tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-312590152024-03-05T10:39:22.385-07:00The Cat's Meow TwoCat's Meow TwoDonna~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31259015.post-12526927446325652472017-07-18T10:21:00.001-06:002017-07-18T10:21:12.614-06:00Do you Pre-Wash Your Fabrics? A sad tale.This is a sad tale about fabrics. While making the blocks for the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/100days100blocks2017/">#100Days100Blocks2017</a> quilt along, I noticed a spotty stain on one of the orange fabrics I had sewn into a block. Not wanting to finish a quilt with something I could easily change, I took the block into the bathroom and soaked it in the sink. Imagine my dismay when I returned to the sink to find a DARK pink water.<br />
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Mind you, I always prewash everything, even solid white. And wash dark fabrics many times or soak until clear. So this was unexpected. I tested several of the suspect fabrics, and discovered at least 3 problems ones burgundy, magenta, pink--and teal. Sigh. What to do since most of the blocks were finished and the plan was to use an off white lattice around them. Double sigh. And these were washed before. Triple sigh.<br />
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So one by one I soaked each block with a color catcher until the water was clear. I had to replace several pieces in a few blocks that absorbed the colors that bled. Then I soaked all the solids fabrics I had until they were no longer running. And ironed all the blocks--again. <br />
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And found more stains on the orange fabric. The orange fabric was staining when I used Mary Ellen's best press. I have no idea why. The fabric is 30 years old. But the stains wash out, so I didn't replace the orange. <br />
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I'm still hoping to use the white lattice. Am I crazy?--Asking for trouble? It looks the nicest, but maybe I will rethink it. It would be horrible to get it all quilted and have it ruined with one wash. Needless to say, my enthusiasm for this project has waned.<br />
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On a positive note, while ironing all the blocks again (a real pain after soaking--it's hard to get them flat again), I noticed that some go really well together. And the matching blocks seemed to happen in 4's. So I decided to sew them together in groups of fours, making them 12" blocks. So that's a bit of a decision and one step closer to the White or No-White lattice decision. Would love to hear from you what you think. Should I risk it, or just go with something darker in between?Donna~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31259015.post-37827295672952139892017-05-18T10:05:00.001-06:002017-05-18T10:05:15.750-06:00A Dozen are Done<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The first twelve are done. Not sure how well they are going to look together--may have to separate them into light ones and dark ones or pink ones and blue ones. Only time will tell--and another 80+ blocks. I wish I had different pinks and a gold/yellow, but am making a serious effort not to buy any new fabrics for this project.</div>
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And in the interest of catching up, these are the Easter baskets I made for the twins. I put a small stuffed dog (with a cheater quilt) in each with books that starred that sort of dog and some rabbit crackers and some child size spoons and forks. The dogs and spoons and forks were the hit, although the baskets were carried around a bunch. Definitely worth the time just watching their delight. The Easter baskets were made from directions <a href="http://craftygemini.com/2015/03/diy-fabric-easter-basket-video-tutorial.html">here</a>. This is the best photo I have before they unwrapped them.</div>
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My other spring project was a baby quilt for a nephew's daughter. I made it in the same colors as a quilt I made for her sister in case they share a room. </div>
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I tried to use fabrics with little figures that might be of interest to her older sister.<br />
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There's something awfully nice about FINISHING something--even if it is just a little doll quilt.<br />
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Donna~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31259015.post-37139362811388485912017-05-08T01:10:00.000-06:002017-05-08T01:10:01.264-06:00100 Days 100 BlocksIt's pretty clear I am not a dependable blog poster. I do have the best of intentions, but I have been in a slump. Just can't sew and that's an usual problem for me. When I'm feeling down, sewing is what helps improve my spirits. When I can't sew, there's a problem.<br />
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In order to shake off the lethargy, I decided to start a new project (naturally), but one that MAKES me do it. There is currently a sew-a-long using the book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tula-Pinks-City-Sampler-Modern/dp/1440232148/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494226109&sr=8-1&keywords=tula+pink+city+sampler">"Tula Pink's City Sampler, 100 Modern Quilt Blocks"</a>. It started May 7, and you are supposed to sew a block a day for 100 days. <a href="http://www.gnomeangel.com/100days100blocks2017/">100 Days 100 Blocks</a>. So far on Day 2, I'm going strong.<br />
