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I have loaded a quilt on the frame. Not the new frame; still haven't figured everything out with that machine yet.
This pattern is Corrugated Quilt and the pattern can be found at Urban Elementz. I am pretty sure my kit came from Keepsake Quilting, but since I can't find it on their web site it may no longer be available.
I am quilting a spiral design in the columns and borders with light gray thread.
Have I mentioned before how much I love batiks? If I had to choose only one type of fabric to use it would be batiks.
I have been doing a little cross stitch when I sit with Husband watching TV.
It's small and I love sunflowers. This one has some beading and has a magnet to glue on the back if so desired. I think I will add it to a card.
I have purchased several small kits, mostly Christmas, planning to use them on cards. I used to do really big projects, but stopped after my son was born. I was working full-time, commuting over 2 hours to and from work and dealing with all the things that are involved with a special needs child. I just didn't have time. After seeing some blogs posts showing counted cross stitch projects I wanted to give it a try again. But.... I'm not sure I enjoy it as much as I used to. I tend to start one, put it down for a while, and have a hard time starting up again. I need to work on one and get it finished.
I have a little area in our living room where I do most of my sewing. It is tucked behind my recliner in the corner, but has everything I need right at hand.
Starting to my right when sitting in my sewing chair is a 10 drawer unit that contains squares and strips sorted by size, small ironing stations,cutting mat, cork board with instructions for several projects.
Moving to the left is notion storage and sewing machine.
Keep going - design board in front of machine, cube to left with project storage.
I can see out the window...
...and watch TV.
This small drawer unit works great for storing sewing threads, needles, hand quilting notions.
I have turned it so the drawers open toward the corner. Fortunately the back is is nice as the front so it looks ok from the other side.
Husband recently organized the Farm Office (dining table) into boxes and they are still sitting in front of the TV. I really don't mind if it decreases his stress and helps him find what he needs - mother's estate, farm/crop, insurance, etc. info all sorted into individual boxes. We hardly ever have visitors which is a good things since we have very little seating and what we do have is occupied!
Are finished.
Well, mostly finished - two 6-inch blocks and two 12-inch blocks.
I just need to remove the papers from this one and give it a good pressing.
I really like this block and am planning to make more in different colors keeping the gray and black backgrounds.
It is called Icicle Star (click the link to find the pattern), but I think it looks like flowers.
Now on to getting some quilts quilted and finish sewing the stars on this afghan.
I have found it to be less stressful on my hands to work on this at the quilting frame. I have a tall chair to sit on or I can stand.
It has been hot and humid here so inside sewing works well for me!
I finished sewing down the binding on this quilt. The color of the binding changes with the lighting. Here it is under my bright longarm lights. The difference isn't as noticeable under less bright lighting.
I only hope she is happy with the way it turned out.
I have started a 12-inch block that will be a fair entry.
This is from the 365 Challenge. Even though it is a 12 inch block the pieces are TINY; some as small as 1 inch.
I have been working on organizing my sewing/guest room still. I think it will be a never-ending project!
Someone - you know who you are (thank you!!!) - shared these fabulous thread organizers with me. The link will take you to Amazon, but they are also available at Michael's, Joann Fabrics, and other places.
They are two-sided and have 24 compartments on each side. Well 23, but one in the middle is the size of two. They aren't quite full, but close!
I like to organize by color, then by color number. Most of these are Medeira thread. I also have some from Sulky and Janome. The links will take you to those manufacture websites, but you can find Medeira and Sulky thread many places. I couldn't find a website where you can purchase individual spools of Janome embroidery thread but I did find thread assortment packs. I was given some Janome thread when I purchased my machine but that store was since closed. I have found that they are all pretty much the same quality. I hope to get back to working with my embroidery machine soon. Right after I figure out the Ultimate longarm machine, right after I get the sewing/guest room organized, right after....
