Busy week

Let's face it, they are all busy. I do not like a weekend where I don't get to sew. 

This quilting was all I did on my machine.

I did change my mind and pick out different fabric for my new scrappy. 

I am grateful for tomorrow, when I plan on spending the day downstairs, working on some projects.

I did finish this half of the tablecloth. I love the colors. 

And J'lene sent me this photo of my quilt at her recent infusion. I wasn't sure about this quilt, but she loves it and that's what matters. 

A little snow, a little rain, makes for a good sewing day.....

Emotion

I made a decision to quilt the boarder in the same color as the fabric and take out the original thread. 

I started  with the dark brown. I really like the feel of the quilt and was making progress when I realized that I couldn't take out these stitches made by my great aunt.

I called Mary, her daughter. After a very long political discussion, which I knew would happen, I asked her about taking out the stitches. We figured out that the quilt was about 50 years old. Mary didn't care either way. 

So I texted Liz. I told her I felt like I was taking out family history if I took out the stitches. After some conversation about how I recived this job, we decided that I would keep the stitches in and just quilt beside them. 

It became a little emotional for me, thinking about the original quilter. Quilts can last longer than one generation. They can be a some piece of someone's life. 

Keep a needle in your heart to warm your heart.....

Refurbishing

This quilt was made by my grandpa's sister. My dad's cousin asked me to refurbish it. 

There are few patches to work on, but the bigger issue is the quilting has come out of most of the borders. The thread was white and the borders are brown and mustard yellow. As of today, I think I will re-hand quilt it with matching colors. 

It's not the prettiest of quilts, but it is so soft and warm. 

I'm also started to machine quilt this Lori Holt sew along. I had forgotten how bright and fun it is.

No snow....but plenty to sew. 

Finished Products

I finished 3 projects this week. I've posted them in the order I started them. 

The beach pillow. I started it about a year ago. Wow! Talk about a project. It's a good size and an intense cross stitch. That sand...

I finished Donna's quilt. I started this Summer. 

I look forward to gifting this. She will be surprised. This is the first Lori Holt that machine quilteded. It isn't perfect, but I am happy with it.

The cat decided to help. 

First quilt finished in 2025.

The dress is finished after a couple of weeks. 

I decided on snaps to close it. I didn't trust me with a button hole. 

When I put the sleeves on I realized that they weren't right, so instead of a re-do, I made little tucks. They match the front bodice. 

It felt really good to be in the sewing room. It is my happy place. It is the place where I find peace. 

I found some super cute ideas in here. I feel like I'm starting fresh. 

Will January ever end?  Keep a needle in your hand and peace in your heart.