. I’m going to check on that ruler when we go back for a visit. </p><p>Right after the trip to Katrina’s, I purchased a set of templates for a pattern called "Wild Sage" from <a href="https://www.talesofcloth.com/products/wild-sage-large-block-quilt-kit-formerly-urchin" target="_blank">Tales of Cloth</a>. Then I saw a cool kaleidoscope quilt in a sew-along group and purchased the ruler that, while not required, would certainly make the project run more smoothly, right? </p><p>So I had an idea; why not take time to do a project with every ruler I have to see if they’re worthy of that spot on the RPOS or if I need to re-home some of them? It could help me use up my stash. As I packed up the studio in anticipation of the move to our new home I thought, “Gee, I need to take inventory of these…”, and now that’s done (and there are 63). </p><p>Ah, dear readers, I’m making a plan. While I initially thought this would wait until I retired, getting the studios organized with the assistance of The Girlfriends allows me to start this now! In some instances, I may make some videos to help explain the technique (if the detail warrants it). And while The Girlfriends were here, the Hubs made THREE new pegboard units for my studios and two of them are covered completely with rulers!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5fNyZWffByImHBsamTwAvTRDu9IXaOVl7jjqW7PhSonxCgO04vgZV2qppS04bvw17PgwrXrcUApC9VLJ6dQleCaiJmaY5Otqu8zgo4yBSiXBTL2vTE8tkdY8wB7C2hS51RMp7WU35HghO7JYURwtCGBqolPh6RQS7G7BMS19VxqwlEARtwW4RFpes9wU/s2133/2023-09-01_08-43-38_943_WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5fNyZWffByImHBsamTwAvTRDu9IXaOVl7jjqW7PhSonxCgO04vgZV2qppS04bvw17PgwrXrcUApC9VLJ6dQleCaiJmaY5Otqu8zgo4yBSiXBTL2vTE8tkdY8wB7C2hS51RMp7WU35HghO7JYURwtCGBqolPh6RQS7G7BMS19VxqwlEARtwW4RFpes9wU/w480-h640/2023-09-01_08-43-38_943_WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3MxCcp12iTxFcgxjI_AqV419sX3Ex6hfGXa7opCDxzVZKjaL4atsemZ3GZNFW3KQhwcR6D468xgjOK1x06Ld75p6imZkPuqT_gRrh5tv7to_iA_rM6jtqV-TmJ5cDhR8Zv4qeDpnuWc3_kn6eLH5bbBBlwiOdZ3BTMyuvre7I3HlGSczqRBTcYd5HWB8/s2133/Studio01WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3MxCcp12iTxFcgxjI_AqV419sX3Ex6hfGXa7opCDxzVZKjaL4atsemZ3GZNFW3KQhwcR6D468xgjOK1x06Ld75p6imZkPuqT_gRrh5tv7to_iA_rM6jtqV-TmJ5cDhR8Zv4qeDpnuWc3_kn6eLH5bbBBlwiOdZ3BTMyuvre7I3HlGSczqRBTcYd5HWB8/w480-h640/Studio01WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Here’s hoping it will be a fun romp through the realm of rulers (misfits and otherwise). It won't necessarily be all-encompassing because I'm only using the rulers that I own--but by the time I do this, I'll probably have purchased more...😉</p><p>I’ve already posted my first ruler review for the <a href="https://quiltfolk.blogspot.com/2023/08/i-bought-pattern.html">Missouri Star Half-Hexagon template</a>. Last August, Cindy and I took a class at a LQS for another specific ruler technique and you will see that post very soon. </p><p>Other goals in quilting include making my mind up of what I hope to complete this year—vague, right? I want to complete at least two UFOs and two start-to-finish quilts. The UFOs are the Sharing the Process quilt (the Stitch & B!tch Sampler) and another as yet to be determined project. The start-to-finish quilts include a paper-piecing project, the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/788069254/" target="_blank">Tattoo quilt designed by Berene Campbell of Happy Sew Lucky Designs</a>, and the <a href="https://www.robinruthdesign.com/robin-ruth-design-shop/woodland-wander-quilt-pattern-pdf-version" target="_blank">Woodland Wander quilt by Robin Ruth Design</a>. Both of these projects will be huge time-sucks (and so is Sharing the Process) which is why I’m limiting my goals this year. And always, there are baby quilts. I hope to quilt one today and get a head-start on another next weekend. </p><p>One challenge this year is to purchase as little fabric as possible—I bought a huge amount of fabric last year and I need to use it. I didn’t purchase any fabric in December and I’m trying to keep that rolling along. I will purchase fabric necessary to finish a quilt, but hope I can use as much as I can from the stash; that worked well for me in 2023. </p><p>You will see two more posts about 2023 finishes soon. All said, I thought it was a great quilting year for me. If you’ve read this far, thanks for humoring me and for joining me on my ride. </p><p>In the meantime, go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIBlldE9YAOaF32jldSv8PAf4vTZgvRrEKNj6N8gCUMDSFk7T18dFJQ2rnJ1gMJQUJ0JbwnCZSzq56LbgOBN1N76t-cDbK3RpQlsxx-jPbTo_lP25n9nCiwrByLQp4SjDdAhNrN9FqoWJVX9wpyO2rFHQQ2uj_Mu3oGebFxfkm8FB4qvQjJog8byVYzaE/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIBlldE9YAOaF32jldSv8PAf4vTZgvRrEKNj6N8gCUMDSFk7T18dFJQ2rnJ1gMJQUJ0JbwnCZSzq56LbgOBN1N76t-cDbK3RpQlsxx-jPbTo_lP25n9nCiwrByLQp4SjDdAhNrN9FqoWJVX9wpyO2rFHQQ2uj_Mu3oGebFxfkm8FB4qvQjJog8byVYzaE/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-43992166257307939762023-12-31T09:18:00.000-06:002023-12-31T09:18:15.978-06:00A quilt for Mary Jane - Finally Finished!<p> One of my oldest UFOs is ready for gifting!</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><span></span><p>I mentioned to someone recently that I am a great starter, but finishing this quilt makes me feel like I can tackle all those projects waiting in The Bins. </p><p>I talked about this quilt in a post a year ago. I got the top assembled, pieced the backing, and packed it up in anticipation of The Move. </p><p>More about the quilt—when I owned a quilt shop, we were contacted by Rhonda Dieker, the author of and designer of the quilts in the book “Wacky Rails.” She was doing a book tour and asked if we would like to do a class featuring the quilts from her book. The shop was only a few months old and this was our first experience with hosting a published designer. She was not well known at the time but we decided it could be fun and we signed up. While the turnout was underwhelming, we saw it as an opportunity for a fun sew day and had a blast. Rhonda was lovely and a good instructor. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1xGX6-qHSP3AyXItNJqwi0D762pHgCChoGCD11SaOKZA2FPulb9sxk26oBaF-JUxz2N7dKHj3YwY45jVr8MrptmceHW1bkfVL812ES8WLOnobIz2EbVriUoz9Oc-nYFNe4mYoq62FMWQ3pWRubEFYbgQDU15csWUSc313tjzou2qZCm-NaTjKtPyqZFc/s1000/IMG_0667.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="726" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1xGX6-qHSP3AyXItNJqwi0D762pHgCChoGCD11SaOKZA2FPulb9sxk26oBaF-JUxz2N7dKHj3YwY45jVr8MrptmceHW1bkfVL812ES8WLOnobIz2EbVriUoz9Oc-nYFNe4mYoq62FMWQ3pWRubEFYbgQDU15csWUSc313tjzou2qZCm-NaTjKtPyqZFc/w464-h640/IMG_0667.jpeg" width="464" /></a></div><br /><p>I had to quickly select the fabrics for the project and decided that this would be a great use of all of the Kansas Troubles lines we had in stock. They all go together! And this was when I was heavily into the muddy fabrics and my nickname was The Maven of Mud. </p><p>The block construction starts out easy with uniform-sized strips sewn together in sets, similar to a rail fence block style, but then you slice those sets diagonally and sew them back together with other sets and, for me, that’s when things got a little tricky. </p><p>The passing of time while a project sits in a Bin and you can’t see (or remember) the errors you made can make you cringe when you see the actual product once you release it from storage—especially when it has been in storage for 20 years. This is where I was a year ago when I pulled the blocks from The Bin. None of those blocks were the same size. I looked at my seams and wondered what in the world I was thinking while working on the project. </p><p>But—I have adopted and embraced the “finished is better than perfect” mantra and soldiered on. I cut the blocks down (and the size variances were not as horrible as I initially thought), sewed the blocks together and thought, “That’s not too bad!” </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtf1v9qDyzqABAmuKtJ79Q1znK3-hT5pFyiiJPAFlAzL0GK4daP5nbJ_98UkXslWvo5VzRzx3il6oiaEsBELqEhFcgWl_FBwEykhqno5hpkO3mz_uB3Ky7_W8m8x1sJTnPV44RbwgT6Oj2TlYnXTe40xjB9DrbK_CYZ5_UuNlM5h5eL7mgjOPYbFKbHbU/s2133/Whacky_Rails_web01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtf1v9qDyzqABAmuKtJ79Q1znK3-hT5pFyiiJPAFlAzL0GK4daP5nbJ_98UkXslWvo5VzRzx3il6oiaEsBELqEhFcgWl_FBwEykhqno5hpkO3mz_uB3Ky7_W8m8x1sJTnPV44RbwgT6Oj2TlYnXTe40xjB9DrbK_CYZ5_UuNlM5h5eL7mgjOPYbFKbHbU/w480-h640/Whacky_Rails_web01.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI-RCknu2eEUKUvvO4rJ4ISIamVoZYV2xpUfKw3xspu1wRhTfu4AI92XLVVV54ppWdwtnUDzwQ3ZWKRcme3RKhF7YEHWA-Sg2vIaw3zumaIV9UZ5EiUAHQCmp6_FoAqyTPn-biCN6j9PMOTod8pOEg5XZ8XmiH_b50Vi44fW6HoohITqunB4bgLcI4mk0/s1600/Whacky_Rails_web02.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI-RCknu2eEUKUvvO4rJ4ISIamVoZYV2xpUfKw3xspu1wRhTfu4AI92XLVVV54ppWdwtnUDzwQ3ZWKRcme3RKhF7YEHWA-Sg2vIaw3zumaIV9UZ5EiUAHQCmp6_FoAqyTPn-biCN6j9PMOTod8pOEg5XZ8XmiH_b50Vi44fW6HoohITqunB4bgLcI4mk0/w640-h480/Whacky_Rails_web02.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF2IZ0DM9JI_WxwfdtUVWBkUYiG67s318nzOEeWrugNvcrhyAH2Cj039Y_-rZH1saeeMCC5XWdAgTGQ1csksoIizdpLpEBqK2o2_wmUz59JwHvAKCYW7bIUSmgXKas0RtqTZnJIVeOYIW0bAAppit_HgNlNbjD9btNmAhRjqMZ6Gjp9hbffd5jh3B1Ffg/s2133/Whacky_Rails_web03.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF2IZ0DM9JI_WxwfdtUVWBkUYiG67s318nzOEeWrugNvcrhyAH2Cj039Y_-rZH1saeeMCC5XWdAgTGQ1csksoIizdpLpEBqK2o2_wmUz59JwHvAKCYW7bIUSmgXKas0RtqTZnJIVeOYIW0bAAppit_HgNlNbjD9btNmAhRjqMZ6Gjp9hbffd5jh3B1Ffg/w480-h640/Whacky_Rails_web03.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>There are SO MANY SEAMS in this quilt. I used a lot of glue while joining the blocks, and that served me well.</p><p>This is a project where a die cutter would be an extremely useful tool. Obs, there are a ton of strips to cut and I’m sure that I may have miscut one or two (or 53) which contributed to the wonk. A seam guide would also be a good idea. </p><p>I decided there would be no borders because (1) I like borderless quilts and (2) it was pretty big (and <b>heavy</b>) for a lap quilt and (3) I was done. </p><p>Katrina graciously offered to quilt it and she picked it up shortly after we moved into our new home. She did a lovely panto of leaves that looks gorgeous—this quilt is so busy and I had told her that anything detailed would be lost. She picked the perfect design. </p><p>The backing is from a chunk of yardage I’ve had for 20 years, and I used most of what I had for the backing—a good use of stash! </p><p>The binding—20 years after I started it, I still had some yardage of one of the fabrics in the quilt! Talk about luck. Most of the Kansas Troubles remaining in my stash are fat quarters and half yards. </p><p>And now about the quilt’s recipient—I worked for Mary Jane in the 80s and early 90s, but have been lucky enough to call her “friend” for many, many years. I was a single mom when I went to work for her and I can’t begin to tell you how good she was to me. I have wanted to make a quilt for her for years, and now I finally have. This year she sold her home of 30 years and moved into a new one and started a new chapter in her life—I thought it was the perfect time to gift her with a quilt. (But honestly, is there a bad time to gift a quilt?)</p><p>I finished the quilt in July; I spent my evenings after work making the binding and attaching it. While we had temps of 100 degrees and above for several weeks this past summer, I questioned my timing of spending those evenings in my recliner hand-stitching the binding to the back of the quilt…but I wanted it done.</p><p>And now, it is. I’ll give it to Mary Jane soon. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8EhkVr1jS4abL3V7AH8Wjq6W7daWTj4h-1j7bFkBCeuvxDgBh-SF_s5_hqYyOUVSoal1MO9g1Jxm1-YPS8RlJXnz0ydxPV7gfA6cpawcxFg5eXnI9COPincBM2FOPgI0nrJaeIe9c3OjWwiql8hlaGVFs4RojLdRfbe2vHxnZyWHkaGApd6CZ1eXy1SM/s2133/2023-09-03_18-09-57_964-WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8EhkVr1jS4abL3V7AH8Wjq6W7daWTj4h-1j7bFkBCeuvxDgBh-SF_s5_hqYyOUVSoal1MO9g1Jxm1-YPS8RlJXnz0ydxPV7gfA6cpawcxFg5eXnI9COPincBM2FOPgI0nrJaeIe9c3OjWwiql8hlaGVFs4RojLdRfbe2vHxnZyWHkaGApd6CZ1eXy1SM/w480-h640/2023-09-03_18-09-57_964-WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>My 6’5” son was the only one tall enough to hold it up for its glamour shots.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Will I make this quilt again? I’m fairly certain I won’t. In all fairness to the designer, she provides options for orientation and includes line drawings for your use to come up with your color options. It’s easy enough to make again, but I’m moving on. </p><p>Are you ready for 2024? Are we ever ready? I had hoped to finish a baby quilt this weekend but I’ll be lucky to have it completed by next weekend. I hope you have whatever type of Nee Year’s Eve you desire; we will have a quiet evening and go to bed long before the ball drops. I’ll think more about my plans for the new year tomorrow and finish up the posts for the remaining items completed in 2023. In the meantime, </p><p>Go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiifsr39BG05JBu5e8Xxfv_d5y4c9cKliCf1F4OcY_NfBDUYGHYt2_X52EvQrlqAQTflzfXaBxEOdqlaiUT03A7QCxBefF7RqnjF9UDceMV50w0t17TCoS1L8PVsq1gj69DDxjjPip1TcOP-DxBmB1t7hRI_ZZwsjMh2S-TMJvX93VkCxqLZ7fq-AQMdfs/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiifsr39BG05JBu5e8Xxfv_d5y4c9cKliCf1F4OcY_NfBDUYGHYt2_X52EvQrlqAQTflzfXaBxEOdqlaiUT03A7QCxBefF7RqnjF9UDceMV50w0t17TCoS1L8PVsq1gj69DDxjjPip1TcOP-DxBmB1t7hRI_ZZwsjMh2S-TMJvX93VkCxqLZ7fq-AQMdfs/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-34408716990940660202023-12-28T04:00:00.001-06:002023-12-28T04:00:00.135-06:00Merry Everything<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvz217CrYKgJuHm92Pidsz_f-zILmVbybFSFZ_EBBpkREOcJMEs3avC8tCMjhcHxKCDHQFaQuLifP2jU1MJc36qJa3OYG9gKPMmWWQxIMgZv_QToeYyCY4xCwz43kExw17vCPWR4TE7MmS7-PZXdWNhrdO2ad_so84_una4fvA-5vLmRETOcGL8j33RM/s1600/Christmas2023_1_WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvz217CrYKgJuHm92Pidsz_f-zILmVbybFSFZ_EBBpkREOcJMEs3avC8tCMjhcHxKCDHQFaQuLifP2jU1MJc36qJa3OYG9gKPMmWWQxIMgZv_QToeYyCY4xCwz43kExw17vCPWR4TE7MmS7-PZXdWNhrdO2ad_so84_una4fvA-5vLmRETOcGL8j33RM/w640-h480/Christmas2023_1_WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> …to you and yours!</span></div><p></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>We celebrated Christmas Saturday evening, which is not our normal—our family was together thanks to FaceTime, and I’m grateful; this was our first in-person (for most of us) Christmas gathering in 4 years. Having it on Christmas Eve was more about convenience for everyone. As a result, I got to spend a quiet Christmas day with the Hubs and even got to sew a bit, in addition to doing laundry.</p><p>While savoring my coffee Christmas morning, I thought about some things from the evening before that reminded me how easily distracted I have been — I’ve been calling it “living in the moment,” but when all the kids had left, my sister and I were in the foyer and I noticed she was looking at the photos on the wall and commenting on one or the other and I said, “Again, I forgot to take photos tonight.” I think I need to designate a family member to always take photos.</p><p>I have also been thinking about what I want to accomplish next year. I won’t do a deep-dive for you now, but I have lots of ideas swimming in my head but also the desire to finish as many as I did this year (more about those in upcoming posts). Since 2024 will be the last year of being what I laughingly refer to as being gainfully employed, I hope I can devote enough time to accomplish the “I musts” and the “I wants.”</p><p>But more about Christmas—first one in our new home, and the day after Thanksgiving, I learned that somehow, some way, I managed to get rid of my Christmas trees. I could have sworn I had two. I’m still scratching my head over that one. Steph and I headed to Hobby Lobby and I purchased another one, and she blinged it out to perfection:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4MDHjedpzFdjvD8sQLg8PK1_l0-IHOC8T1PMviN9V6NiqVjTVa1KPgKSVTn6NI7TPNqO6eTHlBt11-8LIX-vnkgAeKP2bj2dBTzsqJL_86yQ5ncASLA3WOoFV4poBL7FfCAfpaHwPisVXAJkdINJzEWa596xR9-2JZ16_KluQMsuNk5xO4FnbFCtqk4/s1600/Christmas2023_3_WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4MDHjedpzFdjvD8sQLg8PK1_l0-IHOC8T1PMviN9V6NiqVjTVa1KPgKSVTn6NI7TPNqO6eTHlBt11-8LIX-vnkgAeKP2bj2dBTzsqJL_86yQ5ncASLA3WOoFV4poBL7FfCAfpaHwPisVXAJkdINJzEWa596xR9-2JZ16_KluQMsuNk5xO4FnbFCtqk4/w640-h480/Christmas2023_3_WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>We also went to Michael’s where I purchase a large canvas and she made this for our mantle:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdDUKvrKjZoViaRWX_ClL9c_WLXh5ur85WglcUC7tYCVYmh7-rzahIPQeic3BJPU1v6IRQBlQnIFPqPxRBCg1jhv0z1cysGHxHrcOHV_9RHcIoTe5faBD5vLHHN6fGjyqXrJAI2asa4BN-6CkscLiMJm4yjATxr1yo1JUQvhwYbOD04cP0grU4kiAAq6Y/s1600/Christmas2023_2_WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1085" data-original-width="1600" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdDUKvrKjZoViaRWX_ClL9c_WLXh5ur85WglcUC7tYCVYmh7-rzahIPQeic3BJPU1v6IRQBlQnIFPqPxRBCg1jhv0z1cysGHxHrcOHV_9RHcIoTe5faBD5vLHHN6fGjyqXrJAI2asa4BN-6CkscLiMJm4yjATxr1yo1JUQvhwYbOD04cP0grU4kiAAq6Y/w640-h434/Christmas2023_2_WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I’ve taken to adding to the photo wall a seasonal word art picture; Steph dressed up the table:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu2kNMd3UZ8L3nNJR1yG339m6wakgF0Qr3M1d6Q41WQme5ji0L3iRwYFYlygKKY-iGWU5XgZmCiDqEXVPpX11PL-luYnMPUn814xMdqg2tU3SXRd64H8YFbASfxsRm6Iv_4zWBqPp3M2HWp5wcFevUpehlTeJ6gLu-4oFLraSKDhPJnO7vEQiNOlaiveI/s4032/IMG_8295.