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I dithered for several days beforehand about which fabrics to use, but then my eyes landed on a bin of solid fabrics that I started buying over 20 years ago to make an Amish Quilt. I couldn't decide WHICH Amish quilt, so I decided it would go faster if I cut strips of each in different sizes. DUMB idea. Storing them so they don't get frayed is a pain and takes up space. My recommendation is "don't do it"--leave the fabrics as uncut fabrics until you know what you're doing. Anyway, I sorted the colors to get what I would call "colors of flowers plus or minus a few".<br />
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The fabrics did not play particularly well with each other. Some are drab, dating from when the "dusty" colors were popular. Others are brighter. And honestly, they are kind of yucky. I almost quit then and there, but decided that this enforced sewing would be an excellent opportunity to use colors together that I would never choose and to learn how to work with solid colors, without the benefit of the design or colors of a print helping tie fabrics together. So, that's the plan. We will see how well it goes.<br />
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Here's Block One:<br />
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While they look uneven, they aren't all that bad. I'm just a challenged photographer. <br />
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The blocks are being posted on Instagram, and there are some fabulous fun ones with fussy cutting of prints (I miss being able to do that!). Look for the hashtag, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/100days100blocks2017/">#100Days100Blocks2017</a> if you'd like to see them. My profile is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catsmeowtwo/">Catsmeowtwo</a>. As this is my first attempt at Instagram on my son's old phone (long story), it's been a real learning experience. Here's hoping this will jump start my sewing again.<br />
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Donna~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31259015.post-888090572758658392016-11-08T08:04:00.000-07:002016-11-08T08:17:38.517-07:00When you are too tired to sew....This is what happens when you are too tired to be sewing:<br />
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These are leftovers from a quilt started decades ago--before rotary cutters. The pieces were pretty uneven, so I didn't worry about making things match, but even loosening up on that, I still managed to mess up the directions of the rows. To fix it, it was either pick out two rows to make it zig zag or pick out one row to make it uniform. I chose the one row. </div>
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Here it is again after quilting it. I was amazed at how much the quilting helped hide. Now I just need to find some binding to finish it up.</div>
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I'm also working on a quilt for a nephew's second baby. We don't know if it is a girl or a boy yet, but I am making a girl quilt that coordinates with the quilt I made their first child, just on the off chance this one will also be a girl. (The first quilt was the Star Surround, found <a href="http://catsmeowtwo.blogspot.com/2013/09/a-finish.html">here</a>.) Here's the new quilt in progress:</div>
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The colors of the original quilt were mint green, yellow, pink and white, but I really had to "stretch" the mint greens as mint green fabrics are hard to find right now. This is all sewn together, and now I'm working on piecing a back for it. I suspect we'll learn it's a boy about the time I get the back done! :)</div>
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While I've thought several times about reviving the blog, it just seemed so much work to catch it up to date, that I put it off--longer and longer.<br />
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So yes, during the last year plus, I did quilt, and I did finish a few things even. One of which was a quilt for each of the girls. The quilts are identical. The twins are not.<br />
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Several of the fabrics are from Backyard Baby, which has snakes and ants and stuff that I hoped their Biology teacher mama would enjoy and were in the colors she originally chose for the girls' room. Also, trees and dogs and flowers and cats and things that little girls like too.</div>
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This is the back.</div>
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To store the quilts, since they aren't being used, I made bags with the girls' names on them, complete with a selvage ribbon tie. The name is lightly stitched in white along the turquoise band, but it's hard to see.<br />
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The twins are now over a year old and very active. So many changes in the past year. This is them dressed up for Halloween.</div>
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And, since we're on the subject of babies, I also made a quilt for my daughter's friend who had her baby this past August.</div>
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Many of the fabrics are from the Sherbet Pips line by Aneela Hoey and others that match them. The back has little girls in swings on it in between 2 rows of the leftover blocks and a red and white dot on either side of that, but I forgot to photograph the quilt before it was mailed off. Here's one with the cute little owner of the quilt.<br />
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Happy Stitching!Donna~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31259015.post-43598647492041052712015-06-24T09:23:00.001-06:002016-11-09T12:15:18.724-07:00Home and catching upWe've been busy moving my daughter, and we're not finished yet. But all that driving time means stitching time, so I've accomplished a few more blocks on the 1718 Quiltalong. They aren't perfect (applique in a car rarely is), but they are finished, and finished is good.<br />
