Well, I'm suppose to be adding borders to some quilts. I hate borders. So I dumped a new box of scraps on the table instead. Bella took up napping rights in this new nest.
Moe on the other hand preferred the box. Ah, my 'Moe in the Box' - just love it. They want to remind you that the Pets on Quilts Show is starting on the 10th, so get those cameras snapping.
There are a lot of blues in this pile with some w/w that I can get a few of these Churn Dashes made. It will be a good start to a Wounded Warriors quilt come the December winter games in Windham. The smaller bits will go into some tiny 9-patches that will be used in something else.
We had a sudden storm with wild winds and heavy rains yesterday - my poor vegies got clobbered and I hope I can set them straight. More rain today and tomorrow which means we will be on flood alert again. I will keep my nervous furkids comforted and sew the days away.
Sewingly Yours,
Sharon
I worked all weekend swinging this gal around on a quilt. This is my Aunt's "last" quilt and I wanted it to be ready once the family is all settled with travel, vacations, etc ....
Such a simple pattern, but so attractive. I'm not a purple person, but this is so pleasing in the lilac tones. The border fabric is also the backing and binding. I think she found this on Missiouri Star Quilt Co if you are asking.
The UFO 'trip' is finally a flimsy and if I can find a backing - it goes under the needle for quilting.
The red boxed squares had the rows already to attach into a quilt top. I think thes needs a stop border and then a scrappy border to bring it up to a larger size. I do have something in the tub for a back which is a plus.
My Mom brought over two table runners for me to finish off. They are 18" wide and 56" long. I'm tempted to shorten them up as I feel they are too long. Also, being older fabrics I am having a hard time finding something that works in color/print for the backing and binding. I may have to go with a muslin back and search more for bindings.
My day is cut out for me. It is to be very hot and humid so a day indoors with the AC works for me.
Sewingly Yours,
Sharon
I have just three rows to add to the 'Trip' quilt, but someone has fallen in love with this one. It's a dreary, rainy day - so good napping weather. Eventually he will move and I can get this finished, but I want him to enjoy his nap.
Moe, also, wants to remind you that the wonderful 'Pets on Quilts Show' is opening link ups on August 10th. Both Moe and Bella have had a chance to be Kind and Queen for a year. If you are new to this venue, please visit Lily Pad. Catagories of Dog on Quilt, Cat on Quilt, Other pet on Quilt, Animal themed Quilt, and lots of other ways to win prizes.
Sewingly Yours,
Sharon
There was a good start on the 'Summer Scraps' project yesterday. All 40 light lozenges were finished and the 40 dark lozenges just need their last flip corner. Then they get a good pressing (I finger press all this small stuff) and I can get the center section of that quilt together. But I need to move on to something else as this got a little tedious.
In my on-going effort to clear out sitting projects and empty some totes, this was found. This Trip Around the World variation has sat for too long. Just eight more rows to finish it off. I had stacked and clipped those rows, but didn't number them. It shouldn't be hard to figure those out and I hope to get the rows sewn up this morning. I have a noon trip and when I come back home I can get this into a flimsy.
Like so many, I can't believe we are in August! BUT - I am so happy to see July gone as you can see. There were a lot of 'side' items taken care of during July that were not on the calendar. August will be a home time with a lot of computer work, phone calls to make, and letters scheduling for business/meetings/show for the Quilters Hall of Fame. I will have more time to clear more projects and empty totes.
Bella will be glad I will be home more. She is such a creature of habit and gets very grumpy when things are not her normal routine - like Mom home at her side all the time.
Moe, will be happy I am home more now, too. He will sit at the end of the sidewalk or lay in the drive where I park my car waiting for me to return. His favorite thing to do - lay in an open tote or box of fabric scraps for some supervising.
Sewingly YOurs,
Sharon
