Well, Glenn is dug in on the couch (he's feeling much better by the way - thanks!) in hopes of watching LSU beat the tar out of Ohio State, so I thought I'd do a little update.
I'm delighted to report that I've been tagged for a "Make My Day Award" by Annie, Allie, and Judith. I'm supposed to “Give the award to up to 10 people whose blogs bring you happiness and inspiration and make you feel so happy about blogland! Beware! You may get the award several times!” Thanks, you sweet ladies! I have to say I'm sending it right back atcha, along with Rian, Debra, Rissa, Susan, Elizabeth... well, everybody who comments on my blog and every blog I read, if you want the truth. You guys make my day every time you comment, every time I visit your blogs, and every time I'm awed by your talent. As Judith said, "Whenever I need to learn something or find inspiration, I can turn to the little box on the table and find what I need." I couldn't put it any better if I tried. Thanks to you from the bottom of my pea pickin' little heart (a tip of the hat to Tennessee Ernie Ford) (careful, musical link!)! So, consider yourselves tagged!!!
I've dug through my stash and come up with some fabrics and threads for my Luna Moth for Sharon's Take It Further Challenge. In keeping with my goal of spend less and use more, I don't want to buy anything for this year's challenge. I managed to find most of what I need, if I cut fabric VERY carefully!
(As always, click to embiggen.)
That pale, pale green fabric with the orange-red leaves on it is vintage kimono, as is the soft yellow-green. I've been reading through my Quilting Arts magazines to find some ideas on how to approach this piece. I would like it to be slightly stiffened so it can stand away from the body of the quilt if I want it to. I may use a fabric stiffener, as suggested by my friend Rissa, or I may fuse it to another piece of fabric. I have some Wonder Under but I'm not sure if it is any good or not. I'll have to test it and see.
Hold on, I think supper is ready...
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ti - OK back now. We're having pork tenderloin, twice baked potatoes and buttered asparagus... can't let it overcook! But I can eat and type at the same time, so... lets continue.
I've also been working on Block 5 for my Midsummer CQ. I have worked four seams but it's taking awhile to get back into the swing of things.
I have to keep going back to the first four I did to make sure I'm making the seams flow well. I have a bit more work to do on these seams before they match the others, but I'll get there. Speaking of getting there, I think I need to wrap this up, throw the dishes in the dishwasher, and get stitching!!
Have a wonderful evening!
4 comments:
Sounds like your evening was like mine. Lasagne in the oven, Husband and his friend watching the game, me blogging while the lasagne cooked. (It wasn't very good...not my best effort.)
Thank you very much for the award. I appreciate the honor.
Thanks Marty-I always love stopping by and appreciate your kindness.
The luna moth is going to be just beautiful and the fabrics you have found are delicious. I still don't have a stash of any great size to raid, being so new new at this. If I had, those would be the pieces I would have chosen ; )
I love what you've chosen to work with. I can hardly wait to see it come together! The block 5 is just beautiful. I love the flow of the feather stitch on that black chrysanthemum fabric. It's hard for me to keep up with two different design things at the same time - I have to forge ahead with one, or I've lost it when I go back.
Marty,
Can't wait to see how the Luna Moth develops. I can't work on more than one thing at a time either....
~Lin Moon
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