In the midst of all the hassles of life --- and computers! --- I have taken a little time to work on the little printed panel I had gotten at the last quilt show. I still have a way to go, but at least it is underway. Here's just a glimpse of a portion; I hope to finish the quilting tomorrow. It is another one that I'll probably ruin before I get it quilted, but I'm still trying on free motion. I'm not giving up yet! (Then again, maybe I should!)
Last Friday I spent the day shopping in Fort Worth with three quilters; I didn't need anything --- I really just went along for the ride. While they went to the Berry Patch buying fabric, I went next door to the SAS shoe store. Can you believe it?!! I bought a pair of very comfortable shoes that I needed much more than fabric. Just like a kid, I told the sales lady I wanted to wear them, so she put my old shoes in the box. My feet didn't hurt a bit when I got home.
Then we went to JoAnn's, and I did almost as well there. I bought the border and backing fabrics for the panel above, one package of machine needles, and then made the steal of the day.
This picture shows my Viking machine and its hard cover. It does have a handle, but it is really heavy for this old lady to carry.
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under $30, with coupons, of course, I got this nice rolling case, which will make it much easier for me to get my machine to the church on quilting day.
The Viking and its hard cover fit perfectly, with room to spare for storage at home. Of course, when I take it to the church, I'll remove the hard cover, and will have even more room for other necessities. I had never thought I needed such a case, but I simply could not pass a deal like that!
I am so thankful for the rain the Lord sent our way. Last week my yard got 1.9", and yesterday, it got another 2.25", with maybe more to come later today. Right now the sun is shining, but it is a little cool --- not even up to 60 degrees at almost noon.
I guess I'll go struggle a little more with the new computer; still haven't gotten it linked up all the way with the old one so I can get to my files from either computer, but I am enjoying it. I can't believe how much faster the fiber optics connection is than DSL. Truly amazing! I definitely need to get the Dummies book for Windows 7!
Wish me luck!
---"Love"---
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Your quilting is looking fine Love. Good for you finding a comfortable pair of shoes. I hate shoe shopping because nothing ever feels as comfortable in the store as the old worn-in ones I have on my feet when I walk in! Of course the ones in the store look better :) Great deal on the machine carrier!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, missy, you are not ruining any quilts! Second, what if there is a little zig where there should be a zag - nobody will notice but you and everyone will be impressed that you are quilting your own quilts. I don't think any quilt police are around Cleburne, except maybe at a quilt show. Comfy shoes are indeed important, and a rolling sewing machine case sounds like a sensible purchase as well!
ReplyDeleteYour quilting looks great! Only you know what you intended to do, everyone else sees pretty quilting! Don't worry about it and just keep practicing and have FUN! I love SAS shoes, they do feel good on your feet and the rolling sewing machine case is great for taking your machine out to meetings. And what a bargain! Enjoy yourself Love!
ReplyDeleteThe quilting looks great!!! Keep going. My Mom used to buy me SAS when I worked in the hospital. They are the best shoes. I have the same rolling bag also from JoAnn's with a coupon. It makes all the difference when taking a machine out and about.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilting. Is your quilt being judged by anyone but yourself? The quilting is not 1stitch but how all the stitches interact with each other. Step back a little. Also, DONE is always better than perfect. The function is not to be perfect....but to be loved.
ReplyDeleteYou are most definitely NOT ruining any quilts with your quilting. So far what I've seen is beautiful and better than anything I've ever done on my little machine. Keep practicing, but I've heard award-winning quilters speak just as criticially of their work as you do, so maybe you're THAT good! (No, wait, you ARE that good!)
ReplyDeleteOh, no! That certainly is not true, Katie! But I do appreciate all the kind words from you and all the others. If and when I can push life out of the way, maybe I can finish and get lots more practice in! ---"Love"
DeleteThe thing about free motion is that it can be so forgiving. Your panel is a terrific project to practice on and you are creating a really good looking art quilt. Shoes, fabric - fabric, shoes. So long as you are doing your bit to stimulate the economy! The carrier is a super idea rather than struggling with a heavy machine/case.
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