The mini quilt for the Spring Blooms Quilt Swap 2009 is finished. I can't believe it. And I learned so much from it. I hope that Rebecca Vollman of Australia enjoys it.
I have come to a stopping point while I wait for my 1-1/2" white strips come in so I can frame my blocks. Up to this point, I was moving along quite smartly. So as not to be called a 'slacker', I decided to get busy on the pillow cases I plan to give at Christmas. I believe at last count, I had 12 or 13 ready. Then, Jimmy asked me to embroider his towels for his Buffet Beach team, so that has worked out well. I should be finished with them on Tuesday. I am doing 15 for him. I have about 4 to go. I tried to push my machine last year and it almost gave out so I am pacing myself and my machine is not straining. So, good job, me!! I expect the strips in by the weekend, so I can get the pillowcases done too! Works out well! I have been sewing fairly regularly now and I am really enjoying myself. My next thoughts are on a rearrangement of my sewing room. I wish to have more machines up: my 2 embroidery machines, my Featherweight, my little HV, and the serger. I am determined...
So...Let me just say that half square triangles are NOT my favorite! The CC Quilting group had a pattern to try. I did it. It wasn't great but I did it. I rated it a 1-2. And said I'd out out on it if they did it. I want to go with strait seams and something easier since it's been over a year since overdone any quilt sewing!
Last year was quite the year! Multiple hurricanes, alone, would have been bad enough but add in a pandemic.... "Katie, bar the door!" While at this point, I have not had Covid, it is expected that everyone will get in, in some degree or other. I Meanwhile, I have a few goals for 2021: 1. Sew/quilt more. This can include tablerunners too. I made up a list of quilts I wish to make too. One is a Crazy quilt I am very interested in making. (I'll put the list up later as if I make it visible, it'll be real. 😆) 2. Stay/be healthier. I will continue walking but I want to try to add something else. Maybe yoga or weights. 3. Continue to make sure my mental health is on the positive side. I have found some pod casts and music on Spotify I enjoy. That's all I can deal with right now.
Yes Rebecca loves it. She tried to send you a email hope you got it. Sorry it has taken me some time to find your blog
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