THE OTHER DAY, ONE DAY, TODAY, THE NEXT DAY.... SOME DAY ..... THAT DAY....

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

TREADLING CIVIL WAR STASHBUSTER BLOCKS

 

 

   

 

ANOTHER FARM QUILT, DOING STEM STITCH THIS TIME BUT I DON’T ENJOY DOING IT

 

MAKING FOUR PATCH BLOCKS FOR THE FARM QUILT

SPINNING THE SEAMS 

BACK OF SMALL RUNNER

PINNING

HOME MADE MASK

MACHINE APPLIQUÉ EASTER SHIRTS

EASTER SHIRTS

LARGE TABLE RUNNER MADE WITH SMALL TUMBLERS

SMALL RUNNER USING TUMBLERS

 I’ve received more SIGGY blocks so I’m sewing up a few more to have in hand. 

PREPARING SIGGY BLOCKS

LONG TABLE RUNNER, LOOKS LOVELY WITH MUMS CARNIVAL GLASS BOWL

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😁

RESURRECTED THE PRETTY IN PINK QUILT PROJECT

PURCHASED ANOTHER VINTAGE  OIL  BOTTLE FOR MY COLLECTION

STILL SEWING THE SCRAPPY STASHBUSTER BLOCKS

THE WONDERFUL GADGET I PURCHASED TO TRIM AND REFIT THE TREADLE BELT - WORKS BEAUTIFULLY

FINISHING ANOTHER FAT QUARTER SLIDE QUILT, PIECED USING OP SHOP SHIRTS

SIGGY BLOCK FROM LU

GIFTS

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

TUMBLE TUMBLE

My tumbler table runner -  I recently made a Half Hexagon quilt with a tumbler border (more about that next Post) and I had these tumbler units leftover...... I now have a cute table runner!

Love the back as much as the front!

I pieced this on my Singer 222 Featherweight - so enjoyable to sew on this machine.

I quilted it on my 201K as I was trialling two different walking feet..... a generic cheapie that worked okay but got stuck going over thick seams and the walking foot from The Singer Featherweight Shop (I use this one on my Featherweight)..... this one worked beautifully, sewed over the seams like butter!

Another finish too......

My Elephant quilt is up on the wall!

Happy Sewing!!

Cheers from Helen

SEWING AND SEWING AND SEWING

Farm Quilt for our neighbour's granddaughter

Hello!

Thought I would do a catch up on my sewing of late.....  let's start with the Mothers Day Sales Table sewing I did for my Craft Group.....

Market Bag 

Sewing Project Bag ?  knitting bag?

Vintage Doily Bag

another Vintage Doily Bag

Bookmarks made using the Double Diamond Ruler

Keyring

Sewing Station

Sewing Station

Sewing Station

Pin Cushion

Infinity Scarves

Needle Books

Inside the needle books

List Taker

Inside List Taker

Magnetic Needle Minders

Other sewing.....   I've had heaps of fun making Majestic Mountain blocks using recycled mens shirts from the Op Shop...  these are such fun to make!   Check out Bonnie Hunter's free pattern here

My Leaders and Enders project... tumbler blocks using the mens op shop shirts!

Another Majestic Mountain block

and another

Another Bonnie Hunter inspired project...  string piecing on phone book papers!  I'm using
Selvedges

One days work!

You can't stop once you start making these!!

Up to the pinning and quilting of my Boats quilt... this one is for my
ODIBAG stash (one day I'll be a Grandmother)  

My new bag!!  naturally made with my selvedge string blocks!

Submarine tee shirt for Amos

My latest hand sewing project ..  little planes on winter tee shirt

Cupcake bag for Maisy

Popsicle Posies quilt, still working on this one

Flea Market Boxes - up to quilting this one

I'm sure I've missed a few things, but you get the idea!  lots of sewing going on at Aunty Henny's.

Happy Sewing!

Cheers from Helen