Tuesday, March 11, 2014

What's Happening!




I have been very lazy lately.   Just trying to relax and take it easy.  I did make a decision on what I would end up doing with my "Slices".  I made a sewing machine cover.  A dust cover for my Pfaff Ambition 1.0.  I added a strip of purple along the bottom on one side and a strip of a light print on the bottom of the other side so it would be long enough.  I backed it with a lovely turquoise batik, draped it over the machine and anchored it with several stitches and a button.  I love it.  Now I need to make something to fit my Pfaff QE 4.0.  and my Husquvarna and my Kenmore and my Singer.  I have a few more older machines but I don't use them anymore and they are packed away.




I pieced two more blocks for my Dear Jane project.  I really need to pick up the pace on this project.  I have only pieced 16 blocks so far. Lots more to go.   Think I will add some buttons here and there.
 




 And WooHoo...a finish....My  "Basic Puzzle" from the book Modern Basics by Amy Ellis.  I made the backing from leftover scraps and some yardage of Kona Iron.  After spending many days trying to decide on a quilting design, I just decided to keep it simple and get it done.  I used a Hera marker to give me a line to follow For thread, I used Konfetti 50# in a  gorgeous shade of turquoise, and a #70/10 Superior Titanium topstitch needle.   I used Kona peacock for the binding. I had it all quilted in an evening. It measures 50" x 60". Now I can move on to something new. 





Knitty Sister just returned from almost a month of vacation in Hawaii.  Lucky duck!  She was amazed with how popular quilting is there.  She visited a quilt shop in Volcano called Kilauea Kreations.  She wanted to find me some fabric that was made in Hawaii. She brought me these Beautiful Hand-Marbled fabrics by Zee.  The top one is a Kona Cotton, the middle one is a pima cotton and the bottom one is Cotton Lawn.  Very nice!



 I am linking up with The Needle and Thread Network.  Stop by and check out what is going on this week. 

 I hope you have time today to do something quilty!

12 comments:

  1. What part of your life would you describe as being lazy..lol...Love all your projects and lucky you getting those beautiful pieces of Hawaii!! I am sure you will have them whipped up very soon!

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  2. You sure have been productive for someone who says they are lazy . Great finishes Linda , love the sewing machine cover as well as your quilt . Oh lucky you getting those fabrics :-)

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  3. Love seeing all your special projects. Your banner is delightful, your sewing machine cover so classy, your blocks are sweet, and your quilt is stunning! Your sister has great taste! Wonderful post!

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  4. That reminds me, i need to make a sewing machine cover too! love the blocks and your quilt is GREAT!

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  5. What a cute idea for a sewing machine cover - and those "slices" are beautiful!!! Love your Puzzle quilt too - bright and ready for spring :) You have a very thoughtful sister - those fabrics are very yummy!

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  6. I really need to do a cover for mine. Yours is great. I like that puzzle quilt also.

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  7. Doesn't look like you've been too lazy to me! Love the decision you made with the machine cover... great way to use one of your TLP choices! And I really like your pieced backing for the Basic Puzzle! And Hawaii fabric - you lucky duck!

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  8. LInda, how's is going. I'm slowly getting back to hand stitching and have just about finished my NEW winter block I decided the first one was just not doing it for me.

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  9. Your slices quilt made a beautiful sewing machine cover. I like that the outlet is open. Yeah!!! on your puzzle quilt. It's great to have a finish. Love the buttons on Dear Jane and next time your sister goes to Hawaii....go with her and bring me back fabric...lol.

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  10. Great colours in your puzzle quilt Linda!

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  11. Your projects are one nicer than the next, congrats on your big and small finishes!

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  12. Hi, Linda, back from my camping trip and trying to catch up on my favorite blogs! Love how you accomplish so much when you are lazy! You must be a whirlwind when you are fired up! Your projects are great. I'm just loving that new header picture!

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