tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40772937116178091622024-03-05T21:00:55.020-08:00SewWonderfulThreads of Hope to Patches of JoySallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.comBlogger219125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-12989597422588458962023-08-07T14:14:00.002-07:002023-08-07T18:41:35.546-07:00Mitered Corner Square <p> The foundation paper pieced block is for two of the 4 blocks in the block below. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqPPSzU9kKFoRGgkSSmlxcyhG5twd00YXCR9Hvfx3gAv0Z1ZaSkddPNPBHdl1BW6cMfLAOcPDjV-wbofjcbK2tnXtE8SHFR7Hw33uQT1Av2aks8rg3FK0OnPJ8BofJ3UXDo01AO9W_APNu-1ODnEAvq8WrpVw97igH2-W60SqYcN4PivNDo_Ol1TgPn6rf/s4800/QV%204%20Patch%20and%20Miters%20RWB.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4800" data-original-width="4800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqPPSzU9kKFoRGgkSSmlxcyhG5twd00YXCR9Hvfx3gAv0Z1ZaSkddPNPBHdl1BW6cMfLAOcPDjV-wbofjcbK2tnXtE8SHFR7Hw33uQT1Av2aks8rg3FK0OnPJ8BofJ3UXDo01AO9W_APNu-1ODnEAvq8WrpVw97igH2-W60SqYcN4PivNDo_Ol1TgPn6rf/s320/QV%204%20Patch%20and%20Miters%20RWB.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1htZV9rl_qUbhfhuBOIUSq1l_HlA-8Zbh/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank">HERE</a> for the Mitered Corner Square foundation paper piecing pattern. Print at 100% (NO Scaling). The Mitered Corner Square should finish at 4 inches (4.5 with seam allowances).<p></p><div>An alternative for constructing the mintered squares would be to piece four 1.5 inch WOF strips and fold the sewn strips in half and cut half triangles, two at a time, right sides facing, with a template like <a href="https://cdn-fsly.yottaa.net/551561a7312e580499000a44/www.joann.com/v~4b.3b1/dw/image/v2/AAMM_PRD/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-joann-product-catalog/default/dw827c0598/images/hi-res/18/18605741.jpg?sw=556&sh=680&sm=fit&yocs=7M_7S_7X_84_" target="_blank">Wrights EZ Quilting Half Square Triangle.</a> </div>Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-66411961960813286212022-07-06T12:33:00.005-07:002022-07-06T12:49:15.150-07:00Revisiting Play Dough<p>I have been making play dough ever since my children were toddlers. Their children have enjoyed the Kool-Aid version with cream of tartar that smells wonderful but stores best in the refrigerator because it seems to dry out in times of low humidity and becomes sticky in damp cool weather. I recommend zip bags or plastic wrap for storage because a frost-free fridge will dry the surface if the dough is stored in a plastic container, at least that has been my experience.</p><p>Recently, my niece wanted to make some play dough for a preschool activity box she is assembling for her daughter. She wanted a recipe that would store well without refrigeration. I researched dough recipes and found an <a href="https://familyandglamour.com/diy-playdough-best-substitute-for-cream-of-tartar/" target="_blank">article</a> that claims that citric acid is a better antimicrobial for play dough and also improves the texture. Additionally, my niece was concerned if the dough smelled too appealing, Valentine might eat it. She is still at the age where taste-testing is a learning experience. </p><p>Last week we tried my favorite play dough recipe from <a href="http://sewwonderful.blogspot.com/2011/04/sugarless-treats-crayon-cookies-and.html" target="_blank">April, 2011</a>:</p><span style="color: #800180;"><b><i>Kool-Aid®</i> Playdough</b></span><div><span style="color: #800180;">1 cup flour<br />1 package unsweetened <i><b>Kool-Aid®</b></i><br />1/4 cup salt<br />1 tablespoon vegetable oil <br />2 tablespoons cream of tartar <br />1 cup hot water<br /><br />Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar, and Kool-Aid® together well with a fork in a medium pan. Add hot water and oil. Stir over medium-low heat 3 to 5 minutes. When mixture forms a ball in the pan, remove. Knead until smooth. Put in a plastic bag and refrigerate. Dough is smooth, non-sticky, and smells nice.<br /><br /></span><p><b>We omitted the drink mix and cream of tartar and replace them with 2 tablespoons of citric acid and food coloring.</b><br /><br />The dough does seem more springy and softer than the original version. I might make more and try scenting it with essential oils like lavender and the citric oils like lemon, orange, and lime. They are inexpensive and also have antimicrobial properties. Also, I will be observing how well the dough stores in a plastic container (the article recommends zip bags). <br /><br /><b>Note: </b> The link to the article on citric acid links to another blog entry that reviews <a href="https://familyandglamour.com/how-to-make-your-own-gluten-free-playdough/" target="_blank">3 gluten-free dough recipes</a>.