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu2kNMd3UZ8L3nNJR1yG339m6wakgF0Qr3M1d6Q41WQme5ji0L3iRwYFYlygKKY-iGWU5XgZmCiDqEXVPpX11PL-luYnMPUn814xMdqg2tU3SXRd64H8YFbASfxsRm6Iv_4zWBqPp3M2HWp5wcFevUpehlTeJ6gLu-4oFLraSKDhPJnO7vEQiNOlaiveI/w640-h480/IMG_8295.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><p>The Hubs, better known as Santa this time of year, graciously allowed me to take a few photos of him to share with a friend's grandchildren:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqDPfDZHcZCUkMVjRye98KCZBdoFrH7hU7WXf-wC4tGp4IXadMKY0NCDm_gV7wlupo8Cz0z8Y2JwrSJJoEf2wl6oOyj7Cytsux2GK-QI8XBFZOwNdyN-YuettGxBz3Y1XLE-mGcpHfmbAP_7hEwxUofcUKflcFUXYMQFz_nAzhlTARLLr0COtOsV1ZD8/s2000/Santa01WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqDPfDZHcZCUkMVjRye98KCZBdoFrH7hU7WXf-wC4tGp4IXadMKY0NCDm_gV7wlupo8Cz0z8Y2JwrSJJoEf2wl6oOyj7Cytsux2GK-QI8XBFZOwNdyN-YuettGxBz3Y1XLE-mGcpHfmbAP_7hEwxUofcUKflcFUXYMQFz_nAzhlTARLLr0COtOsV1ZD8/w512-h640/Santa01WEB.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCXZeO6Luv90mXXKqAjDA0hM-VnE49uMwhggvttd8Vh7CGS8oU1ifboQFlhcvV0tdq9Rc0-_VKzw7ikDGTyku6oUbSeW_DpvDd6F6kjRcFDt7m8QqsT-xGSMdke-G9CJVQyjkXliYr4WcQitbjOKn-UVGkQsb9p_WAAoEfdwIs5ilkpwLeoWUG34Y41s8/s1607/Santa03WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1607" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCXZeO6Luv90mXXKqAjDA0hM-VnE49uMwhggvttd8Vh7CGS8oU1ifboQFlhcvV0tdq9Rc0-_VKzw7ikDGTyku6oUbSeW_DpvDd6F6kjRcFDt7m8QqsT-xGSMdke-G9CJVQyjkXliYr4WcQitbjOKn-UVGkQsb9p_WAAoEfdwIs5ilkpwLeoWUG34Y41s8/w638-h640/Santa03WEB.jpg" width="638" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgdmcVstwrSGUi_yiW6U1L89IvSSbJ5YRLI27vqCLaPXptSBv3RUDVas0f-lgZMobBNrR5m4Xaq-vdJk1yHvZGMJjrBRl6lpA0nhC2zdfVxfKKRMyoiNGp3zNcHQ3OjezKZiV0LZ-6SckmGs8xWRila4tNCPqeXBQVed3tPUtPzjEfAYQisePqJh4b4Q/s2133/Santa02WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgdmcVstwrSGUi_yiW6U1L89IvSSbJ5YRLI27vqCLaPXptSBv3RUDVas0f-lgZMobBNrR5m4Xaq-vdJk1yHvZGMJjrBRl6lpA0nhC2zdfVxfKKRMyoiNGp3zNcHQ3OjezKZiV0LZ-6SckmGs8xWRila4tNCPqeXBQVed3tPUtPzjEfAYQisePqJh4b4Q/w480-h640/Santa02WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>I love his smile in this one</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>And finally! The Holiday Inn sign was mounted on its new home wall. We decided to add lighting to it. It’s a bit sparse this year but I was grateful for it being up. I asked the Hubs to install hooks on the bottom and the plan is to hang things from them; this year, it’s garland:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCpEsRbv-bxXABdAWEjyejmlD76rObb1gbtdTXEY-8T2FWbbdFxob8RwzSy7fGvYfTbbMmEqQATA4HGx5XNXepn04KoybKGkNtJwshEdz2Pq9CH0XdIy_oSrZH_caMqcCYB-25Jjef6pHYMZZEoP6FsyjjkDfwrRKXIIbKVzdnvcdvWUinqh6w1uSFGzM/s1600/NewHome_HolidayInn1WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCpEsRbv-bxXABdAWEjyejmlD76rObb1gbtdTXEY-8T2FWbbdFxob8RwzSy7fGvYfTbbMmEqQATA4HGx5XNXepn04KoybKGkNtJwshEdz2Pq9CH0XdIy_oSrZH_caMqcCYB-25Jjef6pHYMZZEoP6FsyjjkDfwrRKXIIbKVzdnvcdvWUinqh6w1uSFGzM/w640-h426/NewHome_HolidayInn1WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdSd3OFeJAfsbHC-VGjzvRudyI2vYwpIOlLYPb70rfaqnKf9gucd6VaDxa4tTIcpZpvCTS2RtZ3AzN1ehdQxF0VIReU7WHN3-BkzFICyZXY0mFGF8yhlNjmR2O3mMHHjzB6sQ_fbXCN9MfGedLDeci6Hp-ZbujOEDAUOGJi-dvs9ZPjs8eF7HACax7jf4/s1600/NewHome_HolidayInn2WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1034" data-original-width="1600" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdSd3OFeJAfsbHC-VGjzvRudyI2vYwpIOlLYPb70rfaqnKf9gucd6VaDxa4tTIcpZpvCTS2RtZ3AzN1ehdQxF0VIReU7WHN3-BkzFICyZXY0mFGF8yhlNjmR2O3mMHHjzB6sQ_fbXCN9MfGedLDeci6Hp-ZbujOEDAUOGJi-dvs9ZPjs8eF7HACax7jf4/w640-h414/NewHome_HolidayInn2WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I have several makes to show you; the blog posts are written but need the photos, which haven’t been stamped with the watermark (I know; priorities). I’ve been re-thinking how I stamp those in light of many quilt designs being stolen and made into blankets for mass sales by unscrupulous ne’er-do-wells. </p><p>I’ve been lucky to work from home this week, and as a result I’ve been able to finish a baby quilt top. The precious baby is due today, I believe, so I haven’t yet quilted it or made the label, but I’m hoping to add it to the list of finishes this year. We will see.</p><p>I wish you all a happy and joyous season and pray that you are with the ones you love and enjoy. </p><p>Go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKocFVilbnGrN3EBQpV1q1P1Vxib5fvEBKeVj0JJNsP87ICzIp6_rDMQPADYOZKXHV8PzBosq6g8dqobILaDWtXVbftWtNFu8223Byf_EYu5_3vmj3MLiu9NZPKKh71em0G51sWq46QJpT6QDgjjtNOzWqqIYwWjgAhyvj2ulSSOhvdMYZl18L_HpPHWQ/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKocFVilbnGrN3EBQpV1q1P1Vxib5fvEBKeVj0JJNsP87ICzIp6_rDMQPADYOZKXHV8PzBosq6g8dqobILaDWtXVbftWtNFu8223Byf_EYu5_3vmj3MLiu9NZPKKh71em0G51sWq46QJpT6QDgjjtNOzWqqIYwWjgAhyvj2ulSSOhvdMYZl18L_HpPHWQ/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-10295944920502274372023-12-27T06:38:00.000-06:002023-12-27T06:38:46.589-06:00The studio update<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> My Girlfriends are awesome and then some!<p></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>In August I had the privilege of two Girlfriends volunteering to get my studios in shape. Katrina and Cindy came over and weeded through the studio paraphernalia and got me to a state of Nirvana. I don’t have much in the way of before photos, but here are a few from the first 4 months in our new home:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdAazyFyqpSwcwOWUFFJqaClYk3jOO-Nv0ERQhliuXAsL1aKGOYgKvCZHQ3K9Y8qYNO6lWWcLaGrtgHTvR8l-NJRt-xW9kZCbGgCXiZ_e1Tr9OzQnNCdFgY8dw06rBtTrbvEcD9DQkpZX75Xq6mroKFiQJZfnQ6BizBrEIqWK3HXIH8ZwtA8YUPv6dTM4/s2133/Studio03WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdAazyFyqpSwcwOWUFFJqaClYk3jOO-Nv0ERQhliuXAsL1aKGOYgKvCZHQ3K9Y8qYNO6lWWcLaGrtgHTvR8l-NJRt-xW9kZCbGgCXiZ_e1Tr9OzQnNCdFgY8dw06rBtTrbvEcD9DQkpZX75Xq6mroKFiQJZfnQ6BizBrEIqWK3HXIH8ZwtA8YUPv6dTM4/w480-h640/Studio03WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Front Studio</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4KnZ0lTxqtTihiJ3TPpUzhIpHYzVSPAs_uQwIUNrTw_Hz6adhuXu6MnPzicYgMCe_2usKwJgt8DeAqq09xbRnfx8kFkrR8x5nfRhqgyjKsIAysDlcMo8O0QArpW2Kei3DU5YcyCg1Y91QNK9ul2oE10zoEWI2xxV3YzCoiqz9jh46AlEHU580Vz_K6YU/s2133/Studio06WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4KnZ0lTxqtTihiJ3TPpUzhIpHYzVSPAs_uQwIUNrTw_Hz6adhuXu6MnPzicYgMCe_2usKwJgt8DeAqq09xbRnfx8kFkrR8x5nfRhqgyjKsIAysDlcMo8O0QArpW2Kei3DU5YcyCg1Y91QNK9ul2oE10zoEWI2xxV3YzCoiqz9jh46AlEHU580Vz_K6YU/w480-h640/Studio06WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Front Studio</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM0O1lwNZnNg5qpz49vxpStXU-CQ_vaS7xiwkrOOiRZHETGZ1qQy0bckHfoGFQzIawdbso0E7qs0LnavbwDvcZ3rfZtzPdtlsWkrvyGP-vyaAqCX7eKPTkxZOcJowkZ2KKjOsbiBI5Eceq3jQHeL2C4TBQy3AznX91a2ATil9g-7D-LkyQWVIV2oblYrU/s2133/Studio04WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM0O1lwNZnNg5qpz49vxpStXU-CQ_vaS7xiwkrOOiRZHETGZ1qQy0bckHfoGFQzIawdbso0E7qs0LnavbwDvcZ3rfZtzPdtlsWkrvyGP-vyaAqCX7eKPTkxZOcJowkZ2KKjOsbiBI5Eceq3jQHeL2C4TBQy3AznX91a2ATil9g-7D-LkyQWVIV2oblYrU/w480-h640/Studio04WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Back Studio</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyDTNqgnjQ7_Gb4GsL2hqB59Wyih6FyqmwcDPjvcmbPq2sDQoLvcd5N0zX_s0K9Ze9IVddaW9l9q0qaa1m-kCCTJBbA2agqOUtvNybudYGyHYE0gNyMOpJYMpGUiIwRYOksWzoXCX_LkM2UriyN-YKzneYFL9Y7_w5SNPemfxIDcTgbWmtd4csYjBshl0/s2133/Studio05WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyDTNqgnjQ7_Gb4GsL2hqB59Wyih6FyqmwcDPjvcmbPq2sDQoLvcd5N0zX_s0K9Ze9IVddaW9l9q0qaa1m-kCCTJBbA2agqOUtvNybudYGyHYE0gNyMOpJYMpGUiIwRYOksWzoXCX_LkM2UriyN-YKzneYFL9Y7_w5SNPemfxIDcTgbWmtd4csYjBshl0/w480-h640/Studio05WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Front Studio<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4e0RH5Fst4ovuhuVIoNynylMJzKI4LgRnDtpvLimNs0cEJNeRdGMsi5RvPb1bwMcycsOStIS59iZEzhUA2TmIjMYtW2NaeOR_FYmeRvczK9sj0YCvypMe3t0QD6k0Q5zjYjAsKY1OVR4xBOnw3H5KFoJDyl336kcROrZ4k58E3ODLgRFiZ0TDPueNg4/s1600/Studio02WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4e0RH5Fst4ovuhuVIoNynylMJzKI4LgRnDtpvLimNs0cEJNeRdGMsi5RvPb1bwMcycsOStIS59iZEzhUA2TmIjMYtW2NaeOR_FYmeRvczK9sj0YCvypMe3t0QD6k0Q5zjYjAsKY1OVR4xBOnw3H5KFoJDyl336kcROrZ4k58E3ODLgRFiZ0TDPueNg4/w640-h480/Studio02WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Back Studio<br /></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>We had no plan of attack other than to get it done. Katrina arrived that Friday afternoon and we started emptying all of the drawers in my two rolling carts. I love these carts, but they had become crammed with “I don’t know where to put this so I’m shoving it in here” stuff. </p><p>Cindy arrived Saturday morning and after visiting for a few minutes and answering their questions about where, what and how, we Blitzkrieged those rooms.</p><p>I was absolutely astonished by the end of the day how much was accomplished! I have some sifting and organizing left to do that didn’t need to eat into their time here with me (especially what’s in those cart drawers). I’m just grateful I can move around the rooms and can see what I have. </p><p>While we were working, The Hubs was, too—at my request, he made 3 pegboard organizers for my walls. I now have a total of 5 hanging in the studios; the last one I’m gradually filling up.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga5ZxVs4BhBqJA0PEf6cPhnnRgLe3N9NGQGSyFxNIlAd5XAcNFFGiDO8RivgZ5jZ4zfG1YzFSIhPTi77O7htaQWx81tfYzRqhsUAjpTPaFsLkf05RmSuNFgBAw7tmSv4meXJuCiV4n9bsiO9QMUuWdNPuwUlJ2bvSrtk00FJ7PycIYTuDMmBGSgR8CD34/s1600/Studio07WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga5ZxVs4BhBqJA0PEf6cPhnnRgLe3N9NGQGSyFxNIlAd5XAcNFFGiDO8RivgZ5jZ4zfG1YzFSIhPTi77O7htaQWx81tfYzRqhsUAjpTPaFsLkf05RmSuNFgBAw7tmSv4meXJuCiV4n9bsiO9QMUuWdNPuwUlJ2bvSrtk00FJ7PycIYTuDMmBGSgR8CD34/w640-h480/Studio07WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggdQIJtELJPL-TTXl_3RO_xz-qGWFw5HLzdv-xsuW569cKalhZ3gZqpQWCT7OpRMzt6CG_osZlLMX2Saf7AoDccbHJAYl4EESiNe73awd-KcpQCctDSMFlukBMKtfnQzKtriDFffxjk74CgiFzxCv08yWxby34mngzTz1Pd6IxqaS7f4Py3t_eFlVl4yM/s1600/Studio08WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggdQIJtELJPL-TTXl_3RO_xz-qGWFw5HLzdv-xsuW569cKalhZ3gZqpQWCT7OpRMzt6CG_osZlLMX2Saf7AoDccbHJAYl4EESiNe73awd-KcpQCctDSMFlukBMKtfnQzKtriDFffxjk74CgiFzxCv08yWxby34mngzTz1Pd6IxqaS7f4Py3t_eFlVl4yM/w640-h480/Studio08WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_cxKJcKORVWBldIc-8__RpjussJP5714Nu5aqma6Hf9972Fim47X4xLwOIPNiajDiwTNWjBRwEg0WjuCvGmjsFS0V5mm8uAXI9junLDYLxt2_-PZ2iBg2pDmKkiao6BpFD8vWnV5uadDIJ2s5WdmnOIt-fRuohrYRLLxGMPfdSO4uVBEKKV6rdf73QQ/s2133/Studio01WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_cxKJcKORVWBldIc-8__RpjussJP5714Nu5aqma6Hf9972Fim47X4xLwOIPNiajDiwTNWjBRwEg0WjuCvGmjsFS0V5mm8uAXI9junLDYLxt2_-PZ2iBg2pDmKkiao6BpFD8vWnV5uadDIJ2s5WdmnOIt-fRuohrYRLLxGMPfdSO4uVBEKKV6rdf73QQ/w480-h640/Studio01WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJiHGzY-rkuGYkL4JarZeY9BNJfBb_OhlkGmhbo7UDavhhiaLnGQdRc5ic2NenKmkj4LVv-MTUG8QZ5r80Y7gsYPieGA3dMfto4W7gKF52ObAZ7OW-bokTEYSUmwlvh5zUd_09YXgRyf6Q8jzbHTyf4Q-DBISpBN3BcrW0XX5Hq57omv1l8SfqKuMPWs/s2133/2023-09-01_08-43-38_943_WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJiHGzY-rkuGYkL4JarZeY9BNJfBb_OhlkGmhbo7UDavhhiaLnGQdRc5ic2NenKmkj4LVv-MTUG8QZ5r80Y7gsYPieGA3dMfto4W7gKF52ObAZ7OW-bokTEYSUmwlvh5zUd_09YXgRyf6Q8jzbHTyf4Q-DBISpBN3BcrW0XX5Hq57omv1l8SfqKuMPWs/w480-h640/2023-09-01_08-43-38_943_WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>I’m so happy I could bust. A few weekends ago I pulled out some Bins that were holding supplies instead of projects, and got them on the shelves. I’ve emptied 5 Bins so far, two of which I have filled with batting scraps. I’m excited that I can see everything. We paid special attention to placing in each room the items I would USE in that room. That meant moving the thread to the sewing room and moving the die cutter to the cutting/storage room. </p><p>These rooms are my happy place. I have been ruminating on a new name for the studios. At the old house it was “Bottoms Up!” because it was in the basement. Now I’m in two rooms and I’m thinking of “Fore and Aft”; the sewing room is at the front of the house and the cutting/storage room is in the back of the house. “The Happy Place” would work, too. So do “Safe Harbor” and “Leave Me the F Alone while I’m in Here.” We’ll see.</p><p>Admittedly, things are tight in the front room—it’s 11<span>’ x 11’, and the room also serves as my office when I’m teleworking. The teleworking goes away when I retire at the end of next year (yay!) but I’ll still be tasked with figuring out where I’ll move the standing desk to—and it will probably take me that long to decide. </span></p><p>And now for the best part—my Girlfriends also went way above and beyond and gave us the most fabulous housewarming gifts. I was so surprised! </p><p>Cindy gave us a metal sign with our family name—we put it on our foyer wall above the table and surrounded it with family photos—more will be added as time goes on. I felt so good once we got it and the photos on the wall, and I smile every time I see it:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrl4OK_4B212_k7rfHwzixk-eMG7KzrUOoDvA-rrs36ut2YdLVQesWx_HbIvntIFFVJYDMujY-5v7l-yHejGS2uj70dLgb5-QoWWh0Au3YNHIHL8UyUkVHt6weKClV__PvnFB7ePpZ7bjOVLi6Q7c-n-5zY6-QRs1yDgMlU68koI6Dm11HCrEC5KWbu3g/s1600/Family01WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrl4OK_4B212_k7rfHwzixk-eMG7KzrUOoDvA-rrs36ut2YdLVQesWx_HbIvntIFFVJYDMujY-5v7l-yHejGS2uj70dLgb5-QoWWh0Au3YNHIHL8UyUkVHt6weKClV__PvnFB7ePpZ7bjOVLi6Q7c-n-5zY6-QRs1yDgMlU68koI6Dm11HCrEC5KWbu3g/w640-h480/Family01WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Katrina made us a quilt! Little did I know while she was working on it that she was making color choices based on my comments—later I realized that she never asks about color choices because she knows her own mind and she was making sure it would go in our living room (and it does)! Here it is on the living room wall: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqNH38Kmxkb3ZlleeMFdERZqx25UZ4rplG9FyoNwtb-OvcmirjZSkF_yPJ-00Sp9P7DgiThncjxwkF5tDKz3tcaCeFTkoGj9YUedhHmQKVmnAxlUbQ8SXzUARqI42406sDsu9kAZ8BcCCcP7p9F5-c1bZEwBww-Z8G2XTs010JYSIoar-NGT2wb9ql84/s1600/NewHome_LR_Quilt_WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqNH38Kmxkb3ZlleeMFdERZqx25UZ4rplG9FyoNwtb-OvcmirjZSkF_yPJ-00Sp9P7DgiThncjxwkF5tDKz3tcaCeFTkoGj9YUedhHmQKVmnAxlUbQ8SXzUARqI42406sDsu9kAZ8BcCCcP7p9F5-c1bZEwBww-Z8G2XTs010JYSIoar-NGT2wb9ql84/w640-h480/NewHome_LR_Quilt_WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>This is one of those quilts that was on a bucket list for me but since Katrina did such a beautiful job, I don’t need to make one! Thanks, Girlfriend! </p><p>I am blessed beyond measure. I can now sit down and sew and won’t be wasting time looking for stuff! There’s still some organizing left to do but I’m so happy that it’s not the formidable challenge that I thought it would be. </p><p>And as a result of the teamwork, I have since finished FOUR projects and am ready to quilt another! I know, right? You’ll see posts about those soon. </p><p>I know I still need to show you the rest of the house, but there’s been a lot happening with our immediate and extended family since we moved in. I will update the House on the Ridge page soon. (Good grief, how many times have I used the word “soon” in this post?)</p><p>In the meantime, go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht5YXJAFaVurTMuTvpp2DPCB2dGg0Q69oc6JFdaS0dRGnZHjryRlrORmGr6KzvkGaOkT-_qsLV9-vkhEFsmeSnxqZ26_Vw3YxwIvbchk6OiAffSWxSZ0lbHLyQbLJXGlNtrUM-PXizs4nWbag4NFP8u8tdteiDbomhYcRKWXLbXXIEEXyE3xVvmd_0PNg/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht5YXJAFaVurTMuTvpp2DPCB2dGg0Q69oc6JFdaS0dRGnZHjryRlrORmGr6KzvkGaOkT-_qsLV9-vkhEFsmeSnxqZ26_Vw3YxwIvbchk6OiAffSWxSZ0lbHLyQbLJXGlNtrUM-PXizs4nWbag4NFP8u8tdteiDbomhYcRKWXLbXXIEEXyE3xVvmd_0PNg/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-21251120023701323812023-09-08T07:06:00.000-05:002023-09-08T07:06:30.564-05:00Home<p> It’s a simple word, but it means so much.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Yes, we are now in our new home on top of the ridge. We moved in the weekend of my 65th birthday. The last 5 months have been jam-packed with unpacking, cleaning, sifting through things we haven’t looked at in 3 years…and it’s glorious. </p><p>And things are getting settled, slowly—we were only able to take 2 days off when we moved in April, and since then the only time we have had off was when our granddaughter stayed with us for 3 weeks—and that was a whirlwind of baking, cooking, teaching her how to drive—not much time to tend to things for the home. There are too many things in the garage to park there, but we will get it done eventually.