Monday, August 24, 2009

Another week and another weekend...

gone by.  School starts tomorrow and I think we are ready!

There has been a lot going on here.  I did some sewing, some golfing, some fishing, some birthdaying, some cleaning and now it's back to reality and work.  I took off last week to spend time with my kids to prepare for school.

I have been basting away on my Applique Affair project.  Actually I've done a lot of handwork in the evenings when watching tv with the hubby.  I only have about 200 hexagons to baste on my other project!

I decided to put away my halloween project.  It is just too busy.  I love the concept of the design, but I should have used a more solid purple verses the starry one I put with the stripes.  I don't think I'll ever finish that one - don't be surprised if it ends up in your mail box someday.

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I did more clearing of my sewing area (YAH!) and finally got my design wall back up!  It really makes a difference in my attitude to sew!  So, I put up my new "quick to finish top" and plan to have it together this week:

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And I did turn on my machine this weekend and did a tiny paper piecing project for the shop.  There is actually 2 in this kit, but I started with this sand bucket first-it's only 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" square:

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I have lots more pictures to share, none that involve quilting :)  I'll save those for posts throughout the week.  Time to get ready for my day.

8 comments:

  1. Glad to see that you are back. Almost emailed you last night. Is your halloween project a quilt or a runner? From the pic it looks like a runner. My daughter loves halloween so pass it along to me, I will finish it. LOL
    off to the 1st day with kids. we'll chat later.

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  2. I like the Halloween quilt. Busy is fine with a project like this. Anyone would be happy to own it...finish it and then give as a gift!

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  3. Great projects. love that little sand bucket!! Where did summer go?

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  4. I think the halloween quilt is a keeper, too cute. That is certainly a tiny little paper pieced project.

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  5. Hi Toni,
    You have been very busy and creative. Love all the things you're working on. As for back-to-school..........all I can say from a teacher's prospective is, gosh, is it time to go back already......is my room ready.......do I have all the students names spelled correctly..........where's my sign-in sheet.......hehehehehehehehe. Sorry, I just had a flashback. Take care.

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  6. Oh, finish it! It's so darn cute, but if not auction it to your readers, there would be many takers, me included :-)
    Your quick project looks great too! Hope all is well with you!!

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  7. I love your Halloween project...I think it is just right for that holiday. Don't give up on it.

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  8. Lacy Campbell8/26/2009 8:07 AM

    I love the halloween quilt. I wish my Mother would do more halloween.

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