</p></div>Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-4605773222476566382021-05-16T09:34:00.006-07:002021-05-16T10:51:55.641-07:00Another Year<p>So, 2020 came and went and now nearly half of another year. To be honest, this new normal is not all fun and games. I don't like it but as I child I learned to cope with change because we moved frequently from one state to another as my father was an administrative engineer and changing locations was an opportunity to receive a pay increase and gain expertise. That being said, my method of coping is to keep busy with tasks and hobbies I enjoy. Knitting has taken a back seat as I have focused on free motion quilting. </p><p>Free motion quilting is meditative and hypnotic or like a runner's high or a zen moment or maybe an obsessive compulsive disorder. The steady hum of the machine is so soothing that the addiction of filling fabric with thread patterns is my drug of choice for easing tension and relaxing when the options for travelling and quilt shop hopping have been reduced. </p><p>Here are a few of my recent projects to learn the idiosyncrasies of new stationary longarm machine. </p><p>From a quilted fat quarter came 3 little baskets. The instructions for the 3 little baskets from a fat quarter are from a discontinued pattern by <a href="https://www.christinacameli.com/blogger" target="_blank">Christina Cameli.</a> She has been offering an updated version for blog followers, 3 nesting baskets from a quilted half yard. The smallest basket in the current pdf is the same size as the one below:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv-iOA7mr8AK8-4bJBBgOgiNnlq9iPXoMOXqNYaiDhMMcNJnIjHCAAR0u9eIeFVF-frV4PEKB6hc2e2F5EWeADf5jIsZG3ioQygxv72G8VUCLCN4yUkOvo-tafVTOn3mZNCnJxZ1wuS2v8/s1006/20210316_153152.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1006" data-original-width="959" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv-iOA7mr8AK8-4bJBBgOgiNnlq9iPXoMOXqNYaiDhMMcNJnIjHCAAR0u9eIeFVF-frV4PEKB6hc2e2F5EWeADf5jIsZG3ioQygxv72G8VUCLCN4yUkOvo-tafVTOn3mZNCnJxZ1wuS2v8/s320/20210316_153152.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Christina's classes on <i>Craftsy</i>/<i>Bluprint</i> and <i>Course Craft</i> were the first of several that have influenced my work and motivated me to keep working on my skills. Others include challenges and classes by <a href="https://quiltingismytherapy.com/" target="_blank">Angela Walters</a>, <a href="https://lorikennedyquilts.com/" target="_blank">Lori Kennedy</a>, <a href="https://helengodden.com/" target="_blank">Helen Godden</a>, and <a href="https://rachelledennenydesigns.com.au/" target="_blank">Rachelle Denneny</a>. I am extremely grateful that these artists are dedicated to teaching and sharing their love of quilting. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A trip to the beach was inspiration for this piece. I haven't used it in a project yet but it may become a decorator pillow:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj32Ff0qjtbABwR4ZHej0Y3En_HaENpGoT2UuwktbNpap2HzZNDqOeqM0-tJxnKxxtVG3UiphUgmeto3E8x-mxPpP1y3dXxhCf6VMMHLOX1oYRc7WqRbrlwvuBPjadLA9DFyNsIU_DzYKew/s4128/20210314_092623.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2322" data-original-width="4128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj32Ff0qjtbABwR4ZHej0Y3En_HaENpGoT2UuwktbNpap2HzZNDqOeqM0-tJxnKxxtVG3UiphUgmeto3E8x-mxPpP1y3dXxhCf6VMMHLOX1oYRc7WqRbrlwvuBPjadLA9DFyNsIU_DzYKew/s320/20210314_092623.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A small sampler was inspired by a pre-printed practice panel by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JanesStitchByStitch/" target="_blank">Jane Hauprich</a>. She featured her panels on <i>Instagram</i> and I didn't want to wait for an order so I drew sections on a fat quarter and filled them free-hand from her photo. Her panel is 20 inches square but my version is 16 inches. My goal was to work between free motion quilting and ruler work without breaking thread and switching feet. I hope to take Jane's feathers class in the near future. Her quilting is exquisite. Mine is coming along but not as consistent as I would like but seeing progress is encouraging:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXoNGHzdpI7Zlgkps7RdWAiafoy0OKqjMy1fjOZret1Y-7UfIsxyvoq0TXwQMD5fzt9eAPbmRGgDy9M9kJF91V_5COfDd3Q_dykaQqS59KfnU0ZXQYnThWQL-90XcFZ79wX2wPkydFnew/s1149/20210423_104929.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1077" data-original-width="1149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXoNGHzdpI7Zlgkps7RdWAiafoy0OKqjMy1fjOZret1Y-7UfIsxyvoq0TXwQMD5fzt9eAPbmRGgDy9M9kJF91V_5COfDd3Q_dykaQqS59KfnU0ZXQYnThWQL-90XcFZ79wX2wPkydFnew/s320/20210423_104929.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A recent birthday gift for one of the DiL's. This pillow cover started as a challenge to try Jen Eskridge's <a href="https://www.ctpub.com/free-motion-framework/" target="_blank"><i>Free-Motion Framework</i></a> technique. I designed my own framework for free motion fills in <b><a href="https://electricquilt.com/online-shop/category/electric-quilt-8-eq8/" target="_blank">EQ8</a></b>:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhimVKkj1RKN13Ts3iIrGIF_jq90b0S2zkXOFzAePvv0V26kBW_0PeAea-NHE3L5VLof8_q1dWIflwDU7qhD04PBaZb4dNhFjSVv9BQLm09o_tigUflQRk0F2YIlRouYtt4tmYt4bb88rkk/s1119/20210421_113945.