</p><p>The studios … I may have mentioned that I have 2 rooms instead of one larger room. Total square footage of the two rooms is less than 300 square feet; in other words, not much. I am resigned to it and the fact that I may never get another longarm machine or even a sit-down model. While I am disappointed about it, I will make the best of it. I’m still planning on learning how to digitize designs for quilting. </p><p>One of the best things since we moved in? I’m sleeping better. I know part of that is due to the release of the stress of the whole thing, but it’s quieter here—and there’s less light pollution—two things that impacted my sleep pattern. </p><p>While we thought we would be alone for a while here on top of the ridge, about a week after we moved in we noticed one of the lots across the street was leveled. We met the owner a few days later and he has been hard at work moving the house along. He is a nice young man and we look forward to welcoming his family when they move in. Since then, two houses at the bottom of our street are nearing completion and two more a few lots over have just broken ground. </p><p>And Sunday of Memorial Day weekend we celebrated the Hubs’ 65th birthday—our inaugural family gathering in our new home. The weather was fabulous, the food delicious, and just having everyone here was nourishing to my soul. Here’s a photo of the family that day:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk1Gev5_pAWGIEU9H5O_RWP80EOZkObeRkbBbe4dGrSZkItQjHEYMs2e_LAbJSHpUmCML-v96V4xsB2GuPLduG0ylgEkcD3IVKyQrg60_eya9LUxTne8F-y71NPnPHU5kNcnRTzuPp6O3P38QetnQ4MrkXJ823FzHN8L3iRs0z5o53Fs8MhMll1lahgGE/s1600/FamilyWEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk1Gev5_pAWGIEU9H5O_RWP80EOZkObeRkbBbe4dGrSZkItQjHEYMs2e_LAbJSHpUmCML-v96V4xsB2GuPLduG0ylgEkcD3IVKyQrg60_eya9LUxTne8F-y71NPnPHU5kNcnRTzuPp6O3P38QetnQ4MrkXJ823FzHN8L3iRs0z5o53Fs8MhMll1lahgGE/w480-h640/FamilyWEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Since that celebration we have had several more. We also have a wedding coming up next month and I’m probably making some garments for it.</p><p>I have been able to quilt, and have completed a UFO and other projects and I will post about them. And yes, there will be photos of our new home! In the meantime…</p><p>Go make! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSBdEQGfeC5YcgaGg_7o29KUx8dgKMzOEPNNUk17VMcatJOplXKmV-mVWxHuw9KUfXL6t18dNtrQxSbQdJuKhWvRsGY09AUtF5k3p1EKdu03AvngQovY-TylMCMwKsu08wUqmxyBvmpehX3TTDrEtY05bd6b05Z3eNXhIr6O3EeXEokxAobfm0VKfb/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSBdEQGfeC5YcgaGg_7o29KUx8dgKMzOEPNNUk17VMcatJOplXKmV-mVWxHuw9KUfXL6t18dNtrQxSbQdJuKhWvRsGY09AUtF5k3p1EKdu03AvngQovY-TylMCMwKsu08wUqmxyBvmpehX3TTDrEtY05bd6b05Z3eNXhIr6O3EeXEokxAobfm0VKfb/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-75559705507538674872023-08-04T19:28:00.000-05:002023-08-04T19:28:50.204-05:00I bought a pattern<p>…and I made it!</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>And HI THERE! I know it’s been a while. Life, and all that. There’s a lot to catch up on and I will be making a few posts here and there. Yes, we have moved into our new home and we are still getting settled. I promise I’ll get you all caught up. But first, I want to talk about patterns:</p><p>I have purchased many patterns during my quilting life. I have sold or re-homed many patterns, too. I’m trying my best to not purchase patterns on impulse—and that’s hard. As I near retirement, I keep reminding myself that I have a fabulous stash of fabrics AND patterns and books to keep me busy until the end of my days—so I am starting a series of reviewing those patterns as I make them. Welcome to Pattern Palooza! Here’s the first for review —</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Pattern: Slanted Half-Hex<br />Designer: Missouri Star Quilt Co.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgyHxXpumpwI2d3JgHojmKGx_aqg1i5a8qUKL4nb9NwYJxwdJxwEqMhGII3WF9DkrGfKi_UuqH_AelUtojU8yath_zcU6hpFAP5rPpFfJ-pra95usO-yQW1Rj0n6RBXlNQC3DCgHbnFnQK9Jb9VaNAzCwE8TkRQM9w9iOMrxiLtVSh5e2wjOIxIhR4FOw/s640/SlantedHalfHex.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="423" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgyHxXpumpwI2d3JgHojmKGx_aqg1i5a8qUKL4nb9NwYJxwdJxwEqMhGII3WF9DkrGfKi_UuqH_AelUtojU8yath_zcU6hpFAP5rPpFfJ-pra95usO-yQW1Rj0n6RBXlNQC3DCgHbnFnQK9Jb9VaNAzCwE8TkRQM9w9iOMrxiLtVSh5e2wjOIxIhR4FOw/w424-h640/SlantedHalfHex.png" width="424" /></a></div><br /><div>Fabrics: Indigo Garden by Heather Peterson for Riley Blake Fabrics and Bee in my Bonnet by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Fabrics (background)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgChKeKLrGMSrFmjQ3ctdyL2zVRg0M2GjAXr6NT1ubFiPKMoJbWZnLo4Fx9VQaRdwmlsp6LaYxw7ViS4sBY5eGze_8qBPpqlFuwc8OXjgeJxvb0FA7lI6M7EOUyX0tCy8tY6W5HEX1lNiE8DHmhO97GXyrsxQcF8L4IcxA0IWhFotY9eiv0PvFkeaurqjw/s540/Indigo_Cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="527" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgChKeKLrGMSrFmjQ3ctdyL2zVRg0M2GjAXr6NT1ubFiPKMoJbWZnLo4Fx9VQaRdwmlsp6LaYxw7ViS4sBY5eGze_8qBPpqlFuwc8OXjgeJxvb0FA7lI6M7EOUyX0tCy8tY6W5HEX1lNiE8DHmhO97GXyrsxQcF8L4IcxA0IWhFotY9eiv0PvFkeaurqjw/w624-h640/Indigo_Cake.jpg" width="624" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Template (!): Large Half Hexagon Template for 10” squares (layer cakes) by Missouri Star Quilt Co.<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhETdYVaw8Yjj9-LxAXAhjNk-4SdwpI6yd3_J1oMIttrtbrzDvrz7fTT13gf12e7lOwLCFHI0vuKAi-OiozWekYzojt17ReVnMRCn0Vm1GirVm6ocuvC18os-ol0ZqVWPm2xwPCdfonsSUCztdK1DXiOR-YhVu89_aaIZO8IjePhoQezCq8EJjD_6dLrvE/s433/MSQC_Half_Hex_Template.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="204" data-original-width="433" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhETdYVaw8Yjj9-LxAXAhjNk-4SdwpI6yd3_J1oMIttrtbrzDvrz7fTT13gf12e7lOwLCFHI0vuKAi-OiozWekYzojt17ReVnMRCn0Vm1GirVm6ocuvC18os-ol0ZqVWPm2xwPCdfonsSUCztdK1DXiOR-YhVu89_aaIZO8IjePhoQezCq8EJjD_6dLrvE/w400-h189/MSQC_Half_Hex_Template.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />The back story: Cindy and I went to Missouri Quilt Star Co in 2018. I don’t remember if I saw the pattern or template first, but one prompted the purchase of the other. I am drawn to templates and rulers and thought this could be a way to go through some fabrics with a quick and easy pattern.<p></p><p>Several years later (a few weeks ago) I found myself needing to quickly make a quilt for a friend. Instead of relying upon my stash, I purchased the layer cake set and yardage for the background fabric. </p><p>While I had to cut the background into 10” squares, that was quick work. Following the pattern’s suggestion to cut the half-hexagons using three 10” squares folded in half at a time with the template was spot-on and I couldn’t believe how quickly I cut up all the half-hexagons over 2 evenings after work. </p><p>My sister came down that weekend to help sew and we had the top pieced in two afternoons! Here’s where we were by that Sunday:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbsoQLEP3l2Kd4QkFqyVY9NlEeE1Ek3tRogWsfKEOKDLsf8PE5uuFRA5EKt-nyyE3tLIMd2UQGKQ1cIfTC3eabrUJBj2LUQ40rKuAWsruTP9uWbiPE8LMvK23qVFRxV6MHyhWTH9EgiWMAGDpArC3DunYXICuTFVJzg4YuYIQXBLkXmIsZb2QKHYUFKKM/s2133/2023-06-24_11-51-32_839WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbsoQLEP3l2Kd4QkFqyVY9NlEeE1Ek3tRogWsfKEOKDLsf8PE5uuFRA5EKt-nyyE3tLIMd2UQGKQ1cIfTC3eabrUJBj2LUQ40rKuAWsruTP9uWbiPE8LMvK23qVFRxV6MHyhWTH9EgiWMAGDpArC3DunYXICuTFVJzg4YuYIQXBLkXmIsZb2QKHYUFKKM/w480-h640/2023-06-24_11-51-32_839WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>My sister auditioning the placement of the cake fabrics</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQm9JC4Ff4Uu6VSbtB-1wyeBgoTW5Z41p2EnlJtNFUATHeYke4XKrIm6J3PLik-ZCDj2raIyF7XgB0xmIN6j80C1BOOSmw6O3e4vuC0ejIqHxmS4r1qjdiIpcwVVqSXrWezDYSrjl54eqC1dz6mu7Sw_ZljHZRryk1MpVnaII_-xN8WCpLc9fD6QAbftw/s2133/2023-06-24_16-11-46_142WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQm9JC4Ff4Uu6VSbtB-1wyeBgoTW5Z41p2EnlJtNFUATHeYke4XKrIm6J3PLik-ZCDj2raIyF7XgB0xmIN6j80C1BOOSmw6O3e4vuC0ejIqHxmS4r1qjdiIpcwVVqSXrWezDYSrjl54eqC1dz6mu7Sw_ZljHZRryk1MpVnaII_-xN8WCpLc9fD6QAbftw/w480-h640/2023-06-24_16-11-46_142WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Rows are complete</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I trimmed the perimeter and got the borders attached two weekends later. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic5idji-XqEqJUUxKXHaNka2CvrmRjG82EERrGHFvccQZLL00iEV0Gtm7dvjXNsu9GFhCTgKo0BM4LxyS1flxlQH1EjaD3X_IMchRELHi807zwfK2AsXo-pBchpbsuX07lmDU4nXBpRsBEEeMO-Cb3R_I1JNGzRwwzksZfFNuyz2g2lVZ0dUMWmGC0LWc/s2133/2023-07-10_12-47-34_564web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic5idji-XqEqJUUxKXHaNka2CvrmRjG82EERrGHFvccQZLL00iEV0Gtm7dvjXNsu9GFhCTgKo0BM4LxyS1flxlQH1EjaD3X_IMchRELHi807zwfK2AsXo-pBchpbsuX07lmDU4nXBpRsBEEeMO-Cb3R_I1JNGzRwwzksZfFNuyz2g2lVZ0dUMWmGC0LWc/w480-h640/2023-07-10_12-47-34_564web.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I shipped the quilt to Katrina for a beauty treatment on her longarm. She did a quick and easy all over meandering loop pattern with a pale yellow thread (Sew Fine). While Katrina had the quilt, I made the binding. She shipped it back, I attached the binding, and my sister and I tag-teamed stitching the binding to the back of the quilt. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWxm_eNbeSrc8cKcqXXbHkfB20rvEcMjNme05czHcDRu5t6ukBZbco9u73ot4JiDnJuekV9X7eHnPSNihMkmo3RUvc5ImF0mSY48x_3mf9YZlGeP_A4665vLbplUXi4ETUVJ-t8CXk53mIu3CFtCZ3W39-grpiAv5QSOy3RQV9atboJDW-_nHinOfgEg/s640/2023-07-16_11-49-27_550WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWxm_eNbeSrc8cKcqXXbHkfB20rvEcMjNme05czHcDRu5t6ukBZbco9u73ot4JiDnJuekV9X7eHnPSNihMkmo3RUvc5ImF0mSY48x_3mf9YZlGeP_A4665vLbplUXi4ETUVJ-t8CXk53mIu3CFtCZ3W39-grpiAv5QSOy3RQV9atboJDW-_nHinOfgEg/w480-h640/2023-07-16_11-49-27_550WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAueYdzaeDFZjVs7uHSbIXd1zRKhIpSKi1bBIJZ6DRiQs2Hds_6Jqsn6rzrxKyYnbZf0KYWi0hCUxEQxJErtL8hY_cEaEM4Bt0HMldaSv7CSGtoY97FbEJ6c-Vgu6pzGb-9dAeCGYii_JRNtPqMZz3duMaG9qI3wvaxVJ6RSf7R-ZaBVrTIF-sfY8QfHY/s2133/2023-07-20_11-02-54_398WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAueYdzaeDFZjVs7uHSbIXd1zRKhIpSKi1bBIJZ6DRiQs2Hds_6Jqsn6rzrxKyYnbZf0KYWi0hCUxEQxJErtL8hY_cEaEM4Bt0HMldaSv7CSGtoY97FbEJ6c-Vgu6pzGb-9dAeCGYii_JRNtPqMZz3duMaG9qI3wvaxVJ6RSf7R-ZaBVrTIF-sfY8QfHY/w480-h640/2023-07-20_11-02-54_398WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Recommendation: for a very fast, quick and easy project, this was great! I may make it again. The template helped speed up the cutting process. These fabrics were perfect for this quilt. I'm wondering how it will be if I make it using scraps. </p><p>Cons: there’s a lot of fabric waste due to the template shape, but I’m using the leftover triangles to make a leader-ender project. </p><p>My sister was here last weekend. After a couple of glamour shots in our backyard, we headed to the hospital to gift the quilt to our friend, Nancy. She loved it and I look forward to seeing her snuggled up underneath it when she returns home. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwLZKzmXRxz3GfjjmwmS7P84RP91DdAVmNEVB5zqeT4ap4y_iHup64W1R7Fhs45AK8iUHjBygpE_5QIfbpONwZ6ZW3XpgnGiAItMHE6nztpb4QQqqJniQg3Tl8Zc3cBVz2yHj-94vsbwMZaODmPAcUeneFkmabwceHKruVBMdXQ7geRyggT3iH3poSgBg/s2133/2023-07-23_17-57-01_521WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwLZKzmXRxz3GfjjmwmS7P84RP91DdAVmNEVB5zqeT4ap4y_iHup64W1R7Fhs45AK8iUHjBygpE_5QIfbpONwZ6ZW3XpgnGiAItMHE6nztpb4QQqqJniQg3Tl8Zc3cBVz2yHj-94vsbwMZaODmPAcUeneFkmabwceHKruVBMdXQ7geRyggT3iH3poSgBg/w480-h640/2023-07-23_17-57-01_521WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Label designed in PSE 2020; printed by Spoonflower</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3vAXLCBmvnyrvZtY7BalJSlRdh-B5ZxCEbPZr74_NaIfSPIDpcUwiZZmK87YyzDulvBtCWUUgnMp05Kplxxt1jq6AOkWsL4p_43A9tTe78LB_sHNirl9E2s0-j8r20BZ9iUyRB8Mc4yGI8i2rSCHy9xjY--wK452WLdmsekuiBI9cf4c4uNH6dXZAd9Q/s2133/2023-07-29_15-16-17_039WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3vAXLCBmvnyrvZtY7BalJSlRdh-B5ZxCEbPZr74_NaIfSPIDpcUwiZZmK87YyzDulvBtCWUUgnMp05Kplxxt1jq6AOkWsL4p_43A9tTe78LB_sHNirl9E2s0-j8r20BZ9iUyRB8Mc4yGI8i2rSCHy9xjY--wK452WLdmsekuiBI9cf4c4uNH6dXZAd9Q/w480-h640/2023-07-29_15-16-17_039WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYv8BZEHucI5yMkoD0bYMAMnS-K2nJwODtAHKJ0BaUnwyjKwRpB3GamduxP4M4gI_SlDrZguTxSSRYM7zu04mxGxWkDpGEteU5bnKVIXIWKvUkY2dBvVqoVidmKpgotqS7Lm9nGyLXsSuVQqzLaOofMR79nde5xfsqGBVFktb3EXex-TjhTQ_zCZJr3s/s2133/2023-07-29_15-16-22_976WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYv8BZEHucI5yMkoD0bYMAMnS-K2nJwODtAHKJ0BaUnwyjKwRpB3GamduxP4M4gI_SlDrZguTxSSRYM7zu04mxGxWkDpGEteU5bnKVIXIWKvUkY2dBvVqoVidmKpgotqS7Lm9nGyLXsSuVQqzLaOofMR79nde5xfsqGBVFktb3EXex-TjhTQ_zCZJr3s/w480-h640/2023-07-29_15-16-22_976WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>And now I have two more quilts to attach binding to and gift—I’m a bit on a roll thanks to Katrina and Cindy—and I’ll share more about that when I post about those quilts. </p><p>Before those bindings get attached, I need to do some more organizing in the studios. My original plans changed (more about it in another post), and due to constant company being here almost every weekend since we moved in (not complaining!), I’m ready to get it DONE. </p><p>In the meantime, go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_HHXszgo3Jg0aSFNTIWboL9kqo3ot3kVTvngK9-oOf4GaI0hQ-QZMLw7vGAZ62UzmYcJNN9bDJmL17U4c1UH98NLbvqWXd3OjBOMzOT0tad4M8HwwU1iGiKS__Oi28r-SQOzBXG0fa7r2K9oBrPA_zEhhOr952Fg-Eg7qHI9nQklUGYvjBUU0fhvsFs/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_HHXszgo3Jg0aSFNTIWboL9kqo3ot3kVTvngK9-oOf4GaI0hQ-QZMLw7vGAZ62UzmYcJNN9bDJmL17U4c1UH98NLbvqWXd3OjBOMzOT0tad4M8HwwU1iGiKS__Oi28r-SQOzBXG0fa7r2K9oBrPA_zEhhOr952Fg-Eg7qHI9nQklUGYvjBUU0fhvsFs/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-50198212579540725892023-02-13T06:00:00.000-06:002023-02-13T06:00:02.834-06:00Random thoughts on moving, packing, and stuff<p>In anticipation of the move to our new home, I started packing this tiny apartment in which we have crammed so much stuff and I remember thinking when we moved in that we need to stop collecting… stuff.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>And it is all just stuff, right? And while I admire the minimalist lifestyle, I also love some of the little things that I admire not just for their beauty, but more for the memories they help me recall. </p><p>I know I’ve posted previously about stuff. But I have been pondering the “where will it land” for all of the stuff and am having serious thoughts on how much of this stuff we really want to keep. We are parents to millennials that do not necessarily want our stuff. Lord knows I had to deal with my mother’s stuff and in the grand scheme of things, it wasn’t that much. I remember telling my grandmother years before she passed how much I loved her cookie jar. I got it and featured it in our last kitchen. For almost 3 years now it’s been packed away in storage. I will probably keep it on our hutch. </p><p>We donated and purged so many things when we sold our home 3 years ago. It felt good then, but now I’m missing our dining room table and chairs. I don’t want to buy a new set, so I scoured FB Marketplace for a set. I couldn’t believe it when a couple of weeks ago I saw the set that was exactly like the one we donated—and we bought it. The couple we bought it from were so kind and were delighted to know that we had the same set before. They were so nice that they allowed us to borrow a tarp; turns out, he works down the street from our apartment. We met up with him later that afternoon to return the tarp. I am over the moon. The set shows some wear (ours did, too, when we donated it), but it’s in fairly good shape. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDKaRA7fJMBUmPeoTEqH45hoIiRZXeG6H1IdZhn5SP2JcbRDDxuJjTZlOm4Uy2bOc22kUM9_qPoknIscq-lzU-j48DqMcbLv5gxYAe5gH6s6ljmC8RYVD1nHZpxKl2LiWVuaN0T0qqVh0KUSAJOarXGtBDDheER8CQ78OqxHDoTMJzQEFZ9I3uDyG/s2133/NewHouse26_WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPDKaRA7fJMBUmPeoTEqH45hoIiRZXeG6H1IdZhn5SP2JcbRDDxuJjTZlOm4Uy2bOc22kUM9_qPoknIscq-lzU-j48DqMcbLv5gxYAe5gH6s6ljmC8RYVD1nHZpxKl2LiWVuaN0T0qqVh0KUSAJOarXGtBDDheER8CQ78OqxHDoTMJzQEFZ9I3uDyG/w480-h640/NewHouse26_WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3yX1mARXE4WZHLq2CLigSdx8sAy7HlpL7B46xwyuQ0rQCjH39o1QwzxUQyO7yaV9nSTzN3vt8OjtoIf_A0aKMnEtbp--lnsVELQ_BI_bu8PTSZAp30NwOJ2i3DdAjxSTNpZIPdDLz8ATOuNKqcpyh9WtIFonE92rEyyHoQAIBsDx0WBUlLczzpQwU/s2133/NewHouse27_WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3yX1mARXE4WZHLq2CLigSdx8sAy7HlpL7B46xwyuQ0rQCjH39o1QwzxUQyO7yaV9nSTzN3vt8OjtoIf_A0aKMnEtbp--lnsVELQ_BI_bu8PTSZAp30NwOJ2i3DdAjxSTNpZIPdDLz8ATOuNKqcpyh9WtIFonE92rEyyHoQAIBsDx0WBUlLczzpQwU/w480-h640/NewHouse27_WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I was thinking about purging some fabric. </p><p>The 401(k) mentality I have about not just my fabric but all of my sewing and quilting supplies begs me to keep everything but I also think about the “if you haven’t used it in a year, it’s time to get rid of it” idea. Retirement is just over 2 years away and I’m amazed at what I haven’t done this past year. I recall when we moved into our last house 27 years ago; I don’t think I made any quilts that year. </p><p>We will have floored attic space above the garage. We never used the attic in our last home; everything was stored in the basement. The new house is on a slab. I’m thinking we will install shelves in the attic for seasonal items, etc. I do not want to clog it up. </p><p>We went through the new house Saturday and Sunday checking on things. I texted this photo to my sister to let her know how far along "her room" was:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJIY5ES5BBHdN945Ud8QFnttAEhkzYDzdQYcJlMIkLPKQNtiCRCS6r2K4gAvWBbprv7PKRisELY_bWP0sAi5LMpAbt7kPyJQA3rET-xMRY8Syruu9uoZXnruPruqpHgeblOnm1SNhJYx9HXYU-ykrfyq3Zl3IxEB0Z8otZpkfMAM4dhunc8-i78A9/s2133/NewHouse25_WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJIY5ES5BBHdN945Ud8QFnttAEhkzYDzdQYcJlMIkLPKQNtiCRCS6r2K4gAvWBbprv7PKRisELY_bWP0sAi5LMpAbt7kPyJQA3rET-xMRY8Syruu9uoZXnruPruqpHgeblOnm1SNhJYx9HXYU-ykrfyq3Zl3IxEB0Z8otZpkfMAM4dhunc8-i78A9/w480-h640/NewHouse25_WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>There are more updates on the house page; go take a look!