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mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 04, 2009
10:21 AM Post #7240240
| Here's the new thread. Unfinished Projects continued. We came from here: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/957720/
Do you have a minimum of 5 UFO's? ROFLOL That's unfinished sewing or quilting projects that you'd like to get done. I read about an interesting game idea to be played with a group. You list five (5) unfinished projects that you'd like to complete then another playing member will choose one of your projects for you to start on. You have 2 weeks to complete the project, so keep that in mind when selecting your projects. It would be nice if you could take a picture and post with your list. We will offer encouragement to each other, so we'll see lots of neat projects getting finished. I'll reserve this post for the participating gamesters. New members can join at any time and we'll see how it goes. C'mon all you lurkers, join in!
Our players:
Mittsy
got2Bgreen (Cheryl)
psychw2 (Pat)
barefootT (Thunder)
quilter5bdsr (Barb)
abbisgramma (Marion)
shuggins (Sheila)
jumper2
babeegirl
cheriffic (Cheryl)
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mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 04, 2009
10:23 AM Post #7240248
| We want pictures! We love pictures! If you've finished a UFO let's see the finished project. Have fun! |
llilyfan
South Central, IA
(Zone 5a)
November 04, 2009
11:00 AM Post #7240371
| I think I want to play this time around also. So. . .
here are my 5 UFO's.
1. Bind my grandson's baby quilt, this one really needs to be first since cold weather is on its way!
2. Bind my Spring Flowers quilt
3. Make a Christmas table runner
4. Finish quilting a small lap quilt for a neighbors child and then bind
5. Sew blocks together for a lap quilt for ↑
I could list several more as this particular neighbor has 4 girls and 1 infant boy. So I REALLY need to get busy!
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psychw2
Boise, ID
(Zone 6a)
November 04, 2009
11:31 AM Post #7240463
| I'm in but will have to tell you later the projects. |
babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 04, 2009
03:37 PM Post #7241371
| I got 2 done this past weekend but no camera! |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 04, 2009
08:16 PM Post #7242200
| this was my first list
1-more quilting on mom's quilt,
2-Christmas swap blocks put together
3-dancing skeletons , 6 blocks need sewing around all bones, sashing pieced to put together, quilt as you go (sorta)--ongoing
4-scrappy stars, blocks from swap put together ,
5-fall colors, blocks put together from various block swaps,
6- hubby's stars finish quilting
7- log cabin quilt needs a few more squares, to finish last few rows of top
8-baby quilt for expecting friend, baby is due end of march
Momma's quilt is much closer to end..but not finished yet
I never did get to the Christmas swap blocks
skeletons are still in the works
scrappy stars top is finished !!!
fall colors still not done
some done on hubby's stars...but not finished ( in my defense I have made him some other things)
log cabin top Done !!! and reverse side almost completed too!!!!
baby quilt for friend finished...along with a few for my granddaughter!! |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 04, 2009
08:24 PM Post #7242236
| my new list.
1..Label for baby quilt, copied , colored, and put onto quilt.
2..Finish My tote, similar to tote I made for swap buddy.
3..reverse side of that log cabin (it is so close)
4..Red, White, and Blue blocks together for my son.
5..Signature blocks from swap made into wall hanging.
here is front of log cabin
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barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 04, 2009
08:25 PM Post #7242241
| here is part of the reverse side 
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barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 04, 2009
08:27 PM Post #7242250
| R, W, B blocks 
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barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 04, 2009
08:32 PM Post #7242274
| baby quilt, going to do a baby bottle label, need to copy it onto the fabric, write in the info, color it, and sew it on. quilt is other wise all done. 