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1119" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhimVKkj1RKN13Ts3iIrGIF_jq90b0S2zkXOFzAePvv0V26kBW_0PeAea-NHE3L5VLof8_q1dWIflwDU7qhD04PBaZb4dNhFjSVv9BQLm09o_tigUflQRk0F2YIlRouYtt4tmYt4bb88rkk/s320/20210421_113945.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is the video introducing Jen's technique and book, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1HD1jBJv4Y" target="_blank"><i>Free-Motion Framework</i></a>. If anyone is interested in the pattern for the fills, I will upload it to the side bar of links for free patterns. I will be trying more designs like this in the future, hopefully on original tie dye fabric from our annual tie dye event with the grands. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These are just a few of the projects that have taken my focus away from the dreariness of daily news and the passing of my mother and 2 aunts since October. Spring and warm weather means the garden and yard work will be distracting me from sewing and quilting. The promise of flowers and garden produce is always a lure to enjoy the sunshine and dig in the dirt. </div><p></p>Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-82976518698894823842020-06-07T18:44:00.002-07:002020-06-07T18:44:35.939-07:00Bluprint Blues<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I took a year off from blogging to focus on acquiring a new skill. Since <b><i>Bluprint</i></b> began as <b><i>Craftsy</i></b>, I have been purchasing online classes but I hadn't really joined the forum as a member. In March of 2019, I bought a year's membership with the goal of learning to free motion quilt on a domestic machine and eventually my longarm. My membership came with free forever classes and almost all the classes I enrolled in for the last year have been on free motion quilting. <b><i>Bluprint</i></b> has been my favorite online class delivery system and educational community. <div>
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Now <b><i>Bluprint</i></b> is closing and I am exploring ways to save my content, almost 10 years of classes and the accompanying resources. I have managed to collect all of the patterns I had in my library but now the task of downloading the class videos. This program looks promising, <b><i><a href="https://www.allavsoft.com/buy/buy-allavsoft.html?AFFILIATE=133323&__c=1" target="_blank">Allavsoft</a></i></b>. For the price of a <b><i>Bluprint</i></b> class on sale, one can use <b><i>Allavsoft </i></b>for a month. Stay posted. I will be busy.</div>
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Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-13904724486889139012020-06-07T17:42:00.001-07:002020-06-07T18:22:08.906-07:00It's Been a Long Time . . . <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I could write about many topics. So much has happened but I will be brief and stick to the isolation sewing details. <br />
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In the last 3 months I made more masks than I care to count. It all started with a nurse on our block needing a few to wear on her house calls. Then her friends at the hospital wanted some, really a lot, and now it's special requests from family and friends.<br />
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My personal favorite for my small face is from <a href="https://ithinksew.com/" target="_blank">I Think Sew</a>. It is free, fast, and folds flat. I put them in my purse, jacket and jeans pockets, the car gear boxes, and in zip bags to give away.<br />
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In between masks, I have done a bit of happy sewing. Today, I finished up a piece of thread painting and free motion quilting into a zip bag for a belated birthday gift. <br />
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This zip bag is the second I have done with coloring on fabric with crayons and then adding some thread painting. The first was for my DiL's birthday in May. <br />
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My daughter asked for a sturdy book bag for her birthday. She found the perfect fabric but thought the batik print would be too thin. I said, "No problem, I can quilt that." <br />
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It's been a productive start to 2020 in spite of all the distractions. Now, I hope to get back to quilting on the Incredible Hulk (Innova longarm). I have a top I just finished so I can practice some ruler work and free-hand fills from Natalia Bonner's online classes and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NataliaBonner/videos" target="_blank">YouTube videos</a>. The pattern for the quilt is a new one called <b><i>Quick QST Quilt</i></b> from <a href="https://www.colorfunquilts.com/" target="_blank">Colorfun Quilts</a> by Erin Ryan. </div>