</p><p>And now I must return to packing…if you hear anything from me over the next 4-6 weeks it will be about the house because I hope to finish packing the studio this week. Go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsaxhExlmznPzaA-XLKH6FHtRzrf8xII7oREuWb5gyF1aqhkdEEk-eFJ7prAFlY9kXZq90U0WBhHfQAj8fOX1hP0shghf1BttBzqeR6PBcUFTDGEu-MNx6xozRlKWtrK0NMSaHgxFeCXPLOtd4csU0o_zb7PUlml4bdv__fcF9AIKNdyTEviIxK2hu/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsaxhExlmznPzaA-XLKH6FHtRzrf8xII7oREuWb5gyF1aqhkdEEk-eFJ7prAFlY9kXZq90U0WBhHfQAj8fOX1hP0shghf1BttBzqeR6PBcUFTDGEu-MNx6xozRlKWtrK0NMSaHgxFeCXPLOtd4csU0o_zb7PUlml4bdv__fcF9AIKNdyTEviIxK2hu/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-21340963665030108142023-01-25T12:04:00.001-06:002023-01-25T12:04:37.899-06:00A collaboration, parts 1 and 2<p>And, it's Design Wall Monday! Read all the way and you'll see it. </p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Part 1:</p><p>We have a son that is a maker. He comes by it honest; but the great thing is that he does beautiful work, and I sit back and admire that he managed to acquire that particular gene or trait, which I believe is from his father’s line and my father’s line. </p><p>In other words, he is an artist. He makes his living as one. For a few years we have discussed the desire to collaborate. Life and the pandemic got in the way. He came over to the apartment sometime in the summer of 2021 and pulled a few pieces from the fabric stash closet. I sent him a photo of the fabrics so he could stew on it if he liked.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zOCic2TYUm-dveZAEVvIPc9cqYFSKPjfq6XR1ZmE6JB-sxFtBUMHD9WYEl6UV4PTtX8uMSFY1Wfej8TBIhDPdKjtOPTNRZJ-qgFpaZOJF7n6c5DORB26xl23ZJaM_iuHcoQ68h3zF0YEeCNsBrosQn892kxxbFDe7fswk5a_XZFJnHb-wlRyjQgX/s1600/Collab01WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zOCic2TYUm-dveZAEVvIPc9cqYFSKPjfq6XR1ZmE6JB-sxFtBUMHD9WYEl6UV4PTtX8uMSFY1Wfej8TBIhDPdKjtOPTNRZJ-qgFpaZOJF7n6c5DORB26xl23ZJaM_iuHcoQ68h3zF0YEeCNsBrosQn892kxxbFDe7fswk5a_XZFJnHb-wlRyjQgX/w640-h480/Collab01WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></blockquote><p>In July 2021, we started working on the project. He’s leading the effort; he throws some fabric on the design wall and I comment. Most of the decisions are his, but I’ve suggested some changes along the way and he has acquiesced. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBack2PokMXq292vzvPuXuh89KuTRbR_tz641CWXob_Kqc1eL8GjzL0C7GhhQoxSyc7SrUfl6HBMIUsQQK5CsYQAoOuRCC8nY6MwaCdwhWMWojbyzLcHdt5D-9Do5rsmvOEuiiij2nA0tbw-CMCFDiZl6LL0HTyrSOAanQd4o3VkmoHQVo63bABEWL/s1600/Collab03WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1318" data-original-width="1600" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBack2PokMXq292vzvPuXuh89KuTRbR_tz641CWXob_Kqc1eL8GjzL0C7GhhQoxSyc7SrUfl6HBMIUsQQK5CsYQAoOuRCC8nY6MwaCdwhWMWojbyzLcHdt5D-9Do5rsmvOEuiiij2nA0tbw-CMCFDiZl6LL0HTyrSOAanQd4o3VkmoHQVo63bABEWL/w640-h528/Collab03WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>There was much discussion to get this far.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7v4hynwbknUjnXHxEt2A201sRZBUHfzVtLqwD43hRyfe55gz3xefAsFOX6pSKbnzhZwrgd5WRxLlI78tYnHrjzuXQLpnkofaJJmPc9r1MlcwbQOWq2qQGjxoyPZxfQMtChc1I5TT5So8Gkj102leEjvcl8rkOTPjc7ICEaZQPOYV-T2NqZYZCliBh/s1600/Collab04WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7v4hynwbknUjnXHxEt2A201sRZBUHfzVtLqwD43hRyfe55gz3xefAsFOX6pSKbnzhZwrgd5WRxLlI78tYnHrjzuXQLpnkofaJJmPc9r1MlcwbQOWq2qQGjxoyPZxfQMtChc1I5TT5So8Gkj102leEjvcl8rkOTPjc7ICEaZQPOYV-T2NqZYZCliBh/w480-h640/Collab04WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Cutting strips and auditioning placement</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjceBvdalHHnGqRr5ydmu7g5qtr-uLLUTO6FBuAR7KAm5AZcmZsAGFNEJxKIv-J0ui37_5kvu1e8JA3CN8WZ-tesai5JjEFjU9Sj6s8PTjOFzs33dTiPwGXiMWBXK4SBDKXp6azqSPoDPKxkoiAn3MEW2l_t45zyqbugU9tUGdSXDOihu0RPWP04dU5/s1600/Collab05WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjceBvdalHHnGqRr5ydmu7g5qtr-uLLUTO6FBuAR7KAm5AZcmZsAGFNEJxKIv-J0ui37_5kvu1e8JA3CN8WZ-tesai5JjEFjU9Sj6s8PTjOFzs33dTiPwGXiMWBXK4SBDKXp6azqSPoDPKxkoiAn3MEW2l_t45zyqbugU9tUGdSXDOihu0RPWP04dU5/w480-h640/Collab05WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>THIS IS FUN.</p><p>While writing this post, I was reminded of a class I took with the late, great Gwen Marston--Liberated Blocks. That was about 25 years ago and what I took from that class forever changed my outlook on quilting. Liberated, indeed. </p><p>When we stopped, this is where we were:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUc7jlMpS015A2JKAASxAYs3wVxMJRJLjVQ5PpADeywGVzkl6ryAs3iExGbqqC4eVGQQOAgffP4gBYRhRZ2WjsfnzfrgSM09GRQniZIERR5N32eG9YkEq6SmQtZX64f5_zAoWi95BqY9FUJ52K0EgNa9X_sXu281Gk3J1mGc8MZ6o_5BlZ-apPqh_C/s1600/Collab06WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUc7jlMpS015A2JKAASxAYs3wVxMJRJLjVQ5PpADeywGVzkl6ryAs3iExGbqqC4eVGQQOAgffP4gBYRhRZ2WjsfnzfrgSM09GRQniZIERR5N32eG9YkEq6SmQtZX64f5_zAoWi95BqY9FUJ52K0EgNa9X_sXu281Gk3J1mGc8MZ6o_5BlZ-apPqh_C/w480-h640/Collab06WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>The plan was that he would come back later that week to continue our work (or fun). But two days later he called me out of concern due to the spike in Covid cases here in Arkansas. Even though we are both fully vaccinated and he works almost 6 feet away from me in my studio, I understand his concerns and appreciate his desire to protect his parents and himself. When we get together again to work on it (which may be via FaceTime), I’ll post the progress.</p><p><br /></p><p>Part 2--Fast forward to January 2023:</p><p>And a year-and-a-half later, we met in person to collaborate again. I’m having so much fun doing this and believe he is, too; he’s the one that called and said, “Mom, can we work on the quilt?” Silly boy, of course we can!</p><p>After everything was back on the design wall, I mentioned it needed some green. We ended up buying two pieces of yardage. We went to Hobby Lobby and found a green we both liked, but it’s a poly-cotton blend. We also found a tan Kaufman woven with great texture. He also found a chartreuse stripe from my stash. Each found a place in the quilt, and each of those fabrics will find other places in the quilt.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtYgp2alMf4TzdYJfJGiGR05-f044arxVNZTuaxQTYDiO1xptWSt8SBluekntnnvCUrzaICPDGEII77e2a-k0SUZDunS624G4udRVRmu2vSlTYvLhKV4260RHeNklx5Ru5DZ1FsiKRIW_PJtuaQO_FYr7YhnwR4sY1YWvTK8hVeyiVzgRrCO9dx2g2/s1645/Collab07WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1645" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtYgp2alMf4TzdYJfJGiGR05-f044arxVNZTuaxQTYDiO1xptWSt8SBluekntnnvCUrzaICPDGEII77e2a-k0SUZDunS624G4udRVRmu2vSlTYvLhKV4260RHeNklx5Ru5DZ1FsiKRIW_PJtuaQO_FYr7YhnwR4sY1YWvTK8hVeyiVzgRrCO9dx2g2/w622-h640/Collab07WEB.jpg" width="622" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>There are other things in the photo trying to get attention; please ignore<br />that gold fabric in the lower left corner with the red text. </i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>It is still a WIP and I don’t know when we will meet again but it’s on the design wall and will stay there as I’m now packing up as much of the studio as I can stand to be without for the next 2-1/2 months. We never tried FaceTime for this project; he wants to be in the room—can’t say I blame him!</p><p>I may be flying under the radar for a bit. We still have a couple of decisions to make on the new house, and we may be driving up to Memphis to shop for those things. I still can’t believe we’re less than 90 days to closing, but I am happy about it. Hubs is building our barn doors for the studio and the master bathroom and I may be assisting at some point. Since Cindy is allowing me to use her Bernina Q20 to quilt, I can go to her home on a rainy weekend and get a couple of quilts done, and that will feel good. </p><p>In the meantime I’ll keep packing, but you need to go make!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMdQBlVqVg9memkBDjDwsMn3X4MfiL79QcQzPmfqiOb1aibt6peZo0lGgniVlHKipXaEU8IPOs40S17esIlzjn9SvY5p5n1NeNjMts80WbvyDPoTaNWgDDWkHXwDucdR_ODe6DLwiZ5Fg-YFtrfy0WCUnu4icLYK43A2nQ20Mih3c2qaZRu8dtFugb/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" style="clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMdQBlVqVg9memkBDjDwsMn3X4MfiL79QcQzPmfqiOb1aibt6peZo0lGgniVlHKipXaEU8IPOs40S17esIlzjn9SvY5p5n1NeNjMts80WbvyDPoTaNWgDDWkHXwDucdR_ODe6DLwiZ5Fg-YFtrfy0WCUnu4icLYK43A2nQ20Mih3c2qaZRu8dtFugb/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></p><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-16137329878664614572023-01-17T14:42:00.002-06:002023-01-20T14:17:33.753-06:00Happy 2023!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiy7f_1H7r5TZw0gc_tn0LTIOLdXqoatCbIkwGZ_ic4BaMl61oGNfeUBLfXEUzgMX2i6lqosMzN7x7ZZfUjZPlqxO4mgVjc1TBWZ8Bgg6ytO_pB0ZeKmR1VqIVpnvvWeJGEzWBIhBESeV-0VSknROVujRwCARNxtFjOvQleS-TDGyQWodu4K7cPHLq/s150/MovingForward1%20copy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="150" data-original-width="150" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiy7f_1H7r5TZw0gc_tn0LTIOLdXqoatCbIkwGZ_ic4BaMl61oGNfeUBLfXEUzgMX2i6lqosMzN7x7ZZfUjZPlqxO4mgVjc1TBWZ8Bgg6ytO_pB0ZeKmR1VqIVpnvvWeJGEzWBIhBESeV-0VSknROVujRwCARNxtFjOvQleS-TDGyQWodu4K7cPHLq/s1600/MovingForward1%20copy.png" width="150" /></a></div><br />A new year, and new possibilities. <p></p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>The Hubs and I were busy from Thanksgiving through this week making decisions and purchases for the new house, and there are more of those coming up. Things have been moving at what seems to be light speed on the inside of the house. Three weeks ago (I think) the drywall went up. The brick was delivered two weeks ago; cabinets and trim were installed last week; and paint starts this week. This morning we selected indoor lighting and purchased our gas fireplace logs. Photos are up on the <a href="https://quiltfolk.blogspot.com/p/our-home-on-top-of-ridge.html">house page</a>. It's been a whirlwind, for sure. I told Billy the Builder we were meeting with our loan officer last Friday to lock in a rate. He asked, "How many days?" "Ninety," was my reply. His response? "Oh, we're done way before that!" WOOHOO!<div><div><br /></div><div>I’ll have a 2022-what-I-made wrap-up soon, but I have to wait until I gift what I made for my family for Christmas. We didn’t meet for Christmas because Covid stepped in and took the Hubs and me away from meeting with our family for Christmas for the THIRD YEAR IN A ROW. It was devastating, but we will regroup. I thought it would be this weekend, but Covid has been running through other members of the family. I think we'll start a pool to see who guesses when we're able to meet. </div><div><br /></div><div>Speaking of Covid, the community level was high for our county last week, and that meant we all worked from home last week. We're back to the office this week. </div><div><br /></div><div>While off from work during part of the holidays, I spent a little bit of time in the studio, making grocery tote bags and a baby quilt top and backing. Earlier in the month I finished piecing together the Whacky Rails UFO, and my plan was to quilt it on Cindy's Bernina Q20 yesterday, but Covid changed that, too. I need to make a label for it.</div><div><br /></div><div>The baby quilt is for neighbors of ours. The little boy is due the end of March but I won't be surprised if he arrives next month; his sister was a month early. I purchased the panel and some coordinating prints from Moda's ABC...xyz fabric line by Stacy Hsu. I kept things very simple and knocked out the top in an afternoon. I'm debating about quilting it on The Beast or The Beaut or trying it on Cindy's Q20 before I tackle the Whacky Rails quilt. We'll see.</div><div><br /></div><div>And about my sewing/quilting plans for 2023: With all of the thought processes for the new home and especially in the area of organization (studio and otherwise), I'm feeling a strong urge to name 2023 the Year of the UFO / NESTY. Working on Whacky Rails also pushed me toward that thought; it felt so satisfying to complete the top of an 18-year-old project! I also successfully avoided the "Click Buy Now" rush I usually get with the post-Christmas fabric sales; there are a lot of pretty fabrics I wanted, but I have plenty of fabric in my stash that wants to be used or re-homed. We will see what happens. </div><div><br /></div><div>So...no photos in this post. My PC went a little crazy when importing photos the other day and now they're not appearing in chronological order; in fact, they're kind of all over the map date-wise, which makes it harder to find the photos I can add to the post. I was able to get the photos of the new house up; go figure. </div><div><br /></div><div>The new home is going to be front and center for the entire year; furnishing it and putting our stamp on things will take a little while, but I will always squeeze in time for sewing and quilting; my sanity requires it. For now, though, I need to pack. </div><div><br /></div><div>Go make!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2jRZ8wI8AncA2BRwf6mZhU1-k5oNXWfPJb3zlKaH6FHZzBXZaoBmSKcdcM3MYVKqNpO3-iSxu4S5UvOyPJbKguBaaHUDmeA2PfJgJ9bgDKhCwRULHsdmh6ioqUhUcVcDMDDxeyj0DytKWuvR3Mnpmu5_VEToMefwvo60oAyyOnBfjaahWihPPU6zD/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2jRZ8wI8AncA2BRwf6mZhU1-k5oNXWfPJb3zlKaH6FHZzBXZaoBmSKcdcM3MYVKqNpO3-iSxu4S5UvOyPJbKguBaaHUDmeA2PfJgJ9bgDKhCwRULHsdmh6ioqUhUcVcDMDDxeyj0DytKWuvR3Mnpmu5_VEToMefwvo60oAyyOnBfjaahWihPPU6zD/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-52013654981845878912022-12-09T09:11:00.000-06:002022-12-09T09:11:21.474-06:00The latest quilt du jour<p>Squirrel! </p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a> When texting last weekend with two people who used to be my bosses, I learned that one of them was selling her home of 30+ years and downsizing to a much smaller home in a retirement neighborhood. I asked her if I could bring something for her new home when she moves in, and she said she has so much stuff to get rid of (think losing 2,000 square feet) that she didn't need another thing.<p>Yes, she does--she needs a quilt.</p><p>I had always intended to make her one. The other ex-boss got his quilt last year. I designed a pattern at least 13 years ago--and named the pattern "Old Friends," pieced it with the intent of gifting it to her, but upon reflection did not think the colors were a good choice for her. It sits in the Flimsies pile. </p><p>I searched my inventory of UFOs and remembered one I started WAY BACK in 2004 (would it be considered vintage now?). I got as far as piecing the blocks, and stopped. The original intent had been to finish it in an on-point setting and have it on the queen-sized bed that used to reside in our front bedroom at our former home. We no longer have the home or the bed. </p><p>I pulled the blocks out of storage and cringed when I thought about the variance in the sizes of the blocks. The pattern is Whacky Rails by Rhonda Dieker. Rhonda gave a class at our shop WAY BACK in 2004. I had a ball using all Kansas Troubles prints for the quilt. Construction of the blocks involves whacking a strip set in half on the diagonal, which can lead to issues when piecing those parts back together again. It's the main reason I didn't complete it.</p><p>But I am determined to move the UFOs into completion or purge, and decided this would be a great quilt for this ex-boss, Mary Jane.</p><p>I had pieced 42 blocks which roughly measured 12"-12-3/8". I found the smallest block and cut all the others down to that size - 11-3/4". A couple of blocks are just a thread smaller, and I will make them work. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF80yfcNkELo3qAaPcBsqiQ4-cFvkO7F-ePlh__GUz9LTS_cW1iG6srYp6I8OCTKbyIDBjCLVdxi3XiY_BbljyQoTN0fq51MLK5wM_Ea-qk9w3hSy1CeYxBW3TOq34d34erMj-VNN2NTzWjKXB7OGN32ln0hXXCnXhbBbaARjsftQj6C1A0KAsl6Bf/s2133/Whacky_Rails_web01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF80yfcNkELo3qAaPcBsqiQ4-cFvkO7F-ePlh__GUz9LTS_cW1iG6srYp6I8OCTKbyIDBjCLVdxi3XiY_BbljyQoTN0fq51MLK5wM_Ea-qk9w3hSy1CeYxBW3TOq34d34erMj-VNN2NTzWjKXB7OGN32ln0hXXCnXhbBbaARjsftQj6C1A0KAsl6Bf/w480-h640/Whacky_Rails_web01.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Some of the trimmings...</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6KwAHYZ7u-vOitMxCKY1AXTT-56tri4KDJl_5HbgXBJKfUzaRu8E68ieTe_Nu4xn2Umq28hMRZZ3cKYaWGaxdB_a4mRu6L3mYTFMimQiuz4tI7eYeBUw3PP8VV-Yyrwl4GI32_mO9TJKoqzfw27rtyv30gWLpkJYWZMrOZcoXFoCQa-syrvT27SRi/s1600/Whacky_Rails_web02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6KwAHYZ7u-vOitMxCKY1AXTT-56tri4KDJl_5HbgXBJKfUzaRu8E68ieTe_Nu4xn2Umq28hMRZZ3cKYaWGaxdB_a4mRu6L3mYTFMimQiuz4tI7eYeBUw3PP8VV-Yyrwl4GI32_mO9TJKoqzfw27rtyv30gWLpkJYWZMrOZcoXFoCQa-syrvT27SRi/w640-h480/Whacky_Rails_web02.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My biggest challenge now will be matching all of the seams and my stance on it now is damn the seams and blow through this thing. I may glue the seam allowances. There is a portion of each block that will get a little bit lost and I'm not worried about it. This is one of the muddiest quilts I have ever made--think extremely low volume with a few of Kansas Troubles’ light tan pieces in there to break a few things up (that wasn't my intention, it's just that there were only so many KT prints available at the time and on hand in our shop). You can somewhat see the pattern emerge by the block placement. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDFzojgtCwbLplq3dx9GS5zfTtPiYKXbikbO9nfmlJ0S_Rx9mWumTjsVVeqVxh3LBJZ7V15ybGkUN1sP37Yz8zsKSe3DgWOmvjkbixTq_D0td9O4rgHmraFFpaaSWXZmAA55tI-Ls80Yx6PZA9246FlvRjWS-LOW6i2vsSr5K5J6Ky_KxqzPhURIt/s2133/Whacky_Rails_web03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZDFzojgtCwbLplq3dx9GS5zfTtPiYKXbikbO9nfmlJ0S_Rx9mWumTjsVVeqVxh3LBJZ7V15ybGkUN1sP37Yz8zsKSe3DgWOmvjkbixTq_D0td9O4rgHmraFFpaaSWXZmAA55tI-Ls80Yx6PZA9246FlvRjWS-LOW6i2vsSr5K5J6Ky_KxqzPhURIt/w480-h640/Whacky_Rails_web03.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Six rows on the design wall; have I mentioned I can't wait to get in my new studio?</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>For this quilt my mantra will be "Done is better than perfect." I think it will be just fine. And, no borders, like the <a href="https://quiltfolk.blogspot.com/2021/12/another-finished-quiltplaid-ish.html">Plaid-ish quilt</a> I made last year for Tripp, the other ex-boss. This quilt is meant to be a throw and to keep her warm. </p><p>The <a href="https://quiltfolk.blogspot.com/p/our-home-on-top-of-ridge.html">new house page</a> has been updated—check it out!</p><p>Stay tuned; in the meantime, go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjip2AkDM_xX3FkVA5Ro6WyvlEbhNme_5XcEd8JU4krUqZkYn24vmArCRzfcXRm_BHLeTVlaGCcBFZr0xNU3Cn4O5SOEIVcFOUaxKZuoNoN2FUdQS_HumsFGdfCD7R6Qwcy_uMz1CnWiwJLotPbdo1PYx2KuSf4NUe3p8MBS5zCsLimE-i6n3wH_NeL/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjip2AkDM_xX3FkVA5Ro6WyvlEbhNme_5XcEd8JU4krUqZkYn24vmArCRzfcXRm_BHLeTVlaGCcBFZr0xNU3Cn4O5SOEIVcFOUaxKZuoNoN2FUdQS_HumsFGdfCD7R6Qwcy_uMz1CnWiwJLotPbdo1PYx2KuSf4NUe3p8MBS5zCsLimE-i6n3wH_NeL/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-9473020161284059352022-11-26T12:27:00.000-06:002022-11-26T12:27:58.072-06:00“Sharing the Process” - Part 4<p>Just a bit more progress. </p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I reported in the last progress update that I used scraps from the project to make a decorative border for the center panel. It took some tweaking, but I’m very happy with it. I had so much fun making these strips that I’m thinking of making a quilt with nothing but these. Another retirement project!</div><div><p>I played with the placement of blocks around the center panel. Once I was happy, I left it all on the design wall to marinate.</p><p>A couple of weeks later I thought, “what if the center panel wasn’t in the center?” It didn’t take me long to figure out that wouldn’t work. Oh, rabbit hole is calling me.</p><p>The center panel with the inner borders attached measures 42.25” x 47”, which should be fairly easy to maneuver for quilting on a domestic machine. </p><div><p>After attaching the panel border, I trimmed down to a uniform size the blocks that will surround the panel. Any shortage will be compensated by the machine embroidered designs I have stitched. The plan here is to stitch the blocks together in rows, QAYG the rows, then join all the units together to finish it. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7CaRelwYKHuUuQ5LY2EsxcyyTz-ziK3JC9peMH-58DGVCHN2mcXOUbDDsfhkcihI2a6SVLYrGoEv6yZtuW-WOxcPaV0BmSlV_0ADT2NZlY7ASE0YnShNI7XWvN9kXod_kYt7O1pgy3DX1CWMjZBHMoRhplgxVf-T1ZsFpNMCcIMR-fZqWSPOCoe_T/s1756/SBSP_38WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1756" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7CaRelwYKHuUuQ5LY2EsxcyyTz-ziK3JC9peMH-58DGVCHN2mcXOUbDDsfhkcihI2a6SVLYrGoEv6yZtuW-WOxcPaV0BmSlV_0ADT2NZlY7ASE0YnShNI7XWvN9kXod_kYt7O1pgy3DX1CWMjZBHMoRhplgxVf-T1ZsFpNMCcIMR-fZqWSPOCoe_T/w584-h640/SBSP_38WEB.jpg" width="584" /></a></p>Lord knows that I can’t wait to be in my new studio with taller ceilings and much better lighting…<br /><p>I have had lots of ideas for the quilting design on this quilt, but what keeps coming back to me is the use of thoughts running through my head (because that’s what I’m doing) and I need to memorialize those words—I know there can come a day when I lose those words and thoughts. I’m fairly decent at “writing” with my sewing machine while quilting, but I’ll test it first on a sandwich. I have been watching videos on YouTube about QAYG methods, tips, etc. I found another overthinker (yay!) and am especially grateful for her explaining different methods she has tested. As I learned with Minky, it’s better to learn about what you shouldn’t do before you tackle the project. </p><p>One more consideration—the batting. My go-to is a 80/20 cotton-poly blend. I like Quilter’s Dream and Quilters Select brands the most. This quilt will hang on a wall and I have no plans for it to cover anyone, so I’m using Hobbs Thermore (100% polyester, and very thin) for ease of quilting and draping purposes. I used it in a quilt I made over 20 years ago and noted how easy it was to quilt. </p><p>More thinking ahead. I hope I don’t end up with a hot mess.</p><p>All of this took place back in early September. Since then, we have delivered and set up Katrina’s longarm in her new longarm studio, and set up Cindy’s new Bernina Q20, a sit-down longarm machine. Both have encouraged me to use their machines. I don’t want to do it on the longarm because I know my quilting ideas will continue to marinate and ramble, and I don’t want to tie up Katrina’s longarm. And I told Cindy she needs to play with hers and get comfortable with it before I come shadow her and watch her process. I’m alternating between FMQ and digitizing quilting designs for specific areas on the quilt. I think I need a week off from work, but that’s not happening anytime soon.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-AYaRyfyG6U_dcbg8ypuHxJ-yAbuhEGYcEwlNmoYcVGjd-eS6w7uHiXRhu2EYDqLMm1StckgQRiCsrBL8zB-HHdXOhCI_Bh8xVnmARdHLNX1A3t2ncsLqN2WhLQM7NVMcgli2pTkceESQPVaQaBMfDVJVFEz_Nr7TaU-ofeiFvArOsHDRTjopGH-3/s1600/New_House_07.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-AYaRyfyG6U_dcbg8ypuHxJ-yAbuhEGYcEwlNmoYcVGjd-eS6w7uHiXRhu2EYDqLMm1StckgQRiCsrBL8zB-HHdXOhCI_Bh8xVnmARdHLNX1A3t2ncsLqN2WhLQM7NVMcgli2pTkceESQPVaQaBMfDVJVFEz_Nr7TaU-ofeiFvArOsHDRTjopGH-3/w640-h480/New_House_07.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>In other news, progress on the house! Slab, Framing, roof, ductwork, plumbing, electrical, appliance purchases, flooring and countertop selections. We still have fireplace logs, garage doors, lighting and paint color selections to make. It’s a bit overwhelming at times and it’s the main reason I have not attended to the blog. There are more photos on the <a href="https://quiltfolk.blogspot.com/p/our-home-on-top-of-ridge.html" target="_blank">Home on Top of the Ridge page</a>.</p><p>And yesterday, I took “Sharing the Process” off the design wall. With all the stuff of the new house messing with my brain and taking up my time, I’m hard-pressed to focus on the quilt. I’m not giving up on it; I will work on it when the new studio is set up, so it will get finished in late 2023. I hope. </p><p>In the meantime, I am working on some small makes for Christmas, another baby quilt (still a NESTY) and an opportunity to complete a 20-year-old UFO for a dear friend that is soon moving into a new home and, I hope, turning a page in her book of life to a new and happy chapter. I’m also packing some stuff in the studio that I haven’t used since we moved in; it’s getting crowded in here and the more I have ready to move, the better off we are.</p><p>I hope you had a marvelous Thanksgiving and enjoyed (or resisted; your choice) the many Black Friday-Small Business Saturday-Cyber Monday offerings. I bought some machine embroidery designs for another NESTY that’s on my mind and a couple of patterns. I have bought fabric but it was 5 yards of a particular line I want to use for a Christmas quilt in the new house and it was from someone on Facebook that was rehoming the fabric—win-win in my book.</p><p>Go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1miaNYKkEt79-kYy25ybPtFQQUSCTSJy5Um1jek-z2fmg-ZdeAsu1UjWUjnzBwkS0imJ3x1cH2aMm21naMOc45rS_DcFl36buZVZhl_W-DGSKyTB-KsySznTlSEKF9bngEHnuZxnmOWs3N96R92LVglq2aVMsE7d9F-ol2fhEcqNoePKLhTfmbdE7/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1miaNYKkEt79-kYy25ybPtFQQUSCTSJy5Um1jek-z2fmg-ZdeAsu1UjWUjnzBwkS0imJ3x1cH2aMm21naMOc45rS_DcFl36buZVZhl_W-DGSKyTB-KsySznTlSEKF9bngEHnuZxnmOWs3N96R92LVglq2aVMsE7d9F-ol2fhEcqNoePKLhTfmbdE7/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-65780318615120805592022-09-13T02:30:00.001-05:002022-09-13T02:30:00.134-05:00Little makes<p>Events pop up and I am often inspired to make something and have little time to meet my deadlines. And two of the events were in August. </p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>First, Cindy celebrated an important birthday. I had no idea what to do for her until the day before her birthday. She recently purchased her first serger—a Bernette Funlock 64. I made a serger mat with threadcatcher. The pattern is from allpeoplequilt.com: </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mg_5484_1.jpg" height="770" src="https://imagesvc.meredithcorp.io/v3/mm/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.onecms.io%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F42%2F2015%2F05%2F08194911%2Fmg_5484.jpg&q=60" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95); display: block; font-family: Newslab, serif; height: auto; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 100%; text-size-adjust: auto; width: auto;" title="_mg_5484" width="539" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Image from allpeoplequilt.com</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>I took no photos. Again, one of those lost in the moment times. But I FaceTimed with Cindy this weekend and asked her to take a couple of shots of it and she happily obliged:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgELGRkaC-ddJasug7FgsbGlGUOElTT_nmiVkF63GQXeXy_ahsNIiyoujR72Zp57ck6SDvXTioniySBdpJSD2w5bYHfQKFDWqKGiMDkem2h2WeB4jMYJhPWthJSVt8b3NGAvHnaV2CpAkmdtGNQtRI3NpClXxRmKl5DUUHUAPJZ3M6yp4AsjHjcwgnk/s1600/IMG_1810_WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgELGRkaC-ddJasug7FgsbGlGUOElTT_nmiVkF63GQXeXy_ahsNIiyoujR72Zp57ck6SDvXTioniySBdpJSD2w5bYHfQKFDWqKGiMDkem2h2WeB4jMYJhPWthJSVt8b3NGAvHnaV2CpAkmdtGNQtRI3NpClXxRmKl5DUUHUAPJZ3M6yp4AsjHjcwgnk/w640-h480/IMG_1810_WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Gwpbmycrcd6YE-jEY1YY5ZF9uWVACzpfxLIVv8K9euwsFhXffdVlYVBuNLcRXEP3coMdUiFSsuzler9GhsbhIXW1WbgqeeNo6ymRaIuq8LNxE07GEQh-SMklss34QFiNOP8gCtAMWiAm9xxxdkcfnh-SvDTpV9V_UPoI54KUXJ0jS0TS8OikuAI2/s1604/IMG_1811_WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1604" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Gwpbmycrcd6YE-jEY1YY5ZF9uWVACzpfxLIVv8K9euwsFhXffdVlYVBuNLcRXEP3coMdUiFSsuzler9GhsbhIXW1WbgqeeNo6ymRaIuq8LNxE07GEQh-SMklss34QFiNOP8gCtAMWiAm9xxxdkcfnh-SvDTpV9V_UPoI54KUXJ0jS0TS8OikuAI2/w638-h640/IMG_1811_WEB.jpg" width="638" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNNDqiHJ2Fb18KRnBuVdtXFQ0WFIwj3I8GESk9_CJMfupcPgSGbxgLNMCHFq85JCa1BG1l_zb2ivSsaxkZLBCU3xnJ8ISCyP7KGrdUgyRhw9TFf0RymPpo_-ZdIiui5MdYG4G-809X8xQd8CxOwVIjDTvP-D4XPKoun3JPzi0-bkL-AwGHSFzk9iYT/s1600/IMG_1818_WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1566" data-original-width="1600" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNNDqiHJ2Fb18KRnBuVdtXFQ0WFIwj3I8GESk9_CJMfupcPgSGbxgLNMCHFq85JCa1BG1l_zb2ivSsaxkZLBCU3xnJ8ISCyP7KGrdUgyRhw9TFf0RymPpo_-ZdIiui5MdYG4G-809X8xQd8CxOwVIjDTvP-D4XPKoun3JPzi0-bkL-AwGHSFzk9iYT/w640-h626/IMG_1818_WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>And do you see that I obviously did not make it big enough? The photo with the instructions shows most of the serger neatly sitting on it and almost fitting it. Head-smack time. </div><p>A <a href="https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/bags-pillows-gifts/bags-and-purses/serger-thread-catcher" target="_blank">quick and easy project</a>, the only thing that vexed me was sewing the gripper material to the fabric for the top of the mat. Turns out I only needed to use my 52D foot and all was well, although I used the thickest stuff you can buy in Kroger’s housewares aisle and maybe I should have opted for the thinner stuff.</p><p>But it’s done and I’m calling it a win! And I need to make one of these for me; I have lots of the gripper material left over. </p><p>Next up is a tote bag for Melissa’s birthday—at least I thought of it a week before the event! I modified a <a href="https://extension.okstate.edu/county/creek/media/docs/family-and-consumer-sciences/pattern-4-h-tote-bag.pdf" target="_blank">tote bag pattern</a> I used years ago for Christmas gifts to our kids; fast, easy and free. All I had to purchase for this one was the webbing and an embroidery design. She loves the Fleur-de-lis symbol and I thought this was very pretty. It stitched out quickly on a piece of osnaburg fabric and with no issues. The design is from <a href="https://www.emblibrary.com/EL/Products.aspx?Catalog=Emblibrary&ProductID=h2424" target="_blank">Embroidery Library</a>. The body of the tote was made from fat quarters from my stash. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOJXzCOylnqVrN7AFh5k9316DjPsMb_ZC59KIsg9nNQJZnDMikqdcHr0EGIM-D1WAVmonUa3R6IGeW0wULtgEtkqGF9cqNsmFNauuLBUXmyowrzlhUyLssyyxwWsQ2z945IFtB02M3irGcjxv2I1d002NXTW8JYe7jA7_qujIazzZtT0jmIL_xXklp/s2133/Tote_Bag_WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOJXzCOylnqVrN7AFh5k9316DjPsMb_ZC59KIsg9nNQJZnDMikqdcHr0EGIM-D1WAVmonUa3R6IGeW0wULtgEtkqGF9cqNsmFNauuLBUXmyowrzlhUyLssyyxwWsQ2z945IFtB02M3irGcjxv2I1d002NXTW8JYe7jA7_qujIazzZtT0jmIL_xXklp/w480-h640/Tote_Bag_WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Both of these projects were quick and satisfying—the best part is that most of the materials came from my stash. The serger mat project recommends using rip-stop nylon for lining the thread catcher. That was a quick trip to JoAnn Fabrics and relatively inexpensive. I’m concentrating on using my stash and that is going well for me at the moment. </p><p>Oh! And the cinder blocks are in place at our new home. We picked out doors and hardware and shingles this past week. </p><p>I promise I have returned to the Stitch & B!tch Sampler and will provide an update soon. In the meantime, go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMfvkl27Fb1z-3GOXo8DincYdmo5xY9nntcvxsI7k4zMOCi44VoPkAnFbb5eDyfJMDM-gV5Bgi8MGKaj9CmoqcCp4OFuVr6SxDCGOgm090twcjnZ8iLdszSX9MDwoVpdGt6c2abB-C2ijCgHhjdGerqMs9Al_LVpjjThqq2Zka_ohTrdhoZJ97e8VV/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMfvkl27Fb1z-3GOXo8DincYdmo5xY9nntcvxsI7k4zMOCi44VoPkAnFbb5eDyfJMDM-gV5Bgi8MGKaj9CmoqcCp4OFuVr6SxDCGOgm090twcjnZ8iLdszSX9MDwoVpdGt6c2abB-C2ijCgHhjdGerqMs9Al_LVpjjThqq2Zka_ohTrdhoZJ97e8VV/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-533472683448534392022-09-09T02:30:00.001-05:002022-09-09T17:43:44.818-05:00A sweatshirt for my great-granddaughter<p> Ah, the overthinking happened again. </p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Her first birthday is coming up. I honestly had no plans to make anything; timing and all that. Then I thought, what about a cute little sweatshirt for fall? Then I remembered how hard it was to hoop the onesies and thinking about a size 2T sweatshirt got me to the idea of making a sweatshirt and embroidering the front before the shirt was sewn together. How hard could it be?</p><p>Last Saturday the hardest part was finding suitable fabric. Locally we have JoAnn Fabrics and Hobby Lobby. My preferred local fabric store doesn’t carry the fabric needed for the sweatshirt. Hobby Lobby had their Minky on sale (maybe it always is?). I had never worked with Minky and again thought, how hard can it be? I opted for it because of price and also thought this would be great for a tester.</p><p>The fabric is a pretty blush color. What I didn't realize was that what I saw on the bolt was the WRONG side of the fabric. When I got home, I found the plushy side and thought, oh, this is not what I wanted. But I had it and I needed to use it. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdIhHEpbdTPrxI_pthQ9r-rtGaIEo10CSAzZUStFP9tzkU124KQ3O1AMbpi7CRbDURmCfjmXHYE6KWnJDSmkJx3lwVQb7iBkV3cgC9kF3uVODZ3KRyiagCIhDYCI-jyGOJaa0XMfAU79Kaz45nDdFnGLy1qxFr93llRwzH9lm98d0Y4poZRRv6fjse/s2133/Sweatshirt_for_K_WEB_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdIhHEpbdTPrxI_pthQ9r-rtGaIEo10CSAzZUStFP9tzkU124KQ3O1AMbpi7CRbDURmCfjmXHYE6KWnJDSmkJx3lwVQb7iBkV3cgC9kF3uVODZ3KRyiagCIhDYCI-jyGOJaa0XMfAU79Kaz45nDdFnGLy1qxFr93llRwzH9lm98d0Y4poZRRv6fjse/w300-h400/Sweatshirt_for_K_WEB_01.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Here's the pattern and a <a href="https://annelaine.com/products/sage-girls?_pos=2&_sid=79281bb48&_ss=r" target="_blank">link</a> (NAYY), the Sage Sweatshirt:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpr36RXejMO7kD2EMkoWWQrGFBQ6XZnsnCbhSksECl4Niavj2W1FexfRkPdyZHEet0tryYQ9lmk9_1C-fiHM8sh_SueBpuhKJ09HKFFQQ1YWmrkJqLAfuro3dM2_1JDb0OP3JThUVc37eKU24JQ3pTwE7E7DdUi7x4kYzPNCrgK_6lNVcmOaXXsJQE/s2133/Sweatshirt_for_K_WEB_05.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpr36RXejMO7kD2EMkoWWQrGFBQ6XZnsnCbhSksECl4Niavj2W1FexfRkPdyZHEet0tryYQ9lmk9_1C-fiHM8sh_SueBpuhKJ09HKFFQQ1YWmrkJqLAfuro3dM2_1JDb0OP3JThUVc37eKU24JQ3pTwE7E7DdUi7x4kYzPNCrgK_6lNVcmOaXXsJQE/w480-h640/Sweatshirt_for_K_WEB_05.