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barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 04, 2009
08:33 PM Post #7242280
| can not show the tote yet, can not show the blocks yet...have to wait till all in swaps have received theirs... |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 04, 2009
11:03 PM Post #7242788
| Welcome newcomers. Thunder, love the pictures, noticed the serpentine quilting on the baby quilt. I feel we have really tried a lot of new things this past year. Love the patriotic quilt for your son, so happy to have been a part of it. I am going to make my list tomorrow after my session with the Isolette quilters. We are making pillowcases for Orlando Children's Cancer Hospital. Hope to get 17 made.
My five items were embroidered alphabet baby quilt, black & white jellyroll tote bag, Christmas swap block quilt, Jean's purse, and potholders for swap.
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mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 04, 2009
11:05 PM Post #7242795
| Christmas Swap block quilt 
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mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 04, 2009
11:06 PM Post #7242799
| back of Christmas quilt 
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mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 04, 2009
11:18 PM Post #7242833
| potholders, the heart shaped ones were really a challenge. 
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mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 04, 2009
11:20 PM Post #7242842
| Have to take a picture of the jean's purse and find a picture of the baby quilt with recipient. |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 05, 2009
07:42 AM Post #7243480
| mittsy, I just love that Christmas quilt!!! REALLY need to work on mine!
and thank you mittsy for that serpentine stitch, after seeing quilts you did with it I decided to try it, and I love it on the Baby quilts!!! |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 05, 2009
07:53 AM Post #7243497
| I look at your quilts with the wonderful sashings and tiny triangles (did I ever mention that I hate triangles) around the edges and think, wow I made one of those. I have been challenged to try so many new things, seam ripper still gets lots of use but I am improving with each new skill I learn. You all have made me a better quilter. I know when I have a question or a problem, you're all here to help. Thank You! |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 05, 2009
10:12 AM Post #7243775
| Ditto mittsy. I think we have all "grown" well with the help of each other!!!
the swaps are great for getting out of our boxes, and into other areas, makes us try things we would not have otherwise.
I do not enjoy working with triangles as much as some of the other stuff, but I love the results!!! |
helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 05, 2009
10:48 AM Post #7243893
| love all the pictures. mittsy - love your christmas quilt. Please? the quilting on each block is done with your embroidery machine with this particular pattern? And do you do it when the quilt is put together or before??? Helene |
jumper2
Huron, OH
(Zone 5b)
November 05, 2009
08:29 PM Post #7245764
| Love the pics. I'll have to sort out and list the projects later. |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 06, 2009
12:03 PM Post #7247486
| Helene, the Christmas quilt was quilted with my machine before it was squared and the binding added.
Yesterday we made pillowcases for children's cancer care hospital.
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helenethequeen
Longboat Key, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 06, 2009
03:01 PM Post #7247925
| TU. What I meant: quilted with the embroidery machine with the hoop?
Those pillow cases are just the cat's "miau" for children, I think. Gravy on mashed potatoes, if you will. Perfect I mean. |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 06, 2009
05:38 PM Post #7248294
| Here's the pattern, it's worked in the hoop. Check out their free patterns,too!
http://www.emblibrary.com/EL/SimpleProduct.aspx?CS_ProductID...
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Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 06, 2009
08:17 PM Post #7248782
| OK - I need some motivation...
1) paper piece the cats tails & applique them on the quilt
2) quilt the 2 QOV quilts
3) finish a doz pillowcases (they are cut out)
4) finish the cat log cabin quilt top
5) quilt the king size quilt
6) finish the Christmas quilt |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
November 06, 2009
08:25 PM Post #7248826
| Mittsy, those pillowcases are really cute! The little strip between the body and the hem, is it a folded strip or a sewn in border? |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 06, 2009
09:10 PM Post #7248983
| Qwilter, finish the Christmas quilt.
