Welcome to Treadlestitches! I hope there's sunshine in your life today.
We are having lots of beautiful weather here in Wisconsin. I was able to hang this little top outside yesterday just minutes after I finished it. Don't worry about the line across the middle. It's just a shadow I didn't notice at the time.
I blogged about these log cabin blocks when I was making them. (Click
HERE for that post, and scroll down.) The centers were made from a 2 in. red square, and the shortest "logs" were either crumbs or strings. The width of the logs varies, depending on the scraps I used.
The center square of the quilt is cut from a fabric printed with two of the founding documents of the United States: the Declaration of Independence and the U. S. Constitution. I've had this fabric for a while, and it seemed important to include it in these troubled times. This layout used exactly the number of blocks I had already pieced, so it was simple to set together. I don't think I'll add a border, just a red binding.
This top was one of the items on my Piece Plan, a list of projects to work on while Mrs. Pfaff is in the repair shop.
BAD NEWS. I won't be quilting this top or anything else for a while. When I took Mrs. Pfaff to the shop, they said it could be WEEKS before I get her back!!! ACK!!
So I guess I'll just get way ahead on my Piece Plan.
First on the Piece Plan list was the Churn Dash kit from my guild. As of right now I have 25 out of 30 blocks done. Shown here are the green ones. Top row is a standard 30s green, bottom row is more mint.
I like this cute veggie print.
Rainbow Scrap Challenge blocks are one the list as well. The Thrifty blocks in green for the RSC are done. I'm only making 5 each month.
The center football square inspired me to made a total Green Bay Packers block. Go Pack Go!
Look out! Squirrel! I started a new project. The squirrel made me do it! This is Sheldon the squirrel, beloved toy of my cats. They left him on the sewing room floor, and this is what happened.
The quilt is called Charming Stars, and comes from a Youtube video by Quilted Forest. (Click
HERE.) It's simple to cut and sew and uses two matching charm squares plus a background fabric for the star blocks. I'm making mine from novelty prints, of course.
I will miss Mrs. Pfaff SO MUCH, but I guess I have enough to keep me busy lol.
My grandsons are a big help! Little Guy and I walked around the park on Thursday while his brother was at wrestling practice. He asked me to take his picture at least 20 times. This was the best one.
Yesterday evening I went to Buddy's soccer game. They won!
The rhubarb is up, and looks great! Just one more joy of May in Wisconsin.
This week, I'm wishing you the joys of the season, wherever you live. And the joys of quilting, of course! Happy Mothers Day to all who celebrate it tomorrow.
Thanks for reading!
Sylvia@Treadlestitches
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Oh goodness - I would lose my mind waiting WEEKS to get my machine back!! I end up using my smaller "retreat" machine when my main one is at the spa or getting repairs. Very sweet blocks. I have a weakness for novelty prints too.
ReplyDeleteSo many cute prints, so little time! I always piece on my treadle, so that's okay. I miss Mrs. Pfaff for quilting and binding. Sigh. No news yet.
DeleteOh bummer about your machine's being gone for TWO weeks--by then you'll be chafing at the bit, I bet!! ;)))
ReplyDeleteI really love those little charming stars--so cute--hope you can find some handwork to keep you busy...hugs and Happy Mother's Day!!
Julierose
Thanks, Julierose! I hope your Mothers Day was lovely, mine was!
DeleteI think your Piece Plan is a great idea for sewing while Mrs. Pfaff is gone, Sylvia! The log cabin top is great - I love how you used the constitution text for the center square. The squirrel project looks like a fun one, too. It's a sunny day here in Colorado, also, after two rainy days earlier this week. Beautiful Spring weather!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Diann! We're really enjoying the best weather of the year right now, hope you are too!
DeleteLove your log cabin flimsy and the constitution text fits perfectly in. Great blocks too. Oh my! Mrs Pfaff must be seriously ill if it takes weeks before she's home! Cute little Guy.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Astrid! The shop hasn't really looked at Mrs. Pfaff yet, there are lots of other machines ahead of her. I picture her patiently waiting her turn. Sigh.
DeleteWeeks? Ouch. It's like breaking a limb to be without one's sewing machine. Your are compensating beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gwyned! I still have my trusty treadle, and I normally piece with her, so that's helping.
DeleteMy condolences that Mrs. Pfaff will be away so long. I am in the same boat. My Joie has been in the shop awaiting a part for almost a month. As for Sheldon, my Gertie, led me down a new path too. Piece away. You can celebrate Mrs. Pfaff return. . .soon I hope!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteThanks, Terry! I'm consoling myself with piecing. And chocolate.
DeleteSorry you will be without Mrs. Pfaff for so long. But you have a good plan in place. Thanks for mentioning Quilted Forest. I like them but don't think to check in very often. Sheldon sure seems to have a lot of power over you! On the other hand you have lots of time to piece these days.
ReplyDeleteSheldon is a persuasive little guy! Especially when he wants me to do something I already want to do lol. I will have a big pile to quilt when Mrs. Pfaff comes home.
DeleteLove your churn blocks and colors.
ReplyDeleteThat Log cabin is great - what a fun way to frame the Constitution!!!
Hope Mrs Pfaff comes back quick!
Thanks, Alycia, your log cabin blocks inspired me! Finger crossed for Mrs. Pfaff, and I'll keep piecing in the meantime.
DeleteJoey Mahieu here, So sad about Mrs Pfaff.. was great meeting up with you! String bag started!
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