Jan 16th
OMGG what a great idea for the beautiful fabrics used in some masks.
I might snag this idea but not just yet as I'm still using my masks! Thank you for sharing! I'm posting on my page for future reference! 💗
I'm thinking of a square sashed cushion cover.
This is so much better than the vertical type hooks etc that sometimes does not HOLD items. Wouldn't work for shovels, hoes etc but those could be on vertical hooks or rubber clamps at different heights to offset wider bottoms? Nifty!!!
Okay attempted to put away my large banquet table and try setting up half my antique table for a smaller workspace but not using my newer dining table. Maybe it'll work as long as I don't stockpile the sewing room cutting table again! All was cleaned off and set up again with rulers for the weekend's retreat.
So decided to audition some decorating ideas. First with my postcards, love the window idea but I think I'll hang both side by side above the antique machine case in the sewing room.
Then played with my antique table, too cluttered so settled on simple and more work room.
Now that I removed all the PPing pattern from my log cabin, I'll now try to sew on the narrow edging that folds over the batting covered canvas to create a fabric frame and folded over n stapled in place. Will see if I can replicate my class project one (Dad on their first homestead)!
So here's the next step of Jane's TIAS tatting mystery. I still have no idea what it'll grow up to be! All I can say, as long as things go good, I enjoy these TIASs!
Jan 17th
Nifty keeping little one entertained in the same room while you prep or clear supper!
I spent most of the day with Sylvia and she bought veggie skillets lunch at Southdale Village Family Restaurant - YUMMY!!! Then over to her place to wash/dry our previously purchased fabrics, set the puzzle, started a new one and finished off my Log Cabin Mini!
Once home I updated my Queen of UFOs accountability log (projects bought, planned or started prior to Dec 31st), just filling one landscape page totalling "38"! Now there are at least 4 large tubs of UFOs but I've pulled out a few and working on them, step by step, that is in between new projects! Hmmm I wonder how many I'll finish off in 2023. Yes I've that log too, so besides that year's new projects which I hadn't listed, 2021 I finished off 7 items, 2022 only 4 items and so far in 2023 I've finished off 2 items! Gotta keep plowing forward!
Jan 18th
WOW!!! But I'd attach a clear shower curtain or two from top shelf or on a tension bar near top, to keep dust out etc.
WOW!!! I just received Sylvia's picture of the finished PPd inside of her wall hanging, Wild Geese by Shelly Burge from her book "Small Quilts Made Easy".
She has to add a solid inner border, then one strip of geese extended in a wider green print border. Also she sometimes won a Tim's gift card too! Nice going!
Jan 19th
Right On! But some of the comments I just have to shake my head at! Just enjoy the humour of the sign, not get on your high horse and take offense!!!!!
Okay going over to Sylvia's today for puzzle setting, hand applique time plus MPQ ZOOM meeting!
But first off I pressed seams flat for two, I think 2006 WR UFOs for this next month to work on!
Boy I can sure see the angst my Kenmore gave me, see it would stitch okay then like the tiniest stitches just about on top of each other. It was hit and miss and serviced many times (feed dogs were wearing out) before I gave up and bought my Janome.
Not sure about hanging this baby so found another easel! Mom n Dad's table not yet refinished!!! Bad me!!!
Ohhhh I arrived at a perfect time to help Sylvia out removing her paper piecing. She was like me using tweezers and not happy!
I quickly explained Pearl Braun Dyck's suggestion of lightly spritzing the paper and lickety split it just lifted off eaily, no tweezers needed really. The things we learn at retreats! Next is sandwiching, quilting and binding.
OMGG Annette from Saskatchewan and her fabric postcard "trees" arrived - snow covered pine boughs it's BEAUTIFUL!!!! My elm(?) trees out my windows were covered like this with snow then hoar frost. I love nature! Thank you so much and even love the intense sticks painting on the back too!!!
Jan 20th
This is from yesterday while I was waiting for the frost to clear from my windows! Nifty!
Today while sandwiching my I think 2006 WR mystery miniature quilt version I was reminded of Frank Gray who last year passed on. I was so appreciative of his carpentry and beautiful glass works. But this dandy tool that Beryl brought to our Western Retreats has been my fingernail God send that's for sure! I misplaced it a while back and ripped many a nail. Once found I now stash it with my basting pins!!!
Jan 21st
Thank you Pat and Amanda for the "girls casino night out" this evening! I finally had my shrimp dinner and with past points had $8 off too! Been craving that awhile now! So I had a $50 limit for the casino and had $5 still in the wallet when we decided it was enough this time. I took my 8 stubbs (one for each $5 bill and one ate $5 even) and cashed out with $85.45 - WOW!!!! Before leaving we checked out the Boutique and bought these earrings 15% off with my Club card. Awesome night!
Ohhhh and my ledge is just about clear!!!!
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