Thursday, September 2, 2021

September Already?

 


I haven't done much stitching the past several days due to a 'summer cold'.  There were days that I just slept!  Now it's a raggy cough and stuffy nose - but that could be my allergy to Rag Weed just as well.  Yes, that pesky Fall weed who's yellow flowers spread the heaviest pollen.


 Those small scrap projects laid around, waiting their turn for a finish and finally I mustard strength and got them done.


I had an extra court house steps block from the large quilt and made it into a pillow, so that is cleaned up.

I need to work on cleaning up my blog, side bar, and catching up on some NEW stuff coming out this Fall season - it is my favorite season after all.

Sewingly Yours,

Sharon  

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Sunday, August 22, 2021

Monday Making

 


Storm Henri didn't make as big an impact as expected in our area (thankfully), but it made me play with the scraps left on the table from the Court House Steps quilt.  I could easily have put them away or discard some of them - NO not even those 1" x 1.5" bits.


I have one star block to make and then I am caught up on the President's Guild Challenge blocks.


Those little bits worked into a different kind of Bento Box block.  I dug thru the totes to use up a piece just big enough for the back.  I'm thinking a black binding to frame those popping reds.


This one with it's backing - that aqua will be the binding to use it up.

So I have a star block to make and two small pieces to quilt and bind - and the table is cleared off.  Then I need to seriously start pulling quilts/backs to either quilt myself or send out to be done (or both)- that pile is just too BIG.

Prayers for all in Henri's path,

Sewingly Yours,

Sharon 

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Orange You Glad Hop

 


I'd like to thank CARLA for hosting this fun HOP.  I don't use a lot of orange nor have a lot of orange in my stash so this was a push for thinking outside the box.  I like those kinds of pushes. 


With Christmas Season fast approaching, I went to my 'go to' patterns for a little fun.  This crayon roll up pattern can be found HERE and are great to use up scraps.  Pair them with a coloring book or activity book and you have a nice little gift with hours of fun.


Another scrap eater and quick project is the 'wristlet' pattern found HERE.  I usually put on the clip off wrist strap - to double as key chain, but I couldn't find my hardware so made an attached strap.


Don't fear zippers, they aren't that hard and this tutorial has great visual for the process.  Fill you little purse with some personal touch items and you have another quick gift.

Please be sure to visit all the participants:

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Tuesday, August 17th

Wednesday, August 18th

Thursday, August 19th


Sewingly Yours,
Sharon
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Monday, August 16, 2021

Monday Making

 


All the blue blocks are finished and today will be about getting this one laid out and the rows sewn - maybe even a whole quilt top by day's end!  I don't do big blocks or big quilts, so I think this has to go on my year's goal list of NEW .

Another hot day, but our nights have been cool making for better sleep.  I think I will take some time to pick the apple drops and maybe run up the road to a friend's farm to give the goats and donkeys a treat.

Have a safe day,

Sewingly Yours,

Sharon

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