Coming soon; "A View from my window" ! Check back soon and often.

hi, still at the drawing stages!! lol...
it will be interesting to see everyone's 'views'!!!

back soon!!

I have it all in my head, but putting it on paper and then into actual fabric has been challenging. Things just didnt go the way I thought they would. Back to the drawing board. I'm glad I started early......would hate to miss the mailing date.

Have you started the AOTH applique blocks yet? I think I will do hand applique. I am not familiar enough with machine applique to tackle that project with a machine. Our quilt rows were the 1st machine applique I had ever done.

ohhh, i really must get cracking on mine!!! i fear i'm lagging behind!!!

no, i haven't done any AOTH yet, i've been finishing my 'funky chicken' blocks lol... plus other swaps & 4 other sew alongs, some of which i'm behind on!!

back to the drawing board!

have you started your AOTH??? if you have i would love to see it!!
did i tell you i'm using a med/turq cotton for the backing.
i bought it for a different project but didn't use it. i thought i may as well use it for this one. it should be nice & bright :)

I have fabrics chosen to do the 1st several blocks. My plan is to work on cutting out the pieces and marking the backing for placement over the weekend. If I have time I will start the hand sewing, if not, I will have something to take along to work for my lunch hour. My new job gives us an hour break. I pack my lunch so that is alot of time to stitch.

Hopefully, I will have some pics for the "VIEW" row this weekend also.....we will just have to wait and see.

A quick peak of the start of block 1. Still waiting on an ok to make this block. Only just realised I may need permission from the trustees to use the image. Fingers crossed they come through. Otherwise it's back to the drawing board.
Please keep in mind It's at the very early stage here.Still needs lots of work.

wow! it looks really fascinating!! looking good!!!!
yes, go ahead!! you're further on than me!! i'm still drawing & moving things around lol...
you certainly look like you're having fun anyway!!

Thanks Jacqui, but I don't draw, I just go straight to the cut and sew part, and if it doesn't work, nobody ever sees it. Unfortunately, if I go ahead an dfinish it, and I don't get the required permission, I may be looking at a law suit. Finishing has to wait for now.

i'm intrigued! what is it you're copying? and why do you need permission???

Gee, that was going to be my question. It looks like the old Roman columns, so I'm thinking some sort of museum or cultural building.

Sent you an email answering that. Maybe someone wlse recognises it.....

i don't think i've seen it before, looks great though :)

i've managed to catch up on my house blocks in the 'house BOM sew along' on here, so i can to start thinking about translating my drawing into fabric now! wish me luck!!

OMGoodness lindyline!!
you are a glutton for punishment!!

have you heard back from bookworm yet?
good luck to you if you're 'in', you'll have some fabulous quilts this year if you are making up numbers!! wow!! fab!!
:)

No answer yet. Apparently she had 2 offers, and she's trying to decide. Will keep you updated.

page 73/74 of the 'other' thread was seeeeew funny!!! i think we need to bring that conversation over here... if i'm not mistaken, did we have a disapproving finger 'wag' at us?? i couldn't stop laughing when i read it all over again to myself.
very, very funny... i even read it out to DH to hear!!!
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

That's funny Jacqui, I was thinking the same thing. I could just picture the finger wagging as well.

I guess from now on we will have to type ; " Group 1 comments" to preface what we have to say?
I think rofl is confusing her! We will see!

Now, I will wait to see if she says, " I'm telling my mom" and stomps out the room!"

