WIP Update - Charm Pack Project # 2

So I finally finished the table runner! It took me a while because I didn't know how to quilt it. I made it ultra hard on myself because I chose a black backing and a cream front.... hmmm, I would have to be really careful with how I quilt it because I didn't want the bobbin thread (which had to be black) show up on the front.

I knew free motion quilting was out of the question because I hate fiddling with the tension! So it had to be straight lines. I thought about simple lines front to back. But I didn't really like that. So I took the marking pen that you sent me (thank you so much!) and decided I would mark 1" squares on it.

I quilted it in two sessions of 30 minutes each since this is really boring quilting! And then I decided to take the plunge and put on my binding by machine! Thanks to you and your encouragement to just try it... 

It wasn't that bad at all for my first try. I am a bit undecided if I will do it again though. The result isn't quite as "flawless" as I wanted it to be :-)

Here is the front:

And here is the back:

Let's take a closer look at the binding :-)

It's not so bad is it? But than take an even closer look:

Not something I like at all! So I went over the three 2" spaces by hand and it looks really good!

And then I noticed that when I put water with a Bounty sheet on the quilt top that some of the print from the Bounty sheet bled on my quilt top! Can you see it?

Here is a closer look!

I won't be doing that again! I told Martin that only white Bounty sheets would now be allowed at our house!

Overall you can't really tell. I probably will take a bleach pen and go over that little spot to make it even less noticeable... 

It will definitely look nice on our Christmas table :-)

Take care,

Karin

Having a Good Time

Okay, imagine the following scenario:

I am sitting on my sewing machine minding my own business (quilting) when Pasha drops in with a cup of hot chocolate and asks me if I would like to have some peppermint tea! Oh my, of course!

So she sits next to me and we chit chat while she is attending to her hot chocolate and I am drinking my tea while quilting and removing pins. (I like to do that you know!) We are having a grand old time...

But can you see what's wrong with that set up?

Well, let me come a bit closer...

Do you see it yet?

That's right, never place your tea cup right next to your pins box! You might drop some in by accident while you are laughing and having a grand old time... it kinda diverts your attention :-)  

Pasha finds this hilarious (of course), grabs my cup and runs to Martin (who was involved with Jake) to show off my newest accomplishment!

She comes back stating: "He didn't even crack a smile!"

Me (calling him out!): "Martin, where is your sense of humor!"

Pasha: "You can't blame him! I took it from him years ago!"

LOL!

Take care,

Me

Charm Pack Project #5

I still have scraps left over from my charm pack.

I took the "pedals" and made another pillow case!

Are you getting tired of my pillow cases yet? :-)

I paired the pedals with cream and red fabric for the front and grey fabric for the back. 

It looks just beautiful next to the other pillows! 

And here are the backs:

Simple envelope backs :-)

The only thing that I have left of the charm pack are the scraps on the left in the top pictures. What am I going to do with those? Just teasing... I was inspired by you and... well, I have to finish it first and then I will show you!

Oh, yeah, I still owe you an update of my charm pack table runner... I am almost done with it :-)

What are you working on right now?

Take care,

Me

Jake at Work

Last week I took Jake to work with me for the morning!

 He is such a sweetie... for the most part well-behaved... friendly.... curious... and people love him :-)

Here is is sitting right next to my desk. He just finished playing with an empty plastic bottle... and yes, you can see a wine bottle in the corner. No, I am not a person that needs a "little support" to get through the work day :-) I got that bottle a couple of years ago from a co-worker for my b-day. But I don't drink at all (can't stand the taste of alcohol!) and I keep on forgetting to take it home with me. Can wine go bad? 

Maybe I can regift it this Christmas season since the person who gave it to me left... LOL!

Take care,

Me

Today is Thanksgiving...

... and I am grateful for (in no particular order!):

1.) my husband who I love more than life!

2.) my baby who makes me so happy that I have a permanent smile on my face!

3.) Alex my German Shepard who loved me the best (at least according to Martin)! :-)

4.) Jake who is the only dog that was ever able to fill the hole that Alex left behind when he passed

5.) my parents who brought my in this world and decided to not take me out even though I deserved it on occasion I am sure!

6.) my sister who is the best sister anyone could have!

7.) my friends who are just like my family!

8.) to live the life I have! I wouldn't want to change one thing. The trials and triumphs gave me my life and made me who I am! I am so happy!

What are you grateful for?

Happy Thanksgiving!

Me

Charm Pack Project #4

I still had 6 charm squares left over from my charm pack. So I made another pillow case out of it. Yup, another pillow case... :-)

I added the grey so it would fit with the other two previously made ones!

Isn't it pretty! :-)

And there are more coming... they are multiplying like bunnies ;-)

Take care,

Me

Another Pillow!

My mom worked on her present for Steffi while she was here a couple weeks ago. I took the left over fabric and cut it in 2.5" squares. I paired it with some grey fabric and voila...

... another pillow! :-)

It has a simple envelope back. 

I put it in a box and sent it up to her! She loved her surprise package! 

Pillows are so addicting and fast! I keep on making them. Since I don't have much room on our sofas anymore, I will have to gift them! 

Take care,

Me