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So, there is the last few months in one quick overview. I guess I should cover the last 6 months of 2019, also, but maybe in another entry. </div>
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Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-13112440198094497722019-02-02T15:44:00.000-08:002019-02-02T15:46:30.817-08:00What Happened?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The month of January flew by and my Elm Street OMG didn't get finished. The quilt label will have to be done in the next few days before we see our longtime friends whose daughter had the baby girl just this week.<br />
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Other projects were finished. A Hanukkah quilt top was pieced, quilted, and bound. Now to make a label. Ten quilt blocks were made for a 2019 Christmas quilt. I am really trying to avoid the holiday rush this year.<br />
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Just today, I made a new bib for Jojo and two pillowcases for my little sis's best friend now living in Texas. They won't get there for Chris' birthday but they will by Valentine's Day.<br />
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The bib was needed and I wanted to play with my new toy, a genuine <b><a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Professional-Grade-KAMsnaps-20-Color-Starter-Snap/dp/B01CASU5AY?ref_=bl_dp_s_web_8477292011" target="_blank">KAM Snap Tool</a></b> and snaps. I have been wanting a tool to apply plastic snaps for years. With enough Amazon Prime Points saved, I splurged for my birthday and ordered one. It works amazingly well. I wish I had it all the years I was making clothes for my babies and toddlers. The KAM snaps go in easily and perfectly. My old tools applied the pronged metal snaps and I had a very high rate of application failure with those style. I have lots of those snaps left but I am afraid they will not be used unless I am desperate. The new tool is too much fun!<br />
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Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-84396170496664629172019-01-07T19:00:00.001-08:002019-01-07T19:00:34.055-08:00Elm Street Quilts January 2019 Link Up<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Just a quickie to link up to the <b><a href="https://www.elmstreetquilts.com/2019/01/one-monthly-goal-january-goal-setting.html" target="_blank">Elm Street Quilts January 2019 OMG</a></b>. My goal is to put a label on this sweet little quilt that was originally intended for a new adopted granddaughter, but we were blessed with an adorable grandson who has stolen my heart. It will go to friend's whose daughter is having a little girl.<br />
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Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-70093162552866954442018-12-26T17:26:00.000-08:002018-12-26T17:26:16.626-08:00Elm Street Quilts December Link Up: Christmas Quilts Labelled and Gifted<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The Christmas quilts with coordinating pillowcases were well received. The labels complemented the themes perfectly. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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It was a wonderful year of finishes for the <b><a href="https://www.elmstreetquilts.com/2018/12/one-monthly-goal-december-finish-link-up.html" target="_blank">Elm Street OMG</a></b>. I am looking forward to another year of fulfilled goals. Thanks to all who make the event successful!</div>
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Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-43919783451591521802018-12-06T17:49:00.000-08:002018-12-06T17:49:02.417-08:00Elm Street Quilts December OMG: Make and Attach Labels for Two Quilts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Two quilts are in need of labels before they can be wrapped and put under the tree. Betty's Original Embroideries offered two reindeer alphabet fonts that should make perfect labels for these quilts. Hopefully, I will get to the embroidery this weekend and finish the labels before Christmas. They are my my <a href="https://www.elmstreetquilts.com/2018/12/one-monthly-goal-december-goal-link-up.html" target="_blank">Elm Street Quilts OMG for December</a>.</div>
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Hanukkah is this week and unfortunately the Hanukkah quilt is still sitting in pieces. It will be a future goal. I am not planning on staying up all night to get it done before Hanukkah ends.</div>