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I purchased the pattern last year and it certainly seemed easy enough. I used to make my clothes back in junior high and high school, made play outfits for my toddler, and clothes for myself as an adult back in the days when sewing was a frugal way to build a wardrobe. I made a baker's dozen batik shirts with stand collars and a multitude of buttonholes for the Hubs about 5 years ago, but that was the only garment construction I've done in at least 20 years. </p><p>When we went to Nashville in May, I gave my daughter a tape measure so she can measure herself, my granddaughters and, of course, my great-granddaughter anytime I ask. Saturday morning I texted Kelsey and found out she had her, and I had the measurements in time to walk out the door to go fabric shopping.</p><p>So back to the pattern and sewing. I cut out the front and stitched out a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/715791880/double-layer-pumpkin-with-bow-applique?click_key=58ab6a887c8dcca0a32b3da7d5fd40ff838e49b0%3A715791880&click_sum=cfccf4cb&ref=shop_home_feat_2&sts=1" target="_blank">really cute embroidery applique design</a> from All Things Applique:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://i.etsystatic.com/6439875/r/il/0cf9d3/3394245875/il_794xN.3394245875_ta9z.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="794" height="640" src="https://i.etsystatic.com/6439875/r/il/0cf9d3/3394245875/il_794xN.3394245875_ta9z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The design is from their shop on Etsy. They also have a website but the design wasn't available there. </p><p>Here's my stitch-out--I did not personalize it. My granddaughter and I agreed that leaving items without names allows her to hand them off to family members, and I'm all for it.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdEagDqJoTjZvK2bSqLeuhRXSNouFckmnhaG8JV2bA-jzYb_8bnOCS2qwuzDfV85AleJUKMvcwzLMHJxRv1_iYbzm3PDm-cQxcVdUm03gsv1HbxCn31Vb9NtHBZ1sTTawTspMoGhUVCDV_rKnBql_F4B3snC0YN1h2ueDSTKgkzrybHS6E4h2yRiMF/s2133/Sweatshirt_for_K_WEB_02b.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdEagDqJoTjZvK2bSqLeuhRXSNouFckmnhaG8JV2bA-jzYb_8bnOCS2qwuzDfV85AleJUKMvcwzLMHJxRv1_iYbzm3PDm-cQxcVdUm03gsv1HbxCn31Vb9NtHBZ1sTTawTspMoGhUVCDV_rKnBql_F4B3snC0YN1h2ueDSTKgkzrybHS6E4h2yRiMF/w300-h400/Sweatshirt_for_K_WEB_02b.jpg" width="300" /></a></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghaMr29K821BZwlRy7TPWfPfHmcsDETzxFCdgYIrtoqeQBM_wDOXl0_6bqlOkdAHYrOZdmt1FfeSfrug0t9OfYr7kEwEg8RYE1TYsQXR58byybkFcxKJIGwkY_lBI0AvMUSSi1wTqxSsb9cI0ImRecYR86uT1UausUNREAtJ_HvQRjV2Ff2Wmos4d-/s2133/Sweatshirt_for_K_WEB_02.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghaMr29K821BZwlRy7TPWfPfHmcsDETzxFCdgYIrtoqeQBM_wDOXl0_6bqlOkdAHYrOZdmt1FfeSfrug0t9OfYr7kEwEg8RYE1TYsQXR58byybkFcxKJIGwkY_lBI0AvMUSSi1wTqxSsb9cI0ImRecYR86uT1UausUNREAtJ_HvQRjV2Ff2Wmos4d-/w300-h400/Sweatshirt_for_K_WEB_02.jpg" width="300" /></a></p><p>So far, so good, except for forgetting that the pumpkin vine doesn't show up. Before I stitched it I had thought about adding a knockdown stitch for it, and then promptly forgot about it. I cut out the rest of the pattern and marked my notches. I took off from work Thursday to finish it because family is coming to town this weekend and I probably won't get much quality time in the studio. </p>But operator error dives in when one is paying too much attention to the video about Minky playing on YouTube that the operator should have watched prior to cutting. It's a raglan style top, and I got as far as stitching the sleeve backs to the back of the sweatshirt, then joined the front. The next step was to join the side seams when I realized I attached the back to the front instead of the sleeves between the front and back. And I did the seams in a triple stretch stitch...and struggled to see the stitches in order to rip them out.<p></p><p>Now here's where the cards were in my favor. My granddaughter had told me she was going to start putting my great-granddaughter in size 2T clothing. The measurements my daughter gave me Saturday landed her squarely in a 12-month size, but I thought no, I'll make the 2T size and she can get some mileage out of this. So I whacked off the seams. I don't know what size it is now, but I'm pretty sure it fits. 😤</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8M_i8iixrIOZgCmv2d9GpTVtcJhOFEtGsOnvVOwJATbqntO1dBmotd0VHCNxvJVGck709iGY-_HAFs9jyX4e7wkJ9L3AiZ7a0poqpT4-CnTJHhXisl_mO5C1bCUJm15vxf5l8Z_wwJdfBfSP5xmQT17xGt1KuWfiGbnn2acAND2utFcprimItgWXO/s2133/Sweatshirt_for_K_WEB_07.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8M_i8iixrIOZgCmv2d9GpTVtcJhOFEtGsOnvVOwJATbqntO1dBmotd0VHCNxvJVGck709iGY-_HAFs9jyX4e7wkJ9L3AiZ7a0poqpT4-CnTJHhXisl_mO5C1bCUJm15vxf5l8Z_wwJdfBfSP5xmQT17xGt1KuWfiGbnn2acAND2utFcprimItgWXO/w480-h640/Sweatshirt_for_K_WEB_07.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>My wonder clips got a workout until I watched a second Minky video...</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p>After I sewed the seam above, I watched another YouTube video of someone using Press 'n Seal to stabilize Minky as you sew seams. Maybe this is a common tip out there in Minky world, but since Minky is all new to me, I tried it and out and, by golly, it was terrific--no pinning or wonder clips! The Press 'n Seal held everything steady. </p><p>The tiny neckband wasn't a problem; I hand-basted it before I stitched it. No worries. </p><p>And this is the part where I explain other issues. I didn't know that I shouldn't have cut the Minky with a rotary cutter. Minky fluff is everywhere in our apartment. My birds think there are others that have joined the flock but just can't find them. I took a vacuum cleaner to the cutting mat, the ironing board (not that I ironed the Minky, I knew better--I just set the pieces on the ironing board), and the whole area around the cutting table, and I'm still finding fluff. I'm going to give my cutting mat a good scrubbing, too. </p><p>And here's the finished shirt:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3z7PrceAgUWQ3tNH1gBh55DZndpEuQMFghTFFTY9Ge9aiBZo9EcJTbBtm_vHrXNzQgIhAl4f-_0y8LrzBgmHM4HyZgQ2m1yXqDQs85fP27yronK50orzHmNMoRtVBElxr1HYt3CgKgDwbT_jQq1QYIYMWsxcHQK4tLz_YP11-tkeffJuQrwJtN-m7/s2133/Sweatshirt_for_K_WEB_08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3z7PrceAgUWQ3tNH1gBh55DZndpEuQMFghTFFTY9Ge9aiBZo9EcJTbBtm_vHrXNzQgIhAl4f-_0y8LrzBgmHM4HyZgQ2m1yXqDQs85fP27yronK50orzHmNMoRtVBElxr1HYt3CgKgDwbT_jQq1QYIYMWsxcHQK4tLz_YP11-tkeffJuQrwJtN-m7/w480-h640/Sweatshirt_for_K_WEB_08.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>That neckline could use a little trimming</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMUqymI_HyJ6zR3fxLgAUCqCtP3uUetegDaViPy6Uq2PZW5S-cQCbZ-SS2_7USiv7-9BAuoneFUpvPy-wsO0UmzEhTDhQ6wwK524fGhJGnl9GXLjVwc5JuvLgnBVpi58dnlwYkL4XmGGc5Eh62IOCU0-twGU5muwgYSY6N4d8iNQvP0nudq0ARJTLM/s1600/Sweatshirt_for_K_WEB_09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1290" data-original-width="1600" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMUqymI_HyJ6zR3fxLgAUCqCtP3uUetegDaViPy6Uq2PZW5S-cQCbZ-SS2_7USiv7-9BAuoneFUpvPy-wsO0UmzEhTDhQ6wwK524fGhJGnl9GXLjVwc5JuvLgnBVpi58dnlwYkL4XmGGc5Eh62IOCU0-twGU5muwgYSY6N4d8iNQvP0nudq0ARJTLM/w640-h516/Sweatshirt_for_K_WEB_09.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I will definitely make the shirt again; I may even make one for myself. I will definitely NOT make it with Minky. If I ever use Minky again, it will be for a baby blanket. But it's always good to learn what you like and don't like.<div><br /></div><div>I'll try to remember to get a photo with it on my great-granddaughter next weekend. But for now, I think I'm going to pick up a size 2T sweatshirt and see if I can get it maneuvered just right to stitch out another cute design.</div><div><br /></div><div>And no, I haven't returned to the Stitch & B!tch Sampler, but will when we return from Nashville. <br /><p>In the meantime, go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-92b6K8KcWONIGiXLBeMY2etYccroq8SIgquyFvLZnIiysVb0HIcBa2qpUvWlgURAIDcO70Cluez54G-WCAQhPZ57miaT4czBvdPWt-MrgklfVRCMmtzWfKwVr-yT7D-cFYEi2auCqYX27BpMlqqV6Q0Xc-Vcj7CvzIFE7naR7ddpfjNRMVCZOG0b/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-92b6K8KcWONIGiXLBeMY2etYccroq8SIgquyFvLZnIiysVb0HIcBa2qpUvWlgURAIDcO70Cluez54G-WCAQhPZ57miaT4czBvdPWt-MrgklfVRCMmtzWfKwVr-yT7D-cFYEi2auCqYX27BpMlqqV6Q0Xc-Vcj7CvzIFE7naR7ddpfjNRMVCZOG0b/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-32899731604897696742022-08-19T03:00:00.001-05:002022-08-19T03:00:00.144-05:00A remembrance <p> Fifty years, to be exact.</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>My father died on August 4, 1972. I was 14; my sister was 11. Fifty years later, I miss him as much as I did when he died; the loss was earth shattering for me—he was the greatest man I’ve ever known.<p></p><p>It’s been a while since I visited my parents’ gravesite. I took a dozen roses and had a chitchat with Daddy. Neither my husband nor my children had the privilege of knowing him. I told him that he would have loved (and liked) them all; that I married a man so much like him and that they would have spent a lot of time together in the workshop or tinkering on a car. I told him that he would have cheered our boys on in everything they did—music, sports, careers. He was a great encourager. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI3CXifaPBA7Zs_j_7c-YjXTl_bI1Ql3o3utn2LnMjbGuslAvePZJEP-7uYZZInyaFwy_UzmqsWmvceYc2KEwpXwPZVuHWSdrxyej_qCXRiemXsQ2Q44Zn3oCc0Zp3Az26-433TFbjLOfK3QwCor2O4bQgbjUMd_QAkLLRUIm_sXOft9WqLdkM14va/s2133/20220804_01_WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI3CXifaPBA7Zs_j_7c-YjXTl_bI1Ql3o3utn2LnMjbGuslAvePZJEP-7uYZZInyaFwy_UzmqsWmvceYc2KEwpXwPZVuHWSdrxyej_qCXRiemXsQ2Q44Zn3oCc0Zp3Az26-433TFbjLOfK3QwCor2O4bQgbjUMd_QAkLLRUIm_sXOft9WqLdkM14va/w480-h640/20220804_01_WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Our oldest is named after him. He turned 40 this week, which is how old my father was when I was born. There are quite a few people named after him; that’s how much he was loved. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU084Lu-U-UV1ch_YHDPDG6JQMTlvkq5xC4FuOcO5OgZKesBU-MkWB5tQ7ZyD4mXnE8IEdh2h4BCRBGCzoDHuVxBwXx-uX-tloXNPs6DbXXhhoiKavbVAomijUi9U8-JaOj1rNrjFj3lqW83sd7Nos8h5dOA5aj0mw_uWIGp6m33-EGIqVS1ObAC0M/s2133/20220804_02_WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU084Lu-U-UV1ch_YHDPDG6JQMTlvkq5xC4FuOcO5OgZKesBU-MkWB5tQ7ZyD4mXnE8IEdh2h4BCRBGCzoDHuVxBwXx-uX-tloXNPs6DbXXhhoiKavbVAomijUi9U8-JaOj1rNrjFj3lqW83sd7Nos8h5dOA5aj0mw_uWIGp6m33-EGIqVS1ObAC0M/w480-h640/20220804_02_WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Kind, brilliant, and wicked sense of humor. My godmother called him a “goddamned saint” for putting up with my mother. Don’t get me wrong—I loved my mother, too, but she was her own force to be reckoned with and while I know she did her best to survive after my father died, I have spent many years trying to make sure I didn’t follow her footsteps when it came to living life. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdzYh0DEGlVoPHkKtAcSG76GqnS_S45-Z46CbIDSaGLcNPaSC-mgS_qR_lIFyjSkfTzv_btzX3wdqqP4QIpNqgQojpbc_hXEGaxlvJjLJf1Oh2F5Hg6VYTVqJQVovw7OMqegxJKM83H4W0ZfCIrgoxrVeVEN1cW-d5ZZ2Yt7AErFyLKa_K6wVmwBqH/s2133/20220804_03_WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2133" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdzYh0DEGlVoPHkKtAcSG76GqnS_S45-Z46CbIDSaGLcNPaSC-mgS_qR_lIFyjSkfTzv_btzX3wdqqP4QIpNqgQojpbc_hXEGaxlvJjLJf1Oh2F5Hg6VYTVqJQVovw7OMqegxJKM83H4W0ZfCIrgoxrVeVEN1cW-d5ZZ2Yt7AErFyLKa_K6wVmwBqH/w480-h640/20220804_03_WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>More about Mom in a future post.</p><p>One thing I take away from all of this is that I embrace my nearest and dearest every chance I get, and tell them that I love them every time I see them. We may never know when we will go to the next station, but while we're in the here-and-now part, let's love one another and don't be afraid to say it. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJww1JXZmrng1p-_N4jFSA84117EZ3jSudoIyWFFYKfsuDbgEiOi2P_oQwzfkN1qT97e0y42EJtrOXkcvbfB42O2Pnx2an1AAsKVpHEi0byt4PVXgcTonlwIRgX1HOG2nzMkPUmgNvQpCJdj0eboD79bYhoQENN5XlhwerFAQ9ZJE2ogLSMxP5YAn-/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJww1JXZmrng1p-_N4jFSA84117EZ3jSudoIyWFFYKfsuDbgEiOi2P_oQwzfkN1qT97e0y42EJtrOXkcvbfB42O2Pnx2an1AAsKVpHEi0byt4PVXgcTonlwIRgX1HOG2nzMkPUmgNvQpCJdj0eboD79bYhoQENN5XlhwerFAQ9ZJE2ogLSMxP5YAn-/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-17260321126863592532022-08-15T13:55:00.002-05:002022-08-15T19:36:05.826-05:00“Sharing the Process” - Part 3<p>Quality time was spent on this project during my July vacation and over a couple of weekends. </p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>I’m an overthinker and need to let things stew a bit. It slows me down, but that’s how I roll. I mentioned in my last update that I had reworked the layout in Electric Quilt, and I still think that works. I’m really liking what I see on the design wall. </p><p>I have added borders to each of the exchanged blocks and will cut them to a uniform size:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXcTzsnHLHC0iHs03_nwqfs7vgA0JrQW9V9b_HBakwD3Dwy40z-6igXmtalbmzRsKaXUnaMyozFIVgD2S8LzYkRWye7QCphO8xbvOb6Y0g8C1DppGOtcqoyAWKyf5kdKCDuXA4xsV6kgYj_0PJyniuWIQpXvT_49CAsh18aBcZtcq9h7TQh4EXc-Wf/s1756/SBSP_34WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1756" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXcTzsnHLHC0iHs03_nwqfs7vgA0JrQW9V9b_HBakwD3Dwy40z-6igXmtalbmzRsKaXUnaMyozFIVgD2S8LzYkRWye7QCphO8xbvOb6Y0g8C1DppGOtcqoyAWKyf5kdKCDuXA4xsV6kgYj_0PJyniuWIQpXvT_49CAsh18aBcZtcq9h7TQh4EXc-Wf/w584-h640/SBSP_34WEB.jpg" width="584" /></a></div><br /><p>I have squared up the center panel:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_DlS5RpVelh4V-A8PwIy1lN6q7qVKlVfXw9MPfjG6AmeAAvVyfNbmSkuy3xIY2oY1_1lIRsPM56vJJYODhXElXjHhGWFKk3OdhAT_zc0KNhTlcbkv5r0ChYsiDbJVMIeWyj6ym_iW69ZXdl3Qj5q5SDRnvK1vMPR9nLcWv2meSh_Z9uZ-bavCFviJ/s1443/SBSP_37WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1443" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_DlS5RpVelh4V-A8PwIy1lN6q7qVKlVfXw9MPfjG6AmeAAvVyfNbmSkuy3xIY2oY1_1lIRsPM56vJJYODhXElXjHhGWFKk3OdhAT_zc0KNhTlcbkv5r0ChYsiDbJVMIeWyj6ym_iW69ZXdl3Qj5q5SDRnvK1vMPR9nLcWv2meSh_Z9uZ-bavCFviJ/w532-h640/SBSP_37WEB.jpg" width="532" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What has changed from the initial plan is the border around the center panel to float it away from the surrounding blocks. While I initially thought it would be a simple border of one or two of the white background fabrics, I realized there are a lot of scraps and cut-up pieces of fabric from this project. This sad little strip gave me an idea. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjaeI0zWmESoAOou76xjKgmcrY21HEWJtz-eFtEZFfvL4qSFFtgQpQtE5lhnHBKI4l8MhpP_zCIYb_9OcGZHN3BgTSBfSgYbnTptT2lrY4Jx6Bp3tNpXJcaDsv_xsMG5zVlVn3LYVg63UDpDsLwIe75NtUU6iclQW7KhWfts0Ucm9QkFsNVfwp8u71/s4032/90DC9CEA-6025-4496-81F7-0FC8F0493C63.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjaeI0zWmESoAOou76xjKgmcrY21HEWJtz-eFtEZFfvL4qSFFtgQpQtE5lhnHBKI4l8MhpP_zCIYb_9OcGZHN3BgTSBfSgYbnTptT2lrY4Jx6Bp3tNpXJcaDsv_xsMG5zVlVn3LYVg63UDpDsLwIe75NtUU6iclQW7KhWfts0Ucm9QkFsNVfwp8u71/w480-h640/90DC9CEA-6025-4496-81F7-0FC8F0493C63.jpeg" width="480" /></a> </div><br /><p>I took the 3” wide strip that I decided could not work with the block I had attached it to, and threw some of those scraps onto it and attached them using a utility stitch down the center of the strip. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW7HLYbMIv4rBjxm8QHA86eGOkULzV3O3gJ1vgodmHZ_lrr_gvksfZDwDxcNFOgFm-e9fgR99-9Y9A7C5plQmqCy4HsZXTrJxn-wGdclGytn1EGpsbAaDSz829-h0vamYStV62kE_-U60QM4G4rW_6SRkc4qG569DpGsh9Dm9AumQccx-JufN2iPP9/s1600/SBSP_26WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="921" data-original-width="1600" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW7HLYbMIv4rBjxm8QHA86eGOkULzV3O3gJ1vgodmHZ_lrr_gvksfZDwDxcNFOgFm-e9fgR99-9Y9A7C5plQmqCy4HsZXTrJxn-wGdclGytn1EGpsbAaDSz829-h0vamYStV62kE_-U60QM4G4rW_6SRkc4qG569DpGsh9Dm9AumQccx-JufN2iPP9/w640-h368/SBSP_26WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimcg2hfFvDz_TW_M7dvKs5ddqLgtgF8Tu8fn2wunLbsZkMFtI44QwrKfAxGLZ4Lw-AsnoPUvijbpp4CZqzKsQDBtdekNQZtS6expqIYqmpTil8eZX9-ySpNLbLxoHfEdtMhw7yAnnOZmXtoVdK-79MlfGwMBFOqWo5py3JeVWT5zhYdhS2j7sKaLGu/s1600/SBSP_29WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="339" data-original-width="1600" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimcg2hfFvDz_TW_M7dvKs5ddqLgtgF8Tu8fn2wunLbsZkMFtI44QwrKfAxGLZ4Lw-AsnoPUvijbpp4CZqzKsQDBtdekNQZtS6expqIYqmpTil8eZX9-ySpNLbLxoHfEdtMhw7yAnnOZmXtoVdK-79MlfGwMBFOqWo5py3JeVWT5zhYdhS2j7sKaLGu/w640-h136/SBSP_29WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I started sifting through the leftover strips, some miscuts, and the color scraps and had some fun! I am loving using up the scraps and yet still have lots of leftovers. As each strip went up on the design wall, I found myself smiling and felt, aaahhhh, this is good.