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I've also been busy making things for the baby's room--dust ruffles and crib sheets. The shrinking width of fabric from the once standard 45" to today's 41 or 42" really has complicated making crib sheets. Very annoying to have to sew an additional piece on for the needed width. Crib sheets used to be so simple.<br />
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I don't have any good photos of the finished products, since they're already in the nursery, but you can get an idea of the pretty lime green my dil chose for the room.<br />
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I've also been making a bunch of economy blocks and have discovered that my accuracy is even worse than I thought! This project is going to have to sit a while until I get my patience restored enough to try to match points and sew the blocks together.</div>
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This lone block and its mate is still up on the wall because I have lost both the side pieces AND misfiled the fabric I cut them from. (I'm making two of each block, since it is so much work to cut different ones from stash--and then put it all away) May someday the fabric will turn up...I hope.</div>
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And as if that is not enough to work on, I started another new project with scraps, playing along with everyone doing the Quilt Vortex quiltalong by <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2015/06/scrap-vortex-qal-week-3.html">Crazy Mom Quilts</a>. Nothing much to see yet, except a mess of scraps in my once clean sewing room. It's fun to have a project that doesn't require much accuracy or thinking or matching and uses up fabric I already have....perfect for me!</div>
Donna~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31259015.post-62561580682772307002015-05-15T21:10:00.002-06:002015-05-15T21:10:10.699-06:00Blogger's Quilt Festival #2 -- Turn by Turn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Hi again! This is my second entry in the Blogger's Quilt Festival which started today and runs through May 29. </div>
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Many thanks to <a href="http://amyscreativeside.com/bloggers-quilt-festival/">Amy's Creative Side</a> for hosting the festival and giving us all the opportunity to see the lovely projects everyone has been working on this past year. The quilts are amazing.<br />
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My entry is a quilt from a pattern found in Quilt Sampler (Spring/Summer 2011), called Turn by Turn. I started it in February 2013, sent it off to be quilted in March, and didn't finish it until November 2014. What can I say--I hate to do bindings and I'm not good at finishing. This is during the binding process, but shows the richness of the Kaffe fabrics better than the other photographs.</div>
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It was quilted by Yvette of Yvette's Custom Quilting. The quilting is hard to see, but really lovely. It runs along each strip of color, with a small separate design on the brown and white dot. I likely wouldn't have chosen the brown and white dot for the lattice if it hadn't been used in the magazine, but it worked really well to set off the colors of the Kaffes. <br />
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The backing is also a Kaffe, a print called Bekah. It is one of my favorites for backing. Really a gorgeous fabric. I was a little sad to use up my last piece of the print.</div>
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The binding is a fabric by Philip Jacobs called Chard, in blue, which has enough teal and pink to pull it all together.<br />
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And just because this photo was in with the others, and because Bryna was so sweet at this age (and at that moment), here's the finished French General. I'm guessing I didn't post a photo because it was to be a gift.<br />
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Both Turn by Turn and the French General were Christmas presents this past Christmas. I was sorry to see them go!</div>
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Turn by Turn is entered in the <a href="http://amyscreativeside.com/2015/05/15/spring-2015-bloggers-quilt-festival-large-quilts/">Large Quilt Category</a> of the <a href="http://amyscreativeside.com/bloggers-quilt-festival/">Blogger's Quilt Festival</a>. It measures roughly 110 x 120 plus the outside border, so maybe 120 x 130? (I didn't measure it before it was given away) I pieced it, and it was quilted wonderfully by Yvette of Yvette's Custom Quilting.</div>
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Be sure to check out all the other quilts in the <a href="http://amyscreativeside.com/2015/05/15/spring-2015-bloggers-quilt-festival-large-quilts/">Large Category</a> at the Blogger's Quilt Festival. And thanks for stopping by!</div>
