Are you quilting this weekend? Aug. 29-31

9 years ago

I finally got to sew this week! I have several kits that I bought at JoAnns a few years ago. They came to the surface with this move so I decided to sew one of them. It felt so good to cut and sew again. It's been over a month since I was able to sit down and sew.
I'm still waiting for my DSIL to put the base of my quilt frame together. DD is drawing plans for my new sewing room. She wants to go to Ikea to get tables and storage units for the room. I'll see what she comes up with. It would be nice to have everything match rather than the hodge-podge of furniture I now have.
Are you quilting this weekend?
Linda OH

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quiltingfox
9 years ago
Well I am glad to hear you are sewing again Linda. Since I completed my parents' Card Tricks quilt earlier this past week, this weekend I will be hand-piecing baby quilt butterfly blocks and granny square quilt blocks. So glad there is no school Monday and we get a 3-day weekend. Hope everyone enjoys their Labor Day weekend.

Best to you and yours,
Sandra
msmeow
9 years ago
Yay, Linda! I'm so glad to hear you are settled enough to be able to sew. I know it feels good!

I still have my BD block quilt on the frame. Hopefully I will feel some creative juices flowing this weekend.

Donna
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Linda, that John Deere quilt is beautiful. The black and white background is perfect! It really makes the tractor pop. The quilting is beautiful! Did you do that free motion or with a computerized machine on a frame? I've seen John Deere fabric before at various places... I'm not quilting this weekend, but I did go to sit and sew last night... I made Hummingbird cake and everyone loved it. There were only 7 people there last night, quite a change from the 19 last time. Apparently some of the ladies said there were too many people last time and got huffy and decided not to return, but we had a good time anyway. I worked on a card for an uncle whose birthday is today and who I will see tomorrow... I printed pictures and text on card stock and sewed them on the machine instead of gluing... Have to put a few finishing touches on it tonight and it will be ready to go. My Bernina is in the shop because it developed a problem... when I hit the thread cut button, the needle got stuck down and the screen said "check hook system". I cursed it out until 5 AM one night and couldn't figure out what was going on so I took it to the Bernina place and it's been there since Wednesday. The repair tech called me today and said he couldn't get the machine to repeat the problem (of course!) so I walked him through the steps.... put the machine on straight stitch, moved the needle to the right 4 places, shorten the stitch length and sew a few stitches... then hit the button and start swearing when it malfunctions... he did all of it except the swearing part while we were on the phone and it did malfunction for him. He said it seemed like the thread cutting blade was dull (really? I wore it out in 2 months?! I did buy it used, but it only had 10 sewing hours on it when I bought it... I've had my Brother for 5 years and haven't worn out the cutter on it yet), and that it would be 60 bucks if that is the problem. He's going to call on Monday with a final determination. It stands to reason that the sewing machine would break though... 3 weeks ago, the dishwasher started leaking all over the floor, 2 weeks ago, I dropped my beloved vintage food processor on the kitchen floor (well knocked it off the counter) and the power button broke (but I replaced it with the identical model from Ebay), and now the sewing machine... I'm losing one appliance a week it seems! I'm scared to use anything now! I'm spending all the money I was going to use for more Bernina presser feet on replacing and repairing things I already own! The good thing is that I really loved my previous machines before I got the Bernina and kept them as back up, so I don't feel too lost! This is why we have multiple machines! The group I do sit and sew with is having a quilt retreat day on 10/19 and the quilt is going to be a window pane disappearing 9 patch so I'm considering doing that... the only problem is that I'll have to get up at 5 AM to be there by 8 and I usually don't go to bed until then! Anyway, I hope everyone has a lovely weekend! This post was edited by vacuumfreak on Sat, Aug 10, 13 at 22:13
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I'm kind of sewing. I saw a QOV someone made that I really liked. I think it's a quarter Log Cabin block...it might be called a half but, technically would be a quarter. So, I drew it out from what I could see of a block...still don't know if it's how they did it, but it looks good to me. Made four of them (10 1/2" unfinished), sewed them together and I have a Log Cabin Pinwheel. This one is blue and white, and I have strips cut for red and white. I really don't care for sewing Log Cabins, but since these strips are 2 1/2" and it isn't a true Log Cabin, I'm ok with it....for now. LindaOH, I'm sorry you're having health problems. Keep us updated, please. Lois, There were a few quilt shops I was able to visit while in Alaska, and I'd say you are a strong person to be able to walk out with a small pattern. lol Were you able to get your fish shipped home? Robbi, Hair bows must be in vogue as Salijo is making them, too. But she makes them for little ones. Theresa, Hips and knees......good thing they've learned how to replace them, eh? SharonG/FL
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Hello, all - we are back from our trip to Richmond, Williamsburg and DC. We've unpacked and done a few other chores, and are ready to settle in for what will hopefully be our last night w/o air conditioning. I don't remember if I posted that the A/C croaked on Thursday before we left on Saturday. We were able to make quick plans to board the kitties at the vet's office, and have made arrangements with our A/C guy to install the new unit tomorrow. It's strange being here with no kitties! But we couldn't leave them in a closed up house without air conditioning. It's 87 now at nearly 10 pm. We had a great time visiting with our friends and my sister! Our friends' son is our godson. I made a quilt for him when he was really young (3 or 4 years old) and his mom says he still uses it! We were looking at quilts in a museum at Colonial Williamsburg when she told me that. He's starting his junior year of high school soon, so I told her maybe I'll make him another quilt for HS graduation. At least I don't have to rush! LOL Donna
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loisflan
9 years ago
I now have four quilt tops waiting to be quilted - two for my longarmer and two for my Tiara. I really need to practice, practice, practice my FMQ. That is my goal for this weekend, that is, unless I start piecing another quilt. My sis is coming to town next Thursday, and we will lay out the 272 different shades of red, reddish orange and reddish purple blocks that will be her DS and DDIL's quilt. I'm glad I've got a really big open space in my living room/dining room. And since she is just a kid (64), she can crawl around on the floor. I'll supervise.
grammyp
9 years ago
Yay Linda, withdrawal is over.