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiUu46WvA0aXgAI-HFOpZ9HlT_mvnhd2pXIV13TUP3YcLwFdmEAe8_kYVLG5xYMkNo6kYrO-mL1fEvLb7LI1Ht-wvIxdYKeuFhB94nKAFekT5zxlY_A60cW7hEMMRcruQPh83FmsL9yhkLy-Yz1ELfD4pfUtJ1rWLe2dVC6v8R-xIt-FuU40YFpJfn/s1600/SBSP_27WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="730" data-original-width="1600" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiUu46WvA0aXgAI-HFOpZ9HlT_mvnhd2pXIV13TUP3YcLwFdmEAe8_kYVLG5xYMkNo6kYrO-mL1fEvLb7LI1Ht-wvIxdYKeuFhB94nKAFekT5zxlY_A60cW7hEMMRcruQPh83FmsL9yhkLy-Yz1ELfD4pfUtJ1rWLe2dVC6v8R-xIt-FuU40YFpJfn/w640-h292/SBSP_27WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvRyVl8fTGrRGrbCDxGDsDbIT3OH0K7hvbyWzdgZpwBQal2yuH8gFpXdeAnsljotu7C_oMXDNs2tfRMNoSD28IRcjVflYoP9i5YJyWHKFQWAyGe__v0KMAd62eVpotAJkDtsn-9W_otnZoIfkrpEEyRWE1bGmQvEZhj-TGXCBEUBjDFiERKb_L6eav/s1600/SBSP_28WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="903" data-original-width="1600" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvRyVl8fTGrRGrbCDxGDsDbIT3OH0K7hvbyWzdgZpwBQal2yuH8gFpXdeAnsljotu7C_oMXDNs2tfRMNoSD28IRcjVflYoP9i5YJyWHKFQWAyGe__v0KMAd62eVpotAJkDtsn-9W_otnZoIfkrpEEyRWE1bGmQvEZhj-TGXCBEUBjDFiERKb_L6eav/w640-h362/SBSP_28WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNCB0NwukNTMJUqYnImBSMLO-hENtrZJIXvosowwmoT0S5Nj_g1JhkSFMRvcDBI2L4pVLBx7qDeIOGhgfj9TbqujQ95EOesjsdkvRgKYvPpehrjhPXJpaNQaKDYc8nKRQPv6dWZUfXCt04x1ZFk0-VD7CVRQ2LAUaGXJMf2eseBYZviCJ8Q3uEoxM5/s1600/SBSP_30WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="456" data-original-width="1600" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNCB0NwukNTMJUqYnImBSMLO-hENtrZJIXvosowwmoT0S5Nj_g1JhkSFMRvcDBI2L4pVLBx7qDeIOGhgfj9TbqujQ95EOesjsdkvRgKYvPpehrjhPXJpaNQaKDYc8nKRQPv6dWZUfXCt04x1ZFk0-VD7CVRQ2LAUaGXJMf2eseBYZviCJ8Q3uEoxM5/w640-h182/SBSP_30WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrN2iRj53cnZCRB9cug20Ts40t7OkryjuVYNyp4oLE45Nvfe0fg2ztxe5DR5LVmtJ13M0oc1cCiFEBmU4AqauVpAao20A8PRVIbUFs2zcOnsngwWI0I9uImPE2Z-_6YXm_6PyfAMGs4rkBXjrEJd7Gjfh_cA79U53HIjV7xPJmmURUyGlK8ynk61ZT/s3188/SBSP_31WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3188" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrN2iRj53cnZCRB9cug20Ts40t7OkryjuVYNyp4oLE45Nvfe0fg2ztxe5DR5LVmtJ13M0oc1cCiFEBmU4AqauVpAao20A8PRVIbUFs2zcOnsngwWI0I9uImPE2Z-_6YXm_6PyfAMGs4rkBXjrEJd7Gjfh_cA79U53HIjV7xPJmmURUyGlK8ynk61ZT/w240-h640/SBSP_31WEB.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbHw1Jls3GgZwLLP9KgHajLbb4TUbg5mN-2LdXNeJHteqW4oDnNfVb0yaw6aCa0qLKxhFQIwFwl8FsiCcReiKsdvgP-BvsOGHNu5BN-EMWyte_S2lAmJ4XfmnSm6d9qgEJRBS64SWMnOKH6UAv6mlP4QXPc-pTtNDfh9zPGtxDj-SCLE0IPRiZ4oyZ/s1600/SBSP_32WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbHw1Jls3GgZwLLP9KgHajLbb4TUbg5mN-2LdXNeJHteqW4oDnNfVb0yaw6aCa0qLKxhFQIwFwl8FsiCcReiKsdvgP-BvsOGHNu5BN-EMWyte_S2lAmJ4XfmnSm6d9qgEJRBS64SWMnOKH6UAv6mlP4QXPc-pTtNDfh9zPGtxDj-SCLE0IPRiZ4oyZ/w480-h640/SBSP_32WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi25GCbRQv8sjkNTe31NRhteiH_jkXAtw0oCR1WOuGdlZbM0Alxt9PhJ4pR5l75c-yF8STV4Rv_GL_TO6Y260EF8BAcYE15iTR03CN-AczYj0CRxFWr9sw3TiGQ3IKEsOJTYPxKiSZFHgXFuPoZJlyCgQO72Z8Fs2cxfupJfAnhT8XGH7o5WtxaN0uC/s1600/SBSP_33WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi25GCbRQv8sjkNTe31NRhteiH_jkXAtw0oCR1WOuGdlZbM0Alxt9PhJ4pR5l75c-yF8STV4Rv_GL_TO6Y260EF8BAcYE15iTR03CN-AczYj0CRxFWr9sw3TiGQ3IKEsOJTYPxKiSZFHgXFuPoZJlyCgQO72Z8Fs2cxfupJfAnhT8XGH7o5WtxaN0uC/w480-h640/SBSP_33WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Could it be better? Sure, but I am fast approaching the mindset where I am thinking DONE is better than PERFECT. This quilt will reside in my new studio and I’m not out to impress anyone but myself. And, I’m ready to move onto the next UFO. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8CqlyVccZmhOfhnOMCN96BZmODaVxA4nwawWMM-f_LIQRlb-c2tZIAANpEBtl7nvDMf6C3CoNAF3zbEFuPuTXGSKSrsXsrlCMeH9oJJdItwo4DLuoVwQez0FIF5ADs3i46_MBNW1SHjGcjkGIIklcypx9NlbLui-FhtPCqmm6g-WlTW8jyArI4qtX/s1600/SBSP_35WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8CqlyVccZmhOfhnOMCN96BZmODaVxA4nwawWMM-f_LIQRlb-c2tZIAANpEBtl7nvDMf6C3CoNAF3zbEFuPuTXGSKSrsXsrlCMeH9oJJdItwo4DLuoVwQez0FIF5ADs3i46_MBNW1SHjGcjkGIIklcypx9NlbLui-FhtPCqmm6g-WlTW8jyArI4qtX/w480-h640/SBSP_35WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMbU-md5EHigeQaJwzdCnRymE28_E9-m-YGHirrCyRZgdFHZ0tkmiEfXfmEcOhYjqII8TNo_kqrZfjLQkELJsw_XRgAAIB8cQlkEdoFK9iL4rwIEoFOFBvLa8pcFmW_CBnhc81dw_4lFyC182BU7v_NC7BEK6xxADgP7oPHiJfiQC_CjArZjfGLury/s1711/SBSP_36WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1711" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMbU-md5EHigeQaJwzdCnRymE28_E9-m-YGHirrCyRZgdFHZ0tkmiEfXfmEcOhYjqII8TNo_kqrZfjLQkELJsw_XRgAAIB8cQlkEdoFK9iL4rwIEoFOFBvLa8pcFmW_CBnhc81dw_4lFyC182BU7v_NC7BEK6xxADgP7oPHiJfiQC_CjArZjfGLury/w598-h640/SBSP_36WEB.jpg" width="598" /></a></div><br /><p>I have also stitched out two machine embroidery designs from OESD to use as filler blocks. I haven’t determined where they will go but will have it figured out soon.</p><p>AND while overthinking, I’m considering using the quilt-as-you-go method. This will be a large quilt. My thought now is to quilt the center panel, then quilt the side, top and bottom borders and then join them all together. We’ll see. </p><p>And we have movement on our lot! The trees that can’t remain have been removed. Trenches for the fittings are dug and waiting for concrete. The port-a-potty has been installed—Now we feel like we’re building a house! We think the concrete for the footings will be poured this week. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmMzAX16Az16XE81m9B-vQ1otXWapcl0yoXlnPyUwWRkgULCfXtZnkbJNKb-DtKP23t3fPQVrIPmkUUxfL8QBsZcjuEZLaGBxA525os_Fi0KdhHMJaohdvX1mEdiwIl1tLyux8GW6TspN4zgmJO3eWS715Wu-KruG5znGecI5VGTyr2s4iCJ77x8gx/s1600/HOTR-2022-08_08_02_WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmMzAX16Az16XE81m9B-vQ1otXWapcl0yoXlnPyUwWRkgULCfXtZnkbJNKb-DtKP23t3fPQVrIPmkUUxfL8QBsZcjuEZLaGBxA525os_Fi0KdhHMJaohdvX1mEdiwIl1tLyux8GW6TspN4zgmJO3eWS715Wu-KruG5znGecI5VGTyr2s4iCJ77x8gx/w480-h640/HOTR-2022-08_08_02_WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>I find myself looking forward to retirement. I told the Hubs that the July vacation was one of the best—even though we were home, I got to play in my studio and we accomplished a lot of “have-to-do’s”…I returned to work in a very relaxed state. Hubs has a new supervisor and our hope is that the school year goes more smoothly as a result; time will tell.</p><p>In the meantime, I hope you’re staying cool and hydrated, and enjoying your summer. I’ll be back with more sharing of the process soon. </p><p>Go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid_j5q3HIQ4j-aqP4xaHfdF2tc5B67FfD5SFqtgNdgQq6arrSsLskZp8Ckz1AUdMkdpyJhTClMkqryAu-prZ-CbyEjKBOSNWzQDwMeKXx2sD4Ii9ybe1MtHQcl_Zw24ZP8SC_CrANLANvKzm0GivC6jJHIN2yeQuy2x8d3AXXNpuGZfHpn5e6tO1mf/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid_j5q3HIQ4j-aqP4xaHfdF2tc5B67FfD5SFqtgNdgQq6arrSsLskZp8Ckz1AUdMkdpyJhTClMkqryAu-prZ-CbyEjKBOSNWzQDwMeKXx2sD4Ii9ybe1MtHQcl_Zw24ZP8SC_CrANLANvKzm0GivC6jJHIN2yeQuy2x8d3AXXNpuGZfHpn5e6tO1mf/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-27249981527544371252022-07-13T12:31:00.001-05:002022-07-13T12:31:45.829-05:00It’s a new week.<p>Never mind that it's Wednesday--I’m off from work!</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeeTCIU5GYkTXsX43DM7QBJwFKDvvcUiqkkhgOE3p7uly7N5IVFw6pG45ozjKZepcpMbHejKsZUciCPMxPxZ5PbHba5pVQJa2oVexe0XjyohuTd388oAaVqHPYpLH2OqEyWg6d1A66NTAkrpG-15td8fFTtmFY0APkffuRwhE6s1Oiri-gvKazfWod/s800/SAM_1969_Web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeeTCIU5GYkTXsX43DM7QBJwFKDvvcUiqkkhgOE3p7uly7N5IVFw6pG45ozjKZepcpMbHejKsZUciCPMxPxZ5PbHba5pVQJa2oVexe0XjyohuTd388oAaVqHPYpLH2OqEyWg6d1A66NTAkrpG-15td8fFTtmFY0APkffuRwhE6s1Oiri-gvKazfWod/w640-h360/SAM_1969_Web.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUczCvBJHgdywNt0dRxydYUjhpWEDvlFd9sg3psOitjT2PkvBUtYz27K1rYLXs1gybA2mhaOxctrVEsG8bZ6Ojtr2fm5N-VbfspTHc0tM393mTqu9yzX_khZalrkcg8_VF-JjhrF7VT-0Ggh38fVWoTGS6RdD8jPg3DgEAcikcCRllYenkou5cNprw/s800/SAM_1970_Web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUczCvBJHgdywNt0dRxydYUjhpWEDvlFd9sg3psOitjT2PkvBUtYz27K1rYLXs1gybA2mhaOxctrVEsG8bZ6Ojtr2fm5N-VbfspTHc0tM393mTqu9yzX_khZalrkcg8_VF-JjhrF7VT-0Ggh38fVWoTGS6RdD8jPg3DgEAcikcCRllYenkou5cNprw/w640-h360/SAM_1970_Web.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_cqjNJ6lh4RSoa8gwD0ucCL2F7egSAtd6pgSrMVfcN21auai0DdafcOH58ylDFfYofuzAFZcG3SFZdpWqs4c7IzLzyX_IAGwl5WlaPJ53RTK12hrnMuOzIWaVJyinyV04Vimkxlo2g9lHTjbG7zgW_yzZODjhGDglc4P6w_Vyagpws7lZHrXyUUNe/s800/SAM_1971_Web.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_cqjNJ6lh4RSoa8gwD0ucCL2F7egSAtd6pgSrMVfcN21auai0DdafcOH58ylDFfYofuzAFZcG3SFZdpWqs4c7IzLzyX_IAGwl5WlaPJ53RTK12hrnMuOzIWaVJyinyV04Vimkxlo2g9lHTjbG7zgW_yzZODjhGDglc4P6w_Vyagpws7lZHrXyUUNe/w640-h360/SAM_1971_Web.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Just a sampling of some of my stash...</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br />I’ve been obsessing lately about my fabric stash. The studio in the new house will be two rooms for a combined square footage of less than 300 square feet. I will probably do what I’m doing now; store it in the closet of one the rooms to protect it from light. <p>I have been looking at quilt patterns and other fabric makes for ideas on how to quickly use up the stash that I no longer desire. I did give away a large bin of fabric to Katrina last year to use in a service project. But while what remains isn't exactly to my taste at the moment, I am hard-pressed to give it away and would rather use it up. </p><p>And there are the many UFO projects waiting ever so patiently to be completed. I continue to be focused on those, but it is slow going. The current WIP, the Stitch & B!tch Sampler, languished over the last month after I made some improv blocks for it that just were not working. A couple of weekends ago I sat down with Electric Quilt and re-thought the layout and while it is not substantially different, it is now a "less is more" layout. I added borders to two blocks to get an idea if I was on the right track, and I believe I am. While I thought this quilt would take me a year to finish, I believe I can shave a few months off of that initial estimate. No photos in this post, but I will have some soon.</p><p>So, for now, I'll keep working on the S&B sampler while I continue looking for ways to use up the stash. I found a <a href="https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/eclectic-red-featuring-artisan/" target="_blank">free pattern at Free Spirit named "Eclectic" that was made with Kaffe Fassett fabrics</a>, and what I'm planning to use will be reproductions from two muddy colors. It should make a great comfy throw for our new living room, and I believe it will look good. I'll let you know when I start it. </p><p>Other updates: about an hour after I hit "Publish" on my post about making my great-granddaughter a dress, my granddaughter sent me a photo of the sweet little girl modeling it. It made my heart sing! But granddaughter also pointed out that it fits her REALLY WELL, which means she can wear it maybe two more times. Next outfit will be bigger. She is growing like a weed, and she has legs that go on for DAYS. I believe she will be very tall like her daddy. </p><p>Onward, upward, and forward. Go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp_Yt4MlSKfiPbuwrdTpI1zdx-SfXLfwSu_DCk6yGgJ1KutqwGcKZTs8C-Lh_nWv8iq_XDm3P4Qh5gFwulOt_uDI0IOR0GDr0fPnsidJT175M3Y_bXBT3d2gLRKUsQHIPQtLK1e-WmQUOgslYkVLOBdQt6YLAyJDUUd0rcZaWC5cXh5J73K3KC1y7D/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp_Yt4MlSKfiPbuwrdTpI1zdx-SfXLfwSu_DCk6yGgJ1KutqwGcKZTs8C-Lh_nWv8iq_XDm3P4Qh5gFwulOt_uDI0IOR0GDr0fPnsidJT175M3Y_bXBT3d2gLRKUsQHIPQtLK1e-WmQUOgslYkVLOBdQt6YLAyJDUUd0rcZaWC5cXh5J73K3KC1y7D/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-51614891643976287942022-06-27T02:30:00.003-05:002022-06-27T02:30:00.139-05:00Adventure awaits…<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRilcDnnjJcErOBezHUm0YlzJ50IorhF75RdTnP--VhoVPgS5lSYHkv0CRll-i2JDl_xelWEJel8s8TFQHGmUXct6Y0YYwUVZ9qQAQfOG9mwHS-ybrYIgWi2zeb1YKgvFPSgvQ7Pkemi-jT69uzca2mlO9qDqjHAnVTdt8BHWOUFN4QYYJVXn735nz/w640-h480/New_House_02-WEB.jpg" style="display: none;" />
<p>…we are building a house!</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Hubs and I signed a contract with our builder on Friday, May 13. It has taken us almost 6 months to get to this point, and it will take a year to build. </p><p>When we sold our previous home 2 years ago, we thought we would be good with staying in an apartment for 5 years while we decided where we wanted to be in our golden years (golden? platinum?). We came to the decision we wanted to stay right here, and started house hunting about a year ago. I don’t have to tell you what the housing market has been like for the past year and continues to be—every house we liked was snapped up in seconds or had a bidding war that we wanted no part of. </p><p>The day after Thanksgiving last year, we drove home from my sister’s and I started playing in my studio. Hubs took his Slingshot for a drive and returned a few hours later. He said, “I want to show you some property.”</p><p>Building a home had never entered my mind. But he took me to the property and I swooned. It’s in an area that appears remote but is only about 25 minutes from downtown (where I work) and in close proximity to our basic needs. The builder that owns most of the lots happened to be working on one of the houses he was constructing and we met with him briefly. We went through each of the houses he had under construction that were nearing completion and liked what we saw. </p><p>We purchased our house plans in April. The house will be approximately 2,000 square feet. I will have 2 rooms that will function as my studio; one room that will be strictly for sewing with each wall set up as a design wall; the other room is a bedroom that will be used for cutting and fabric storage. It's smaller than I would have preferred, but I tend to see down the road and know that at my age, I need to start thinning the fabric stash 401(k) account and use it up.</p><p>About a month ago we met with the builder at the lot to decide where to place the house. This past Wednesday, Hubs wanted us to go to the lot because the stakes for the house were there. It was HOT. We marked the trees that we want to keep along the back of the property line. We marked the spot where Hubs will stand to take progress photos. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFUSAMxBqir9kc5zntW9w3sNokY6xDA9OES3wwPiTXUxOBgIesS-Ot4snBohvnMFJ2qOpGrv1LN_Di2RJr2jggufX95mbIRCvdSg5z_XFvPsd6-i40DBbAUkdbVPqQesVxreHO3uFK-BHWr0uPxlMJEgPW1wWmZ3dV4fMJnJBCkULWmZboGkO78QDD/s1388/New_House_06-WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1388" data-original-width="1300" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFUSAMxBqir9kc5zntW9w3sNokY6xDA9OES3wwPiTXUxOBgIesS-Ot4snBohvnMFJ2qOpGrv1LN_Di2RJr2jggufX95mbIRCvdSg5z_XFvPsd6-i40DBbAUkdbVPqQesVxreHO3uFK-BHWr0uPxlMJEgPW1wWmZ3dV4fMJnJBCkULWmZboGkO78QDD/w600-h640/New_House_06-WEB.jpg" width="600" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Hubs measuring from the back of the house to the property line</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZP3yI0YqXh2oMdPDx-hV_ljY0GKTRWvrV3tdb045ktkMYgecfNFdMJqFwnngFuvxm0_tDge19bYnJZhd4W6nRhQZmY_e8dL43y8dHifAHP-TYs-n1WPUleEBoA5L8mUJpy_9DTyFFy5E-gMfu8HkAamiXFVeIOE9M7B18qQ4DffZsmtDavPk7Q0v/s1600/New_House_05-WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZP3yI0YqXh2oMdPDx-hV_ljY0GKTRWvrV3tdb045ktkMYgecfNFdMJqFwnngFuvxm0_tDge19bYnJZhd4W6nRhQZmY_e8dL43y8dHifAHP-TYs-n1WPUleEBoA5L8mUJpy_9DTyFFy5E-gMfu8HkAamiXFVeIOE9M7B18qQ4DffZsmtDavPk7Q0v/w640-h480/New_House_05-WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Standing where our bedroom will be</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>I’ll share more house details over the coming months and will add updates to <a href="https://quiltfolk.blogspot.com/p/our-home-on-top-of-ridge.html" target="_blank">Our Home on Top of the Ridge page</a>. For now, I’ll leave you with a couple of photos; the first is of the lot, the second is the view from the front of the lot to the north where you can see the valley. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRilcDnnjJcErOBezHUm0YlzJ50IorhF75RdTnP--VhoVPgS5lSYHkv0CRll-i2JDl_xelWEJel8s8TFQHGmUXct6Y0YYwUVZ9qQAQfOG9mwHS-ybrYIgWi2zeb1YKgvFPSgvQ7Pkemi-jT69uzca2mlO9qDqjHAnVTdt8BHWOUFN4QYYJVXn735nz/s1600/New_House_02-WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRilcDnnjJcErOBezHUm0YlzJ50IorhF75RdTnP--VhoVPgS5lSYHkv0CRll-i2JDl_xelWEJel8s8TFQHGmUXct6Y0YYwUVZ9qQAQfOG9mwHS-ybrYIgWi2zeb1YKgvFPSgvQ7Pkemi-jT69uzca2mlO9qDqjHAnVTdt8BHWOUFN4QYYJVXn735nz/w640-h480/New_House_02-WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3KyF1GGv2DKPmXb1iqYgO6cKd_SF3d4sa4H1rLAcwbQbIeKFG0FzEu47d_LMRwK6efTTpcBtImi9WaWU7oKD9i5uokpUJchinQ7THxUR6yZxzdTB24Onn5UneTfxcEqEYygs-EwAmUDmjou4I8J9uXhwCN5pPQXFgwSBtheAevEbCyrfu8UUgm-J/s1600/New_House_03-WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr3KyF1GGv2DKPmXb1iqYgO6cKd_SF3d4sa4H1rLAcwbQbIeKFG0FzEu47d_LMRwK6efTTpcBtImi9WaWU7oKD9i5uokpUJchinQ7THxUR6yZxzdTB24Onn5UneTfxcEqEYygs-EwAmUDmjou4I8J9uXhwCN5pPQXFgwSBtheAevEbCyrfu8UUgm-J/w640-h480/New_House_03-WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Let’s hope neither of us go crazy during construction. The day we agreed on the terms, Hubs hugged me and said, “We’re buying a house!” I said, “We’re building a house, and always remember first that I love you!” 😉</p><p>Go make!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmCyowTaMGn0lzjloNN7ePtWtPyMre2QM4eVrRcIsqXzbbzi_phZiXFcHMk_gnkRXZZd_6p3MvyrL7JoXMi8N4XiFMoT11os5QM1RXau3FA4JGyVox5j0Bo4j38u8cd0pJcHhqkOD8C2qFqciOg6NK2QTDJ_uw4MJ4_a8CZw1nG2jbpkAerNh-dteV/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" style="clear: left; display: inline; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmCyowTaMGn0lzjloNN7ePtWtPyMre2QM4eVrRcIsqXzbbzi_phZiXFcHMk_gnkRXZZd_6p3MvyrL7JoXMi8N4XiFMoT11os5QM1RXau3FA4JGyVox5j0Bo4j38u8cd0pJcHhqkOD8C2qFqciOg6NK2QTDJ_uw4MJ4_a8CZw1nG2jbpkAerNh-dteV/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></p><br /><p><br /></p><br />Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-46948021007761645512022-06-25T14:28:00.000-05:002022-06-25T14:28:26.781-05:00A little dress for my little great-granddaughter<p> …and a visit, too!