Donna~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31259015.post-41654373531493237412015-05-15T19:26:00.001-06:002015-05-15T19:34:40.093-06:00Blogger's Quilt Festival -- Pastel Turn by Turn<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In looking at my old posts, I realized I hadn't shared promised photos of my two finished Turn by Turn quilts. Since the </span><a href="http://amyscreativeside.com/bloggers-quilt-festival/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blogger's Quilt Festival </span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">started today, it seems like the perfect time--and motivation (!!), so they will be my two entries. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is the smaller of the two. I apologize for the wrinkles. I had to run out in between rain storms to try to photograph it despite a bit of wind. Fortunately, m</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">y "helper" was pretty picky about getting it "just right".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The two quilts are made the same way, but this one is scaled down so that the blocks measure roughly 6 inches. This was supposed to be a baby sized quilt, but so many of my Kaffe pieces clamored to be included and I couldn't say no, so it ended up being 60 x 60, minus a little for shrinkage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As always, Yvette did a lovely job quilting it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I purchased it while traveling and had to piece it in order to have enough. As luck would have it, just after piecing it, I remembered why I had purchased it. It is supposed to be an inner border for another project. (oh well)</span></div>
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Donna~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31259015.post-86947550901748957742015-05-15T12:34:00.002-06:002015-05-15T12:34:37.226-06:00Catching up--a little!Wow, it's been a long time since I posted!<br />
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My darling little baby (and terror) has grown into a big darling, who loves to pull up and eat my hostas and tulips if I dare turn my back. She also eats every scrap of fabric (and some cut pieces), threads, batting, Kleenexes and one pin, stolen from my table, has been found in her mouth. So not much sewing has been done. This is her typical pose. She also sleeps in this ladylike position.<br />
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Despite my puppy challenge, I have managed to start a couple of projects. First, I began a couple of baby quilts, for much wanted babies 2B, only to be told that the parents did not want any quilts. "Other people are making us quilts." And yes, the father is MY son. How did this happen? I still wonder how I failed him.<br />
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I'm sure you all can imagine how I felt about not making a quilt for my FIRST grandbabies--twin girls due this summer. Severe depression and many tears does not begin to describe it. To compensate for the depression, I felt it was appropriate to start something new. Several somethings new, actually. But this is one I can share. <br />
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It is from the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/1718-Coverlet-Blocks-British-Patchwork/dp/1446304442/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1431711933&sr=8-1&keywords=1718+coverlet">1718 Coverlet book by Susan Briscoe</a>. There is a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/640670909395252/">group on Facebook</a> which is doing it as a quiltalong. It is a closed group, so you have to join to look at the many quilts--and they are in a wide variety of fabrics. <br />
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I am doing my way as a "quilt-very-far-behind". It has a lot of applique and I am painfully slow and now have a hurt thumb, so this may become another UFO. I am using Chicopee, by Denyse Schmidt, and 25+ year old fabric that coordinates nicely with it. A perfect reason to buy fabric all the time--colors come and go, and a girl must have a stash to meet those needs.<br />
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I also finished two more blocks from Just Takes Two. At this rate, it might be another two decades before I am finished.<br />
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I also managed to sew some baby outfits. Not wonderful, but they are done. The shower is tomorrow. I just have to wrap them. I have lost part of the present that needs to go in the package., so have been hoping it will turn up. Guess I need to clean house.</div>
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Unfortunately, AFTER I bought the fabric and started sewing, I learned that the mom2B doesn't like baby pink. Sigh. It's been one of those times. I went with something conservative, instead of Kaffe types in an effort not to be too quilty. The moral is: Just be yourself and use the fabric that inspires you. Let the chips fall where they may.</div>
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The photo is confusing, but they are reversible. The one on the left is the front of the pants, the one on the right is the back of the reverse. The pants are Quick Change Trousers from a book by Anna Marie Horner, <span class="a-size-large" id="productTitle"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Handmade-Beginnings-Sewing-Projects-Welcome/dp/0470497815/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1431713028&sr=8-4&keywords=anna+marie+horner">Handmade Beginnings: 24 Sewing Projects to Welcome Baby. </a> The pants stitched together easily (although with two of them, seems like forever,compared to one) The hats are from another book I borrowed from my library, and since they did not go together well, I won't recommend it. </span></div>
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Donna~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31259015.post-41142708199975493632014-11-15T23:17:00.000-07:002014-11-15T23:17:03.323-07:00Winter has come!This week we got lots of snow, which was a really nice change...for awhile. Note the snow on the picnic bench and barbeque--roughly NINE inches. You can see the leaves are still on many of our trees--the temperature was in the 70's just last week.<br />
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Bryna (yes, our new puppy finally has a name!) enjoys the snow, but not the cold weather so much--it's currently 14 degrees, and going to go lower tonight. We took this photo after our walk in the snow today. She's growing so fast. When we brought her home about a month ago, she was almost 6 lbs. Yesterday at the vet, she was 20 lbs. Seems she takes after me!<br />
