PLEASING COLORS

One of the lilies have bloomed.  I was hoping it was one of the tiger lilies I brought from NY but it didn't come up this year. 

I loaded and quilted a small lap quilt, another one to add to the donation pile.  It was fun to see it turn out so nicely!

I took a few tries but got a photo to show all of the crinkly after it was washed and dried!  I have another two quilts like this to do.  Maybe I will get another one done today and tomorrow!

 

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

The boy's quilt is finished and even washed and dried!

I quilted it with a puzzle piece and some loops to echo the edge fabric.  I will send the two quilts off in the mail today!

 

TO THE REPAIR SHOP

My sewing machine shows this message every few seconds which makes it very hard to do any stitching so I took it to my repairman.  It was an hour drive there and then another one to home so the trip was tiring.  The good news is he is pretty sure it is only a mechanical problem and not a hard drive one

which is encouraging!

I finished this C2C (corner to corner) blanket using a DK yarn

 using a G hook;  it is 40" x 48".

The Granny Square blanket is almost out of yarn but more is on its way!  I am going to start stitching this by turning it after every round because I read it will help to keep it from going wonky.  

We will see!

Just a few blocks from the sewing machine store is a WalMart so I stopped in to buy some more Mandala yarn in DK but the only cake they had was the one I already used for a blanket so I opted for this kind which is a worsted weight one.

I used a much bigger hook, an I hook (5.5mm) , which gives

a nice drape to this new C2C blanket!

 

AFTERMATH

The quilting is completed on the Quilt for Kids girl's quilt--

I used the Ginger Snap E2E pantograph from Urban Elementz.

The quilt is even washed and dried and ready to ship out 

as soon as the boy's quilt is ready, too.

I did load it on the frame so it will soon join the return package.

The rest of the day I spent doing laundry and remaking beds after seeing my West Coast family members off.  

 

MEMORIAL DAY

The panel wall hanging was finished in time to hang outside our door to give a patriotic greeting to all guests!

 

My oldest son, Jared.

We had to say goodbyes yesterday; 

 it was wonderful to be with them.

It's hard to see them go especially when I know it will be a long time before another visit happens!  

Seattle (Tacoma) is a long way away!  

FAMILY GATHERING EVENT

We swam, ate and laughed and told stories...

a wonderful family gathering day.

The Patriarch and his sons!  

 

SPENDING THE WEEKEND WITH A VETERAN!

This grandma is very happy--I'm spending the day with several of my grands--a great gathering with burgers and all the fixings befitting the weekend.

And my Seattle sweeties are here and it is wonderful!!!!

 

STUDIO RESULTS

The big winner is the completed panel. 

 See why I fell in love with this border?!

I finished the quilting on the small for-me panel 

and just need to get the binding on it!

I added a few more string blocks.

And loaded the girl's Quilt for Kids onto the frame!

 

MAKING IT MINE

Paint by number ship- BEFORE 

and AFTER!  

WOOD ON WEDNESDAY

A Bradford Pear 1/2 log was loaded onto the lathe.

I had drawn a 6" circle to guide with with how much wood to turn away.

It didn't lake long to get the outside of the bowl turned, 

sanded and the finish applied!

The next day, I turned away the center of the piece of wood 

to shape a sweet little bowl!

You will note that between the picture above and this one,

 there is now a new design element added to the shape of the bowl!  The knot on the side blew out.

 I sanded the 'hole' and moved on.

Soon, the sanding and finish were completed and there is a new bowl in the world!  6" x 4"

 

A BIT OF CARPENTER WORK

We started yesterday out with a bang!  

Bill hefted the large sectional up and out of the way so I could finish the baseboards!  Remember I did the rest of the house several years ago (2021) but couldn't move the big stuff at the time and did what I could reach but the time finally happened to get the whole job done!  

I worked behind one section and when I had finished, 

Bill moved the other half out of the way-

and I finished that side!  I will note, the nail gun was a huge time saver and I wish I had one when I did the other 8 rooms and 2 halls but hey, now this room is really done and

 It was also good to get to clean under the sectional 

and find all kinds of kid toys and cat toys! lol

As long as I was in the sprucing up mode, I spray painted this old table that had lost its coloring.

I even cleaned both sides of the heavy glass top and set it back in place!  Overall, it felt good to get the room put back in order and know that it is done deal!

Now the only place in the house that needs finishing, is the wall behind my huge and heavy king-size bed/frame

 but that will be saved for another day!

 

A STITCH IN TIME

The boys' quilt top is completed-38 x 40"

And I have purchased some fabrics for backing all the latest lap sized quilt tops.

I will be putting the girls' quilt top together today!

 

SOCKS ON SUNDAY

Another yarn finish! 

 Fraternal twins--64 stitches on #2.5mm needles 

Yarnalia brand of yarn in the color Cherry Blossoms.

 

WRAPPING THINGS UP ONE AT A TIME!

Cloudbreak Tee is ready for blocking!  I lowered the lacy part so that it fell below my waistline.  I liked learning how to do a top down sweater with a 'set-in' sleeve! 

 The yarn is Drops Cotton Merino in black.

 

And I have finished the granny square rectangle blanket!  It measures 40" x 48".  I crocheted this with Mandala DK yarn.  

BEAUTY

My big and wonderful sewing machine has had a hiccup and it is going into the repair shop.  I am glad that I at least have my little portable machine that I take to classes.

These are the pieces that I combine to make the corner blocks--

See, I told you it was a very fancy border!

All of my caladium are up and glorious!

I try to add another variety each year.

They are so colorful and interesting!

These are the first two I bought and they are so full and beautiful!  I love the color they provide!