Slow Sunday

This morning I sewed a large, really large backing for my double four patch top.  After struggling to get this finished I proceeded to load on my long arm.  Low and behold it's too big!!!  I'll have to beg on of my friends to use their long arm.  They have larger tables.

I slow stitched a few applique blocks and then later sewed some neutral strings.  Nine and it didn't tame the small bag I was trying to use up.

Here are the Dear Jane blocks.

And the nine string blocks.

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Fabulous Friday

A QOV that was on the frame for a few days.  I love playing with different designs.   I figured out how to hold a straight line ruler when doing angle lines.  And the circle feathers...well they are my favorite.  I could do them in my sleep.

The back photo taken inside as the outside one didn't show any details.

Some red string blocks.

My latest Dear Jane blocks.

I quilted another QOV today so that I could turn in all 4 of them.  I will show that one tomorrow.  You know I will bring home at least 4 more QOV tops to quilt.  Play time is so much fun!

Keep Stitching,

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Friday Update

I have a few more DJ blocks completed.  There are more in the works..

I'm getting good at constructing the odd blocks.

I did get a love quilt quilted this afternoon

I'll show the entire quilt tomorrow.  I feathered it.

Hope you are staying cool in the extreme heat.

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Time Off

After a long few months of working late, I am off for some comp time.  

Today I sewed some crumb blocks or mile a minute blocks.  33 of them.  My sewing machine was smoking hot!  

These blocks will be made into a love quilt or two.

And I have enough scrap stuff for a pet bed.

I have managed to get a few more Jane blocks completed.

The top left one may get redone as I'm not happy with it.

I plan to sew all week.

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Weekend Update

My Dear Jane blocks in the last week have been only a few, like two.

I made up for it today...

And a beautiful butterfly enjoying my flowers.

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My Latest Blocks

Here are the latest Dear Jane blocks.  I had most of these completed by last Monday

I also sewed a few string blocks as the string pile is out of control.

I will add these to my collection.

I am working on my COW Challenge quilt today, finishing it up.  What are you stitching?

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Eight more darling Dear Jane Blocks

In the last week I have finished eight more cuties

I love the challenge of figuring how best to construct these blocks.

Here is a favorite spot around my porch.  Dee a and I planted these roots last November.  It was a fun day laughing and cutting up.  Thanks Dee.

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Dear Jane Update and a family visit

Here are the latest Dear Jane blocks.

I have not posted due to my brother visiting from New York.  One day we walked the Lake Murray Dam.  Well David walked slow...  So when we got to the Irmo side, I left him in the shade and I power walked back to the car.  I picked him up and away we went.  What a great walk.

This is David before the walk...  I'll spare you the after picture.  It was really hot this day but luckily there was a little breeze.

A few days later we went to Billy Dreher Island to explore.  What a nice place.

We've had a wonderful visit.  Sadly he leaves tomorrow for the next leg of his vacation.

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Weekend Update

I had two bags of scrap fiber and made two pet beds.  I used two blocks that are stars.  I wasn't crazy over either block so I bordered them to make them larger.  The animals at the hospital won't mind the crazy fabrics.  My cats have already tested them.  I believe they approve!

And some more Dear Jane blocks.  My blocks are not perfect, just as Janes were not. I modify blocks to suit my style (or fix to cover my screw ups).

Hope you found some time to stitch today.

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More Dear Jane Blocks

Here are some more Dear Jane blocks. I have been steadily working on them. I am enjoying the challenge of each block.

Today I am packing for a work trip to Denver CO. I see lots of hand stitching there. Yay! Frog Quilter

More Dear Jane Blocks

Here are the latest blocks. There are a few more that are almost finished. Frog Quilter

Sewing and Quilting

This weekend I have done a lot of sewing and quilting.  This is a QOV  where I added texture.  I'm pleased with result.  Maestro is inspecting and has given her approval lol.

The back shows lots of texture.

A love quilt to turn in at the next guild meeting.

I decided to purchase the Dear Jane software. It is well,worth it in my opinion.

The first block was a paper pieced one called pinwheel gone awry or something similar.

I hope your weekend included some stitching. Frog Quilter

Orphan Round Up

This first one had everything inside the inner blue border. I added the rest to bring it up to size.

This one would make a great guy quilt. I'm not quite finished with it. It needs to be a little bit longer.

I have taken the Dear Jane plunge. In indigo and Snow White. These are the blocks so far.

A strippy enlarged that would be perfect for a little girl. I put this one on the frame today and quilted it. So pretty. I still have more blocks to make more quilts. ThE pile has gone down a little bit.

For the kitty fans. This is Mr. Tale waiting for me to turn out the light, bed time.