No sewing going on here as I await the arrival of a box from Marcus Fabrics to begin making the block of the month I designed for them. The fabric is coming straight from Korea to my doorstep. I've learned so much about the fabric making process, and have been included in the final decision making. It's pretty exciting when my contacts at Marcus Fabrics asks for my opinion on color, and they incorporate my suggestions.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Decorating at the Cabin
No sewing going on here as I await the arrival of a box from Marcus Fabrics to begin making the block of the month I designed for them. The fabric is coming straight from Korea to my doorstep. I've learned so much about the fabric making process, and have been included in the final decision making. It's pretty exciting when my contacts at Marcus Fabrics asks for my opinion on color, and they incorporate my suggestions.
Sunday, February 14, 2021
Happy Valentine's Day's
It looks perfect on the dining room table on top of "Cute as a Button".
I would love to know what is was used for, and who used it. Mr. Joe decided it would make a good helmet for me to wear during a wind storm. Isn't he a peach?
Monday, February 8, 2021
Crossing the Pond is Finished
Hello Everyone,
I took the last stitch in the label last night....and she's done!
Friday, January 29, 2021
No Sewing Here!
P.S. Gail just called while I was posting. She said another 8-10" of snow fell in the night. Time to break into those K-rations.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Down to the Sea in Ships
We had a hard freeze last night, and the garage where my long arm is located, was a balmy 37 degrees. The garage reached heat wave status this afternoon at 42 degrees when the heater had been on for five hours. In reality, I'm pretty warm. I'm just like a little kid that needs to pee after I put on my snow bib, boots, and jacket. I wear my fingerless mittens, and I'm good to go for a couple of hours at a time.
The morning was absolutely beautiful! Crystal blue sky, and crisp mountain air.
When Mr. Joe heads out for firewood, I'm going to tie a rope around his waist just like Laura Ingalls Wilder did for her Pa. We have a ton of fire wood on the front porch, so we should be good to go for a few days.
If you don't hear from me for a couple of days, I'm by the fire with my hot toddy and a good book. We will have to dig our way out, and get to our vaccine appointment late Friday afternoon. I pray the snow plows will be swarming the neighborhood.
Soon,
Lynn
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Crossing the Pond Update
This is the area that worried me the most, and had me completely stymied or flummoxed. I love the word flummoxed! Now, I'm really happy with what I decided to quilt in this spot. It's a very odd shape to fill with machine quilting. I think this is really going to enhance the old-fashioned look of the quilt. I had to draw this design until I was blue in the face, so I could cement the pattern and movement into my brain. Everything you see is free motion, not computerized at all.
The snow is supposed to start in earnest this afternoon and throughout the night. If I drop off the planet, it's because we've lost our power and Internet connection.
Our power supplier, PG&E has set up camp in our one and only shopping area in town. They are preparing for the worst, as we are also supposed to have 25 mile an hour winds along with 18" of snow on Wednesday. Yikes!
Keep sending your good vibes my way as I tipple while I stipple!
Soon,
Lynn
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Machine Quilting Crossing the Pond
Hello Everyone,
- the action of delaying or postponing something.
Friday, January 15, 2021
Betsy's Blessing Tutorial Part Two
You have to make a lot of strip sets, and half-square triangles for this little block.
Friday, January 8, 2021
QuiltMania Issue 141
There will be more pictures of the quilt in the magazine, a story about the guild, and the directions for the pattern. This will be coming to a newsstand within the next couple of weeks.
The quilt was made with scraps from my stash by this group of women in the classroom at Independence Hall.
A lot of hands, and sewing machines made quick work of this beauty.