Well, my "Sister", Diane left this morning! Headed back to sunny Florida! I am lonely already---back to solitary sewing, talking to myself about the right color, work, making myself happy! I can do it---I can and I will. We had loads of fun! and already I am looking forward to next year. She left quite a few quilts for me to quilt, and so I will have fun doing those and using some of the new panto's I got at AQS. As I quilt each one, it will be a walk down "memory lane" recalling our fun! Okay Patricia----enough of the "pity party".
She usually brings lots of gifts and this visit was no exception. This is just one of her gifts----a box of 30's. I really wasn't originally a 30's girl, but the colors are so bright and cheerful. This box contained a lot of really nice ones including some that are no longer available.
This is a batch of 2.5 inch strips I cut from them. The picture really doesn't indicate how many I have. I found this really neat pattern in one of my books of an antique quilt that I am going to reproduce. The white fabric on the side will be the background. I am going to get started and make a "sample" to see how it goes. I really can't start on it yet since I want to finish my "Granny's"---my new rule I will try to adhere to---finish at least one project prior to beginning another. I am also going to load one of Di's quilts. I may not be able to start quilting it since I have some "real" work to do first, but at least I will be ready.
Pinning is Friday and graduation is Saturday and then the summer semester begins, so I have some busy time ahead. I am so glad I got a couple of days of fun so I can reflect on that when things get a bit "over the top". Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.
She usually brings lots of gifts and this visit was no exception. This is just one of her gifts----a box of 30's. I really wasn't originally a 30's girl, but the colors are so bright and cheerful. This box contained a lot of really nice ones including some that are no longer available.
This is a batch of 2.5 inch strips I cut from them. The picture really doesn't indicate how many I have. I found this really neat pattern in one of my books of an antique quilt that I am going to reproduce. The white fabric on the side will be the background. I am going to get started and make a "sample" to see how it goes. I really can't start on it yet since I want to finish my "Granny's"---my new rule I will try to adhere to---finish at least one project prior to beginning another. I am also going to load one of Di's quilts. I may not be able to start quilting it since I have some "real" work to do first, but at least I will be ready.
Pinning is Friday and graduation is Saturday and then the summer semester begins, so I have some busy time ahead. I am so glad I got a couple of days of fun so I can reflect on that when things get a bit "over the top". Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.
So glad you had a wonderful time with your sister!! We are all hear to "talk" to!! Love those 30's! Can't wait to see your project.
ReplyDeleteWell, I finally got home after 8 pm. A very long day for sure! Is it time to go back yet??!! I love the time Sis and I get to spend playing at our hobby -- it's a good thing the conversations are not recorded! People would think we are certified for sure!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait now to start on some of the quilts we thought up--what a fun time I had!! Hugs!
I got home Tues evening and the only bag I have unpacked is my dirty clothes! I sit for a little bit in my recliner when I get home looking at the other suitcase bulging with goodies! LOL From what I have scheduled thru the weekend, it will be Sun afternoon before I can unpack it and play! LOL
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