Later that same year...

It's one of those "I can't believe it has been a month since I blogged" moments. Where does the time go? The university grads that call this place home, tell me that time is a concept.  Sure think about that when you want a three minute egg, or the noodles 'el dente'. If this sounds like a complaint it is NOT.  Those young men will soon be off to other parts of the world. When we see each other again ...well  only time will tell. (grin) Son # 2 has taken a teaching position in Sweden and son #3 has a job offer in Calgary. Everyone is happy!
Anyway, time between eggs(breakfast) and noodles (dinner) I have done some quilting.
I finished this commissioned quilt(as a wedding gift)

I have pieced this pattern before, but contrary to what I thought I did not find it any faster, and only slightly boring, I think new patterns are far more fun.  I like the challenge of something new.

I sent the other quilt like this one to my Mom for her birthday.  

I also quilted one made with flying geese blocks.  My first client quilt was very similar, but a night mare for a beginner, not knowing any better I outline a gazillion geese.  This one was quick, using a favourite panto called 'popcorn'.

I have done a few other smaller quilts and will post pictures later...gotta get on with the day as company is coming for lunch.

Happy Saturday Friends,

gudrun

Villager Idiot or Smrt Girl?

On my long arm sewing machine, I have the ability to follow a paper pattern (pantograph). I do this using the controls at the back of the machine, using a light (or stylus) to follow a drawing.
So why am I stitching on paper, to stitch out a hockey player? duh? Perhaps because the quilt
has a vertical pattern run rather then horizontal on the frame....you know directional.
But (insert light bulb) I can position and stitch one drawing at a time, and no paper mess.
Well duh! Pickn' up speed I am.
gudrun

A case for scraps.

The scraps and trimmings on the left, came from a  recent Guild work day. The small purple cushion cover arrived from I don't know where, the idea for this came from the chatter on the work day.

Sew, put the scraps in the cushion cover in such a fashion that they are flat enough to stitch a few
rows to hold it all down and there it is....a mat for the cat. This one has a zipper and
I put some cat nip in it. And to make it a big hit I put some cat nip on it as well :))

Lulu likes it.
Happy Tuesday,
gudrun

Hockey

I am working on what I think of as a Boston Bruins quilt. I am quilting hockey players on it. I got this little image, and reproduced it on tracing paper, tried stitching through a printer image but there was ink transfer. Pencil seemed the better choice.

The yellow fabric is not the usual quilting cotton and requires a little caution but it's coming along. Of course there will be some paper bits to clean.
Happy Quilting,
gudrun

Colour catchers~~ product endorsement

I needed to wash a quilt.  (We have a puppy.)  I knew it would be a night mare to wash, as just a small spill, a long time ago caused mega bleeding.  I have hung it in the breeze and have had it 'dry cleaned'  But I am not a fan of 'dry cleaning'  So  I washed it my  regular way, cold water, gentle cycle.  I used three sheets of "Shout" brand colour catcher, one more then recommended in the instructions. I am well pleased with the result. The picture tells it all...that is a lot of loose colour they caught.

Colour cathers rule!

gudrun