I like to spread out and since I have some large spaces to spread out on - well I spread out. So I had to tidy up yesterday morning since people were coming over for a sit n sew. Not only did I have to clean up my sewing projects, but some of the Christmas decorations - well the snowmen and the nutcrackers were still sitting on the tables and had to be put away.
However by the time they arrived - VOILA - clean tables...............
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| Isn't that INVITING? Get out your machine and start sewing something???? Anything??? |
Oh yes - I am faced with that dilemna EVERY DAY. Perhaps that is why I try to cover them with stuff so I won't be tempted to do more????
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| The other group of work tables (Sharron's machine is having a sleep over until Sharron is back for Sunday's Sit n Sew) |
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| Cutting mats cleared off and so is the ironing board |
Now if I could just keep it that way and bring out ONE project at a time so I don't get befuddled?????
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| Well how about TWO bags worth of current stuff that I NEED to be working on and get finished SOON!!!!! |
I am going to limit myself to those TWO bags until I get the stuff done.
I WILL NOT get anything else out from the shelf
I WILL NOT get anything else out from the shelf
I WILL NOT get anything else out fromt he shelf...............
I say that now - what will happen tonight???? Well the tables must remain clear for the group tomorrow but after they leave - I will NOT be held responsible for what jumps off the shelves!!!!!!!!!!
In keeping with my promise to myself, I cut out TWO quilts last night and both were from the big blue bag.
We had received a package of fat quarters from one of our guilds for community projects. Well I DID NOT like the fabrics they had assembled. I mean - I did not like all of them together. So I divided the package into two and added some of my own stuff and then I had TWO quilts to do. Honestly - this mulitplying thing - I have to stop that!!!!!!!!!!
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| Project One - cut and the pieces on the bottom will be used in the border (there are extras in the cut pieces for the border or it may get a different border than I have planned) |
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| Project Number two - cut |
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| The border pieces for project two |
And then I dug out the next project that needs cutting. HEY - I have TWO sewing days coming up this week - Monday and Thursday and I had better make sure there is enough in that basket to keep me going for two days. If anyone is interested - there is room on Thursday............ just saying..........
My problem with this next quilt is what do I frame those blocks with - black or white??????
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| Black framing or white framing?????? (YES - I know those blocks are VERY BUSY - I will know better next time) I am leaning towards the white frame and then use black for a sashing. |
Got to figure that out tonight and get those cut.
We had a pretty full house yesterday, although two ladies didn't make it - the weather was pretty ugly in the morning, but turned out to be a glorious day.
Jan was working on her eight-pointed star sample for class today and then she was making a ton of half square triangles.
Gilian and Linda were cutting out quilts.
Gail was working on a gorgeous Kaffe Fassett quilt (yes - why wasn't I taking pictures?????)
Ruth was making a piano key border
Sharron was trimming blocks and then started to assemble her quilt
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| Isn't that awesome?????? (And HUGE!!!!!!!!!!) |
And Pat was making a raggy baby quilt
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| Raggy quilt before the cutting |
It was an awesome day and I have a full house on Sunday as well.
It really is a super opportunity for anyone who wants to get a load of sewing done - hey I do all your pressing and seam ripping. What more could you ask for?????
If anyone is interested - there are still a couple of spots on Sunday, March 23 and Sunday, April 27 as well as Friday, March 21 and April 18. Spaces are VERY LIMITED (so sign up NOW). I had to turn away people for February. The cost is $40 which is a donation to Hospice Palliative Care in Ontario (you get a tax receipt). Can I reach my goal of $2,500????? With the current number of sign-ups - I am very close. So sign up and help make it possible. And if you can't participate, but would still like to make a donation or just get more information - here is the link...............
The Healing Cycle web site
Basically iit is a WIN-WIN-WIN day for everyone involved.
On that note - I am out of here. I have a smidgen more prep work for my $10 quilts at The Hobby Horse. Of course - I always get excited about starting a new class - so fun to see the progress.
Have an AWESOME day!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ciao!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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