Ramblings ....

Well, still working on the flannel quilt for my friend made out of her late husband's flannel shirts - just have to put the back together and bind it and it will be done. I think I made it into more work than I needed to but the horse is out of the barn at this point. Pics soon.

Made my first purchase at ETSY last night! DH bought me a Pandora chain so I was looking for beads and spacers for it - bought a few - such a great experience I think it's gonna become one of my favorite places to shop on-line! Pics soon!

Memory Quilt and Project Improv

This is the quilt I made for my Mom and Dad's 50th Wedding anniversary. It took me quite a while to do it as I decided to use duponi silk fat quarters and some great fabric I had for the border and back. I printed the photos on pretreated fabric made for the job. Mom and I went through and figured out the dates and players in the pictures (I knew the players) which was an adventure. It was fun but glad it's done and in Mom and Dad's posession.

Been on blogging break ... this is what we've been doing!

Haven't really been working as much as I'd like to in the sewing room as we've been sick and then the yard has been calling. Managed to clean up all the flower beds, preen and mulch - tried to set up for less maintenance in the future - and even enjoy the task before it gets really hot. We are on our 4th yard of mulch - my back says .... "that's alot of mulch!"

Mom and Dad are coming for a visit next week - so doing lots of work around the inside of the house as well.

I am working on two projects, only can't post about them because they are a secret - shhhhhh. Will post when the secret is out ... in the meantime here's some shots of the yard!

Update on Sewing Room

Thanks all for the kind comments on the sewing room - have been working up there on projects and it is delightful for sure. Just remember, the pictures were taken before any work was done! The challenge will be to keep it close to that neat and organized. I will say that it's easier to work on something with a clear surface - so maybe there is hope! Huggz to all!

Sewing Room is Finally Finished ......

Or should I say as finished as something creative like a sewing room gets! Anyway - it's certainly livable sans a porta pottie (no BR upstairs) and perhaps a microwave (which would upset DH if I never came down to visit!). Anyway pics are on my facebook account here with descriptions.

It's been a long time ....

Wow - I just realized that I haven't posted anything in almost a month. I've been so busy - sort of over busy with projects and such that I forget about the blog. Slapping myself now! In the midst of all of this I decided to undertake a total reorganization of my quilting "studio" - which was spurred on by getting involved with Pat Sloan's Quilting Place on facebook - I've got the room half painted with a very fun color and will be going to IKEA on Wednesday to get storage for my stash and such. Anyway - it's gonna be a mystery and I will post a before and after probably by the end of the week.

Cheryl in CT

Scrub Top - finis'!

The infamous scrub top is finally finished! I used an old threadbare top that I loved as a pattern and here it is! I will be making more - they are really easy and I have fabric in the house to use even! The picture is much lighter and doesn't do the print justice.