Update on Timeless

 Hello Everyone,

I finished two of the side, green borders and then put the quilt aside to get ready for company this weekend.

I have a thought about offering this quilt as a kit in a 'pick-your-own-size' to suit your sanity level as follows:

48" includes the row of baskets.

66" includes the green border.

83" includes the red ribbon border

96" includes the entire quilt.

This idea seems to be a big hit on my FB page and Instagram.  What are your thoughts?  Is this something you would be interested in if I offered the kit in several different sizes?

Looks like next week’s forecast is proudly sponsored by “Winter Chaos, Inc.” We’re talking a real barnburner of a snowstorm; the kind that makes you question all your life choices, especially the ones involving where you live.

Time to hunker down, stock up on supplies like you’re prepping for a week-long hibernation, drag the firewood somewhere vaguely reachable, and shovel a little path to the generator. This storm is apparently strong enough to knock down trees, which in turn could knock out the power, which in turn will knock out my will to shovel.

And if we really do get 21 inches of snow in a single day, well… consider this my early “See you in Spring!” message.

Soon - I hope,

Lynn

Tweaking Timeless

 Hello Everyone,

I've been tinkering with the Timeless design again because apparently, I just can’t leave well enough alone. If I didn’t have EQ8 software (and the faint idea of how to use it), this quilt would still be a scribble on a napkin. Mr. Joe has officially stamped the newest layout with his seal of approval and trust me; that’s no small victory. That quilt critic has standards.

I’m especially loving how the second-to-last border now looks like a little ruffly ribbon which is very “soft and floaty” instead of “I came here to contain things.” I ditched the containment borders completely, so now your eye gets to just… wander freely like it’s on vacation. Honestly, I should probably add an asterisk on this version because let’s be real, it could change again at any moment.

Here's the original design.

I’ve officially completed two whole sides of the green border—hooray for progress! 

Unfortunately, construction is coming to a screeching halt today while I switch careers from Quilter-in-Chief to Etsy Fulfillment Department and Cabin Cleanup Crew. We’ve got weekend company arriving: our mechanical son and his brand‑new girlfriend, whom we have yet to meet. I want to make a good first impression and not have the cabin look like its inhabitants are hoarders.

Meanwhile, my sewing room currently looks like a small tornado wandered in, took a tour, and decided to settle down and spawn baby tornadoes.

Soon,

Lynn

Timeless is Growing

 Hello Everyone,

I have really enjoyed making this medallion quilt.  Each row adds so much character to the quilt, and you receive instant gratification seeing it come alive and grow into a real beauty. The little purple blocks are done and now added to the mix. 

I made quick work making all of the components for the block and put them on the block layout sheet which is included in the pattern.

Then I sewed the basket rows onto the quilt.  An added bonus is that the baskets fit perfectly (imagine that) and the quilt now measures 48" x 48".

This is the next row up which will be a piece of cake......if everything behaves and it fits just the way it should and my calculations are correct. Fingers crossed. It can't be that hard....right?

Our mechanical genius son, Kade, is coming up this weekend to attempt resuscitation of the snowblower....assuming it's not already on life support.  His Connecticut trip got pushed back a week, so I'm feeling hopeful that we won't have to wait until Spring for a daring mountain rescue.

Meanwhile, Weather Underground keeps increasing the snow totals like it's trying to win a prize.....or gold medal!

Bob, husband of my dear friend Candace and full-time fountain of questionable wisdom, suggested that Mr. Joe spray the entire snowblower with WD-40. (Isn't WD-40 extremely combustible?????) If that fails, give it a good whack with a hammer.  And if that fails, pour Vodka in the gas tank.  To clarify; the snowblower's gas tank, not Mr. Joe's!

With advice like this and Kade's impending arrival, I'm optimistic the Great Snowblower Saga will finally come to a close this weekend....one way or another.

Soon,

Lynn