I've been doing some sorting in my sewing room, in preparations for packing some projects to take south. Of course, I've stopped and stitched along the way!
Several years ago, a member of my southern quilt group gave me a bag of fabric, and cut wedges. I started to sew the wedges into rings a while ago, but the project was pushed aside. The wedges were cut from voile, and had almost see-through areas in the print. Instead of pushing them aside again, I stitched all the wedges and was able to make 3 rings. Since one of the fabrics was white, and any background would have shaded the fabric, I cut 3 white on white fabric squares. Included in the bag was a large piece of a funky stripe, so I used that to make the setting triangles, and binding.
The runner is completed, but needs more quilting. I hope to get that done today, and then maybe I can concentrate on packing. I think the only way to get that done is to pack up my sewing machine!!!!!
Even though it is a small finish...... My Fiesta Runner is completed.
If felt good to get the few remaining parts from a 2 year old "one block wonder" quilt off my design wall, and into a project!
I used Superior Thread's Monopoly to applique and outline stitch the coloured shapes, and then Rainbows variegated thread to machine quilt the background of the runner.
I'm trying to squeeze in a bit more sewing before I have to pack everything up for our annual trip south, but the days get filled very quickly. The most difficult job is to decide which projects I want to work on over the winter months, and to try to remember all the fabrics, patterns etc., that I think I might use! DH says that one of these years, we'll overload our van and the tires will pop off!
Back to sorting......
My version of this task is to make something with leftover blocks!
In 2016, I made a one block wonder quilt that I called "Breaking Out!"
I had some half block pieces left over, and I also cut the remaining stacked fabric into smaller pieces to make smaller units. They have been on the edge of my design wall, just begging to be used.
Yesterday, I pulled some bright yellow "Fairy Frost" fabric from my shelves, and used it for the background of the runner. I stitched the half blocks into a large hexagon, with an open centre, then spent time with the iron, to fold all the edges of the units under. The two smaller hexagons were made from the narrow, leftover strips set of the fabric. I machine appliqued the pieces to the background, using monofilament thread and a narrow zig-zag stitch. I plan to call it "Fiesta"......
Now I'm off to find backing and binding fabrics, and get to machine quilting!!!!
DH and I returned home on Thursday evening. Our two weeks with our son and family were wonderful, enjoying both of our grandchildren, and taking care of the family so Mom and Dad could rest as much as possible.
The 90 year old mother of a good friend passed away, and we were home in time to attend the funeral. We know all of her extended family members, and were honoured to spend this special time with all of them.
Friday, DH and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary! We spent the evening enjoying a lovely meal and a bottle of wine. We also had calls from family members, and met for lunch on Sunday with DH's sister and husband.
We have a long list of jobs to take care of before we head south! The garden needs to be tidied up before the really cold weather arrives, and we plan to shampoo all the carpets, and do a thorough cleaning, so it will be ready to greet us back in the spring!
I also have to decide on quilting projects for the winter. I think I'll continue on with my plan of using my pre-cut strips and squares of leftovers to make more quilts for donation. Love to try new patterns using my conglomeration of fabrics! I also have to plan some projects for my quilting group in the south.
We have a few final appointments in the next 2 weeks, and hope to visit DS#1 and his wife before we go. There are advantages and disadvantages of living 2 1/2 and 4 1/2 hours away from our sons! We have a weekly Skype session with DS#2 and family, so we will be able to keep up with the changes in the children. I'm missing my snuggle time with both our grandson and his new baby sister!
I'm off to work on a project to use up some leftover blocks - great to be back in my sewing room again!
Several years ago, a member of my southern quilt group gave me a bag of fabric, and cut wedges. I started to sew the wedges into rings a while ago, but the project was pushed aside. The wedges were cut from voile, and had almost see-through areas in the print. Instead of pushing them aside again, I stitched all the wedges and was able to make 3 rings. Since one of the fabrics was white, and any background would have shaded the fabric, I cut 3 white on white fabric squares. Included in the bag was a large piece of a funky stripe, so I used that to make the setting triangles, and binding.