Since I finished the forest service and don't have anything due till Oct 19th, I am taking this opportunity to clean out my scrap bucket. I cut over 200 5 inch squares, 300 2.5 inch squares, and 60 2.5 inch strips. Some will be used in my quilts for Oct and Nov. Still have 2 boxes to go. Does that count as quilting.

beverly
jennifer_in_va
9 years ago
I'd like to get some quilting done on one of my circle quilts. I'm trying to decide if I load it on the frame, or work on my table... Might have to be a combination of both.

But first, I have to do something with 2 boxes of tomatoes! Just got back from the store with additional ingredients for salsa and sauce! Got to get busy!
polardream
9 years ago
You must be so excited, Linda! I would be!!!

Tonight is the in-state rival football game between CSU (my alma mater) and CU (my son's alma mater!) so we will be watching that. Tomorrow we are going to the Tour de Fat bike parade / music fest in town. 20,000 plus bicyclers in costume ...
http://www.newbelgium.com/events/tour-de-fat/fort-collins.aspx
We also have dinner out Sunday & Monday nights - woohoo.

I took my Pfaff in for service a couple weeks ago and got it back and was able to finish 5 of the vests I am sewing for our Lions Club. Then the bottom thread started messing up and my straight stitches looked more like zig-zag. Yesterday, back to the repair shop. ... they have to replace the "hook" mechanism ... $350 MORE than I already paid for service. ($110). They are not going to charge me any service fee, just the part, but OUCH, it sure hurts! Hope they get it finished soon!!! I need to finish vests and aprons before any large quilting takes place. I did sew 6 potholders on my Featherweight last night, so that was good.

Will be kind of a mixed bag for me so we will see how much gets done!

Sue
geezerfolks_SharonG_FL
9 years ago
So glad to hear you're able to be back at your machine, LindaOH. Sounds like everyone is busy being productive. I have most of the Growing Up Odd Quilt completed and am sewing the blocks together. I didn't make it as big as the pattern.....just cannot handle that large. Hopefully, will be able to at least get the top completed this week-end.

SharonG/FL
quiltnhen
9 years ago
Went hiking at Echo Lake today ahead of the weekend crowds. It was such a beautiful, mild day to enjoy the Sierras. Lots of through hikers and day hikers in all ages. Even lots of canine hikers.
Tomorrow I hope to get back to the goals I posted for piecing, quilting and finishing bindings.
LindaB/CA
teresa_nc7
9 years ago
I'm FM quilting my round robin quilt today....and probably tomorrow. Still need to make two labels for the baby quilts I'm entering in our guild show and the label for the RR project.
nannykins
9 years ago
Just doing the hand sewing on the binding of quilt number three for August. And even though I said I would not start another until they are all finished, three more to go, I am getting antsy to start a new project. Not sure what though.
Theresa
K8Orlando
9 years ago
I'm FM quilting the black/cream mariner's compass quilt. Lots of interruptions and distractions tho so it's slow going.
geezerfolks_SharonG_FL
9 years ago
Quilt top is done except for border which will just be 2 1/2 inch white. I only made 9 blocks and it's 54X66 at this point and has 1083 2 inch squares not counting any of the white sashing squares. I'm pretty sure I'm done playing with little squares for awhile. :-)

SharonG/FL
msmeow
9 years ago
Wow, Sharon, that's a lot of squares! I can't wait to see a picture.

I finished quilting my BD block quiilt. Instead of going ahead with the binding I decided to make a lap quilt for a friend at work whose husband passed away last weekend. It's a kit I got a while back using kaleidoscope blocks and a variation, and the first few blocks took quite a while! Hopefully the rest of them will go more quickly,

Donna
bev2009
9 years ago
I am busy trying to finish by Fan quilt. Just finished piecing the top. Will make the backing next. I bought flannel for the batting, but rushed the thought process and didn't buy enough. Back to the store tomorrow. Hope to have this finished by Saturday. I wish I was better at FMQ because the top came out perfect and my FMQing won't be. Oh well, it is what it is.
loisflan
9 years ago
I'm excited. I finished FMQ 8 of the 16 baby turtle blocks, and they came out quite well. Yay! I find that I have to be quite motivated to do FMQ. It's so much easier to just piece. That's what I'm doing tonight. I'm working on the October lotto block.

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