Kizmo Folded strip. Cut a wof strip 2" wide and press in half . (1") |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 06, 2009
09:25 PM Post #7249044
| Doc, Hey Doc, are you out there?? hope yer doing well with the moving!! |
Kizmo
Marietta, OH
(Zone 6a)
November 07, 2009
12:51 AM Post #7249508
| Thanks Mittsy, I thought that's what it looked like. Will have to try it when I make the ones for our king pillows. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 07, 2009
07:04 AM Post #7249722
| That Christmas quilt will take more than 6 weeks to finish. It was a BOM from JoAnn's @12 years ago. Has lots of small blocks so every month you would make at least 6 blocks. But, all the directions are for templates (shows you how old the kit is). So I have to translate templates to rotaty cutting.
I started doing the blocks by hand (if you are using templates you might as well). Then I switched to machine piecing but still using templates. So, there is a lot of "thinking" behind these blocks. I think it will be my "after Christmas" project for the long cold winter days. Maybe I can get all the other UFOs done by the end of the year. |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 07, 2009
01:01 PM Post #7250472
| Silly qwilter, you are supposed to put in ufo's you think can be done in two weeks !!!!!!
some body gonna pick something for me??? or do I have to choose myself?? |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 07, 2009
01:11 PM Post #7250502
| I missed the 2 weeks part.
Better take me off. I'll be on vacation 15 - 19 Nov |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 07, 2009
01:52 PM Post #7250592
| we will just wait for you... |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
November 07, 2009
09:21 PM Post #7251691
| OOOOOOOo I have sooooo many things to do too.
1. Finish my Moda Quilt- Border, back, quilt, bind
2. Tree Skirt pre print panel
3. Binding on Christmas wall quilt
4. Finish machine applique reindeer quilt top
5. Bind a Native American wall quilt for family room.
Of course I have tons more (don't we all?) but those are the ones at the top of my head.
Cher |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 07, 2009
09:29 PM Post #7251705
| Thunder, where is your list of items? How can we pick one for you to work on without a list? I'm too tired to make a list tonight I'll try for tomorrow. |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 08, 2009
08:12 AM Post #7252551
| new list Post #7242236 it is up there with the front of the log cabin...
( finish reindeer) that reminds me !!! I have a moose wall hanging needs finish too!!!!
Cher, I want to see that Native American wall quilt, you got to put in photo's of ufo's now...and then when finished!!!! |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 08, 2009
08:21 AM Post #7252560
| I will "commit" to the cat quilt. If I can get the tails paper pieced this week, I can take the quilt with me since the tails will be hand apliqued on. I have one of those necklace thread cutters that you can take on a plane (no blade exposed) so won't need to check my luggage. Now, where did I put that gizmo?!?!?!!?
Time to get dressed. I'm doing a 5K volksmarch with a friend this AM. Figure I can't make the knee much worse so I might as well go out, get some exercise, and have some fun. Now, where is my knee brace?!?!?!? |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 08, 2009
09:08 AM Post #7252616
| Thunder, I think I should come and help you finish that quilt for your son. What do you think? After Thanksgiving we really need to plan a visit to Ocala and the Villages.
Here's my list: more than 5, you'll understand soon. packages in mail.
1 Christmas Tote bag made from strips I won in last year's strip poker game.
2 Secret baby quilt (will post picture soon)
3 Hummer for Dee (can post soon)
4 Suduko label for secret quilt from Barb to my friend Fran, made one already but didn't make it home from show and tell night at quilting circle. Also misplaced or lost a dozen nylon net crocheted scrubbies. DH swears they weren't stolen from car when he had new tires put on.
5 Crazy 9 patch fruit salad quilt for nieces and nephews, a continuing saga.
6 King size Irish Chain wedding present quilt for "married" son who isn't having an official service. They bought a house together over 10 years ago, so it's time for me to move on and get over it.
7. Christmas runner, holly print fabric from wal-Mart on sale for $2.00 per yard.
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mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 08, 2009
09:09 AM Post #7252618
| Holly runner needs binding, I want dark red. 
