Sebastian

Sebastian, my loving lap kitty for many years developed cancer in his upper jaw and nasal cavity.  I made the decision to let him go.  I was not prepared for this but did the best I could.  I loved him so much!

The Couch Finish!

I love my couch quilt. Now I am wondering about matching pillows..... I do have a bunch of left over four patch blocks...Enjoy!

First border of Hearts

I finished enough hearts for the first border. Got it sewn on, pressed. Love it. Hearts are getting appliquéd most every evening. I hope to have this border done by the new year.


Each corner will be a black square with small red hearts (fabric).


This was this morning, Sebastian in the fore ground and Tinker Belle down towards my feet. It seems like Tinker Belle is slowly coming out of her shell.


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A love quilt

The back is not this bright. I had to take the picture inside to show all the texture. Quilted with superior So Fine top and bottom, cotton batting. I did a free hand feather swirl.



Sebastian waiting for me to finish so he can give me some lap therapy.


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First QOV

I am putting my time waiting for the satellite repair person to arrive to good use. I pieced the QOV and I hope to get it all quilted today.

There is a new roof on our house so the satellite dish needs a major tweak.


I am using the stars and loops panto.


While snapping pictures I got one of Sebastian with his cute pink tongue.


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Quilting in my pajamas

Today will be a quiet day. I have already quilted a love quilt and it was a challenge. These quilts are pillowed cased so I had to remove my red snappers. I am reminded of how I don't like to pin quilts to the leaders.

What great way to start Thanksgiving! Doing these quilts just warms my heart!





I did a all over swirl pattern.

the back.



Lovely texture. have a few more to do but I really need to start on two full size t shirt quilts. These are a new commission.

For the animal lovers. My special kitty Sebastian. Right now he is on my lap giving me some nice therapy. Mmmmmm


Happy Thanksgiving.

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Remember those strips?

Well I sewed ALL of them into scrappy trips blocks that are 6 X 6 from 2.5 strips. I also managed to sew the pile of 2 inch strips into tubes. They are ready for their sub cutting and block assembly.


I ended up with 40 blocks. Lots of quilt top possibilities.



And a very sweet picture of Sebastian. He is a very large kitty.

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Keeping Busy...

So I created another top using different 2.5 X 4.5 green rectangles and a white print. Not sure if I will put a border on this one.

Out of hibernation came my hexie project. It has't seen the light day in months. I am taking a break from applique and need to have my hands busy in the evenings. We'll see how long I stick with the hexies this time.

For all you cat lovers, a sweet picture of Sebastian snoozing.

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My latest project

This is my latest project. A good sized lap quilt for a friend. She'll really like it for her couch...

I've been trying to empty or reduce the 2.5 inch blocks and 2.5 inch strips (so I can process some more). I have always wanted to try this pattern. I love it and it goes together SO QUICKLY. I double stitched the light triangles (started with squares) and have bonus parts. I debated the border and a dark 3 inch strip won. What do you think about the pattern and or the colors?

I loaded the top this morning and I plan to quilt it today in addition to other quilty things.

Sebastian was my constant companion in the sewing room. He is doing much better since his steriod shot. He is hardly coughing at all and runs around with Tinker Belle like a kitten.

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Snowman Wall Hanging, New love top, Sebastian

I have been trying to clean up and out the sewing room. All my backs that were on the floor are now used or in the backing closet. I cut down all my left over batting and used them in a different quilt. I'll show that next time provided I get them finished.

I had an extra snowman block and extra 9 patch blocks so here is a cute wall hanging for next year.

My latest creation - a new love top. Kind of different like me.

And last but not least a picture of Sebastian. My cutey pie.

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Love Quilts, Sebastian

The quilt started with all my patriotic nickel squares matched up with a white and blue paint drops fabric. Its quilted with arrows going in all directions.

A spider block quilt, quilted using computerized panto with loops and swirls. (Black thread).

And lastly but not leastly a picture of Sebastian. A little out of focus but I still like it. He's so cute and loveable. He had a parasitic shot Saturday (just in case he has parasitic lung disease). Still waiting for the blood test results.

Keep Stitching

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Pet Quilts / Sick Kitty

These quilts are the ones I completed for the local Vet office in town. There will be more in the future.

Sebastian has been coughing. Mr F Q took him to the vet in December and was put on antibiotics and steroids. He improved for a short while but started coughing even more. I took him back today. The xrays of his chest are not good. Multiple blood tests will be run to get a better diagnosis. I'm hoping he will be alright.

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Equipment Problems and Snowman Quilt

I have to give my Side Saddle representatives Kudos. They came Christmas morning to fix my side saddle. How's that for "SERVICE". You can find their products here. My thanks to Jennifer and Dave for rescuing me.

Here is my beat up Rowenta Master that is still working, but for how long?

I thought I would buy myself a new one for Christmas. I bought aRowenta DG 5030 Steam Generator. I was so excited to get it out of the box and set it up. Disappointment.... It didn't get hot enough to iron cotton AND the water poured out of the iron when steaming. I contacted Rowenta and I will mail it to a service center for resolution.

For you cat lovers here is a picture of Sebastian sleepily laying on the bed. Doing what he does best.

I've been trying to finish a few of my projects... I got out all my snowman blocks I received in a Snowman block exchange. I am planning on putting a red snowman border and calling it a flimsy. There was a block that was put into a wall hanging. I'll show that next time.

I'll try to get back to posting at least every week.

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