Got some much needed time in the sewing room today. Still have plenty to do tomorrow.... You see, I waited. That's right - I waited until the last minute.... okay not the very last minute - but pretty darn close. I have a couple of deadlines.... This week is Mystery reveal at my favorite quilt shop and the following day it is time for BOM. And I am only half-way through the construction of the mystery quilt - not even close to cutting or sewing a border on.... and until today - had not made the tester block for BOM....
Yes, I waited... much too long.
Oh it felt good to get in here and cut, sewing, press, cut, sew and press... ahhhhhh.....
But first I got to spend some time with some of my favorites - the Prayer Shawl ladies.... It is great to spend two hours every month with these women who love to work with yarn and love to do it for charity! I have written about these awesome friends in several earlier posts... here and here ..... what is really fantastic is that a friend of mine from high school joined us today. We had reconnected over Facebook - but have not seen each other in over 30 years!
So while talking (and I do a lot of talking) I got to work a little bit on my newest baby afghan... it is new for me to switch colors every row and I really had not wanted to attempt it because of the time it takes to tie in every loose strand - but this technique uses only three colors and you never cut - until the end that is... you just carry it up to the next row... LOVE THIS.... Another great reason for spending time with my favorites... I learn so much!
I am really loving working in the bright colors too. All Red Heart - Bright White, Spring Green and Turqua.
Once home, out of the visiting clothes and into something way comfy... I started cutting the fabric for the BOM tester block. Can I just say that I am still in Template Love? And it has not waned one bit!
This second block is called Mexicali Rosie and it is an awesome block.
Having a test run is a great idea... there are areas that need work on this one and practice, practice, practice, only makes you better.... so the real block will be cut and constructed tomorrow!
I am so looking forward to more time in the sewing room... because I still have SOOOOO much to do... but the best part about waiting is that I love every crazy, wonderful, silly, creative, satisfying moment when I finally get there!
Yes, I waited... much too long.
Oh it felt good to get in here and cut, sewing, press, cut, sew and press... ahhhhhh.....
But first I got to spend some time with some of my favorites - the Prayer Shawl ladies.... It is great to spend two hours every month with these women who love to work with yarn and love to do it for charity! I have written about these awesome friends in several earlier posts... here and here ..... what is really fantastic is that a friend of mine from high school joined us today. We had reconnected over Facebook - but have not seen each other in over 30 years!
So while talking (and I do a lot of talking) I got to work a little bit on my newest baby afghan... it is new for me to switch colors every row and I really had not wanted to attempt it because of the time it takes to tie in every loose strand - but this technique uses only three colors and you never cut - until the end that is... you just carry it up to the next row... LOVE THIS.... Another great reason for spending time with my favorites... I learn so much!
I am really loving working in the bright colors too. All Red Heart - Bright White, Spring Green and Turqua.
Once home, out of the visiting clothes and into something way comfy... I started cutting the fabric for the BOM tester block. Can I just say that I am still in Template Love? And it has not waned one bit!
This second block is called Mexicali Rosie and it is an awesome block.
Having a test run is a great idea... there are areas that need work on this one and practice, practice, practice, only makes you better.... so the real block will be cut and constructed tomorrow!
I am so looking forward to more time in the sewing room... because I still have SOOOOO much to do... but the best part about waiting is that I love every crazy, wonderful, silly, creative, satisfying moment when I finally get there!
You are so busy! Your blanket has such lovely fresh colours and I am in love with your quilting! Oh for the time when I can have a go. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Chel x
ReplyDeleteThanks Chel! What an awesome comment! Hope you have a great rest of the weekend too! And hope you find some time!
DeleteBusy busy busy, I bet it was great reconnecting with your friend, I had that experience a few years ago and I'm so glad we got together.
ReplyDeleteTerry, you are so right - it was great!!!
DeleteVery nice stitch on the afghan. i;m not familiar with it. I also don't like weaving in all the ends so most often choose a single colour.
ReplyDeleteYour block looks great. What type of templates do you use? I really like the Marti Michell ones, specially for flying geese.
Thanks Heather. The templates I am using are Marti Mitchell!!! They are so easy to use and once the cutting is all done - the sewing goes so fast! I think it is a true sign of a good template when the pieces go together so well!
DeleteWhat a pretty block! The neutral colors are beautiful. The blue and green of the afghan is also very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThank you Gail - your kind words are so encouraging for me!
DeleteThe fabric for the tester blocks I am making (before the real ones)are from fabrics I inherited from my grandmother's stash. She was a miniature artist - so she chose her fabric based on size of print rather than thread count or durability. So it is a lot of fun to work with her "delicate" fabrics.
I am loving the bright colors of yarn too!