Third time is a Charm

 

Like they say the third time….. After purchasing two other fabrics for my Nearly Insane Quilt I have finally got it right.

Lynne if you are reading this it is next on my list!  After finishing up a quilt that I am hand quilting.

A friend of mine is down sizing and she gave me this antique ironing board.  I plan to use it to display some of my small quilts in my sewing  room.

 

 

 

 

 

That is about it for me.  I have been  making some gifts for my retreat group and will show those at a later date.

Til next time.

Pat

It has been awhile!

Life keeps getting in the way.

Since I posted last I finished  The Farmers Wife by Laurie Hird.                                                                                                                                                                                  

 

 

While at a retreat I sewed some of the Lost Ship swap blocks together, it will be going to the long arm quilter next week.  I am not sure what I will do with the balance.

 

 

I have had a goal to document and photo my quilts for a long time.  So it was time to refold the bed size quilts that are stored and I enlisted Mr. Quilts to help hang them for photos.

 

 

Blooming Nine Patch and Close Up – Traditions with a Twist by Blanche Young

Civil War Diary Quilt – Rosemary Youngs

Civil War Mystery – inspired by Harriet Tubman block designed by Kaye England

Dear Jane  (My Love Hate Relationship with Jane) from the book by Brenda Papadakis

Stitches from my Heart – designed by Veda Wilhite

Women of Charm and Grace – Blackbird Designs

Women of  Design –  Barbara Brackman

Note:  The Women of Charm and Grace was done at a local workshop/retreat with a kit provided.  In my estimation this is an example of the fabric not matching the design.  The workshop was not by Blackbird Designs.

 

I have also finished assembling my Carolina Lily Quilt and will post about it at a later date.

 

I am almost at the half way point on Nearly Insane from the book of the same name by Liz Lois.  I have tried to maintain the integrity of the antique quilt with my fabric selections.  Today I was auditioning fabric for the sashing.  I am not sure if I like it or not.  The colors in the book are not true, but I have other books where the colors are more accurate.  So what do you think about this one – which is the second piece that I have purchased?

 

Thanks for dropping by.

 

Until next time.

Pat

 

Design Wall Monday

I am taking a part in Design Wall Monday.   I have been working  on my “Nearly Insane” blocks and also started a new project  “Farmers Wife Quilt”
This is a change of pace for me and has been fun.   What is on your design wall?
We had quiet a few Trick or Treaters tonight, but most of the smaller children go to one of the area churches that feature Trunk or  Treat, which makes it nice for the little ones and safer too.  These two stopped by my house tonight from a land far far away!
 

They were so cute and their Mother, my DIL, always does a great job on their costumes.
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

A Step Forward

I started working on my “Nearly Insane” quilt and I have completed three more blocks. Five of my friends and I started this quilt in 2007. We were going to do four blocks per month with 2 side setting blocks per month, and it would have ended in March of this year. Needless to say I am a little behind schedule. But the good thing is I am not too far from the others.

The Nearly Insane quilt was pieced by Salinda Rupp, from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania c. 1870. Salinda’s used very bright colors and I have tried to duplicate the colors.

Today I finished up a huge basket of ironing that has been building up. I feel so good that it is done. I tend to procrastinate on chores like that. Do you?

Until Later.

Pat

Stepping Outside The Box

I have stepped outside the box with my last couple of quilts. I usually stick to 19th Century fabrics and quilts.

I made this Paper Doll Quilt for my granddaughter, who is four years old, I can’t wait to give it to her.

here is the back with some of the clothes. I have even had fun playing with it.

I have now stepped back into a more comfortable space. I am working on my Nearly Insane quilt. Lynne from Treadles and Treasures inspired me to get back to work on it. Lynne and her husband also collect antique sewing machines. So do stop by their blog and take a look.

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Until later.

Pat