I've lost my camera. I know this is a recurring issue. I am concerned. It's been a few days, it usually shows up by now. The Tri State show is Thursday I am hoping it shows up by then.
The problem with quilt shows is I am easily overwhelmed and I forget what I am looking for in the merchant's mall. I will be there on Thursday and Sunday. So, if I can't stop thinking about something I will purchase it on Sunday.
I have managed to fix my sewing machine. I don't know how long it will last. I took the WHOLE THING apart, sprayed air, oiled every moving part, tested each moving mechanism, put it all back together and Shazam! Sewing once again. The tension mechanism was not broken. So there had to be a superficial reason why the tension wasn't working. I don't have great proof that I can adjust the tension, but for a straight stitch, things seem to be functional. I will try to quilt soon, and we shall see......
The Lancaster Quilt Show is early this year. March 16-19. So I am prolonging my challenge to see what I can accomplish by then, since I lost a week without a machine. Things are looking good. I am frustrated by the 7 almost finished quilts taking up my space.
Better Homes and Gardens published a great magazine last summer highlighting 11 antique quilts. They are magical. They also included a "modernization" of a vintage style. There I became obsessed with the ICs and the flower baskets. This has helped me narrow down the ideas for my scrap stash. The voice in the back of my head says "SAVE TIME DITCH IT ALL ON EBAY". The voice of reason says milk the stash for small projects. It's getting out of control, but, there is something to be said for having all one's stash cut and ready to sew. So, in my spare time, I am digging into the stash box. And making progress.
I did get something new this week! A pattern for notebooks and kindle covers. This can be very fun. My rotary blade is sharp! Yahoo!
When I got the "Antique Quilts" magazine, I thought I should try out the basket pattern, and I made my Mom a tote bag out of my experiment. Her favorite color is blue. In the fall, I bought a huge scrap bag full of vintage calicos. Perfect for flower baskets. The baskets require 1 7/8" squares. I cut the calicos up into 3" squares and the leftovers will make perfect 1 7/8" squares. I need five per basket. It's great for scraps.
The problem with quilt shows is I am easily overwhelmed and I forget what I am looking for in the merchant's mall. I will be there on Thursday and Sunday. So, if I can't stop thinking about something I will purchase it on Sunday.
I have managed to fix my sewing machine. I don't know how long it will last. I took the WHOLE THING apart, sprayed air, oiled every moving part, tested each moving mechanism, put it all back together and Shazam! Sewing once again. The tension mechanism was not broken. So there had to be a superficial reason why the tension wasn't working. I don't have great proof that I can adjust the tension, but for a straight stitch, things seem to be functional. I will try to quilt soon, and we shall see......
The Lancaster Quilt Show is early this year. March 16-19. So I am prolonging my challenge to see what I can accomplish by then, since I lost a week without a machine. Things are looking good. I am frustrated by the 7 almost finished quilts taking up my space.
Better Homes and Gardens published a great magazine last summer highlighting 11 antique quilts. They are magical. They also included a "modernization" of a vintage style. There I became obsessed with the ICs and the flower baskets. This has helped me narrow down the ideas for my scrap stash. The voice in the back of my head says "SAVE TIME DITCH IT ALL ON EBAY". The voice of reason says milk the stash for small projects. It's getting out of control, but, there is something to be said for having all one's stash cut and ready to sew. So, in my spare time, I am digging into the stash box. And making progress.
I did get something new this week! A pattern for notebooks and kindle covers. This can be very fun. My rotary blade is sharp! Yahoo!
When I got the "Antique Quilts" magazine, I thought I should try out the basket pattern, and I made my Mom a tote bag out of my experiment. Her favorite color is blue. In the fall, I bought a huge scrap bag full of vintage calicos. Perfect for flower baskets. The baskets require 1 7/8" squares. I cut the calicos up into 3" squares and the leftovers will make perfect 1 7/8" squares. I need five per basket. It's great for scraps.
The tote bag looks great! I'm excited to see all your projects. Sounds like fixing your sewing machine is like fixing a photocopy machine - just fiddle with every part :) I hope your camera turns up soon.
ReplyDeleteSave the stash - you just never know! I hope the quilt show is wonderful and call me -
ReplyDeletePic taken from Jacobs phone. Also missing since the camera disappeared is my magenta glitter virgin Mary bank. I HAVE searched. D I will call soon.
ReplyDeleteJust like a copy machine. Tricky with personality, and primally plastic.
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