Thank you all for your kind words regarding Fe Dog passing on. I stepped back from sewing for the week and occupied my mind with running and family. My mantra for this is “keep moving.” I have a variety of projects to keep myself busy, and the weather is certainly encouraging outdoor play.
Top on the project list is Kara’s wedding quilt. Since I was unable to locate more of the natural linen, it has been sitting idle waiting for some inspiration. Last night I decided to use the natural Kona I had and continue with an edge of a single print. I’ll add another bold solid edge and wrap the whole thing up with gray Kona.
I ran out of white thread, otherwise I might have done a marathon session. Sewing straight strips after dealing with little patchwork and linen seemed so quick. I was loving the results.
Knowing I also need to move forward on Lisa’s wedding quilt (What a Bunch of Squares Quilt by Denyse Schmidt), I took some time, and cut the clouds. I’ve done a similar quilt here. This time I will likely just go improv. It takes too much time to cut.
The project I am most excited about is the coming together this June of some very talented quilting women in Seattle for our own quilting bee.
I have very much enjoyed the virtual quilting bees, but had myself a bit of a chuckle when I was first involved in one. After all, isn’t a quilting bee a social event? Now in hindsight, I’ve discovered that even virtually you can socialize and make lifelong friends.
I suggested all we take some Kona and our scraps. I’ve been sorting, and haven’t even plunged into the trunk that sits next to my machine.
But what fun. Here’s our line up. Go check them out.
Wow – sounds like an incredible group and can’t wait to see what you all come up with!
And I love that wedding quilt you are working on – it’s beautiful!
Oh how fun, if you guys should decide to take a ferry ride over to kitsap give me a holler, I’ll show you around to a few of the quilt shops over here!
How fab to actually be able to go to a quilt bee in person!! I’m sure you’ll have a super fun time AND come up with some lovely quilts.
I love the way our hobbies can help us find and connect with other wonderful people!
Love , love , love the blue & green quilt .
I really like how Kara’s wedding quilt is turning out. That would make a really pretty table runner as it is right now!
What a great wedding quilt. I was wondering how it is to work with linen? I have been collecting some linen fabric and have not cut into yet.
I like to cut linen a bit larger and cut it down once it’s sewn. I’ve liked it’s effect on this quilt, as I like a bit of texture.
what a great bunch of quilters!
Oooh! Look at all those lovelies!
Looking forward to the quilting bee!
I love the wedding quilt, quite beautiful.
That wedding quilt is PERFECT!