Welcome to the first day of the color it red blog hop. This blog hop is hosted by Carol at www.justletmequilt.blogspot.com.
When this blog hop was first announced I knew exactly what I was going to do. I have had this quilt ready for quilting for some time now, and thought it would be perfect.
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| Some of the ruler quilting I am doing. |
Well, life happens. Work happens. And I was putting in extra time at work.
I seriously thought about just emailing Carol and telling her I just couldn't do it. Then I remembered these heart blocks I had made.
Original plan was to make a wall hanging and machine quilt. Well, for some strange reason hubby and I had been discussing when we were going to remodel the upstairs. Some rooms had new carpeting in about 22 years ago, and some have not been upgraded in the 25 years we have lived here. We ended up going to a home show and because hubby had today off he scheduled a home energy audit. Dang. Better get rid of stuff. I had to ban myself from the sewing room to get things done.
So I decided to hand quilt this. I worked on it every chance I got. I had hoped to get binding on it yesterday, but to no avail. But it will be done this week.
This pattern is a free pattern from Allison at www.cluckclucksew.com. please check out her site as she has some very cute patterns.
As for the dejunking of rooms, closets, etc. I am down to 2 rooms. 1 is my sewing room and 1 is the file/office room, which I currently have some sewing and quilting stuff in. My sewing room was remodeled about 5 years ago, but I thought if I need to put other things in there, I really only want to organize it once.
So Carol I am sorry I did not get completely finished. I am really trying to be more organized. Organization is not my strong point.
I have started working on this one. I decided feathers on the heart would be fun. Currently my feathers are drawn in and I will start quilting today at lunch time.
Just a quick recap:
Pattern is from Cluck Cluck Sew
Quilting was done by hand with no markings. I just free handed it all.
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Great start on all your projects, and I'm sure they'll be really lovely when complete!
ReplyDeleteYou're right--life gets in the way. I'm glad you shared anyway because we all enjoy seeing what others are doing, finished or not. I'm impressed with your hand-quilting which is not my cup of tea. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteWe are quilters and understand life getting in the way of completion. Sharing starts is just great and leaves us looking forward to seeing the completions whenever. Thanks for sharing life.
ReplyDeleteWorks in progress.... and letting the world know you are working on it gives you that extra boost to keep going!
ReplyDeleteAgree with the others. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWorks in progress, we all have that. A lovely way to share
ReplyDeletelove e the modern quilt
ReplyDeleteSo glad you shared what you have. I’m sure they will be lovely. Life does get in the way. I know because our heater went out for the second time in 2 weeks and I’m not sure what I will get done today.
ReplyDeleteOh, Kathy, no need to apologize. I love it when people like you stick with it to the end and post what they have. We all have "moments" that cause us to get behind (I definitely have some of those) so I appreciated you sharing both of these lovely red projects. Your hand quilting looks beautiful! I've been decluttering, packing, and getting ready to move, so I totally understand the craziness of what you're going through. I'm just so glad you hopped with us today! xo
ReplyDeleteHand quilting is a dying art. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteI hope you share it again when they are finished. Your quilting looks awesome - especially the feather designs in the heart.
ReplyDeleteHand quilting takes a long time, I know. These will be great quilts in the end. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you shared your work. Life gets in the way all to frequently and we all have those times...it's nice to know we are in good company. I have to say, if all that hand quilting was up to me, it would never get done. You are doing a spectacular job on it!
ReplyDeleteI keep seeing that heart pattern everywhere. I’m thinking I must need to make it. Your project is very nice!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilt. Hand quilting takes forever! I have a wall hanging I have been hand quilting since 2009...I think I'll take out the hand quilting and quilt the darn thing by machine!
ReplyDeleteYour work in progress looks great. They will turn out fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLove your ruler work quilting and how good is your hand quilting. Then nearly everyone is better than me at it.
ReplyDeleteOne way or other quilters always manage to find some time to stitch, even by hand. I LOVE hand quilting, both the finished product as well as actually doing some. It is so therapeutic even though it takes forever! You go busy girl & it would be great to see your projects when done! Thanks for joining in on the hop & sharing your creativity
ReplyDeleteYour projects looks fab and yes I completely understand that life can get really busy and take away our sewing time. Your hand quilting is so lovely x
ReplyDeleteLife does have a habit of getting in the way of our sewing time. Good luck on getting them completed.
ReplyDeleteThe quilt pattern is really cool Kathy, love how everything is opposite of each other. I can't wait to see this finished.
ReplyDeleteYou look like you've done quite a bit of hand quilting. Love it! I really need to get back to teaching myself the art of hand quilting.
ReplyDeleteFreehand hand quilting with no marks? I'm impressed. I would love to be able to do that.
ReplyDeleteI for one like to see in=progress projects. Life does get in the way of plans. I like that you are hand quilting and you kick me to try and do this more.
ReplyDeleteTotally understand about life! I have done a little hand quilting - my first AND last little quilt! LOL
ReplyDeleteYour original quilt looks fabulous, love what you are doing for the quilting. Boy do I understand getting busy at work and other things taking a back seat. Have fun organizing.....I am working on that too.
ReplyDeleteGreat job and tyty for sharing your talents with us...
ReplyDeleteBanning yourself from the sewing room...no fun.
ReplyDeleteNew carpet...fun.
Cute quilts...fun.
Those heart blocks are certainly fun to make. Perfect in red.
ReplyDeleteLife does get in the way sometimes! I loved seeing your quilt. Such a great design! And your hearts are great. Beautiful hand quilting!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! Hand quilting is such a nice break from the daily grind, and easy to take up & put down again. Just keep stitching and you'll have it all done.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck finishing the quilting. The whole idea is totally wonderful, and I look forward to seeing it completely finished when the time comes. What a great incentive to keep going!
ReplyDeleteGreat design, and can't wait to see the finish.
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