I'm still here....just have been out of the loop due to internet connections. Or actually the lack of a connection. I have screamed/threatened/thrown fits and then just gave up trying to be on line. We have had a mess for almost 6 weeks but now they say we are good to go. Fingers crossed/ rabbit's foot out and holding our breath to see what will happen. If we get taken out again, I think I will move to a very far distant shore. I can't handle such a mess.
I have been sewing and keeping up with my plans for the month. They were of a light load, since I knew it was tax time---very taxing time. I kept my list simple.
The on going, big project was to be the 9 Patch. Notice a change.....I switched from an on-point layout to a straight alternating block layout.
I will make a full confession here.....the on point layout was driving me crazy and messing with my visual mind. Since the health issues of last year, I have noticed a problem with spacial thinking and visualizing things in my head. I am hoping it improves, but have made the decision to give myself less stress and take the easier road.
Permission grated......So change in layout, and I am going large on this one. I was thinking of making two quilts with different layouts....nope. Just one and no applique. This one will be simple and plain, and a reminder of those traditional ones I love. So far I have about 8 strips sewn together and just pinned to the design wall. I need a pressing session before I begin to join the rows.
The rest of the circles from the Quilty 365 project are bordered and pinned. A few extra circles were used to decorate the pieced backing.
So now it is ready for some quilting. Hopefully, better photos next time I show this :)
Saying Happy Valentine's Day. This is my Valentine's candle mat from a few years ago. The pattern for the heart was pinned from Riley Blake. Here is the post.
Update.....this link is broken or has been removed. That's why I say to pin and download to save.
Best plan of attack is to pull out paper and pencil. Draw a large heart (Mine is about 9" across at the widest point). Just like the FMQ pattern....continue the swirl into the heart shape at the point of cleavage at the top. The cut out portion becomes the swirl placed at the base.
Happy stitching.
I have been sewing and keeping up with my plans for the month. They were of a light load, since I knew it was tax time---very taxing time. I kept my list simple.
The on going, big project was to be the 9 Patch. Notice a change.....I switched from an on-point layout to a straight alternating block layout. I will make a full confession here.....the on point layout was driving me crazy and messing with my visual mind. Since the health issues of last year, I have noticed a problem with spacial thinking and visualizing things in my head. I am hoping it improves, but have made the decision to give myself less stress and take the easier road.
Permission grated......So change in layout, and I am going large on this one. I was thinking of making two quilts with different layouts....nope. Just one and no applique. This one will be simple and plain, and a reminder of those traditional ones I love. So far I have about 8 strips sewn together and just pinned to the design wall. I need a pressing session before I begin to join the rows.
The rest of the circles from the Quilty 365 project are bordered and pinned. A few extra circles were used to decorate the pieced backing.
So now it is ready for some quilting. Hopefully, better photos next time I show this :)
Saying Happy Valentine's Day. This is my Valentine's candle mat from a few years ago. The pattern for the heart was pinned from Riley Blake. Here is the post.
Update.....this link is broken or has been removed. That's why I say to pin and download to save.
Best plan of attack is to pull out paper and pencil. Draw a large heart (Mine is about 9" across at the widest point). Just like the FMQ pattern....continue the swirl into the heart shape at the point of cleavage at the top. The cut out portion becomes the swirl placed at the base.
Happy stitching.
