Dear Blog Readers:
I know this is so unlike me, but I probably will not be posting again until at least Saturday night. (I know, how is this any different than what I've been doing? But remember July? Still recovering!) At any rate, when I post next, it will be with an update on what I have been doing the past two months. Hint: It has NOTHING to do with quilting or knitting. You will be really surprised when you find out! You are welcome to guess in the comments, but there will be no prize, even if you are right--just the satisfaction of knowing that you were right!
I have actually been quilting and knitting. Had to rip back the toe decreases on a sock last night because instead of doing an SSK I did a slip slip passover--EEK what a disasterously looking mess that was! (Breathe, Barb, breathe!)
Hand applique, machine piecing, ironing, vacuuming (the vacuum looked vaguely familiar), and semi-cleaning my sewing rooms. Basically that means that I couldn't get in the rooms, let alone find anything. The island is still covered, but with a prepared class's stuff, an open notebook ready for setting instructions for a quilt we are finishing in an on-going class, an open Book on CD case, my lint roller, stapler, and various and sundry other items I put there as a way station.
Gotta run for now. What did I tell you...I tell you what I told you--you are each special. Hold that thought until I get back to you.
Hugs,
Sharon
P.S. Are you stumped? Dumbfounded that I actually would do something besides quilting and knitting? Scratching your heads over what it could be? All will be revealed next weekend! Wait for it!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Updates and More
The winners of the Brazieres for a Cure 2009 have been announced and I can now show you my judge's choice!
This bra was covered with yo-yo flowers in the most beautiful pinks and greens. And you've got to love the fringe!
Here's a picture of the whole bra plus the lovely ribbon that Louise made.
And here's the lady who started it all: Louise! With her entry--a bra totally (and I do mean totally) covered with hand embroidery. You (not me!) could easily wear this as an outer garment to rave reviews. Congratulations on a job well done, Louise! And remember, readers, there is still time to vote for Viewer's Choice and for you to bid at the auction. Check the schedule of events at www.Brazieres4aCure.blogspot.com.
A small group of students meets regularly at one student's house to work on quilting projects. Here are most of them with their finished flags. They used different fabrics, machine quilted the flags and bound them! One of the non-pictured "finishers" was Hannah from Vermont, who worked very diligently and completed her flag and binding in record time. (She was done before the others met again, and she was home by that time!) Great job, ladies...now it's back to the bed quilts! (The great luxury of doing things as a continuing group is that we can set the pace ourselves. We started in February on bed quilts. Took a break to do the flags and then another meeting to do the binding. Then we did the Featherweight cleaning class and now we are returning to the bed quilts. It was a nice break!)
Okay, that's all the news that's fit to print for tonight. Happy back to school for the parents of school-age children. Sorry the summer's over for those teachers reading this. And fall is just around the corner--how did we get to September already!
This bra was covered with yo-yo flowers in the most beautiful pinks and greens. And you've got to love the fringe!
Here's a picture of the whole bra plus the lovely ribbon that Louise made.
And here's the lady who started it all: Louise! With her entry--a bra totally (and I do mean totally) covered with hand embroidery. You (not me!) could easily wear this as an outer garment to rave reviews. Congratulations on a job well done, Louise! And remember, readers, there is still time to vote for Viewer's Choice and for you to bid at the auction. Check the schedule of events at www.Brazieres4aCure.blogspot.com.
A small group of students meets regularly at one student's house to work on quilting projects. Here are most of them with their finished flags. They used different fabrics, machine quilted the flags and bound them! One of the non-pictured "finishers" was Hannah from Vermont, who worked very diligently and completed her flag and binding in record time. (She was done before the others met again, and she was home by that time!) Great job, ladies...now it's back to the bed quilts! (The great luxury of doing things as a continuing group is that we can set the pace ourselves. We started in February on bed quilts. Took a break to do the flags and then another meeting to do the binding. Then we did the Featherweight cleaning class and now we are returning to the bed quilts. It was a nice break!)
Okay, that's all the news that's fit to print for tonight. Happy back to school for the parents of school-age children. Sorry the summer's over for those teachers reading this. And fall is just around the corner--how did we get to September already!Are you remembering how special you are? And remember to be kind to those around you. Everyone is struggling with something--usually something they are good at hiding, but that a kind word or gesture helps get them through the day. Be thankful for the many blessings God bestows upon each of us every day--they are there, even when we don't think so.
Hugs to all,
Sharon
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Retreat Day Three - Part Two
Okay...finally the retreat finale!
Sandy finished her top--I just love the center motif and how the other fabrics accent it.
Nancy designed and hand appliqued her center. Such a soft, serene palette.
Gale did three-dimensional applique on her center--the gold pieces are actually 3D petals that accentuate her fussy-cut circle. Stunning!
Milling...milling...milling. We decided to get a picture of the group and here everyone is milling around trying to decide how best to arrange themselves! (I just love these shots!)
And here they are--smiling and happy...and tired! At the end of three full days, they still were navigating and friends!
Gale took this picture so that I could be in a shot as well. I'm the one with the tiara (in case you didn't know that!).
Sandy finished her top--I just love the center motif and how the other fabrics accent it.
Nancy designed and hand appliqued her center. Such a soft, serene palette.
Gale did three-dimensional applique on her center--the gold pieces are actually 3D petals that accentuate her fussy-cut circle. Stunning!
Milling...milling...milling. We decided to get a picture of the group and here everyone is milling around trying to decide how best to arrange themselves! (I just love these shots!)
And here they are--smiling and happy...and tired! At the end of three full days, they still were navigating and friends!
Gale took this picture so that I could be in a shot as well. I'm the one with the tiara (in case you didn't know that!).
After the group pictures, it was back to work! Cindy finished her top--we decided she needed a bit different set as her star had a more formal feel and we wanted to use more of the floral.
And Myra worked very hard to complete her star. And she did--before the end of the third day!
Ladies, WELL DONE! It was an absolutely fabulous adventure with you all. It was exciting and satisfying to see the Star of Hope take shape with so many different fabrics and colors. And the friendships and camaraderie are priceless. Many thanks for the memories! What a rush!
Ladies, WELL DONE! It was an absolutely fabulous adventure with you all. It was exciting and satisfying to see the Star of Hope take shape with so many different fabrics and colors. And the friendships and camaraderie are priceless. Many thanks for the memories! What a rush!Hugs to all,
Sharon
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