All Weekend

 

Well, the forecast is a weekend of RAIN again, so my goal is to sew those raindrops away.

I'll let these ladies do the cooking.  Be mindful that many Halloween venues are going on thru the weekend and children in their excitement (and costumes) tend to cross the streets without looking.

Sewingly Yours,

Sharon

Scrappy Wednesday

 

I was lucky to find this Debbie Mumm book among items from a quilter's estate.  I've done a few of these when Deb had her blog - love her style.  Now I have a whole book full of her treasures.

Gonna' pull my homespun scraps and make some fun cows!  While those homespuns are out, I haven't worked on the Hobo Quilt blocks in a while - maybe a few of them will join the party.

We are getting the storm that swept thru the West Coast and stuck in the house for the next few days as roads and bridges are closing due to flooding.  We are well stocked and good for days, but the fur kids are having trouble adjusting to being in each other's space - and mine - so can relate to this one.

Stay safe and warm,

Sewingly YOurs,

Sharon

Monday Making

 

I am working on finishing up the quilting on the last child's quilt out of 'that tote', but I am sure some of you Moms and Grandmas are busy stitching up some little ones' customes for the big day.

Watching the west coast get rain finally, but it came at a cost.  The Snow storms in Utah are headed our way, prepping snow removal equipment so we are ready.  Finally turned the heat on as we have had some very cold days and nights and the house did get chilly.  

Moe is getting better - coming in for snuggles, gobbling up his high protien/high calorie food, and sleeping with me at night

Stay safe, stay warm, keep stitchin'

Sewingly Yours,

Sharon

Monday Making

 

I think I fell down the rabbit hole and I know it is Tuesday, not Monday !  But I spent last month finishing up 4 quilts and want to keep the 'quilting' process going thru the remainder of the year.  Yeah, this one is upside down, but when I rotate the photo it looks funny.  Since this outside photo was done we've had nothing but rain and it has gotten cold enough that I finally gave in and turned the heat on.

These are the next quilts to be done.  I've pulled all the 'kids' quilts from the tote.  They are smaller and faster to get finished off.  I have the batting cut and backings ready - it's just pedal to the metal. 

Next will be the throw size quilts - which I seem to make a lot of.  They are popular sellers in the shop right now and I need to freshen the supply.

Moe has not been feeling well or maybe he is still in mourning - he misses his outside working buddy (my late brother).  Bella has been in hiding mode, but he has taken to sticking close to me after he spent almost 2 months 'waiting' outside.  The ironing board is set up along side my portable table where I am using my home machine to do up the smaller quilts.  He doesn't want scratches or pats, just some talking to - poor guy.  

I hope to get to freshening up the look of the blog this month as well.  It's been baby steps for me, but at least it is steps.

Sewingly Yours,

Sharon

Scrappy Wednesday

 

Simple scrappy 9-patches set with various low volumn squares worked up quickly.  It just waited for enough fabric for a border, back, and binding (all the same) .  I picked that up at a recent estate sale and now this lovely is finished.

It's been rainy and cold, so photos had to be taken inside - especially with a very white quilt.  This is the pattern  DOGGO by Lorna @ Sew Fresh Quilts and was offered to those participating in the Hands2Help 2021.  This worked up so fast that it could easily be a day project, but I did the cutting and piecing one day and quilting/binding the next day.  That worked in my schedule of Mom's care and house needs.

The purple has sat on my shelf for a long time and I don't remember where it came from - time to use it up.  There was just enough for the heart around the eye and the back.  I think I had a small strip that was cut down into my barrel system.  The binding was pulled from the 'left over' binding drawer - just enough (sweating).

I'd like to make another Dog quilt with a tan backgroud and blue (or maybe green) accents.  If you are looking for a quick baby quilt - this is it.

I need to take a day to update the blog and side bar - so many new things going on that I am missing - but I like to share.  At least with the cold (and rainy) weather, I am in the mood to quilt some long waiting tops.  My piecing is only getting done on Monday from 1-3 when one of our sewing groups comes in, but a little is better than none.

Keep stitching and stay safe,

Sewingly Yours,

Sharon