:shock: :-o :lol: Patti!!!!
lol...
others people's reactions are sew entertaining at times!!! heehee

I was thinking, her avatar should say "chat police" instead of community benefactor! Or as my grandmother would say - nosey neighbor

LOL@ patti...

well, i started cutting out & pinning my 'view' last night, i will carry on bit by bit.
the drawing still needs 'more' but i imagine it will grow as i go along. i will think of more things to add, no doubt!!

don't forget to post our sneak peeks for us.....

hi ladies, i haven't managed to do any more of my row since the other day. :(
i've had a stinker of a cold.
i'm hoping to maybe tackle a little more tomorrow!!
hope you're all doing well and getting into your projects!
love jacquie xxxxx

Take a break and be well.....

here are some previews of my 'view'...

it's basically a bit of poetic license for art.
it's the River Clyde which we live on, with our cottage on the left of the view (which is 2 miles up the hill from the river... lol)
and the church where we were married on the right of the view (again, this church is down in Yorkshire in England, lol but i wanted it in my view)
we're allowed to put what ever in our views... aren't we? lol...
of cause we are!! :)

jacquie,
Your artistic ability never ceases to amaze me.....your view can be anything you see or "want to see" of course because it is your view.
I am so anxious to see this progress.

here's an update, just you and me here at the mo patti!! lol...
i have a lot sewn down and have pinned on a lot more which will get sewn down tomorrow :)
i'm quite enjoying this! very enjoyable!!

I must admit I haven't done anymore on mine since I started cutting the fabric for the AOTH quilt. I have been doing the hand applique for that and enjoying it so much. But now you have me interested again.....I will work on this over the weekend and hope to post a pic by sunday.

i suppose we do 'spur' each other on, don't we!!
you jog me along, then i return the favour!! lol...
please do post a pic! sew i can nosey a bit!!!:) looking forwards to seeing it!!

I promise it is totally different from Tea TIme.....I will post the pics when you need a lift. It will brighten your spirits and give you reason to laugh. It is very light-hearted and fun. I am sure you will each find yourself portrayed......or maybe not. Butt it sure is fun.

LOL, sounds great, and out of the ordinary!
why didn't i do that!! lol...
boring ole' scenery view humph... lol...
sometimes i should think of 'different' as good...
you really have me intrigued as to what you're up to! it sure sounds wonderful though! and very enjoyable!!

wish me luck, i'm applying for a couple of p/t jobs... DH says it's time to return to work! :(
my heart says otherwise,
my brain says 'aye lass, get your A''e moving again, (more money for material!! lol )
my body & heart says 'i can't be doing with work! i need to sew!!!
lol...
what to do!!! DH is posting the 2 applications through their doors tomorrow AM, we will see what comes of it!
ho hum!! off for a nice bubble bath!! (8.30pm)

Curosity has gooten the better of me!! LOL! What are you 2 up to? Looks and sounds fun. Can't wait to see more pics, watch this unfold!

Jacquie,
You will have to remind DH that you will soon be a granny and will be on notice for stand in child care. You never know when you will be needed. A job would definitely interfer with that lovely duty.
Option 1: Rocking the baby
Option 2: Going to work.....
No Brainer....DH might lose that one!!!!!
:roll: :lol: :wink: :roll: :lol: :wink: :roll: :lol: :wink:

no, you're quite right patti! absolutely right!!! looking after a cute wee grand-daughter will be very demanding!! lol... esp while trying to carry on quilt making in-between... there will simply be no time to work!! ROFL...

uh ohh, dive for cover the spies are out lol... our plan to stay hidden has been foiled!! they found us! lol...

Well you really weren't trying very hard.

Oh drat, we've been found out!!!!! Now for a more serious side, how are you making out with getting permission for your block? We haven't heard from your for a few days.
Hope the permission comes through for you. IT would be a shame for all that work to go to waste.

Still no word. Will emial them again tonight, and follow up with a phone call tomorrow. Yes it's getting closer to mailing date, and I will need to do some work on it. Right now I have a border to finish for the IRR. Have only completed one and a half sides so far, so best get off here and sew,sew,sew.

i wonder how the other ladies are getting on...
we know dayle is up to her eyes in pin cushions etc, but how about joan & betty??? they're quiet just now.
3.5 weeks until 'first' postal date, 15th april at latest.

i wonder if we need to 'remind' them we are on this thread as well. i haven't seen either of them on here yet...
:(