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Happy Birthday Jackie

Cards

September 6, 2016

Jackie
From The Splendid Sampler series (Finished: 6 ½” x 6 ½”)

This pattern confused me. It was designed by Katja Marek who is more or less the queen of English Paper Piecing. However as I tried to break down the pattern into the various templates I would need it seemed better done as paper piecing. But the pattern provided didn’t quite fit with paper-piecing either so I ended up modifying the pattern to make it work. The flower is the only part that is done with English paper piecing.

My go-to stitch for appliqué is the Blanket Stitch but that didn’t seem appropriate here so I tried a zig-zag stitch. Sorry Jackie, but I need more practice.

My sentiments for Jackie match the pattern’s name – Bee Happy.

 

A bee is the best cure for the blues

Journal

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

I was back with the Guild today and who can be blue with the laughter that goes on at the bee.

Block 9 of 10
Block 9 of 10

 

 

My single accomplishment was one more Celtic Crystal block but I’ve resigned myself to the fact that this isn’t going to be a fast finish.

 

Bummed out

Journal

Monday, September 5, 2016

I’m not feeling much joy today – I’m not sure if I’m depressed or if the stormy weather has me fearing summer is over. Whatever the reason I’m not accomplishing a whole lot and I don’t really care.

I didn’t do any prepping for the bee tomorrow. I think we have a work session for our fall event so there probably won’t be a lot of sewing time and I already have two Celtic Crystal blocks prepared. I hate that I was put on the committee just because I offered to do the recipe book. Somehow volunteering for that put me on the committee and now I have to do all sorts of other things. Bummer!

Our new layout for my Blossom quilt bothered me all night – I just didn’t think it was going to work. I cut a couple more sashing pieces this morning and verified that it wouldn’t go together as planned. I can still make it work but it means cutting extra fabric and more sewing. Bummer!

I didn’t need to do much work for my cards. I cut out the templates for the last September card. Since Alex’s gift and card need to get in the mail tomorrow I made a quick trip out for his gift. When I got home I found a small box and got it wrapped and ready. That was when I realized I’d forgotten to take a photo. Bummer!

I was ready for more basting for I’m A Farmer’s Daughter and I got 60 more templates and fabric cut. It’s nice to have that ready for the evenings, but it is boring work.

In an attempt to improve my mood I’m going to do some cross stitching this afternoon (always relaxing for me) and I’ll look forward to knitting tonight (pretty mindless work).

Happy Birthday Regan and Thekla

Cards

September 4, 2016

I never forget these two birthdays and I always remember Dad on this day. These cards are called Whim (from the Splendid Sampler series) and finish at 6 ½” x 6 ½”.

Thekla

 

On Thekla’s card I see fabric I’ve used many times before – some from a baby quilt I made (the lion), some from a package of fat quarters Kathryn gave me, (the pink tie-dye) and some from a project I made for Madison (the bright stripes). Seeing these fabrics again is like a gift to myself!

ReganRegan’s card also holds a lot of memories in the fabric – some from Deloise (cherries), some from a quilt I made for Madison (multi-coloured stars), and some of my favourite fabric collection (green swirls).

I was able to use a couple of the fancy quilting stitches my machine does so well.