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I have had bronchitis and have been getting behind in most things except one. I binged on Christmas movies and finished the binding on my November OMG for <a href="https://www.elmstreetquilts.com/2018/11/one-monthly-goal-november-finish-link-up.html" target="_blank">Elm Street Quilts</a>. The original goal was to finish the top but I found time to make a back and quilt it. </div>
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Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-42790894766273470132018-11-07T10:57:00.003-08:002018-11-07T15:45:45.382-08:00Elm Street Quilts November OMG: Order Arrived<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My dilemma is resolved. I didn't really like the red metallic print for the last border with all of the other prints. A Google search yielded the print in the top left of the photo and then the shop just happened to have another one of the prints in that line that will work for the binding. The fabrics have arrived and I can proceed with borders and finish piecing the top.<br />
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Completing the top is my <b><a href="https://www.elmstreetquilts.com/2018/11/one-monthly-goal-november-goal-setting.html" target="_blank">Elm Street Quilts November OMG</a></b>.<br />
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Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-91395146673021688162018-10-29T21:59:00.000-07:002018-10-29T21:59:20.235-07:00Elm Street Quilts OMG Finish: First Christmas Quilt<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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October flew by but my <b><a href="https://www.elmstreetquilts.com/2018/10/one-monthly-goal-october-finish-link-up.html" target="_blank">Elm Street Quilts OMG</a></b> was met. Except for a special label, the first Christmas quilt is finished. The candy cane print binding was a near perfect match for the shades of red in the Rudolph layer cake blocks. I am waiting for the letter "J" in the free Reindeer Peeking font to come up at <b><a href="https://bettysoriginalembroideries-net.3dcartstores.com/" target="_blank">Betty's Embroidery</a></b> for the special label.<br />
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Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-38465128013006643902018-10-29T15:06:00.000-07:002018-10-29T15:06:40.345-07:00No Words Can Say Enough<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Saddened by the events at Tree of Life in Pittsburgh, I am offering two versions of the Kaddish sung by Cantor Ari Schwarz.<br />
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Let the glory of God be extolled, and God’s great name be
hallowed in the world whose creation God willed. May God
rule in our own day, in our own lives, and in the life of all
Israel, and let us say: Amen.<br />
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Let God’s great name be blessed for ever and ever.<br />
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Beyond all the praises, songs, and adorations that we can utter
is the Holy One, the Blessed One, whom yet we glorify, honor,
and exalt. And let us say: Amen.<br />
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For us and for all Israel, may the blessing of peace and the
promise of life come true, and let us say: Amen.<br />
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May the One who causes peace to reign in the high heavens,
cause peace to reign among us, all Israel, and all the world, and
let us say: Amen.<br />
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May the Source of peace send peace to all who mourn, and
comfort to all who are bereaved. Amen.</div>
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I finally broke the procrastination barrier and have the top below ready for borders. <br />
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The fabrics in the top were fat quarters in the stash and except for the black print in the 4 center side blocks and one of the small creature prints in the cream background, online offerings in this line of fabrics are nil. I can't decide whether the fabrics below are acceptable. Maybe I need to go shopping.</div>
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If it weren't for the checkered 4 patches, I actually like the red and gold print as the outside border. SIGH! </div>
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After a very busy day hosting a family BBQ for our 3, the spouses, and the grands, I took a break to make up some earrings.<br />
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The sewing charms in the earrings above were a recent purchase on a day trip to the beach. We made a stop at the <a href="https://www.latimerquiltandtextile.com/" target="_blank">Latimer Textile Museum in Tillamook, OR</a>.</div>