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mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 08, 2009
09:11 AM Post #7252623
| "Lost" Sudoku label, I'll duplicate same colors 
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Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 08, 2009
11:39 AM Post #7252917
| Mittsy, I love the label. It is going to go so well with what I sent Fran!!! |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 08, 2009
01:52 PM Post #7253277
| When I went to check on the cat, I found the bag with the scrubbies. Yeah! Been working on the tote bag all morning. Now off to dinner at DH's brothers, and Pinochle. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 08, 2009
04:25 PM Post #7253632
| Didn't go near the sewing room today. Did a 10K walk this AM. By the time we were done it was already @70 and sunny. When you get a Nov day in MD, this nice you do yardwork. So, that is what I did. The leaves are mulched & the yard mowed. Cleaned out a dorm size fridge I've been storingin the garage to donate to work. Cleaned the furnace filters. Just enjoyed the beautiful day!!!!
Now to clean up the mess upstairs I made yesterday before I jump in the shower.
Oh yea, I did finish putting the binding (hand sewing) on a quilt this AM!!!!! |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 08, 2009
07:15 PM Post #7254178
| yea, Mittsy that runner would be great with red binding!!!
I wanna see that tote bag!! I do I do...
well I had yesterday off and did not get to sew a stitch, the DH decided it was perfect weather for yard work so that is what we did...Ifn he's gonna volunteer...I'm gonna be doin...if y'all know what I mean??!!
and I was supposed to have tomorrow off...buttttttt got asked to work...
Jean, Cher, we need pictures. |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 08, 2009
07:16 PM Post #7254182
| Pictures, please of finished quilt.
Occasionally we sell one of our baby quilts to buy batting, here's the lucky recipient of the latest sale. Went all the way to Colorado.
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mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 08, 2009
07:24 PM Post #7254204
| I'm using t.he same pattern that I used for my black and white tote, but strips of Christmas Fabric, here's the inner pockets 
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mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 08, 2009
07:27 PM Post #7254215
| http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/ The tote bag and pattern are in the first picture.
Here's my winnings from strip poker. I'm, going to use decorative stitches to quilt the rows. Might try metallic threads again, usually not very sucessful. The dark green will be the handles and the lining fabric.
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Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 09, 2009
08:13 PM Post #7257700
| Strip poker!!!!! that's a good one. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 09, 2009
08:41 PM Post #7257826
| Nothing to do with UFOs except they are often the reason I get no work done when they try to help me 
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babeegirl
Wichita, KS
(Zone 6a)
November 10, 2009
12:45 AM Post #7258796
| awww they are so sweet and pretty! |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 10, 2009
06:36 AM Post #7259168
| Shaleigh just turned 2. Cinnamon will be 11 in a couple weeks. This was the 1st time they actually sat next to each other w/out chewing on each other. |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 10, 2009
08:01 AM Post #7259255
| Cute kitties.
The surprise baby quilt for Jill has been received, I can now post a picture.
Got a dmail from Dee, she received the tiny hummingbird I embroidered. Also found the suduko label yesterday so won't have to make another one. I really need to "Tidy Up" the sewing room but hate to take time away from the actual sewing to do it.
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Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 10, 2009
09:11 AM Post #7259399
| Mittsy it is magnificent!!!! I'm so glad she liked it. Has she posted anywhere that you know of???? I haven't checked her thread yet. |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 10, 2009
09:25 AM Post #7259432
| My revised list of 5 current projects
1 Christmas strip poker tote, half way done, finished
2 Fruit salad quilt for niece, cutting and piecing done, ready for the longarm.
3 Holly table runner,finished.
4 Popsicle block, fabric assembled
5 Irish chain wedding quilt for youngest son, not quite halfway
6 Hannah hexagon quilt, some done
Irish chain backing in various shades of blue.
Jill's reaction to The Quilt!
