Virtual quilting weekend 8/14-8/16/20
08-16-2020, 04:30 PM
#62
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Location: Houston, AK
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Today has been a non-sewing day. 
The only sewing I managed this weekend was to put the binding on a quilt and stitch on the label. My husband and I have been very busy between dentist appointments, acquiring two pieces of furniture, the subsequent cleaning/rearranging, purchasing and assembling a ShelterLogic garage, attending a birthday party and going to the lake to swim, it has been a whirlwind. I love dropping in to see what everyone else has worked on, though. I’ll definitely be sewing tomorrow, though, as it is crafting day with my friend.
The only sewing I managed this weekend was to put the binding on a quilt and stitch on the label. My husband and I have been very busy between dentist appointments, acquiring two pieces of furniture, the subsequent cleaning/rearranging, purchasing and assembling a ShelterLogic garage, attending a birthday party and going to the lake to swim, it has been a whirlwind. I love dropping in to see what everyone else has worked on, though. I’ll definitely be sewing tomorrow, though, as it is crafting day with my friend.
08-16-2020, 06:15 PM
#64
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Location: Cottage Grove, MN
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A creative and busy bunch.
My day was spent working on Harmony, a pattern from GE Quilt Design. The designer hosted 5 live videos today for the sew along. I got 12 of 23 blocks done.
I have been wanting to try a dark background with lights and brights for a while now and this pattern seemed right for it.
My day was spent working on Harmony, a pattern from GE Quilt Design. The designer hosted 5 live videos today for the sew along. I got 12 of 23 blocks done.
I have been wanting to try a dark background with lights and brights for a while now and this pattern seemed right for it.
Last edited by retiredteacher09; 08-16-2020 at 06:26 PM.
08-17-2020, 01:21 AM
#67
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Originally Posted by aashley333
Yesterday's sunny afternoon interfered with my sewing. Hubby BBQed and friends with teenage boys visited and rode dirt bikes while we swam.
Made a bunch of masks and then finally finished getting rows togerher for Boomerang quilt. It needs a good pressing so I can nest the seams before putting it together.
Last edited by Rff1010; 08-17-2020 at 01:29 AM.
08-17-2020, 02:19 AM
#68
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Originally Posted by quiltingshorttimer
such great work! Don't think I'm patient enough to do thread painting, Rob, but your's is outstanding!. Quilting Vagabond--I was working on the same masks today for grandboys and their Mom--so cute! And I like how you have the elastic with the beads--so am I right that it goes around the ears and then the 2nd beads "clip" together? All I have left to do is the elastic and beads--had planned to do the one where the elastic goes over the head & around the neck at the bottom and then the top is pulled up with a bead. Uses more long pc of elastic and I'm possibly going to run out of it but do have a source. I also made 5 for son that is electrician and informed me that his are getting "grubby". Since he wears a hard hat all day and says that anything tied or even elastic around the top part of the head gets irritating underneath the hard hat. So I added more elastic and a bead to go over the hard hart--hope that works! Want to get these done so I can start a quilt!
08-17-2020, 02:27 AM
#69
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Rob, your thread work and butterfly is beautiful.
Sewbizgirl, your DGD’s outfit is adorable...I know you enjoy sewing and knitting for them.
Tropit, what a great scrappy project...it looks like a great way to use up a bunch of scraps.
Kara (QuiltahMama) your set up for the jelly roll PMs looks organized and productive in getting them done efficiently.
I didn’t get any sewing done this weekend but enjoyed watching everyone’s projects and progress.
Sewbizgirl, your DGD’s outfit is adorable...I know you enjoy sewing and knitting for them.
Tropit, what a great scrappy project...it looks like a great way to use up a bunch of scraps.
Kara (QuiltahMama) your set up for the jelly roll PMs looks organized and productive in getting them done efficiently.
I didn’t get any sewing done this weekend but enjoyed watching everyone’s projects and progress.
08-17-2020, 02:45 AM
#70
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Location: Portage, Michigan
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Update on progress
Originally Posted by WMUTeach
I don't know how these always sneak up on me. But I am ready.
1. Finish Pink/Purple orphan block quilt. (sashing, layer, quilt)
2. Layer and sandwich green 2.5" square quilt.
3. Make 6 masks for teachers returning to school.
That is more than what I think I can finish in a week-end, but it does force me to stay focused yet gives me options. All I need to do is find a good long audio book to accompany me while sewing.
1. Finish Pink/Purple orphan block quilt. (sashing, layer, quilt)
2. Layer and sandwich green 2.5" square quilt.
3. Make 6 masks for teachers returning to school.
That is more than what I think I can finish in a week-end, but it does force me to stay focused yet gives me options. All I need to do is find a good long audio book to accompany me while sewing.
#2 Taa-Daa and check, check! Layered and sandwiched my green 2.5" quilt. Ready for quilting!
#3 No masks
#4 Added the binding to a finished quilt.
Ready for holiday gifting.Looking forward to the Labor Day VQW!