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The featured artist at the museum was <a href="https://www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/community/colorful-new-exhibit-displayed-at-latimer/article_b33d1362-9bf5-11e8-9935-07c1ed696390.html" target="_blank">Victor Pirtle</a>. His quilts are composed of of many layers of fabric and even more yards of thread in the dense quilting. My photos are very poor but they are a glimpse of his extraordinary and laborious work. All quilting is done on a standard home sewing machine.<br />
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After the textile museum we walked on the beach and then headed back to Tillamook for lunch, a tour of a local historical museum, and then the quilt shop. It was a glorious day. Fall in the Pacific Northwest can bring mild beautiful weather to our coastal towns and beaches.</div>
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If you look closely in the photo above, two of the county's 100 plus quilt blocks adorning buildings are in view (one on the garage door and the other on the wall of the paint store next to the quilt shop). Read more about the <b>Quilt Trail</b> here: <a href="http://www.tillamookquilttrail.org/about.htm" target="_blank">http://www.tillamookquilttrail.org/about.htm</a></div>
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Christmas sewing has begun. One quilt is ready to bind and another is in the planning stages. My <a href="https://www.elmstreetquilts.com/2018/10/one-monthly-goal-october-goal-setting.html" target="_blank"><b>Elm Street Quilts October OMG</b></a> is to get the binding on the first holiday quilt off the <b>Incredible Hulk</b>. <br />
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The Rudolph quilt was quick and easy layer cake quilt inspired by a freebie from the <a href="http://www.pieceandquilt.com/2013/11/layercake-lemonade-free-pattern.htmlhttp://www.pieceandquilt.com/2013/11/layercake-lemonade-free-pattern.html" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Fat Quarter Shop</a>. I made a couple of revisions to accommodate the theme fabric blocks in my layer cake.<br />
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Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-39237740301776355842018-09-30T07:48:00.000-07:002018-09-30T07:48:40.445-07:00Elm Street Quilts OMG September Finish Linkup: Brief and to the Point<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Goal met, binding is on. I am pleased to have another UFO completed for the September <a href="https://www.elmstreetquilts.com/2018/09/one-monthly-goal-september-finish-link.html" target="_blank">Elm Street Quilts OMG</a>. DH likes the quilt so much, I haven't gifted it. Hanging or otherwise displaying the quilt is questionable. The two rooms where it would look best don't have wall space for hanging or furniture where it can be draped. We are still debating the issue. My good intentions of blessing someone with this quilt have been temporarily sidetracked. </div>
Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-47386531904068717342018-09-01T10:36:00.000-07:002018-09-01T10:38:42.695-07:00Solution to Bobbin Thread Tangles<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Yesterday, I went to get my travel sewing machine kit with little tools to remove a throat plate and the odd bobbins I keep for testing machines were a tangled mess. Years ago I saw a tip for making an inexpensive bobbin tray from 5/8" OD - 1/2" ID vinyl tubing. The tubing was purchased and sitting in my workbench drawer waiting. I finally made the tray and it works great! It holds the bobbins tidily in the pencil case I use to hold the tools.<br />
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Use sharp and strong craft scissors to cut the tubing to the length preferred and then make a lengthwise cut to separate it. The heavy tubing has enough strength and memory to hold bobbins of slightly different diameters securely. Additionally, the tubing can be cut to make small collars for each bobbin but I find them more difficult to cut for the narrow Class L bobbins for my two Pfaffs and they are difficult to remove on larger Class M bobbins that have only a small amount of thread on them.</div>
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Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-64462260733747967872018-09-01T08:50:00.000-07:002018-09-01T09:00:14.215-07:00Elm Street Quilts OMG Link Up: Challenge met with Success <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">An earlier <a href="http://sewwonderful.blogspot.com/2018/07/elm-street-quilts-july-omg-finish-waves.html" target="_blank"><b>Elm Street Quilts OMG for the month of July</b></a> was not on my list as a pleasing finish. The quilt top was done and the monthly goal was met on time but the borders were rippling and I was seriously contemplating removing them to correct the problem. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The top was set aside while I finished another older UFO for the month of August. I also watched other longarm quilters in YouTube videos take on quilts with worse borders than mine. With 10 years of longarm quilting experience of quilting mostly my own quilts with no issues, I decided I needed to accept the challenge and leave on the wavy borders. The results were an amazing and I am very pleased.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">All fullness was worked in with no pleats or puckers. The quilt is flat and square with straight borders. Additionally, the pale minty green thread blends perfectly across the different batiks with no tension issues. I am a happy quilter!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My <a href="http://www.elmstreetquilts.com/2018/09/" target="_blank"><b>Elm Street Quilts OMG for September</b></a> is to finish binding the quilt. The binding is ready to attach and with Fall weather bringing lower temperatures and some rain, it should be a pleasant task to sit with the quilt on my lap while I listen to a book or two.</span><br />
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Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-77598494465591935752018-08-28T10:38:00.001-07:002018-08-28T10:52:48.756-07:00Elm Street Quilts August Finish: Binding Made and More<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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With some determination and a cancellation, more was accomplished this month than I had hoped. When our niece's maid of honor decided to stay with a friend, I didn't have to focus on cleaning and meals for a house guest. The quilt binding was made on schedule and then attached and hand stitch down while DH attended his 50th high school reunion and I sat at home indulging in audio books and movies.<br />
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We also squeezed in the trip to Silverton, OR. The focal point of the outing was the <a href="http://www.oregongarden.org/" target="_blank">Oregon Garden</a>. After a dry hot summer, the garden is still beautiful but not as lush and green as they would be in May or early June. The free tram tour is well worth the time with bit of humor added to the informative overview of the park.<br />
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Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures in the gardens, only on the entry to the park. The only Frank Lloyd Wright structure in Oregon was moved and reconstructed near the garden gate. We didn't pay for a tour as there are several videos on YouTube that show off his interior design that includes an extensive use of built-in storage to avoid the clutter of furnishings.<br />
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The exterior of the Gordon house may appear simple but the striking features are the unique use of natural light and the way the architect brings the surrounding landscape into the interior of the home with floor to ceiling windows on the ground floor and the light filtering, wood trimmed upper windows. Also, the use of wood on the exterior of the house makes the cement block home appear more luxurious. <br />
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Just above the Frank Lloyd Wright Gordon house, is an Angel of Hope Garden. This is one of many angels scattered around the world dedicated to parents who have lost a child. The <a href="http://www.richardpaulevans.com/angel-statues/" target="_blank">first angel</a> was commissioned at the request of the author, Richard Paul Evans, in a response to readers of <a href="http://www.richardpaulevans.com/portfolio-item/the-christmas-box/" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">The Christmas Box</a>. The Silverton Angel is one of two in the state of Oregon. The other is in a cemetery in Portland.<br />
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<a href="http://www.richardpaulevans.com/angel-locations/" target="_blank">http://www.richardpaulevans.com/angel-locations/</a></td></tr>
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I am not ready for Fall. Temperatures have dropped significantly and rain has signaled the change of seasons. The immediate and important benefits are clean air and forest fire control. If it weren't for consequences of tinder dry land, Summer could last another month or so. </div>
Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-40591528626722568742018-08-06T13:00:00.001-07:002018-08-06T13:00:27.268-07:00August Elm Street Quilts OMG: One Step Forward<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It seems like the piles on my cutting table are multiplying. I should be making progress on cleaning it off so I can use it for cutting instead of sorting fabrics for quilts and other projects but I keep getting distracted and instead of organizing, I sew or quilt instead and pull more fabrics out of boxes, adding to the disarray. Of course, buying more fabric doesn't help either. <br />
