Today - I am pinning. Both children's zig zag quilts have to be done. Just had my machine cleaned so I hope it is going to be easy. Not really worth the expense to send it off to my long armer.
I also have to add the boarders to my nephews grad quilt. It is really quite nice with his initial all over the front in civil war fabrics. The boarder was quite the controversy. Both daughters and the lady working in the store all had different opinions. Finally we all "sort of" agreed that the navy with little taupe flecks was the best. Though no one was "overwhelmed" that this was the right choice. I personally think it is going to look GREAT. It also needs to be at the long armer ASAP. It is needed for the week after the Open house.
The Open House is a GREAT goal for finishing quilts - but there is a lot of work getting the bindings and tubes on the back in such a short time. Sewing them on by hand is the only thing I believe in. I not only love doing this stage as I find it relaxing - but it looks so much better than machine. Which is in my opinion - never quite right.
In between all of this - we are off to Oma and Opa's. It is the last chance the family can get together before the girls head off to school. Empty nest syndrome is around the corner.
Time to go and make a sandwich - or two.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Finished - off to the long armer
I finished. It took most of the day. But I finally finished the Holiday Quilt I was working on.
I totally underestimated the time it would take to put together. Why do I always do this?
I think I can sew faster than I can. I totally forget the amount of time it takes for the trimming, squaring up, cutting threads and pressing - I always seem to underestimate what can be accomplished.
Hard to believe but my 42 squares are together and the boarder is on.
I went back to purchase additional boarder fabric so I could cut it length wise.
It had little ornaments on it that were hanging from the tree - very directional.
Our youngest was working at the store, so we had lunch together when I went in to pick it up. I nice break in the day.
I got our oldest daughters to help me to finish the Pink and Green Zig Zag children's quilt. She was helping me cut and sew them together as I need them finished by the Open House on Sept 11th. I am truly running out of time. I really appreciated the help as it saved time. I think it is really quite cute for a little girls room.
Today - I am planning to pin together the 2 children's Zig Zag quilts and then quilting them. Hopefully by tonight I will be able to bind them together. But you know how my estimation of time is...........
I totally underestimated the time it would take to put together. Why do I always do this?
I think I can sew faster than I can. I totally forget the amount of time it takes for the trimming, squaring up, cutting threads and pressing - I always seem to underestimate what can be accomplished.
Hard to believe but my 42 squares are together and the boarder is on.
I went back to purchase additional boarder fabric so I could cut it length wise.
It had little ornaments on it that were hanging from the tree - very directional.
Our youngest was working at the store, so we had lunch together when I went in to pick it up. I nice break in the day.
I got our oldest daughters to help me to finish the Pink and Green Zig Zag children's quilt. She was helping me cut and sew them together as I need them finished by the Open House on Sept 11th. I am truly running out of time. I really appreciated the help as it saved time. I think it is really quite cute for a little girls room.
Today - I am planning to pin together the 2 children's Zig Zag quilts and then quilting them. Hopefully by tonight I will be able to bind them together. But you know how my estimation of time is...........
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Sewing Day
Busy Busy Sewing - trying to get the Christmas Quilt done for the store. I need 42 squares and I am presently sitting at 30. A few more to go and a border. It actually is quite easy - just a little time consuming as I am trying to go really slow so I do not have to rip out the seams. Lots of directions and doing it once - is a lot better than reverse sewing and doing it over again.
My daughter was helping out by putting the Zig Zag quilt together. She isn't very happy with it - but I have to say how cute it looks. Great for a little girls room. I said if she sewed the Rick Rack pattern - I would put the rows together.
Hopefully tomorrow - both will be done. Off to my machine........
My daughter was helping out by putting the Zig Zag quilt together. She isn't very happy with it - but I have to say how cute it looks. Great for a little girls room. I said if she sewed the Rick Rack pattern - I would put the rows together.
Hopefully tomorrow - both will be done. Off to my machine........
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Tooth Surgery
Sorry - I haven't posted all week - I had tooth surgery on Monday, and have not felt up to it. Mouth swollen, teeth aching, stitches and long threads inside my mouth driving me nuts.
I must not have been paying attention when I went in for my assessment as I thought it would be like filling a cavity. You would be frozen for a few hours and then everything would be back to normal. Boy was I wrong. I had grafting done on two of my teeth. 20 stitches she said.
Our daughters car broke down a couple of hours before I had to go in for surgery. We drove out and switched vehicles so she could take my car and go to her volunteer placement at the Humane Society as well as training in the city. My husband towed me back home. I then walked to my appointment it was only a few kilometers away. Initially I was going to walk home. I was really pleased that my husband called the office and arranged to come and pick me up when I was done. When I got home I crawled into bed and slept. The surgery took 1.5 hours. A long time to have your mouth open and not say a word. Thank goodness I was frozen.
Haven't felt up to sewing at all. A few errants for the family only. A couple of drives back and forth for our youngest so she could attend her orientation to college program. It was also her birthday, so we had to make sure her day was full of special surprises.
Last night we had our first "family" dinner of the summer. We went to our Dives, Dinners and Drive in joint in Hamilton.
"Hutches". Greasy fish and chips, beer and ice cream. The Kiddie cone was huge. My favourite - chocolate chip cookie dough.
