Flowers, Cards & Phone Calls

And good eats!!    Now that is a grand Mother’s Day Celebration.    I got to hear from ALL my children.

 

Found a little time to sew .. Mug Rugs.

 

And enjoy some pasta  from Dominos… (no picture, sorry)

In between  My son called and talked my ear off.   Then My oldest DD called and talked my other ear off….    It’s good to touch base with each child.   I just wish we all lived closer and I could see them.  Just wanna give each one a great big HUG and tell them how much I love them.   I rather proud of them, too~~!!

I know I never got tired of hearing those words from my Mom.. and she never said them too often.. Just towards the last.   It made me feel so helpless and sad that she never told me sooner.  (( Sniff,)) At least she did  let me know.

I’ve spent the day in the dark and silence of my room.  Had a terrible head ache and just chilled out.  Slept thru most of it after taking some Advil (double dose).    I suppose I’ll be awake most of the night now.. but that’s OK.   I’ve got an audible book to listen to and some sewing to keep me busy and quiet.   Looking forward to tomorrow since it’s suppose to warm up!!    I’ll be soaking up some “rays” !!

SunKissed

Yes, Sun Kissed is the name of the 5″ charm pack.. I used 3 of them (40 pieces each) and a honey bun of white for a nice twin size quilt.   The colors are much brighter in real life.   The pattern I used is called  tumbling charms.  A bit confusing as you sew them together and I’ve left in my mistakes.. One row sewn upside-down.    MSQC has a tutorial on U-tube.   I have the sandwiching, quilting and binding left to do.. but need to take a break from sewing .     There is the flowers to get in the planters,  Mother’s Day to celebrate and catch up on the laundry.

I can’t say I like the pattern, but I do love…LOVE the fabric!    And I do have one more charm pack of this fabric.   I’m not sure what to do or make with this one.   But I’m sure I’ll find something.

Hot tub is up and running.. back patio is pleasant place to sit and enjoy an evening now that all is cleaned and rearranged.  And I am thinking that Spring is gonna stick around til Summer makes is appearance.

And now I have a new book to listen to.. A Game of Thrones.    Taking a deep breath from all this sewing.

 

 

All ruffled out…

I will call this project all done!!   I feature the backs of each since I built in adjustment features for the future wearer’s of this camisole and walking skirt undies.    I’m still trying to imagine wearing something like this everyday..  Poor G/Grandma….

I stitched down the last ruffle late last night and couldn’t face putting on any more lace.  So there is NOT any lace on the skirt.  It was frilly enough!!

DD#2 got into some funky stuff at work last Friday…and her sinuses are acting up.. she’s all stuffed up and sick.   That meant Her  Hubby got double duty of house work and answering her calls…  I just cooked and did a little outside work.   Got flowers for the big containers and a hot tub to clean.   After my massage tomorrow, I’ll be finishing up the planting , hot tub filling, and cleaning of the back patio.    (The Front is lookin’ mighty good!!)    Big City wide clean up/pick up junk happens tomorrow also… We’re just 2 dog beds lighter.   I don’t wanna give up anything, just yet.

This is for DD#1, who is a “you-know”…..  Nurse!!    What should I do with this??   I could make some Mug Rugs…but that is a lot of “rugs”..    any suggestions other than those??

Granny, who took a nap and will be awake for most of the night…

Lots of ruffles!!

I still have layers of Ruffles to do…..

Measure, measure, measure!!   The picture looks like it is ONE piece, but NOT.. That is a 2 piece. skirt is separate from the bodice top.. AND I still have another layer to add that has two layers that RUFFLE… Then it is done and ready for a final fit.

I didn’t get a picture of the back, but there it IS… all done and looking like it’s suppose to.   Did a fitting and all is WELL.   I found an old bra and cut off the hook & eyes.  Added to the top back opening so it would be adjustable and  IT WORKED!!   The tie-ribbons hide it all.   The waist has extra long ties for a come to the front for tying.   (just like the pattern called for).   I love it when everything works as they say it will.     I hope the 6 yards of lace will be enough for that last layer!!

This and a bit of shopping is on my plate for today..  At least the rain has stopped.  The flood waters are receding and  Life is back to Normal…….  as normal as we get around here, anyhow.

DD#2′s Hubby is off work for the next month and half.  Doing PT on that left leg since it swells up and causes pain to walk on it.. His job requires he crawl around in some weird places installing cable… He can’t do that without a lot of problems.   Back to square ONE.

I look at it this way:   I don’t have to clean the kitchen!!!    He is the best helper around the house!!

 

oldies

I got side tracked.. with some vintage sewing.   What is Old seems to be New again..

I also need to add a little more width to the Garden.  So all the flowers will be filled out, then I can call this top done.   Still trying to figure out the border and backing..