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Two small projects for the month would subtract from some of the mess on the cutting table. If I make binding for the quilt I just took off the quilting machine and the pillowcase that goes with the quilt I made my newest grandson, I can put some extra fabric away.<br />
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There is a diagonal print stripe that will make great binding for the Yellow Brick Road below.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.elmstreetquilts.com/2018/08/one-monthly-goal-august-goal-link-up.html" target="_blank">Elm Street Quilts August OMG</a>: Make Binding</td></tr>
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And there is surplus of the scattered bunny fabric in the last border of this quilt for the pillowcase. I promised a pillowcase would appear sometime in the future.<br />
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I hope to accomplish more but my sister has doctor appointments, our niece's maid of honor is staying with us the week of the wedding, we have missionary friends dropping by the same weekend, and at the end of the month, it would be nice to take a day trip down to Silverton and Mt. Angel to see the sights. </div>
Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-28693071252307009632018-07-26T13:30:00.001-07:002018-07-26T13:30:29.241-07:00July is a Productive Month<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
While I ignored the challenges of the quilt top in the previous post, the youngest of the 2 grands and I tie dyed. Well really, the 6 year old was the only one that really had any interest. Our efforts were rewarded and he was very pleased with the results. So was mom. We dyed some flour sack dishtowels for her. The three basic colors in the <a href="https://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/kits/teeny-tiny-tie-dye-kit.html?lnav=dyes_kits.html" target="_blank">Dharma kit</a> were very bright and attractive. I will order them the next time I plan a tie dye event.<br />
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The week before I completed a patchwork skirt. While it is not exactly as I envisioned, DH likes it and that is a huge plus.<br />
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<br />The skirt goes well with a recent bracelet I made. <br />
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Now to complete a necklace. <br />
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From all appearances, some think I have returned to my hippie days.</div>
Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-90539861135737560722018-07-26T13:05:00.001-07:002018-07-26T13:10:26.621-07:00Elm Street Quilts July OMG Finish: Waves. . .<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It has been said: "Life is a series of waves to be embraced and overcome." Some longarm quilters would say to embrace the challenge of this quilt top. The wavy borders are not that bad; some quilters have taken on far worse. Proof exists on YouTube as they demonstrate their prowess with their longarm using varying techniques to conquer the waves.<br />
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Two weeks ago, I was planning to take the borders off and use a different sewing machine to stitch them on again. I am convinced it was having the Pfaff's dual feed engaged that caused this problem because the previous quilt with all bias edges was completed with the Janome 9400 without the AccuFeed foot attached and the borders went on flawlessly with no issues or challenges for me to conquer.<br />
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My fear of the challenge has diminished and the thrill of conquest is building. Stay tuned to see if I rise to the occasion or cave in and retreat to my favorite chair to remove the offensive borders.</div>
Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04358441492114225772noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4077293711617809162.post-25060080542462227662018-07-10T12:56:00.000-07:002018-07-10T12:56:10.197-07:00Little Labels<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
All quilts deserve a label and all quilters should sign their work. With those two directives in mind, I finally ordered some small labels for my charity quilts and small projects. All special quilts will still show off a label made with my embroidery machine. <br />
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<br />The labels are from a company called <b><i><a href="https://wunderlabel.com/" target="_blank">Wunderlabel</a></i></b>. They have a US office in Springfield, Illinois. I was pleased with the price, service, and quality. They are easy to pierce with a needle so I had no trouble taking tiny stitches to secure them. </div>
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