Infused with Inspiration

On Friday, I went with other Quilt Guild members to the Lancaster Quilt Show (AQS Quilt Show, in Lancaster). This is the first I have went in over 5 years. There are several reasons for that and I won't trouble you with that here. But, it was good to go back. I certainly needed this infusion of inspiration as I felt I have been lacking with the enthusiasm I 'used' to have. I don't think I have lost my zeal and excitement for making quilts, I think that life has just gotten in the way a bit. It is my plan to find my my happy spot again because I am happiest in my sewing room!



At the quilt show, I got to visit the Primitive Gatherings Booth! OH MY GOODNESS!! I was in heaven on earth! I could have bought at least one of everything... but, since I am not related to Donald Trump or Bill Gates, I didn't have that option! I did buy a wool pattern, 2 wool kits and a pack of  various red wool. That is enough to get me through the next month or two! LOL... And, the 2 kits will need to have picture frames, therefore, hubby now has those added to his 'Honey-do' list. I have to keep him busy in his wood shop.

I have been working on my hexies.... trying to get a little closer to the end with this 'Grandmother's Flower Garden' quilt. I started this project in December 2011, as a guild challenge. On my original layout, the quilt would have over 6600 pieces in it. In that same layout, it would have had 500 'flowers'. But, as I continue to sew the flowers together, the needed 500 flowers seems like a lifetime away, and more layout ideas come into my mind. So, the possibility of change to this particular quilt is a possibility, or more likely, a probability! Change can be good, right??




God Bless,

C

Enjoying the sunshine and the heat it produces!!

I am officially saying, "I am ready for Spring!" The snow is melting. Days are getting warmer and are longer now with the daylight savings time. Sunshine is abundant. Daffodils are coming up. All is good!

Update on my hobbies...

Quilting: The baby quilt that I have been working on is almost finished.

Knitting: I have started another Sockhead Hat. Easy knitting, except when you are into the TV show and forget to pay attention to the K2 P2 ribbing! GRRRRR... I do not like un-knitting! I did that last night while watching The Voice.

Wool: I went 'thrifting' yesterday at the local thrift shop. All I can say is, "SCORE!!!" I got 3 larger sized calf length, 100% wool coats, and 2 skirt/blazer outfits. All for a $5.00. Not bad shopping. Now, to cut them up and felt them. My cedar chest is already overflowing, but, I needed some other colors and textures. These will be a nice addition to my collection.

OK... gotta go for now.

God Bless,

C

What a difference!!

When I posted this picture last evening of my latest wool applique project, I felt that it needed a little more... snowflakes, maybe, to lighten up the dark background and add dimension. So today, I added the snowflakes, a snowbank line, and snow hanging on the edges of the tree limbs, as well as a button on the snowman's hat. What a transformation!! I love it even more now!! I am going to have a hard time putting it away for next year! LOL

Did I tell you, I love Wool Applique?

This is my latest finish and I am loving it. But, as I continue to look at it, I think I'll be adding some snowflakes, to help finish the scene. You know how I love snow! The more, the better!

In knitting, I finished and delivered the "Sockhead Hat" to my grandson, too. 

On the quilting end, I basted the baby quilt last night, (since I couldn't sleep, anyway!), and set up my machine to begin the machine quilting on that. Here is a picture...

I had to make some masculine Birthday Cards this week, too. It seems there are a LOT of male birthdays this month! In the church and several in our family! DH is one of them!! I'll have to make his extra special!

Busy, busy, busy!!

God Bless,

C