CATHEDRAL WINDOWS FINISHED!

This was started a few years ago.  I finally concentrated on getting all the windows sewed, I think, back in the summer last year.  Then it was just a matter of getting the windows sewed in.  I love it!

 

 

 

Now, to start on a much larger one using scrappy fabrics. 

 

I also want to post a photo I took of a small fabric shop near Lancaster, PA.  It is called Obie's and is one of our favorites.  A trip to Lancaster is not complete without going there.  Here is an outside photo and an inside.  I haven't figured out how to rotate the inside one, so just tip your head to the left to see how the fabric is piled from floor to ceiling.  The really neat thing is you can ask her if she has some specific fabric and she knows and even finds it for you!  Or, if you are stuck finding fabrics that need to go with a project and just can't decide or find the right ones, just take in what you need to match up and she comes out with so many choices.  Also, her fabrics are fabulous.  So, if you are in the area, be sure to look up where she is located (in Goodville, PA) and do make sure to check her hours and what days she is open.  You won't regret going there, unless you are claustrophobic. 

 

 

 

Now off to dreamland to see what project I am working on next. Of course I could look at my list and see what's next, but dreaming of quilts is much more fun!

 

Tada,      Trish  

 

SUMMER VACATION HAS BEGUN!

. . . . and the projects are just rolling along!  I updated the sidebars too.  I finished the snap bag for a friend and 2 baby quilts that I ended up not doing the free motion quilting, but straight lines.  I had trouble with the free motion part so I just sewed normal.  At least they are done and they turned out pretty good.  One thing I found out when sewing - if you are having trouble with the threads on the back, check to make sure you are using the correct size bobbins for your machine.  A friend of mine gave me some clear plastic bobbins because she bought them in error and thought I could use them.  I noticed that when I put that bobbin in, there was a little play with it when I put my finger on top of it while it was inside the bobbin casing.  I checked another bobbin that was made for Brother machines, and there was NO play when I put my finger on top of it.   Problem solved.  The threads on the back didn't bunch up anymore or get knotted up.  Sewed like a dream.  

Here is the bag for Lexie.  She is a little girl that is going into surgery in 2 days for her tonsils removal.  I put an activity book with markers inside to give her something to do while she is recouperating.  The princess fabric was all flannel which was a little hard to work with since putting 4 layers together to sew was quite thick, but I think it turned out perfectly. 

The Cathedral Windows wall hanging is coming along nicely too.  I finished half of the outside triangles and plan on finishing it up at the beach this coming weekend.  I just love the ocean and seem to have the need to want to get out there at least once during the year.  Last year we didn't make it - just got too humid and rainy.  This weekend is to beautiful and I am going with 2 girlfriends.  I am so ready to be away for a few days.  Of course we are going to hit a quilt shop while we are there.

My desire of trying to figure out how the quilt frame works will have to wait just a bit for now.  :(((  The girls have moved back into the room where the frame is.  I am glad they are here, but they are cramping my style! - LOL!   OH! and great news!  They are both working a full time job!  They need something to hold them over until they leave for the Marines.  Katie decided she wants to get into Intelligence.  I think that would be a cool job.  They went to a Chinese  restaurant for lunch today and met up with a gal that is a Marine and she gave them some good tips on getting through the first 13 weeks of boot camp.  Plus, Odie finally gave her some tips too. 

Dads garden is completely rototilled and is half planted.  I think this should be the last year that I do the rototilling - especially since I found muscles I didn't know I even owned!  That pain lasted about 4 days.  We also have a garden here but husband thought he could plant seeds and they will just come up.  Well, they will come up but will be a tad late in the season, so now is thinking we best buy some plants already established. 

Another beautiful day gone by - until next time~~
       Tada!     Trish