So, what am I doing while I can't piece on the machine? Why do I want to machine piece so badly when I usually would only sew by hand? Applique, of course!
Thrifty, block #8 of Celebration of American Life, a Blackbird Design book.
I'm still making a basket a day. January, February and March.
Five blocks completed out of nine for Holly and Berries. This is a quilt in Small Favorites for All Seasons also by Blackbird Designs. I have four blocks to go.
This is month one and two of Holly and Mistletoe, a block of the month from Homestead Hearth. Ok, the log cabins are machine pieced but I did them way back in January. I love this quilt! It comes from When The Cold Wind Blows by Blackbird Designs.
I'm busy and getting lots of things accomplished just like I normally would. I even borrowed my daughter's machine and still it sits unused. Go figure!
OH NO - a broken sewing machine is not a good thing. However, thank goodness you enjoy handwork and have a wonderful array of projects.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this quilt!! I MUST get this book!! There are several gorgeous projects in it!!
ReplyDeleteTake care...
Paulette
Beautiful appliqué!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your machine...hope it is fixed and back to working soon...I gotta ask though, what piece did you take out? I want to make sure I don't do it!
That is an expensive fix. Sewing machines are like cars and appliances to have repaired.
ReplyDeleteAll your applique projects should keep you busy. You certainly have some good ones in the works.
it was YOUR fault that i had to buy
ReplyDelete"when the cold wind blows" and start making that holly and mistletoe quilt!! i couldn't remember whose blog I saw it on...
i'm most of the way through the log cabin blocks, all of the stars are done and everything else is cut (well, not the applique pieces, but the backgrounds).
Very nice applique. Hope you get your machine back soon. I just think knowin you can't use it is enough to make you want to use it.
ReplyDeleteYou do beautiful work! I'm in awe of how you can applique.
ReplyDeleteHope you get your sewing machine back soon.
Jane
Oh great, I've found your blog again finally.....my computer's been down or something....surely it wasn't the user's fault....anyway.....love your work. I'm following now so it should be easy to get back. take care.
ReplyDeleteThat applique block you are working on is charming. I love the blue check background. Sorry to hear you broke your sewing machine. I sewed over a pin awhile ago and it cost me $125 to get it fixed. Hope you're enjoying the weekend.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Rhondi
I love your taste in quilts. I have started the Trick or Treat baskets and I just love the Holly quilt from When The Cold Wind Blows. Hope your machine is working better by now.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the quilt from When the Cold Wind Blows. I am going to have to find that book. Your quilts are beautiful. Can't wait to see this one finished.
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