Meanwhile, some Mood setting and food to fix will interfere with all… I have my priorities and the Body’s needs are trumping everything else…

UFO and SEW SEW

Remember this UFO from 2011??  No?   It’s the one I called my traveling diamond.. (later I learned this pattern is called around the world)   Appropriate name, even tho I hadn’t a clue back then.  Well it is finished!!  Twin size summer quilt.   The backing is flannel and there is NO batting.

Next, I worked on the last 2 rows of flowers for Grandma’s Garden..  This one is gonna be a Keeper once I get it all finished.   Right now I am trying NOT to mess anything up..   and right in the middle of it, I got this other brain storm using Half Hexi’s..and all my left over pieces of  fabric for a scrapper look.    But there I go, getting too far ahead of myself.

I couldn’t leave the sewing area without trying the New Tut from MSQC… Tumbling blocks.   I don’t advise doing that one without having a design board.   ESPCIALLY  IF you make it with IMAGES  that need to be right side UP.  It was a night mare..

 

YOU are sewing borders on just 2 sides….. eeeeeeekkkkssss!!!      Did a lot of frogging on this small sample.  My next attempt at this tutorial will be with fabric that doesn’t have a “right side up”  design.

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We didn’t have much water problems with all the rain since we are up high.. All the water rushed past us and down toward the river (which will peak and overflow its’ banks on Tuesday).   There was a dampness in the basement, but a de-humidifier and couple of fans has cured that problem.    Interesting how WATER Is so vital YET  it can be so damaging !!

This Is down the hill from us.. See the water in the background??    That is all the mud from our HILL…and a couple others.

We are staying dry and doing a lot more sewing while we wait for things to dry out…

Sewing right along….

Here is the Kitty Quilt for Cardinal Glennon PICU in St Louis, MO.

 I tried a little Free Motion Quilting using the Heart theme.   It was challenging and I need more practice, but the little one’s won’t be looking at the stitches.   Just all the Kitty Cats.

 A Nice size  2.5 yard x wof  size.   The panels measure 13wide x 12tall  with sashing 3 inches before sewing.  The top photo shows more Kat FABRIC…

I am 5′ & 2.5″ tall so you can see the quilt size better… and ME  holding it.  Dark brown binding finished it all off so It can be reversible.    Now to get it in the mail.

And I’m back to working in the Garden.. quilt pattern, that is.   I find I can only sew for a short period of time with the 9960 machine.  It doesn’t “sit down” inside the cabinet and that extra bit of height, really kills my back .. The adjustable chair helps, but it isn’t HIGH enough.   Or the machine isn’t LOW enough.   Short periods of sewing and I can accomplish quilt a lot..

These are the last 2 rows of flowers I have set up for the Quilt.. I’m already thinking of how to finish the border and  binding…  More to follow as I  Keep ON SEWING….

Friday’s Foto

Just a photo for today.. It’s too cold and rainy to get much accomplished.. except to play on the computer and nap..  Right Smudge??

 

playing

This ONE Block Wonder fits nicely on the table (small) and was such fun quilting it on my home machine.   I wiggled, squiggled and squirm  all over  it..  trying to make it look more like a flower.  (the top photo is the front & bottom is the back)   Looks good both ways!

A new addition to the front room and much better seating arrangement for our Movie Nights..They rock and recline.. the table is added with the lap top for when you need to check your  Facebook!  LOL.   See what surgery does to you,  I put my laptop out here post op for both the kids and it has found a permanent home.

Order up a pizza,  play a game, or surf awhile –ANYONE?

 

 

Cats and Quilts

This is Smudge, the short-haired black cat who adopted us.   Her mama dropped her off in the back yard and she “melted” our hearts.. She has come to visit me every morning as I sit at the computer surfing the internet.. Yes, I think she is learning to read… or is it the little arrow that she loves?

Part of my computer wanderings led me to those BIG BLOCKs…OR one block quilts..   I used the 10 inch half hexi template from Missouri Quilt Company. com.   These finish at 33 x 33 inches without any borders..   I can see them in baby colors or flannel.   Just right for that New Born!!

Or make 4 of them and have a nice size lap quilt!!   6 should make a twin  and 12 a double bed size.   What a fast way to make a top…now to get it sandwiched and quilted!!

Speaking of baby quilts,  I gotta get one done for a special lady who donates them all to Cardinal Glennon PICU down in St Louis, Mo. area.   Her Grandson is a survivor of a “shaken Baby” incident…. Thanks to the staff and doctors  at the afore mentioned ICU.     If ya want to help out, just leave a comment and I’ll get the particulars to you.

This one will be on its way to her this coming week.  And I have another needing some backing fabric & quilting that should be finished soon.  Measures 48 X 40 (I think)    Crib size for sure.

Yes, I got side tracked and the Garden is being neglected… I am waiting for warmer temps and more time… The PICU quilts just had to be done and sent first.  It’s MY priorities and those little ones needed a quilty hug.

SnIL had his birthday again this year…. lots of cake & ice cream, but NO PICTURES.  He thinks 44 is too old for a fuss to be made.. (we did sing Happy Birthday to him among all his protesting).

That is the way it is in My world — GRANNY