Work on Paperweights Resumes

Yesterday I was able to accomplish about 4 things that have been hanging over me in the quilting room.

3 sections together

I got the two leaf blocks done and mailed
I got the Brit Dogs mailed to Mary W
I cleared the space so I could work (although it didn't stay clear)
I sewed three, well one and two halves, circles for Paperweights
and
I was able to put three sets of circles and kites together as a unit to see how they worked and how they fit.

It was good.

The duffle bag I sent to the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog National Specialty got raffled off and a good friend was able to win by stuffing the bucket with tons of tickets!  She loved it.

I need to make another one and a quilt for the next Specialty.  In a pile of paperwork, I found the pattern for the Yappity Dog block I love so I might have to start just making a block from the scraps when I finish a quilt.  That way I will have a bunch of blocks to just put together when I need one, or just get enough and put it together and let it hang in the closet with the rest of the finishes that have no place to go.

glen

Happy Birthday Tuesday, Sew Day and Lunch

Dogs in Sweaters?

The Weimeramer and the Shepherd are
talking about that Bichon....

Did some sewing at Red Stick this morning.  And it was Ann's birthday.  Her son was coming to take her to lunch so the rest of us girls and Dan went over to a Chinese Buffet and had lunch with another birthday boy Tommy.  He is all of 24 years old today.  I won't tell you how much Ann is!

Lounging in his window seat
as I sew

I am working on some of the duffle bags for the Swissy National Specialty in a few months and of course I got nothing done.  Well I did accomplish getting my sewing machine lugged inside and set up.  That was it.

So I am home now and need to get one done this afternoon.  So I am off to work.  Don't bother me, at all.  I need to sew.........

glen

Red Stick Sew Day - the fabulous five

There were 5 of us sewing today.  I generally have an idea of who is coming, but it is a wonderful surprise when they actually get there and walk in the door!  I do so enjoy being there and working with everyone.

Today we had Paula, April, Charlene, Ann and me.  Most worked on a duffle bag and I made  messed up making a bag to hold Carrie's birthday present, it was too small......I am not sure how that happened.  Duh.  So tonight I remade one in the correct size.  I just need the handle for it.  I want to get some webbing.  No it is not a duffle bag, just in case Carrie is reading this, which I am pretty sure she is not........sigh.

I wanted a small (operative word here is small) purse to hang around my shoulder so I guess I have now now!  LOL.  Yes, they all laughed at me, it was a silly mistake.

Charlene is doing hers in Halloween fabrics for Grand-daughter Sammy.  I never thought of a seasonal duffle bag!  But I love it.  Sammy is a Halloween lover and these fabrics are leftovers from a quilt Charlene is making for her.  A great way to use up leftovers and have something you know the receiver will love!



Charlene and Paula both left with their bags in various stages, but April went home and finished hers right up.  She sent me this picture.  I asked for permission and haven't heard back, but I am sure she would love to show it off to you.

I do so love the way it doesn't matter what fabrics you use, the bag looks just terrific any way you do it!!!

Yes!  Great work ladies!  I enjoyed spending the day with you all!

glen