</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Our granddaughter recently sent us a video of our great-granddaughter pulling herself up and bouncing on the floor. Hubs saw it and yelled, “We have to go see her!” I had to agree. We spent a whirlwind Memorial Day weekend between Memphis and Nashville and managed to squeeze in lots of snuggles and kisses with the darling girl (and her family, too).</p><p>A couple of weeks before the trip I made her a little dress. And by little, I mean size 9-12 months. It’s been many, many years since I sewed anything for a baby besides a quilt. I found a pattern I liked and remembered a couple of things about garment construction that I don’t love—gathers and turning something inside out of a 1/2” opening. But I managed and even I think it’s cute.</p><p>The pattern is the <a href="https://ohmeohmysewing.com/products/daisy-dress-pattern" target="_blank">Daisy dress pattern from OhMeOhMySewing.com</a>. The photo below is from the designer's website:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0090/7454/0622/products/IMG_7371-2-4crop_800x.jpg?v=1593558107" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0090/7454/0622/products/IMG_7371-2-4crop_800x.jpg?v=1593558107" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>And here's the dress I made (before hemming):</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKBfG4QRB_WB5aUjc4mwEMvzPXZZIzKPbEW4mPY9VMqCYQ5qfMC0LW_02Xxiq-388ureWZjLuBGw3UyAfZew_t02JxsD-DEPfLStRp71mpa1YNjolqoVCpm_CgOkERJXzwSfPOwq8mugJ9lg4lbLSb_S0M9IEqgkg2WSKobsM4nUJgd_H4rU8Rmpe/s1331/Dress_for_K_01-WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1331" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsKBfG4QRB_WB5aUjc4mwEMvzPXZZIzKPbEW4mPY9VMqCYQ5qfMC0LW_02Xxiq-388ureWZjLuBGw3UyAfZew_t02JxsD-DEPfLStRp71mpa1YNjolqoVCpm_CgOkERJXzwSfPOwq8mugJ9lg4lbLSb_S0M9IEqgkg2WSKobsM4nUJgd_H4rU8Rmpe/w578-h640/Dress_for_K_01-WEB.jpg" width="578" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijDqU4iOXCgr_oLynF80EeN1_oQ5NblFfj2yJAX3eItjMRgRu5bwjvBcLv8-ZCGEKDBFwMtJEIQOhz3kJLUxEbRqWOhzrFoRN1ZWDgMqAY35oIldEM3HIujZnofSkYchypmRHP_EbRiRXcfXxwf9MF8HmXMLSTF8zGdpM3A1_vNw3bLazXbq3Epoh-/s1400/Dress_for_K_02-WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijDqU4iOXCgr_oLynF80EeN1_oQ5NblFfj2yJAX3eItjMRgRu5bwjvBcLv8-ZCGEKDBFwMtJEIQOhz3kJLUxEbRqWOhzrFoRN1ZWDgMqAY35oIldEM3HIujZnofSkYchypmRHP_EbRiRXcfXxwf9MF8HmXMLSTF8zGdpM3A1_vNw3bLazXbq3Epoh-/w548-h640/Dress_for_K_02-WEB.jpg" width="548" /></a></div><br /><p>No, I don't have a photo of her in it...yet. I have enough fabric leftover to make a hat or a hair bow, and I need to get that done and I will probably get a photo at that point. </p><p>I want to make another summer outfit for her, and want to make something for the fall and winter. We’ll be heading back to Nashville in September for her birthday, so I need to figure out what I’m making and get cracking.</p><p>There has not been much in the way of sewing since I made the dress back in May. It's almost the end of June and the sewing mojo seems to have left the building. A couple of weeks ago I started on some improv blocks for the Stitch & B!tch sampler, but it took me 5 hours to make 3 blocks that left me less than satisfied. I need to stick with the original game plan and get cracking, but this heat keeps me from doing almost anything. My mind has also been preoccupied with other stuff, and I'll share that with you in my next post. </p><p>Stay cool, and go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3C51iTsmj1NgufXxFSzpseux23O3p1duPQHYcQ0Rfwpq48xbN-mJjUMG8SFTVw3nB3xb2sJp-e-4SyMjUgSnomSCW3Res3zZpJzLY8gSVG5L2BrKcBAmlIDq2pTPeSJ_YllLOStSMl-sEBxi5C09JopHYKKWGWFvHo1gxJIrqjCYtABsovznwUqc/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3C51iTsmj1NgufXxFSzpseux23O3p1duPQHYcQ0Rfwpq48xbN-mJjUMG8SFTVw3nB3xb2sJp-e-4SyMjUgSnomSCW3Res3zZpJzLY8gSVG5L2BrKcBAmlIDq2pTPeSJ_YllLOStSMl-sEBxi5C09JopHYKKWGWFvHo1gxJIrqjCYtABsovznwUqc/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-83352150576628654892022-05-09T03:00:00.001-05:002022-05-09T03:00:00.170-05:00Pet Portrait Class, Part 1<p>I almost said no to this, but my great friend and enabler Cindy signed up and I decided I must join her.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>I have lots of thoughts about collage portrait quilting after taking several classes over the past <strike>6-7</strike> 18 months, and I’ll share those in this and future posts. </p><p>Phyllis Cullen and Cindy Richard are the authors of “It’s All About the Face: Quilted Portraits”. Cindy and I participated in online 5-class series devoted to human subjects, then signed up for a 2-part series on pet portraiture.</p><p>The pet portrait class reminded me a lot of the Emily Taylor class I took in late 2020, with a slight difference being how you apply the fabrics to the substrate. </p><p>Here is the photo I worked from:</p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9kIN-XKZE9IhJcpfsb4bwvvnSp44spzImfQNd1oUBveOGcp0lyUpVpna6W2Ic-gDQ8f3njXhyphenhyphencDOuIybEAd8N3OB3ab02RRqVO3NAJq_YY3ktAAOXDH7PqY2Hab3mhNH7W1rr2OcH11E/s1727/TheBirds00WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1727" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9kIN-XKZE9IhJcpfsb4bwvvnSp44spzImfQNd1oUBveOGcp0lyUpVpna6W2Ic-gDQ8f3njXhyphenhyphencDOuIybEAd8N3OB3ab02RRqVO3NAJq_YY3ktAAOXDH7PqY2Hab3mhNH7W1rr2OcH11E/w592-h640/TheBirds00WEB.jpg" width="592" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>(This photo was taken just before we brought Mahalo into the brood;</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i>from left to right: Meli, MokoTu and Malaki.)</i></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">And progress through the end of the second class:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GohcoC8_iaWTRsCD_MDrJ7Rr3dhFD-LztwCObiWhQlftagfQi2U6D4pZjM3_lSdsQk7ZbNONm6yj0v9bKaK-yODmxPuIEhikfO8FJY4MjKxnvAWC-HEtyH_AwkqZJrP8rIdr4oBgnik/s2048/TheBirds01WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GohcoC8_iaWTRsCD_MDrJ7Rr3dhFD-LztwCObiWhQlftagfQi2U6D4pZjM3_lSdsQk7ZbNONm6yj0v9bKaK-yODmxPuIEhikfO8FJY4MjKxnvAWC-HEtyH_AwkqZJrP8rIdr4oBgnik/w480-h640/TheBirds01WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidRa2tlw93iIvvuvt4MYMTyMRT5fTNoF6XHVZX31JyGN1teG7agTGGRIaXkR-ishGXRobgVLDY0cHyRDwSLMWSiidG8IpVJdn2OJWs3sh-yLbqj6-8JZNOhBroGob7kfTssa1eP7A9oQg/s2048/TheBirds02WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidRa2tlw93iIvvuvt4MYMTyMRT5fTNoF6XHVZX31JyGN1teG7agTGGRIaXkR-ishGXRobgVLDY0cHyRDwSLMWSiidG8IpVJdn2OJWs3sh-yLbqj6-8JZNOhBroGob7kfTssa1eP7A9oQg/w480-h640/TheBirds02WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I have mentioned before that I believe I’m more of a paint-by-number kind of gal, and I’m reminded of that when I attempt a collage piece.</p><p>Because I am process-oriented, it takes me a long time to get where I think I need to be. I have to keep telling myself that perfection is not an ideal when creating; quilting is where I let go of a lot of “standards,” if you will. When I let go, I can lose myself in the process and enjoy it. That’s when quilting is most therapeutic for me. </p><p>This technique is an extremely messy one, too. I want to pull out all of the fabrics to search for the ones that will be perfect, and then remind myself about the letting go of perfection—LOL. </p><p>And, the instructors aren’t focusing on realism; this was a lesson in value (as are their other classes). But I wanted this one to be true in the colors sense because my boys are so pretty.</p><p>The project has been on my design wall for over a year due to other projects taking over my worktables. I hope to return to it sometime this year, but wanted to give you just a peak at the project. At least it's not in a bin! </p><p>Go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0MoL2V74KuN0s3CA1xRma_uH7oR-ED0nXiTEJip_aifNhvwWwHy9OBu84AiVUOmV6GyVtZedBcFYsXONToW3434mAd-4057EY2mndyP5gcvyp7_foc06IisSvhZZm6m-76nPM0D676TwHgEafz3rrnKVqVgWuOESLzdT_BhuAZWcATbiueMVF-TJq/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0MoL2V74KuN0s3CA1xRma_uH7oR-ED0nXiTEJip_aifNhvwWwHy9OBu84AiVUOmV6GyVtZedBcFYsXONToW3434mAd-4057EY2mndyP5gcvyp7_foc06IisSvhZZm6m-76nPM0D676TwHgEafz3rrnKVqVgWuOESLzdT_BhuAZWcATbiueMVF-TJq/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8809951847666752370.post-31643569286572060902022-05-05T03:00:00.001-05:002022-05-05T03:00:00.171-05:00"Sharing the Process" - Part 2 <div class="separator">And finally, we sew! ... and notes about living in the moment.</div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>A week ago on Sunday morning I headed into the studio, cleaned and oiled The Beaut, and started sewing.</p><p>Section A was first (obs), and I stitched verrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyy slowly. I picked up a little bit of speed with Section B, and was sailing along by Section C. Not at max speed, mind you; more like, I know where I'm going and this is good. </p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ0XrU0ebaYUT3Uzi4QWZPyJfRMNkV78D2GhWYHgtp1uM2ExLGARFLNDkYOFOqYTasLM_K2CNPSDctRxhjx2qLLOvjCXikaXP2vMQPRx1NpHdv3w3qOjE2tZ0HBJSZxug5TCxtLddrg5GV2vOjghTrEb4Abwo_jE8ExKMBn0VRzx4g_L8J1FxzIhSP/s1601/SBSP_20WEB.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1601" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ0XrU0ebaYUT3Uzi4QWZPyJfRMNkV78D2GhWYHgtp1uM2ExLGARFLNDkYOFOqYTasLM_K2CNPSDctRxhjx2qLLOvjCXikaXP2vMQPRx1NpHdv3w3qOjE2tZ0HBJSZxug5TCxtLddrg5GV2vOjghTrEb4Abwo_jE8ExKMBn0VRzx4g_L8J1FxzIhSP/w480-h640/SBSP_20WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>LeiLani's head laid out for piecing</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Because it's paper piecing, it's all straight lines and no Y- or partial seams; and the beauty of this technique is you're not sewing on the paper, but just to the right edge of the freezer paper. I'm enjoying it. </p><p>Smaller pieces have been a bit peskier than the larger ones, but by the time I started work Monday morning, I had pieced Sections A-F and AA and BB. Good times!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpnZS186ORkKFHZxWdQ6-2P02RJImnJ1UBBv7evg640NOmnF-npvr_YYyYOHkPXUmAhKQHw2kg_qEXw8k4hI600sjZjvaC7vNmwsILZjnyPdqxDJzMfnXmQVup9zBgCGZnqQ4Wok5U_hoxyTQ2TjOWcjxVBNMG-CUMBqppMbn-QtrBSjPxFVpagTJ0/s1600/SBSP_21WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpnZS186ORkKFHZxWdQ6-2P02RJImnJ1UBBv7evg640NOmnF-npvr_YYyYOHkPXUmAhKQHw2kg_qEXw8k4hI600sjZjvaC7vNmwsILZjnyPdqxDJzMfnXmQVup9zBgCGZnqQ4Wok5U_hoxyTQ2TjOWcjxVBNMG-CUMBqppMbn-QtrBSjPxFVpagTJ0/w480-h640/SBSP_21WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1lZf-ffrOE1XzNgoK31fm9DwPigejo1O2dR5q0GZMv6UnMvSufJ8FwPRYppLK5j5EC21_QM2ehBpjDJ5qXShTryceaSdVVPJqBlMczsmkTLKCBqPruywZxiPxZCwxVWphpmg5quCVNqk8O4CMam3FAo_a0nCl_KzwZgYYeUuMHmDPGTECu1VbpS5/s1600/SBSP_22WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1lZf-ffrOE1XzNgoK31fm9DwPigejo1O2dR5q0GZMv6UnMvSufJ8FwPRYppLK5j5EC21_QM2ehBpjDJ5qXShTryceaSdVVPJqBlMczsmkTLKCBqPruywZxiPxZCwxVWphpmg5quCVNqk8O4CMam3FAo_a0nCl_KzwZgYYeUuMHmDPGTECu1VbpS5/w480-h640/SBSP_22WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>This is Cindy; I changed her hair, and used the batik instead of ribbing<br />at the neckline of her top.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">I made some errors when selecting fabrics. There is a piece of LeiLani's hair that should have been skin; I stayed with the hair. Likewise, the back neckline of Cindy's shirt should have been "ribbing" that matches the ribbing at the bottom of her shirt. I stayed with my original choice because I had already stitched the seam and was good with it. Other errors along the way I dealt with when I got there.</span></div><p>In this technique you leave the freezer paper on the fabric after you've sewn your seam for stabilizing purposes. The problem I'm having is that the freezer paper doesn't necessarily want to stay on. I don't know if it's because it may be old or because I ironed it to the fabric for too long. If it happens after I sew a seam, I just plop it back down on the fabric and give it a quick press and it will hold for just a bit longer. </p><p>I am sewing the sections in alphabetical, or consecutive order. It's the same for me when following a new-to-me recipe; I will follow the instructions the first time and after that, anything is fair game. So far, so good. Ruth McDowell does a great job of explaining her process and the book has good photos showing how she performs her techniques. Nothing was left to my imagination -- she's that good. There's another roadmap for pressing each piece after you've sewn it, and the roadmap for joining together all the sections. </p><p>I recommend following precisely each of her steps. While so much is prep, it's important to take the time to prepare your freezer paper pattern, pay attention to any fussy cutting details, sewing precisely, etc. </p><p>And here's where I get to the part about living in the moment: I had stated that I would share my process while making this panel, but I clearly fell down in my task. That's what happens when you live in the moment and forget to stop, take a photo, add notes about what you did, share some pointers, all to help you should you decide to make a quilt using this technique. I apologize--I was having too much fun. </p><p>Progress shots:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbBXZMcSCe2LtLuMzRcccIaR7IdesWsTNPyQj9ZTRSAh8eNRt-qOEchABpDar4F0oWMhHBSOPrSAC1WKwOrtavVvKpxVMqcaI6CY8mURlSf66H6Aa9BieKbrN0EetU5n9xG1r5NuZ11_QJcRn-LsS0rhtVYQPD23BjZUMYdyzg0lEs-XiT8omGnMq/s1600/SBSP_23WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbBXZMcSCe2LtLuMzRcccIaR7IdesWsTNPyQj9ZTRSAh8eNRt-qOEchABpDar4F0oWMhHBSOPrSAC1WKwOrtavVvKpxVMqcaI6CY8mURlSf66H6Aa9BieKbrN0EetU5n9xG1r5NuZ11_QJcRn-LsS0rhtVYQPD23BjZUMYdyzg0lEs-XiT8omGnMq/w480-h640/SBSP_23WEB.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>View of master template while I'm piecing two large sections together</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh56kfyZQvmXe2ykFHAbaAtp_H17i-J17EPalcArTIWXcQrntq6xZ7LKyff2HBepAGB0PCnRf6ySDsmYDwkk5vD0hYCi0HCLylvc8c0zP0B1RijsMAX0vG_O5f5gLtoumiGe56etS6NyeajO-IWQ4xw0772DdvHBvi9Ku_sldUz1_wZ7PIUSWF1BvGN/s1600/SBSP_24WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh56kfyZQvmXe2ykFHAbaAtp_H17i-J17EPalcArTIWXcQrntq6xZ7LKyff2HBepAGB0PCnRf6ySDsmYDwkk5vD0hYCi0HCLylvc8c0zP0B1RijsMAX0vG_O5f5gLtoumiGe56etS6NyeajO-IWQ4xw0772DdvHBvi9Ku_sldUz1_wZ7PIUSWF1BvGN/w640-h480/SBSP_24WEB.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Two quadrants completed; I'm flying high at this point</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWPC3KHMeRf9y6HO7G_fis2az45jUhv99TTXCV5_BssoKg8ej-X7PL72pee4wMEZATbnY0SnSMUx0hJcfN9KB6bEuKghmmLPyIcCldQeameJPpzA5bykMd8e7vW5P40okpsUXkkXCkVpuWBBg1J-Pl2wjEe7pZM-YI0paZHRF7LkzNfJAxqF-rLPW1/s1436/SBSP_25WEB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1436" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWPC3KHMeRf9y6HO7G_fis2az45jUhv99TTXCV5_BssoKg8ej-X7PL72pee4wMEZATbnY0SnSMUx0hJcfN9KB6bEuKghmmLPyIcCldQeameJPpzA5bykMd8e7vW5P40okpsUXkkXCkVpuWBBg1J-Pl2wjEe7pZM-YI0paZHRF7LkzNfJAxqF-rLPW1/w534-h640/SBSP_25WEB.jpg" width="534" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Everything is sewn together. Trimming will come later. </i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>And fun is a good thing when you're working on a quilt--it's been quite a while since I actually had fun with one. A lot of what I've done in the past couple of years has been what I refer to as "obligation sewing"--and while I'm not saying I'm miserable when I do it, this particular project feels like pure joy. The last seam gave me some fits and starts but I soldiered through it and I'm a happy camper. Is it perfect? NO! Mine never are, and I'm good with it! I will add some corrective pieces of fabric to smooth out some lines that are more jagged than they should be. </p><p>I will try to do a better job of "sharing the process" in another project, but I will continue to blog about my progress on this quilt. This panel is a major component of the much larger quilt, and while I had a game plan, working on this made think of shifting things around, so to speak. This will sit on my design wall while I stew. I had determined that it would take me a year to finish this one, but what I thought would be the hardest part I blew through in 2 weeks. Which tells me I'm just entering the hard-part phase. </p><p>I'll spend the next week or so catching up on my digitizing homework and lessons. I haven't touched it since the class in early April and I need to practice clicking away on stuff to develop that good muscle memory.</p><p>In the meantime, go make!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqt7YlC62YcldMdK0v4FTUo1yXHK8ZfA35lzaRzCxk1fWAUDNYqQV-efL7TMhyn4cyV9hj-X8q5mO2lw24S_d8dzfUWyaN_KBINE7fZ-mDJFhlTrNEiJGUEb7Gxb2t-T2_9pBoxGDYy3ujqyGOfP5LEwxQgtfoWLEVJGr1IxYYJ85FMCUCyEuhvOWN/s1500/Blog_Signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1500" height="80" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqt7YlC62YcldMdK0v4FTUo1yXHK8ZfA35lzaRzCxk1fWAUDNYqQV-efL7TMhyn4cyV9hj-X8q5mO2lw24S_d8dzfUWyaN_KBINE7fZ-mDJFhlTrNEiJGUEb7Gxb2t-T2_9pBoxGDYy3ujqyGOfP5LEwxQgtfoWLEVJGr1IxYYJ85FMCUCyEuhvOWN/w400-h80/Blog_Signature.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Shari - a prim and (not so) proper quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017510134966866595noreply@blogger.com0