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In between shoveling snow, walking with Bryna, and watching Bryna, I've managed to finish a couple things. After working on it a couple of years--seems like forever--I finally finished the bottom panel of the <a href="http://www.gloriouscolor.com/store.php?cat=329">Roseville Album</a>. </div>
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The trees seemed to take forever. I wish I had used a darker fabric for the one on the left, but it is done and done is good! Strangely enough, the darker tree stitched so much easier than the lighter one, and I really do like the fabric and the way it looks for the tree. But it did cause one near crisis. </div>
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Somehow the panel got damp (maybe from sitting near a condensing glass of ice water), and the fabric in the tree on the right side bled onto the background about an inch out throughout the tree area. This happened at the point when the panel was 90% done, just a few circles and birds to go. I just about had a heart attack seeing that. </div>
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And, tonight my husband watched Bryna, my daughter was gone, and I got to sew uninterrupted (pure heaven). I was able to do the finishing machine applique on <a href="http://quiltdoodledesigns.blogspot.com/p/bom-2014.html">Quilt Doodle Doodle's BOM</a> for October. I had finished stitching the pieces last month, but forgot about the light's string. Since then, I've been mulling over how I wanted to add it. </div>
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That's likely all I will get finished for awhile. My daughter is home for 3 more weeks--such a rare treat, I want to enjoy every moment I can with her! (When I can pry her away from Bryna that is--they've been having a grand time together--I'm going to have to be sure she doesn't pack her up in her suitcase!) </div>
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Donna~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31259015.post-34476532147978238372014-10-21T12:54:00.002-06:002014-10-21T12:54:40.176-06:00A Roseville UpdateThis someone is sleeping now, so I have a minute (or two) to catch the blog up. She still is unnamed, but we're getting closer. (I hope). Since she ignores most commands, a name doesn't seem to be a problem.<br />
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And--FINALLY--I finished, washed and ironed a panel of the Roseville Album. I was waiting to finish another block to do them together, but at the rate I am going, decided to make this my "project" for the day (or maybe month?).</div>
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Fortunately she still takes a lot of naps, and I've been able to finish the binding on two quilts, and sew a sleeve on each of them. <br />
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She's a sweetie, but keeps me on the move. So far she is still known as Red. And you can see that she likes batiks. (It's an old hair scrunchy I made 20 years ago, but she loves it!) <br />
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So if I'm missing online, you know why. I have managed to squeeze in a little machine binding--one done, two in process, and one to go. Maybe photos this weekend? I can hope. With Red's help, it will be hard!<br />
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Happy quilting!Donna~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31259015.post-5062261427659897002014-09-28T13:03:00.003-06:002014-09-28T14:02:08.388-06:00My New Favorite Color is RedI don't have much to show, but I have been sewing--a bit anyway. Last week I took five tops to be quilted. Don't be impressed by the number five. Four are baby quilts, and most of them were already finished, just waiting for their day of quilting.<br />
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Since you've seen a couple of them in prior posts, and I won't show them again until they are completely done, but here's one of the few photos I took of two of them (only one photo because they're identical quilts). It was at the point of choosing the borders. I eventually decided the black was too severe for a baby, and went with an orange fabric, but got distracted at this point (back in February 2012), so it's nice to finally have them put together, and <em><strong>almost</strong></em> done.<br />
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The fifth quilt is a full size quilt I made around 1993, but never finished. (Do you sense a theme?) It is a quilt from the book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Star-gazing-collection-Ohio-variations/dp/B00071YI46#">Star Gazing</a> by Jackie Robinson, called Star SA-lute I thought I bought a backing for it back then, but when I measured the piece that I had saved for all those years, it was much, much too small. So a hunt for a back that would match entailed. <span style="color: black;"><em><strong><u>Note to self:</u></strong> <strong>Buy a back when your colors are still available!</strong> </em></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">I thought rust would be easy to find. Not so much. The fabric I decided to use really doesn't match it, but it looks like it does and was on sale--I didn't take a photo, so you'll have to wait for that "excitement". :)</span><br />
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I snapped this photo quickly without even unfolding the top all the way--I was just excited to get it finished. <u> <strong>Note to self:</strong></u> When taking a quilt to be quilted that's been stored away for many years, look at it--on BOTH sides! <br />
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When I got to the quilter, and took it out, we looked at it. This is what we both saw at the same time:<br />
