Here's what I'm working on now
loisflan
2 years ago
Here are the beginnings of two quilts I am working on now. You might remember that I cut tons of scraps into 1 1/2" strips from 2 1/2" to 12 1/2" long. I've made three scrappy log cabins from them, but I found that I had a lot more short strips than long ones, unsurprisingly. I saw a picture of this quilt on-line somewhere and realized that it used all 2 1/2", 3 1/2" and 4 1/2" strips. Bingo! It's perfect for those times when you need a mindless task. The other quilt requires more effort - curved seams. I think it will be fun when it's finished though. What are you all working on?
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Comments (2)We moved here last year. It was only about a 15-mile move, but the bumblebees are much more abundant than in my other yard. The ones I have seen here are solid black. Sher...See MoreSeeking help for drought tolerant / mediterranean-esque strip
Comments (5)Hey neighbor. Phormium (Flax) is too wide for that very space unless you go with dwarf types. Most of them will get 4-5' wide and you'll be doging them every time you walk by. You could do good height with 'Tiny Tower' Italian Cypress, they'll stay less than 2' wide but get 20' tall (eventually--they're slow growing). Not the species--they get too big for your space. There's a 'Tiny Tower' in a pot in front of Peets at the Trader Joe's shopping center at Irvine & Newport. You could do a vine but I would stay away from the Cape Honeysuckle. It can get to be a rampant mess. Have a look (also by Trader Joe's) at the Cup of Gold vine Solandra maxima. They have them growing as upright shrubs. A tough plant with nearly year-round huge yellow flowers. The kangaroo paws are stunning, beautiful plants, but they can be tough to grow and seem short-lived around here. They get an infection called "black ink" and are touchy. The water company office in Tustin at Main and Prospect had a bunch of them...but sadly they've mostly died out. They were quite stunning for a couple of years. Another idea for height would be some wrought-iron pieces. You have narrow spot there, so think narrow, vines on structures, but watch the density and tidyness of the vines lest they harbor rats. They are attracted to rampant dense vines as nesting and hiding places in our area. What about some succulents, such as Aeoniums, alternated with the 'Tiny Tower' cypress, with maybe one smaller vine on a trellis? Sorry for limited ideas, but the space is narrow. Narrow spaces between house and concrete are difficult. Sometimes just concrete right up to the house is a better idea in the long run. You have green on the other side of the walkway--do you really need that narrow planter area right next to the house?...See MorePanic! Have 3 days to pick a bed, bedding, and paint!
Comments (34)Right now below my coverlet I have a down blanket for warmth. In summer I just use the sheet and coverlet; DH just the sheet. What I also like about it is that DH and I have different needs in terms of warmth so having layers allows for more flexiblity than using a comforter which is often too hot for my DH. I also wash mine very frequently--about 1-2 times per month, along with my sheets. There was a recent thread on matelasse bedspreads which might be helpful to read. Some brands had quite a bit of shrinkage which may be a concern for you. Some coverlets have a scalloped edge, some a straight edge. There are also many different designs on the matelasse coverlet. Mine is a floral design, though my shams have a paisley design. Your mattress/boxpring selection will also be a concern in your final choice as you need to check the measurements to make sure it comes down low enough on the sides. Many mattresses are quite thick and so some prefer a low profile boxspring (5" vs. 9") which is standard. This choice will affect how far your bedding comes down on the sides....See Morehere's what I'm working on - guitar (not grouted)
Comments (35)Hi Silva- Just wanted to mention that there's some of those plates all cut up on eBay right now. Prices are ~30-32 for 100 and 125 tiles. Yes, a little pricey, but for the number of tiles that were in the auctions, it definitely beats the price of the plate at Replacements.com (upwards of $25 for one plate). I think there's definitely more tiles in the auction than you would get out of a single plate. The seller's shop is CoCoMo's something-or-other if you're interested....See More
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2 years agoJust finished this baby quilt fron the leftover hot from the pineapple quilt I worked on at the retreat. I enjoyed putting the pinwheels together.
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