Tuesday, September 26, 2017

finally pictures

I went to Walmart last week and found these baskets in the mark down section. I got them for $3 each. I put 1.5 inch, 2 inch and 2.5 inch strips in the tubs. Easier to get to them. I am trying to consolidate to have less clutter.

These are gallon containers I had all of those strips stored in. My husband can use the containers in the garage for his parts and pieces he has.

I cleaned off a table and have another one to take care for. I got a lot of fabric put up on the shelves and not piled up everywhere. I still have more to tackle, but this is a start. How can we make such a mess?

I have had the grandkids more lately so I am not getting as much sewing done.

Hope you have a good week. Chris

The dreaded clean has been happening

I couldn't get pictures to upload. so I guess I clean out the computer to.

I have started on the cleaning. Got a lot of fabric put up on the shelves and also took almost 9 tubs out of here because I comsolidated the smller tubs to clothes baskets.

My strips were ove taking this house so they are tamed down.

The last day of the heat and himidity are coming to an end. Suppose to be cooler and less hunid in the next few days. More Fall like weather is coming.

Hope you are getting your projects worked on. Chris

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Been busy I think

I have been making 5 and 6 inch string squares. I have two different projects I am trying to finish. They are going slow, but a few each day. 

I have papers cut and I just start sewing. The larger squares are very close to being done. It is going to be a queen sized quilt. I really think I will do a quilt as you go technique. It is a better fix for me to get this accomplished. 

I have been looking into getting a frame for doing machine quilting. Several companies have the frames and you use a machine you have. 

The biggest problem is the size of the area you need to have a frame standing up to work on it. If I get one I can get a quilt done in sections and then it is more manageable. I have done that with the domestic machine quilting anyway. 

The big thing is the frame with the carriage for making it mobile. There are several knock offs available on the net so need to do some studying. I know you are limited to the area of the quilting because of the open area in the machine you use. Lots to think of. 

Sun is blinding me as I type We finally had rain the other night and it rained about 3/4 of and inch. WE haven't had rain in about 50 days to amount to anything. 

Well hopefully you are enjoying the last few days of Summer. Fall is coming on Friday. Where has this year gone? Chris





Sunday, September 10, 2017

Grandma and Grandpa time

The little one was awake at 6 am so she got to fall asleep again and we put her on the air mattress. She had her favorite quilt.

Pretty soon Kate came and woke her up so they bothe layed on the mattress. Each had a quilt that Grandma had made to cover up in.

Mommmy and Daddy had an event they spomsered last night so they will be here until latr this afternoon.

We are fed and dressed and up and going. Naps will happen soon I am sure. Me to. Chris

Sunday, September 3, 2017

Scraps of flannel

It is all quilted washed and done. It is flannel scraps I had laying around and some solid pink for the borders and the back. 

I brought the pink around to the top for the binding. I did stitch it by machine. 

I am sure this ne will be drug around and instead od it falling apart I sewed it pretty secure. It is vey soft. 

I used a polyester batting in it and pink thread to quilt it with. 

Now back to string quilts. I have been washing fabrics the last couple days i have purchased. That way they are ready when I need them. Chris