Wow... where did the week go? I didn't have a lot of time in the studio, but I did get the two memory quilts labeled and shipped. We had a "day out" and purchased a chair... but before I get caught up in all of that, let's take a look at this week's feature.
LeeAnna at Not Afraid of Color shared her inspiration and process for a "watercolor" pumpkin quilt.
It all started with a pumpkin she spotted while on a walk and some scraps.
Since she was unsure of creating the shadow area, she pulled out some other scraps and created a fun needle case. Be sure to make a visit to her blog to see how she made it as well!
I have made needle cases before and they are so handy to have for travel in the car or in the camper, or even just an extra near my chair. ;) I have several! Christmas is just around the corner... they would be a great small gift to tuck in a stocking or for a friendly neighbor.
Since I mentioned my chair I'll share the news of our latest purchase. My wing-back recliner is 11 years old and being closer to a large picture window than Daves and endures more exposure to the sun and has faded over the years. He decided that we needed to begin looking for a replacement. We made a day of it in Pueblo shopping. We shopped at several thrift shops as well as the furniture store. We found a few options, but no chairs that needed to find their way to our home.
We stopped in at the local (Trinidad) furniture store and found better choices at better prices! We love to shop local, and it helps when the prices are competitive and fair. We decided to take a day or so to consider it, rather than make a purchase at that time.
We returned a few days later, the chair was still there and still a great "black Friday" deal, and we brought it home. It didn't take us long to realize that the chair had been sprayed with something heavily perfumed and causing me to become congested and sneezing. We doused it in baking soda overnight and then sprayed it with some odor neutralizing spray for removing urine stains. After spraying and vacuuming several times I am able to sit in and enjoy.
It is comfortable to sit and sew and I am able to recline all the way back since it is a wall-hugger. The wing-back chair was not...
I enjoyed a day of slow-stitching as I added the binding to the Color Wash Hexagon Quilt. I am working on the 4th round of quilting the hexies. Will I finish this 2025 Rainbow Scrap Challenge in 2025??? Only time will tell. ;)
While I was enjoying a slow day quilting, I could have, should have been in the studio getting a third Memory Keeper quilt top done. After sending off the two memory quilts for my customer, she asked if there might be enough left for a third. Really??? Now you ask?
After assessing the leftover scraps, I decided that there would be, with a little help from the jelly roll strips that I won at the retreat. ;) I pulled out the Sticks & Stones pattern and started cutting all of the little bits that I had first to utilize them in the best possible way. I had several other pieces that were much larger to use for all of the stones and some sticks.
The blocks are ready to be joined together and ready for borders in a short time.
The first quilt happened to have been delivered on the birthday of the recipient. I was told that she opened the box, wrapped herself in her Mom's love and sat on the couch and cried. I will never grow tired of creating special quilts for others to cherish and embrace as they recall their loved one's life. I am blessed to have been able to send Carla a birthday hug from beyond! 💗 Paula should have her quilt just in time to be able to spend Thanksgiving with her Mom... ;)
It is hard to fathom that Thanksgiving is upon us this week! Oh! My! Goodness!! Just how did we get here??? And so fast??? One day at a time, I guess. I've been working on being more intentional with each day... to be a blessing to others in small and ordinary ways. For it is the ordinary days that seem to outnumber the extra-ordinary days, right?
We will be spending Thanksgiving Day with our youngest daughter and her husband. His family (parents and sister) will be there as well. We haven't spent a great deal of time with them since the wedding in 2017. I am "in charge of" cranberry sauce (homemade - and my favorite dish of the Thanksgiving meal), gluten-free dinner rolls and mashed (white) sweet potatoes... and games. We'll be playing the game "Telestrations". It is an interesting game that combines Pictionary and the telephone game, and it is fun to play in a larger group. As the description says, "The worse your drawing, the funnier the game—no artistic skill required!"
Will you be gathering with family or friends to celebrate Thanksgiving?
What is your favorite part of a holiday meal?
Leave a comment... I'd love to hear from you!
Let's get the Sew & Tell party going.
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Hooray for a new chair! Glad it is comfortable and (now) scent free. The newest memory quilt is a beauty! I really like that Sticks and Stones design. We will have just three of us at our Thanksgiving dinner, so it will be an easy day, which is fine with me. Have a wonderful time with your daughter and family, and Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteWahoo. . .a new chair. . .bummer that it arrived scented; but great you were able to tame the scent. Baking powder is an amazing product! I am impressed with the third memory quilt and loved the story of the reaction of how the first memory quilt was received! When I was a did stuffing was my favorite part of the meal. . .now it is dessert since we have dessert infrequently!--TerryK!OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteGreat memory quilt! We will be traveling to meet up with my brother and some of his family and one of our sons and his family. But we are all staying at Airbnbs, so we are not doing a traditional Thanksgiving meal, which is fine by me. 🙂 Being together is what's most fun!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got a good deal on a new chair. Your story about Carla's birthday "hug" made me cry too! Love the quilt - I have that Sticks & Stones pattern and need to make it. Hope you enjoy your time with family on Thanksgiving. You reminded me to go ahead and order a few card games to have on hand for our adult grands - they were wanting to play some games last year!
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying your new chair. The third memory quilt is coming together beautifully. Have a very happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got a new chair and were able to make it smell better ;-) What lovely memory quilts - so glad you can do that for people - a great way to share the love. Enjoy your thanksgiving
ReplyDeleteI know how great a new chair feels! We’ve been looking for something for me to sit in downstairs, as the loveseat was not providing enough support. Finally found it two weeks ago at the thrift store! Has the support of a wing back, which is so nice. Your sticks and stones top is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great chair for sitting and sewing. Can't wait for the big reveal on the colorwash top. I'm sure you'll get it done in 2025. Love the little memory quilt you were able to create from scraps! I'm sure it will bring lots of warmth and love. Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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The only sewing related item that I am giving is a sewing kit for my 8 yr old granddaughter. She specifically asked for it. I printed out Barbie doll clothes patterns to go in with the fabric, needles, pins, tape measure, seam ripper and scissors.
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