The first week of school is behind us now and we did not lose any children. Well, not quite. The 6 year old got on the wrong going home bus Friday, but after a few phone calls Daddy met her at the bus stop near Mommy's house so all is well. The girls are all at the farm this weekend. One is hiding somewhere on her ipad another is helping Grampa do stuff around the farm and the 5 year old is doing science experiments here in the quilt room. She is determined to make some spray paint for her treasure chest. We agreed that quiet is a good place to work on our projects.
And what am I working on this weekend? Dear Daughter of course. I am more than a few blocks behind but have been prepping several for hand applique. I could have gotten quite a few stitches done as I sat at the end of our very long lane way waiting for the bus if I had known it was going to be 25 minutes later than the suggested drop off time. The girls can eventually walk home but for now it is comforting for them and the bus driver for one of us to be there.
I have been doing some back basting prep work on a few blocks. I totally messed up on this one a few months ago. I had cut out each of the buds and stitched them in place them laid the leaves piece on top. I missed. But since we were away at the time, I just started stitching the leaves anyway and figured I'd figure it out later.
This is later. I pinned back the leaves and started over with the buds. I will know soon if this works. In the meantime, here the only other blocks I made earlier in the summer.
Blessings,
Chris
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And what am I working on this weekend? Dear Daughter of course. I am more than a few blocks behind but have been prepping several for hand applique. I could have gotten quite a few stitches done as I sat at the end of our very long lane way waiting for the bus if I had known it was going to be 25 minutes later than the suggested drop off time. The girls can eventually walk home but for now it is comforting for them and the bus driver for one of us to be there.
I have been doing some back basting prep work on a few blocks. I totally messed up on this one a few months ago. I had cut out each of the buds and stitched them in place them laid the leaves piece on top. I missed. But since we were away at the time, I just started stitching the leaves anyway and figured I'd figure it out later.
This is later. I pinned back the leaves and started over with the buds. I will know soon if this works. In the meantime, here the only other blocks I made earlier in the summer.
Chris
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lovelaughquilt main-crush-monday mid week makers BOMs Away let's bee social needle-and-thread-thursday can I get a whoop- needleandthreadnetwork esther aliu's WOW slow sunday stitching
I hope your buds and leaves work out better for you this time. Quiet crafting time sounds like a great way to spend the day!
ReplyDeleteI was awakened very early this morning by one who brought her ipad and headphones into my bed then the other begging, begging, b-e-g-g-i-n-g for Gramma to come downstairs to help her make a ninja costume. The first got a bloody nose when the ipad hit her face ?? and the other gave up on Gramma and went looking for Daddy to help. He is now making breakfast and it is my turn for the shower and church awaits.
DeleteLove the applique pieces. Most of the schools here in Ohio start at the end of August. Then there are FOUR weeks in which the kids don't go to school the full time! It's a pain if you ask me. Wish we would start back after the county fair and Labor Day too. Glad all started without any mishaps.
ReplyDeleteHere in Canada we always started back the day after Labour Day. They go until the very end of June.
DeletePrepping applique blocks takes time. But, always worth it when the block is finally complete! I love listening to podcast when I am in the sewing room, but sometimes I prefer sitting in the quiet when I am hand quilting.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy prepping my applique blocks ever since I switched to needle turn hand applique and then back basting. I get into a rhythm and try to prep as many blocks as I can find or until I run out of tiny pins.
DeleteWhat beautiful applique work you do! And Carla's right -- the prepping can be tedious, but the effort is well worth the gorgeous results! Have fun stitching! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful project to keep you slow stitching for a while.
ReplyDeleteMy aim is to have these 12 blocks completed before the next 4 are released.
DeleteYour life is going to be more excitement and drama now with granddaughters living with you!
ReplyDeleteLots of drama is us.
DeleteI have just discovered applique and love it. Yours looks so nice!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful blocks. Enjoy your handwork.
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