I have to sew today - or I will never get my quilt done in time for the open house.
I am switching to every other Sunday afternoon shifts starting in Sept.
Committing to every Saturdays all year on my own is just too much at this stage of my life. With the girls both off at school - this seemed like the best option to stay involved with what I love yet still manage with my "real" job and its time commitments.
I must not have been paying attention when I went in for my assessment as I thought it would be like filling a cavity. You would be frozen for a few hours and then everything would be back to normal. Boy was I wrong. I had grafting done on two of my teeth. 20 stitches she said.
Our daughters car broke down a couple of hours before I had to go in for surgery. We drove out and switched vehicles so she could take my car and go to her volunteer placement at the Humane Society as well as training in the city. My husband towed me back home. I then walked to my appointment it was only a few kilometers away. Initially I was going to walk home. I was really pleased that my husband called the office and arranged to come and pick me up when I was done. When I got home I crawled into bed and slept. The surgery took 1.5 hours. A long time to have your mouth open and not say a word. Thank goodness I was frozen.
Haven't felt up to sewing at all. A few errants for the family only. A couple of drives back and forth for our youngest so she could attend her orientation to college program. It was also her birthday, so we had to make sure her day was full of special surprises.
Last night we had our first "family" dinner of the summer. We went to our Dives, Dinners and Drive in joint in Hamilton.
"Hutches". Greasy fish and chips, beer and ice cream. The Kiddie cone was huge. My favourite - chocolate chip cookie dough.
I have to sew today - or I will never get my quilt done in time for the open house.
I am switching to every other Sunday afternoon shifts starting in Sept.
Committing to every Saturdays all year on my own is just too much at this stage of my life. With the girls both off at school - this seemed like the best option to stay involved with what I love yet still manage with my "real" job and its time commitments.
I am back
WOW - My only reader (my daughter) has been bugging me to start posting again. Since I only have one follower (that I know of), I felt I should honour her request as I always try to do what the kids would like.
I Just watched Corner Gas - Blog episode on the Internet. What a laugh, love love love this series. I can totally relate to the blogging episode. Watch it - and you will see the correlations.
Went off to Florida last week - looking for a winter retreat once we retire. An adventure for me. Travelling on my own, renting a car and driving around, walking into units for sale etc. I expect this independence of others but rarely of myself. But I did it.
Found a condo unit that and I liked a lot. The agent my husband lined me up with was lovely. We had a lot of fun travelling around together one afternoon.
The unit I liked was an Older unit- and it needing some work, however, it is in the middle of a community with 2 - 18 hole golf courses, club houses with dinning options, tennis courts , swimming pool, fitness facility etc. I really liked it, as it was larger than the newer more modern communities. We will wait and see as when I got back we put an offer in on it.
Went off to a couple of quilt shops in the area when I was down there as well (how could I not) . Love the Joanne Fabrics shops in Florida as they leave a flyer at the main door so you can use the 40% coupon. The Buffalo store never has this. bought some backing fabric for a couple of quilts. My Christmas quilts for the store, the pink and green rick rack as well as as the pirate quilt. The price was untouchable and the quality appears to be good. Trying to get all of this done - as the Open House for the store is in two weeks - and I will still have to quilt, bind, and put an hanging tube on the back.
Our oldest is graduating next year - and our youngest has a plan a quilt to honour this occasion. I also purchased some fabric to go with this. But I cannot post as my only reader..............might be able to figure it out. I also have finalized my idea, which is good as I can now start collecting fabrics.
Purchased a couple of patterns at Rainbows End ( my favourite Florida shop) as well as pieces of lime green and black fabric to make a quilt bag for going to guild.
I Just watched Corner Gas - Blog episode on the Internet. What a laugh, love love love this series. I can totally relate to the blogging episode. Watch it - and you will see the correlations.
Went off to Florida last week - looking for a winter retreat once we retire. An adventure for me. Travelling on my own, renting a car and driving around, walking into units for sale etc. I expect this independence of others but rarely of myself. But I did it.
Found a condo unit that and I liked a lot. The agent my husband lined me up with was lovely. We had a lot of fun travelling around together one afternoon.
The unit I liked was an Older unit- and it needing some work, however, it is in the middle of a community with 2 - 18 hole golf courses, club houses with dinning options, tennis courts , swimming pool, fitness facility etc. I really liked it, as it was larger than the newer more modern communities. We will wait and see as when I got back we put an offer in on it.
Went off to a couple of quilt shops in the area when I was down there as well (how could I not) . Love the Joanne Fabrics shops in Florida as they leave a flyer at the main door so you can use the 40% coupon. The Buffalo store never has this. bought some backing fabric for a couple of quilts. My Christmas quilts for the store, the pink and green rick rack as well as as the pirate quilt. The price was untouchable and the quality appears to be good. Trying to get all of this done - as the Open House for the store is in two weeks - and I will still have to quilt, bind, and put an hanging tube on the back.
Our oldest is graduating next year - and our youngest has a plan a quilt to honour this occasion. I also purchased some fabric to go with this. But I cannot post as my only reader..............might be able to figure it out. I also have finalized my idea, which is good as I can now start collecting fabrics.
Purchased a couple of patterns at Rainbows End ( my favourite Florida shop) as well as pieces of lime green and black fabric to make a quilt bag for going to guild.
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