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See a little problem in that block near the bottom center? So the top came back home to be fixed. When I brought it home, I unfolded it to find the problem block, and low and behold, look what else I saw on that same side:</div>
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One block had the wrong background color. How did I miss that? And that jogged a memory. When I put this top together, I came up short one of the outer blocks. <em><strong><u>Note to Self:</u></strong> Don't assume you miscut or miscounted. Look!</em></div>
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Fortunately I'd saved the leftovers in with the top, so I could put together the correct blocks. It didn't go smoothly. My first try:</div>
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Notice how the left row is turned upside down from how it should be. (it looks like it isn't square, but it is) <em><u><strong>Note to self:</strong></u> Don't sew with a migraine.</em> </div>
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And, our big news (saving the best for last) is that we are adopting a new family member! </div>
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For now we are calling her "<span style="color: red;"><strong>Red</strong></span>" because of her collar color. I hope Red likes to patiently watch me quilt. I'm guessing the odds of that are slim. She'll get to come home in a week or two. Meanwhile, we're busy puppy proofing our lives! If the photo is any indication, she may be named Shark.</div>
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Donna~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31259015.post-79250219145872744182014-09-08T10:15:00.002-06:002014-09-08T10:16:08.723-06:00All Caught Up!After a long day yesterday--maybe even a bit of early this morning--I am all caught up on the BOM! Hooray! Hooray!<br />
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Donna~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31259015.post-40131636844845393292014-09-07T10:20:00.001-06:002014-09-07T10:20:46.451-06:00September's BOMI'm beginning to catch up! Just finished September's block for the <a href="http://quiltdoodledesigns.blogspot.com/p/bom-2014.html">Quilt Doodle 2014 BOM</a> quilt.<br />
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Only one more to go to be all caught up! Once that is done, I can clear the mess off the tables and work on a VERY old project. I've run out of storing room, so I guess I have to finish a few WIP's!Hope you're having a good weekend!</div>
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Donna~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31259015.post-50876603593196988452014-08-27T23:53:00.000-06:002014-08-27T23:53:30.361-06:00August's BOMIn the prior post, I carefully forgot to mention how I have fallen behind on the wintery BOM. I kept up through May, but then just stopped. I don't remember why. But this week I finished the block for August, so I'm only behind by two (until Labor Day)! Maybe they'll have to be block of the week for a little bit.<br />
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The strips are so long it's hard to photograph them, but they continue to share the wall nicely with the Pyramids.</div>
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Donna~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31259015.post-13902115925891687622014-08-27T23:34:00.001-06:002014-08-27T23:34:38.426-06:00So Long SummerIt looks like I haven't accomplished anything since May. Can that be right? Where has the summer gone? <br />
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I was looking through my summer clothes today in anticipation of a couple little trips, and realized I have one pair of capris I haven't even worn this summer. What am I saving them for? It's so unlikely that they'll even fit next year! (Bet you can guess in which way)<br />
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It's just like I save those "special" fabrics, that I love too much to cut. Does that means I make all my quilts with second rate fabrics? Definitely food for thought. I'm trying to use more of my favorite fabrics instead of just storing them to show up in my estate sale someday. Even if they are just used on a back, it's better to have a pretty back than a pretty fabric in the closet. So my current goal is to cut and use the prettiest fabrics. I can always buy more fabric--and another pair of capris.<br />
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Ok, so back to the summer. In no particular order, we spent a week on the Oregon coast, and had a wonderful time with both kids for part of the time. I love the time we spend there--a definite recharge!<br />
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The beach is always wonderful, and the flowers were spectacular.<br />
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Look at all the caterpillars on the yellow flowers.<br />
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It has the most luscious minkie backing. I would love a cuddle quilt of minkie (just in case you'd like to make me one!) Wouldn't that be the most luxurious thing? Has anyone tried a bed size minkie quilt?<br />
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And, lest you think I completely avoided it, I did begin to work on the Pyramid quilt again...mostly putting the pieces that had fallen (been knocked off by someone careless--me) back up on the design wall. Not much sewing, but hey, it's a start. I had thought about doing something different in one section, but I finally decided to save that for the back, so can move forward now. Decision points always seem to stop me until I resolve the issue--sometimes it takes years to get back to it. Lately, it is easier because I tend to forget what the problem was!<br />
