Trying to find little pockets of time to work but yet have fun with kids and dogs running in and out. And feeding friends and kids. And feeding more kids...
A little ironing of 25 yards of fabric finished up from last week's dyeing. Couldn't waste 80 degree weather in Michigan during the month of March. I never remember that happening before. Pretty spring colors. I'll try reds next time.
Trying to find a solution for the Lucy quilt. Maybe this or maybe that:
I like the uneven borders. Haven't used borders in awhile so don't know why I did this time. Maybe Lucy my dog didn't like them either.
And trying my hand at a little piece of slow cloth which everyone seems to be intrigued with lately-including me. Old feed sacks and jeans. Can you believe I am re-visiting recycled jeans?
I need something slower to work on after my foot surgery Wednesday-outpatient and hopefully a quick recovery. It's my sewing foot and my driving foot. I can't quite think of how I will do if I can't use my foot for two weeks-which is worse case scenario.. Just need to be able to be very active by the time summer vacation comes! I love long hikes in the summer. Will be gone for a few days and returning with a new and healing foot!
Happy sewing, my friends!
i like the border (maroon) on lower right if its worth anything. feels weighted down correctly that way.
ReplyDeletethe recycled quilt looks good, feels very texturized right now which i know will disappear but it appeals to me.
have a quick healing from surgery!
good luck adapting to another way to work for awhile :)
I am going to try to do lighter stitching to keep some of that texture-I like it that way too-having lots of texture! Let's see how grumpy I get from trying to adapt...
ReplyDeleteHope your surgery goes well, and you enjoy your time sitting with your leg elevated! Maybe knitting and reading? I went through that a couple of years ago: it does force you to sit still and find something else to do!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it interesting how each way you turn it the borders give a different effect, I think it's such a lovely rhythmic piece, either way you turn it. And nice colours up top too!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I can't wait until I add the quilting as it always turns it into a more interesting piece.
ReplyDeleteGail-Already started knitting for a local shelter- a hat and mittens-fun to try knitting again.