Stressed by the Mess II

August 31, 201710 Comments

In a previous post, I mentioned the need to organize my sewing space. Yesterday, I just decided to jump in and get busy! I pulled everything off the closet shelves and just threw it all into a great big pile in the middle of the floor. Talk about stuff!

My sewing buddy, Norma, a Bearded Collie, wasn’t sure what to make of all that stuff on the floor so she decided to mind her own business off to the side…wise girl!

I found a “few” dust bunnies. Hmmm, I really think they are Norma fur mixed with miscellaneous threads from days gone by.

After an hour or two, this is what my closet looks like. Much better, but I need to organize my scraps! I’ll save that for another post!

Norma has now reclaimed her spot under my cutting table! She is no longer stressed by the mess in the middle of the floor.

Stressed By The Mess!

August 24, 201716 Comments

My sewing room is a mess and I must admit I am stressed!

I have piles of unrelated fabrics that have to be sorted! Right now the burlap is crammed on a shelf with the minky, the fleece and the flannel. Dearest hubby doesn’t call me “the stuffer” for no reason!

I have bins full of unrelated colors and who knows what else lies beneath this mound?!

Threads are thrown together in a haphazard fashion!

I have too many pinks and the drawer is overflowing! I tried to cram them back in the drawer but they won’t fit!

My bobbin bin is a mix of miscellaneous “things”!

I have some time this weekend to sew, but I think I’ll be cleaning and organizing instead.

If I can get organized, I just know I can be more productive and definitely less stressed!

What is your favorite tip for keeping your quilting space organized?

2017 Ohio State Fair Quilts – III

August 17, 201712 Comments

I wanted to share a few more quilts from the 2107 Ohio State Fair with you.

Pinwheels are a favorite of mine and these batik fabrics were quite lovely.

No words can describe the amazing quilt below.

Another pinwheel quilt….love it!

The quilting below was as interesting as the colors and patterns!

This quilt depicts downtown Columbus, Ohio. Lots of nice quilting details!

Below is a favorite of mine. Notice the words quilted into the design. They are all words relating to the State of Ohio. LOVE!!!

Check out these Cathedral Windows…wow! I mean wow!

Color, pattern, texture, dimension… this quilt captures it all!

The quilt below is just amazing! Close ups follow.

How cute are these ducklings? The flowers? The leaves? The butterfly? But wait…there’s more!

How about these little birdie eggs?! And the nest?!

Well, this concludes my tour of 2017 Ohio State Fair quilts.

I might enter something in the 2018 Ohio State Fair quilt exhibit but as you can see, the competition is intense! To even get “honorable mention” would be an honor.

Family Pillow

June 26, 2017June 26, 20176 Comments

We posted the “Celebrate Your Family” wall hanging pattern last week and received so many positive responses! Thank you!

I made a practice panel before I published the pattern. As I finished working on my “Family” practice panel, I realized I needed to tweak a few things for the final pattern. What to do with the practice panel? I decided to make a pillow!

pillow1

I had about a 1/2 yard of black and white print in my stash which was just the right amount to make a 4 inch outer border. I like how the pink tones really pop with the solid black inner border.

pillow1

I quilted the front of the pillow with straight line stitches and finished it with an envelope back. I had to make my own pillow form because the pillow cover is longer than a standard pillow form.

family_pillow2

I’m going to drop this in the mail to mom tomorrow. I think she might use it as a throw pillow on her bed as it matches her pink, black and white lonestar quilt. I can’t wait to hear what she thinks of her family pillow!