Crafters, Monday January 9 through January 15

Welcome to another week!!

Ruth, so the wall hanging/storage unit is something of your own design? Well, if anyone knew how to make something from yarn its you and I know Dh will be very happy with the project when its all done. Bet its also a nice break from scarves, afghans and hats just because its different. Sort of like working on hand sewing or a panel quilt instead of outright quilting.
I agree with you the magic circle is not hard at all, and honestly when I first saw comments about it (long time ago) I could not see why it was considered difficult. Its pretty easy to do and I like to use it when I am making a hat.

Cj- the mini tumbler quilt sounds cute, how big a final project is it going to be? Panel quilts are so much fun! I enjoyed working on the one I made for my DBIL in Florida, which started to stretch my limited quilting skills. I have decent directions for finishing a panel quilt, which involves a mini 9 patch on each corner (modified 9 patch) and 2 borders. I would be happy to take a picture of those directions and email them to you. And hand sewing is so much fun….and a comforting project to take on in the winter.

Yesterday was a bit busy. Of course I went to church, then attended a lecture related to the local history project that my husband had been working on before he passed. I was on the fence if I would attend, depending upon how my mood was. Some days I just do not want to entertain any more of his projects as now most of the household duties fall to me. (Ds does some). I did watch some football games, which I enjoy and one show on TV. Curiosity got the better of me and I viewed the interview with Prince Harry. Most people resolve their problems privately, its sad that he has chosen to go on national television (both here and in the UK) to air his dirty laundry. All I can say is that there are two sides to every story and no one is perfect.

Late start for babysitting today, so I am enjoying a slightly more leisurely pace to start my day. I am really happy that I got back into the PMQ, which I want to finish and then quilt.
CJ- looks like you have a week ahead that is not too cold, and not an excessive amount of rain and no snow!! It appears as though it will be a week in which it will be easier to keep your home comfortable. Ruth, checked out your general weather too…I was glad to see no really bitter cold weather and only one day of snow. Do you think you and DH will try to get out this week?

Started reading the Janette Oke series (which the television series When Calls the Heart was based loosely upon). The remote location in Canada where the story takes place makes me think of Ruth and the general area in which she lives.

Ok I have babbled enough.
Ginny

Well, Ginny,we did go out today and the first thing that happened is I got the car stranded on the top of a snow hill in the driveway. I did mention to dh that I didn't think we could get out there but he thought we could so I tried it and got stuck. So we ended up going in our truck. (small truck, Honda Ridgeline) I don't drive it much because the previous owner put a cap on the bed which does make it handy for some things but makes it so that you can't see to back up. It has a back up camera but I don't trust those things esp in busy grocery store parking lots where people are coming from all directions.

I hope you find a nice craft for your dgd#2. I know she loved making things with you before she started going to preschool. She'll be happy to be home or at your home making a craft with Grandma.

CJ, I thought of you while in one of the two stores we went to. They had some yogurt at a reduced price and I saw that it was pumpkin spice. Made me wonder if you were able to get the pumpkin spice cereal (if I remember correctly) this year.

Oh and yes, the wall organizer is my design if you can call it a design. It's just one big rectangle with other smaller crochet rectangles sewn on to make pockets so not much of a design.

Yes it was fairly warm today...42 while we were out..but the wind was terrible making it feel much colder which is why dh left the car looking like a stranded turtle on top of the snow. It was hard to even stand up outside with the wind. The snow will melt and the car will be back on the ground. Or I could call my ins co because I do have roadside assistance but I won't.I don't need to use it right now anyway so it's fine where it is.

That's what I did today is make sure I could pull right out with no backing up. I always look for a spot where I can pull through and be able to just drive out even with the car.

Hello

Ruth - I'm glad you were able to get out and do your shopping alright. Sorry to hear about the stranded car, hope the snow melts so you can move it I did find that cereal and have 2 boxes left that I'll eat in the next few months.

Ginny - Hope you can find a fun craft to make with your DGD. I bet that series of books is going to be good, hope you enjoy reading them. I finished that series I mentioned back in December (I think), it was 11 books and I really enjoyed it. I've started another series by the same author. I hope your weather is nice this week too. The furnace is working so-so, some days I can keep it comfortable other days it's cold downstairs, hot upstairs.

Thanks for your offer on the panel quilt pattern, I'll let you know if I need it I have lots of pictures and patterns for panels, just need to make them. I probably have about 50 quilt panels to use! I was/am kind of addicted to them. I've tried to stop buying them over the last few years, because I know I'll never get them used. I'm trying to pull out the ones I really like the best and use those.

I went out yesterday to do some shopping and errands. I had to go in 6 different places, so by the time I came home I was tired and that was it for me for the rest of the day

This morning I finished quilting and binding the mini tumbler quilt which measures 17x20 inches. I also pulled out and starched/pressed the panel I want to work with next. As you can see it has 8 separate pieces that I need to cut apart. I'm just trying to figure out what type of blocks I want to add to go with them. I do have a charm pack of this fabric line so I could use that to make some blocks. I'm thinking about one that is a 3 yard quilt pattern. It has a block that has a smaller 4 patch in the middle with sides around it, then this block is alternated with the panel blocks. 

Hope you all have a good day, take care

Good morning,,

Ruth, so glad you got your car out and it does not sound like it was too awful a process. I am so happy that you and Dh were able to accomplish that without injury. Dealing with snow and ice sure is a struggle at times. Backup cameras are a nice addition to our arsenal of equipment when we drive, to help us stay safe. They are helpful but you still need to use mirrors and direct vision when possible. Did you finish the wall hanging for Dh?

CJ- Yes errands (and with 6 stops! ) can be tiring. But I bet you are glad they are done. The tumbler quilt is simple and sweet…and sometimes that makes for the perfect quilt. Nice job putting it together and your squiggle line quilting is perfect for that pattern. I will respectfully disagree with Ruth…ha ha ha…the panels with winter scenes are so pretty. I love the peaceful quiet of winter and this fabric sure does remind me of that. Gee I should ask you if you have a Harley Davidson quilt panel! I would love to make a Harley panel quilt for my friends husband, but have not found one yet (also have not looked too hard either!) And mind you I am NOT a biker. Anyway you have a nice collection of panels to chose from and they are fun to work with for sure.

Got my crafts ready for the grandkids today. I did crochet a tiny bit last night…this is my last babysitting day this week but the rest of the week is a bit busy.
BBL
Ginny

Did you get much snow Ruth Hope it is not too much, but I am glad you got out yesterday and hopefully got some errands done. Yes, good idea that perhaps I can find some Harley fabric, it I could find something like the pretty winter panels that CJ just posted, I could make that work. Funny we do not know each other at all here, really. You have no idea if I look like a biker chick (could not be farther from the truth!). And honestly I have never been on a motorcycle and never want to go on one. But I respect that my friends enjoy that.

CJ- how was your day?

I don't know how much snow we got because I haven't been outside.I haven't even opened the door to look out but it looks like a significant amount from the window..not a horrible amount but enough to cause problems with driving.

I've been on a motorcycle twice. Once with my uncle and once with a cousin. Both were over 50 years ago and both were really short rides

CJ, You're right. That block is very pretty. I wonder what the ones to come are going to look like.I'm glad your were able to decide how to arrange the pictures from the panel

I haven't done any crocheting yet today but I'm planning to start in a minute.I want to make this neck warmer for myself to keep my "turkey neck" warm and covered.Not in this pink though. I have a nice yarn that I'll use if I have the right color to go with my coat and I think I do. Senior moment but they have similar yarn in both Red Heart and Lion Brand. I can't think of the name.