I have survived another week without my co-receptionist. I deserved a reward for that, don't I? Haha.
Black for Shoreline, Cream on White, because why not, and the others were on sale, so Yay!
I got 2 meters for $35 which is very cheap because around here, a meter is between $22 and $26. The blue one is more expensive but it's blue. With cats! Cats! You know? Anywho. I can afford it with all the overtime I did lately, lol.
It might not be as light as it came out in the photograph. Hmmmm ... I'm thinking ....
Playing with Google Drive is getting a wee bit easier, not faster ... yet. Although I am not happy with all the changes it made, especially with Microsoft Office programs, it brought me an UNEXPECTED bonus.
The little white box (a.k.a. router) needed somewhere to sit. So, DH made some shelves. Now, look who has shelves in her sewing room. Insert "Happy Dance" here.
Framed 9 Patch got a new row, on the left side. How about some close-ups?
Now, I'm happy with it. The lighter border will bring it up to a good size. Talking about the lighter border, I did work on that too.
The usual 9-patch blocks. Only 3 this week,
but I also did another Shallow Pond block.
When I say that I can't sew one without the help of the seam ripper, this is what I mean:
Of course, if I turn the unit to make the pieces go in the right direction, the green "line" is going in the wrong direction. When all the blocks are constructed the same way, with the seams all spinning in the same direction, it is so much easier to iron a top. Out came the seam ripper ... again.
Anywho! I'll stop complaining and enjoy the fact that I can sew and I can buy fabric and I can go on a retreat. WHOOHOO!! Yes, I'm going on a retreat again this fall with the same lovely group at the same wonderful place. We are leaving next Friday. Can't wait. If I finish all the blocks for the Framed 9 patch, it will come along, so will Shoreline.
Have a wonderful week everyone.
;^)
Joining these talented ladies this week.
Angela at So Scrappy
NinaMarie at Creations - Quilts, Art, Whatever
13 comments:
Of course you deserve a fabric reward! Especially cat fabric, it's a necessity not a luxury. I love the scrappiness of your framed nine patch quilt. And shelves in the sewing room--I'm so jealous! Have a great week!
Your story about fabric therapy buying necessities such as the kitty print reminded me of the frequent statement by one of the Peloton instructors. She asks can you do 10 more, yes or yes?"
Oui, tu le mérites bien ! Et de si jolis tissus, comment résister ;)) J'espère quand même que ta collègue reviendra un jour. Je ne doute pas un instant que tu as déjà en tête des idées de jolis paniers pour habiller tes étagères ;)
Bises, et merci pour le partage !
I have that same problem with my County Clare (that you call Shallow Pond) blocks - some of the rectangular pieces are going the wrong direction! And what did I do wrong to cause that?? :) Maybe you've figured that out... I do love your framed nine patches - lots of fun color there!
I cant go past your pretty sewing chair, did you just whip up the lovely coloured pieces and cover it yourself this week?
New fabric and shelves, things to make any quilter smile! And a retreat - definitely worth a big smile!
Lovely new fabric and shelves are always welcome. Once they are full you won't see the shelf! Your retreat will be extremely welcome after all that hard work. xx
Love all the four patches. I would like to try your Tulip Block. Do you have a pattern or tutorial for this?
You definitely deserve a fabric reward!!! You co-worker must have caught something awful to be out so long. I hope all your overtime days are almost over!
It's so annoying when the patches go the wrong direction! Hope all the various loose ends (at the office and at home) can get tied neatly.
I feel the same joy as you when I'm going on retreat too! Nothing better, in my opinion. Sorry you had to bring out the seam ripper but at the cost of fabric these days we have to be happy with our projects, right? Hope your week is going great!!
It does sound like you are working hard.... and playing hard!!! so good you get to go on retreat. Lovely blocks made and I am loving the look of the framed 9 patches...
Hugz
More fabric and sewing time. Life doesn't get better than that! Wishing you another week of similar delights.
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