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1055097/#new
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barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 11, 2009
08:55 AM Post #7262778
| So nice to see Jill's reaction to the quilt !! thanks for doing it Mittsy, My block has the weight on it. YOU ARE ONE AWESOME LADY  ♥♥♥ |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 11, 2009
09:07 AM Post #7262802
| It truly was a labor of love and perseverance! I hate to admit how truly spoiled I am but i do love my Brother sewing/Embroidery machine. I'm just sewing a bit every day and loving it! |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 15, 2009
06:34 AM Post #7275661
| I got all the tails paper pieced yesterday morning. They, and the quilt top, are neatly packed in my suitcase. So I have to get 11 tails sewn on by Thur AM!!!
Also painted 1/2 the computer room and assembled the bookcase. It has a finish that really looks like pine. Amazing what they can do with pressed wood.
ANd now I must turn odd the computer & go finish packing - to include the laptop!!!! |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 15, 2009
06:52 AM Post #7275675
| The jellyroll Christmas tote is finished. Outside 
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mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 15, 2009
06:53 AM Post #7275676
| inside, showing lining and pieced pockets. 
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Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 15, 2009
09:21 AM Post #7275825
| I love that tote Mittsy. What a nice job and great combination of holiday colors. Who puts out that jelly roll? Is there a pattern or did you just wing it??? |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 15, 2009
10:29 AM Post #7275949
| Ditto |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 15, 2009
04:19 PM Post #7276840
| I won all these strips playing strip poker at last year's Christmas (holiday) quilt party for my circle. .I added a few strips more from my stash and aalso the lining fabric.
This year the tote will be my gift for the exchange. So someone is going to get "their" strips back. The pattern is called Jelly Bags #1004 and comes from Bunny Hill designs. http://www.BunnyHillDesigns.com. You need 17 2 1/2" by 42" strips.
I completed the second runner.
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mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 15, 2009
04:20 PM Post #7276842
| Better picture of the gold one. 
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mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 15, 2009
04:28 PM Post #7276868
| Here's a picture of the Hexagon blocks for Hannah's quilt. A lot of work left on this one. She's three already, gotta git er done! 
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Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 16, 2009
11:36 AM Post #7278950
| Mittsy are you doing that by hand? or machine? It's adorable!!!! |
mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
November 16, 2009
02:07 PM Post #7279432
| By machine, hexagons are 4 inches. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 19, 2009
05:48 PM Post #7290633
| Well, I was bad. I got none of my applique worked on in FL. I was exhausted by the time I got back to the room every evening. And Tues afternoon I had a massage that really put me out early.
The project bag is next to the couch so I will pick it up this evening. |
Quilter5bdsr
(Barb) Hillsboro, NH
November 19, 2009
05:55 PM Post #7290648
| Sounds like it was a good trip Qwilter. Did you get everything done that you wanted?
Rest now - we'll put you to work in a while. |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
November 19, 2009
06:00 PM Post #7290659
| Barb - a trip to FL is like being home - it is never all done!!!! But, progress was made. The oven got fixed; the framers completed the roof structure; the electricial did the wiring, and the insullation went up yesterday afternoon. Hopefully some tar paper & flashing will get up before the rain moves in there tomorrow.
And I got some much needed gardening chores taken care of. Now, where did I put that camera?!?!?!!?!? I have some new pics of the quilting "barn". |
llilyfan
South Central, IA
(Zone 5a)
December 20, 2009
06:25 PM Post #7385905
| I have my DGS little quilt bound and I have the top completed for the oldest girl of my neighbor. I cheated and took the other top to a friend who is quilting it for me. . .it is for the 2 year old of the neighbor, so 3 out of 5 isn't too bad. My PC won't accept my photo card for some reason so for right now I don't have a picture of the quilt for my DGS.
Here is a pic of the pieced top for the young neighbor girl who is Hanna Montana crazy as well as pink and purple!
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psychw2
Boise, ID
(Zone 6a)
December 20, 2009
06:57 PM Post #7385978
| VERY pretty!