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Hope you've had a nice summer. Happy stitching!Donna~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31259015.post-3938357181044305092014-05-23T18:19:00.001-06:002014-05-23T18:20:21.844-06:00May's BOMFinished with May's block! The block is part of a BOM designed by Cindy at Quilt Doodle Doodles, which you can read about <a href="http://quiltdoodledesigns.blogspot.com/p/bom-2014.html">here</a>.<br />
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As you can see, I still have a little "problem" with some triangles which are refusing to leave the design wall unless I stitch them together. </div>
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Meanwhile, I've been doing a bit of applique on the Roseville, which is aggravating my shoulder. Nothing very exciting to show yet, but I'm making some slow progress on two of the panels--trying to get it all glue basted, and I've finished stitching both the trees (from hell) on the bottom panel. Hooray for that! </div>
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The trees aren't that bad, but they did take me about 2 years from start to finish--although I can't honestly say I worked on them much during that time period. :) I'm also not thrilled with the fabric I chose for the tree on the left (you can see above the cow) Guess I should have figured out sooner that it's too light. Oh well--I'm not going to redo it! </div>
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So far I'm liking how the blocks look together. And yes, the pyramids quilt is still on the design board--no progress at all.<br />
Happy Quilting!Donna~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31259015.post-78894171419919139332014-03-17T10:10:00.001-06:002014-03-17T10:10:38.479-06:00Shining stars, but no trianglesAs you all know, I've been struggling with my pink and green triangles. I finally decided to work on them a couple weeks ago. But before doing them, I decided to clean up the sewing room (and pick up all the triangles that have fallen off the design wall).<br />
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Before I knew what was happening, these fabrics were cut up. And while I was cutting those, I might as well cut a few more for another quilt I had planned to make, right? And then I could put the fabrics all away and have a clean place for my triangle construction, right? Well, no.<br />
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You know I started sewing the pieces. Just for the one group of fabrics. A little sewing wouldn't hurt--just to make sure I didn't need to cut more before I put the fabrics away, right? The stars felt like an antidote to the green and pink. A cleansing of the palate, or palette, so to speak. Sure to get me ready for the triangles, right? Well no again.<br />
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The stars are assembled, but I think I will do some sort of border with the leftover pieces. We'll see. I really enjoyed working with these colors. I'm calling this one Shine--as in let your star shine. You can see my tax return bins on the edge of the next photo. I'm still trying to organize our financial records/paperwork (35 years makes a real mess!)<br />
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!Donna~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31259015.post-45400052255484316992014-02-17T08:19:00.001-07:002014-02-17T08:19:39.431-07:00When it rains...When it snows, it's only right to make snowmen. What do you sew when it is grey and drab and rains (pours) all the time? Well plaid blocks, of course.<br />
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I think there may have been a correction done after I printed out the instructions that I didn't pay attention to (and I apparently can't read), so I've created slightly new blocks. I figure they will fit together (or not) when I get them all done, and if not, I'll just use a few fill strips or blocks. </div>
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The basket block is one example--I just sized it up to the next size and will trim off the extra when the time comes. And the block to its lower right is another example. They were supposed to be 3 of the little blocks, but since each ended up exactly 1/2 inch too small, I made a 4th and stitched them all together. I may eventually just create a few more blocks of my own. And note to self: Measure, READ, and check the math before you cut and sew them. Duh. </div>
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After a week of plaid, though, I'm ready to move on to some sunshine (yes, I'm trying to be hopeful). And, no, I still haven't done anything about those bothersome pyramids... Maybe it's their turn this week? Doubtful. I've something new I'd like to start. ;) <br />
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Which was just the inspiration for me to work on these guys:</div>
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These are the first two blocks of the BOM that Cindy of <a href="http://quiltdoodledesigns.blogspot.com/p/bom-2014.html">Quilt Doodle Doodles</a> is hosting. (I added red shutters to my window--just seemed like they were needed.)<br />
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It's not too late for you to join in the fun! <br />
Donna~~http://www.blogger.com/profile/08983652387362967468noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31259015.post-63861208172954417302014-02-05T13:16:00.002-07:002014-02-05T13:16:39.871-07:00Stitch by Stitch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Inch by inch, stitch by stitch....another King George III circle is done! Maybe in ten or so years all the circles will be finished! ;)</div>
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