Yes, we are all confused as to what day it is.... Corona virus is with us and we are all learning to live in a brand new way..... for us! Our grandparents would not be having any problem living under these conditions... it was quite normal for them to be on the farm and not leave it for months. As the saying goes.... you can learn a lot from your grandparents era.
So what am I up to these days? Sewing... and lots of it😄
Let’s catch up since my last post.....
I’ve been treadling a lot on my 201k.... I love treadling so much, could sew all day. I’m doing a civil war version of the
STASHBUSTER block. I’m up to quilting it
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| TREADLING CIVIL WAR STASHBUSTER BLOCKS |
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| ANOTHER FARM QUILT, DOING STEM STITCH THIS TIME BUT I DON’T ENJOY DOING IT |
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| MAKING FOUR PATCH BLOCKS FOR THE FARM QUILT |
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| SPINNING THE SEAMS |
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BACK OF SMALL RUNNER
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| PINNING |
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| HOME MADE MASK |
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| MACHINE APPLIQUÉ EASTER SHIRTS |
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| EASTER SHIRTS |
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| LARGE TABLE RUNNER MADE WITH SMALL TUMBLERS |
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| SMALL RUNNER USING TUMBLERS |
I’ve received more SIGGY blocks so I’m sewing up a few more to have in hand.
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| PREPARING SIGGY BLOCKS |
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| LONG TABLE RUNNER, LOOKS LOVELY WITH MUMS CARNIVAL GLASS BOWL |
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| SEWING THE PRETTY IN PINK BLOCKS ON MY 201K KNEE SHIFT |
The “pretty in pink” quilt blocks have come out to play after being in the naughty corner for months and months.... when I was cutting the pieces to make this block from the layer cake I had purchased the units were not coming out well as the layer cake was not cut on grain. So this time I’m making all the blocks smaller so I can cut the pieces accurately from the 10” squares. So far, so good😁
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| RESURRECTED THE PRETTY IN PINK QUILT PROJECT |
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| PURCHASED ANOTHER VINTAGE OIL BOTTLE FOR MY COLLECTION |
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| STILL SEWING THE SCRAPPY STASHBUSTER BLOCKS |
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| THE WONDERFUL GADGET I PURCHASED TO TRIM AND REFIT THE TREADLE BELT - WORKS BEAUTIFULLY |
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| FINISHING ANOTHER FAT QUARTER SLIDE QUILT, PIECED USING OP SHOP SHIRTS |
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| SIGGY BLOCK FROM LU |
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GIFTS
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Despite many attempts, the layout of the photos will not stay where I want it. I’m working on my iPad and it’s not as user friendly as the MacBook when doing Blogger.
Anyway..... I hope you enjoy this catch up... see you again soon.... stay well, stay safe... STAY HOME!
Cheers from Helen
You sure have been very busy creating both on the treadle and by hand....
ReplyDeleteI'm not having any trouble staying home as there's always something to keep me busy ....