The only UFO project I have going on right now is trying to unpack all the boxes my DH drags home to Othello from Boise! |
llilyfan
South Central, IA
(Zone 5a)
December 20, 2009
07:01 PM Post #7385999
| Not really what I had envisioned, but I don't think that will matter. |
llilyfan
South Central, IA
(Zone 5a)
December 20, 2009
07:36 PM Post #7386090
| Ok, I finally got my card to work. Here is a picture of my DGS's quilt. 
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mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
December 20, 2009
08:08 PM Post #7386185
| Very nice, both of them. So good to get things finished. I'm still plugging away. Finished 8 plaid Christmas coasters and four table runners. I'm working on some 2 year purse calendar covers that are pretty cute. Our local guild is having a show in March and taught us how to make them so we could have some available for the Boutique table at the show.
I'll try to take pictures tomorrow. |
psychw2
Boise, ID
(Zone 6a)
December 20, 2009
08:56 PM Post #7386286
| The calender covers sound cool, I'm looking forward to seeing a pic of them.
Nice work as usual Lilly! I miss my sewing time! |
llilyfan
South Central, IA
(Zone 5a)
December 20, 2009
11:27 PM Post #7386709
| Thanks Mittsy and Pat.
Yes, those calendar covers sound neat.
Pat, you'll be back to sewing before long, just keep taking care of those things that are important now. |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
December 20, 2009
11:37 PM Post #7386736
| So good to "see" you Doc...before you know it you will be back to having sewing time!!!!
in the mean time just enjoy being closer to grand son...that is much more important...
I did some sewing today, almost finished a new quilt for grand daughter, and worked on three fleece, fringed, and tied, lap throws...Christmas presents...I made one for GD, and everybody ewed and awed it so much...I decided to make 'em all their own...but take some advice...don't ever try to cut all that fringe for three double layer fleece throws...one after the other...my hands are killing me !!!! and I still have to finish tying!!!!
what was I thinking????
have not touched anything on my UFO list ;( |
cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
December 21, 2009
01:06 AM Post #7386941
| I did finish my tree skirt need to get photo of that. I just finished a jean pant pocket book for a girl I work with. I hope she likes it. You all know the wild fabs I like to use.
here it is
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cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
December 21, 2009
01:07 AM Post #7386945
| the inside 
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cheriffic
(Cheryl) Wilmington, MA
December 21, 2009
01:09 AM Post #7386949
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mittsy
Space Coast, FL
(Zone 11)
December 21, 2009
06:49 AM Post #7387203
| Love the jeans bag, bet she will, too.
Thunder, I hope you have the spring loaded scissors for cutting all that fleece fringe. They are much easier to use. It's still dark out but I'll take pictures as soon as it gets light out on the patio. My camera flash is malfunctioning. |
barefootT
Wildwood, FL
(Zone 9a)
December 21, 2009
07:16 AM Post #7387233
| mittsy I do have spring scissors...but I did these with the rotary cutter, and one of those "craft cutter" rotary rulers...has a whole lot of slots at the 1/2'' 1'' 1 1/2'' etc, so measures the fringe out very nicely...
.went through 3 blades tho... amazing how that soft fluffy fabric can be so "hard" on the blades...crazy to cut them all one after the other...but wanted to get them all cut so I can bring to work and tie on my lunch..otherwise I will never get everything finished...hard to find the time to sneak into the sewing room...with the house full I have...two of the boys "living" in my sewing room... the things we do for love...LOL
they are all expecting quilts...which they are getting, in various stages of almost done
( I know I will not get every bit finished, that will be done in the week after Christmas)
so these will be a big surprise, and something to use while I finish up the quilts...
well, I am off to work...hope y'all have a great day !!! |
Qwilter
Severn, MD//Flem Is,, FL
(Zone 9a)
December 21, 2009
08:21 AM Post #7387302
| The fleece dulls the blade because of the polyester threads - much harder to cut than cotton. But, amazingly, the cotton fabrics will last much longer than a polyester. Poly threads will "snap" & break where as cotton stretches so takes more wear & tear. That is why many poly threads have a cotton core.
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