Sunday Scripture

Joyfully,

Lovely Fabric

I don't normally post on Saturday, but I'm missing being here.  It has been a very busy couple of weeks. Both of my children headed off to college.  One is a freshmen and one is a senior.  The house is oddly quiet.  We had a busy summer with the move, but because of it, spent a lot of time together and got to enjoy each other in new ways.  I love the young adults they've become.  One evening feeling particularly sad about my empty nest, I ventured into this wonderful store and did a little comfort fabric shopping.  I love this Christmas print, "A Merry Little Christmas" with "Sweet Shoppe".  It's almost as if they were made to go together.  I have to get caught up on other projects before I can cut into this beautiful stack but I will leave them out for inspiration.  Have a blessed Saturday!

Hugs,

Monday

I hope you had a good holiday weekend.  I finished putting the binding on this quilt for some special newlyweds.  The wedding colors were navy, green and lavender.  I apologize for the coloring in the pictures, still trying to get the light just right.  I took my girl to college on Saturday.  My son's girlfriend, Mallory (driving) was such a huge help moving Maddie in.  I get my son for a couple more days then he is back to college as well.  I will be an empty nester…I can barely type it.  Lots of change on the horizon.  Have a good Monday!

Smiles,

Sunday Scripture

Sunday Blessings,

Top is Finished

I have just finished running a quilting marathon.  While the floors were being installed, I had to be present so I tackled a quilt I have been wanting to make.  I literally was in my sewing room for over 24 hours in the past three days.  Today the hardwood floors are in and the 90x108 quilt top is finished.  If I had some helpers, I would have better photos but since the house is quiet, this is the best I could do with this giant topper.  I'm going to get an extra wide backing for this and it will be off for quilting. Have a great day!

Hugs,

Sewing Pretty

Being trapped in my sewing room for nine and half hours made me very, very productive.  I took a break from the normally scheduled sewing program to work on a quilt for my bed.  I have been collecting fabric for this for a long time.  Most of the fabric is Old, New Collection by Atsuko Matsuyama with the rest a combination of Lecien and some Lakehouse fabrics.  There is just something about this fabric that makes my heart sing.  You know how much I love Flower Sugar by Lecien, but it is very bright and not what a wanted for my bedroom.  These fabrics are rich but more subtle in color and are so, so pretty. I am making a quilt from the book, Large-Block Quilts by Victoria Eapen.  The pattern is called "Three Steps Forward" and it uses the Jacob's Ladder block.  These blocks are 18"x18". I will need 25 for a king-size quilt (if I did my math correctly).  I am enjoying this quilt so much.  On the house front, the floors are coming along quite nicely.  The gentlemen are already here today, pounding away.  We are also getting some work done on the outside of the house, replacing a sidewalk and putting in some flower beds.  As you may recall from earlier pictures, we didn't have any. My kids keep saying that its like an episode of extreme home make-over here.  I wish it was, then I wouldn't have to pay for it.  It sure is helping me adjust to moving to get these projects done.  It's starting to feel like my home and that is quite a nice shift in perspective for me.  Have a good day, friends!

Xoxo,

Trapped

I am "trapped" in my sewing room today.  Isn't that horrible?  Being forced to sit amongst the pretty fabrics and sew is such an awful thing.  Downstairs the first floor is getting redone.  New hardwood to replace the old linoleum and carpet.  There is lots and lots of hammering going on.  I'll be sure to post photos when they're finished.  Have a happy Monday!

Smiles,