I AM NOT PERFECT

I have joined the I am not perfect protest.  Because I am not perfect!  I enjoy life, I am not a fashionista, the points on my quilt blocks are not always perfect, but I enjoy the process.    If I have a dust bunnie on my floor it will get swept up another day if I choose to wait.  And I could go on and on.

Now, since I have admitted it I will show you what I have been up to the last few days.  I have been trying my hand at various applique methods, but I think I will go back to my tried and trusted method.   Here are three not so perfect examples but I will probably go ahead and use them in my quilt.

  Until next time.

Pat

What I Have Been Up To …..

It has been a long time since I have posted anything.  Since last time I attended a retreat with the 19th Century Patchwork Divas.  I count myself lucky to have been able to be with these women and their extraordinary quilts.  Sorry I can’t show pictures of their quilts and some of them will be in their book that will be coming out.  

I worked on several projects while attending the retreat.  This being one of them.  It is now ready to be sent off to the long arm quilter.   It is called Star Peony by Kathleen Tracy.

Yesterday I picked this quilt up from the quilter and sewed the binding on last night.  It  is called Pieceful Nights by Lori Smith.  Sorry the picture is so dark.

 

Now I am working on this quilt.  It is from the book “When the Cold Winds Blow by Blackbird Designs, and is called Frost on the Ferns.

I need to finish up the bottom border and dye some ric-rack that goes around the center. 

I am also getting ready to attend another retreat in a couple of weeks.  I am not sure what I will work on.  I have another quilt in progress and I am getting itchy to start a new project.

School started in August here Texas and my Granddaughter started Kindergarten and her big brother started third grade.  They are growing up so fast!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Until next time…

Pat

The Fed Ex Man stopped at my house today

I am forever whining that I just do not have enough space for my quilting.  And, since I have filled every closet in the house with my “stuff”, with the exception of Mr. Quilts and my clothing closets,  I ordered a new table for the computer area in my sewing room.  It arrived today and I hurriedly  unboxed it and proceeded to tear my room apart.  It still is not big enough but I do have more space.

Here are some pictures

Here are my bookcases filled with quilt history books and books from favorite designers and my sewing area.

 

 

 

 

 

These drawers are filled with kits and in the smaller one are fabrics that I have pulled for the Nearly Insane quilt (see July 31, 2009 post) and below is my design wall with projects that I am working on.

Here is my computer area and  the drawers to the left of the computer are filled with just one of my favorite designers fabric. 

Below is more fabric storage and the ironing and cutting area.  I also have the closet also filled with fabric. 

As you can see I have used every inch.  It might not be beautiful but it is my little space.

Yesterday my five year old granddaughter spent time with me.  She said that she likes my sewing room and also that she likes to be alone with me, Nana, “as sometimes her brother is annoying.” LOL   I love to have her spend time with me and can’t wait until she can sew with me.  I tried cross stitch yesterday and she said “I don’t think I am ready yet!” 

Until next time.

Pat

Just a Quick Post

Thank you all who posted comments about m Eagle Quilt I appreciate them all.

Karen at My Colonial Home has a great post this week about Barn Quilts be sure you stop by and take a look.  Karen does a great job with her blog.

Until next time…

Pat