A Sneak Peek

Not getting a lot of work done around here, but I am enjoying some time off! Here's a peek of what is going on when I can steal some time to sew. The first three stars (only need 13 more) are from a new pattern we found at market that is planned for a fall class and the last photo is of the other fall project that I'm using as Leaders and Enders while I sew the stars. It's all fun!!!

Moving again....

My son has come home from college and we're shuffling around the two apartments for the summer. He is unpacking - you can imagine what the place looks like! I took a look and did what any sane person would do - escape to another place. I'm moving my "piecing" machine (my Bernina 150) into the guest bedroom in the apartment and will put the 820 up in the studio for quilting. This way I won't have to share the space with him so much during the summer and this will work out better for both of us!
I've been working on a few projects in the meantime. The first is a sneak peak at a quilt for the fall class schedule....
and this bag is a real treat!! It's called the Two-Hour Tulip Bag and we found it at market. It can be make in four sizes (this is the smallest) and it really does go together quickly and easily. This is a sample for the shop (we do have the pattern ;-) and I might just have to make a few more just for fun.

I did it!

I placed my order for the Bernina 820! I've been waiting for this machine, and it's just as amazing as I hoped it would be. I've been playing with it on the quilting frame up at the shop and it is a treat to quilt with it! I should have it by the end of May and I can't wait!!! Meanwhile I play with the one at the shop. Go up and try it on the frame with the BSR if you have a chance. It's a fun time.
I'm off to quilt market for the weekend. There are a few new purses that I have almost finished - a new pattern - and I'm hoping that early next week I can post a photo or two.

Happy Mother's Day

Look what came in the mail yesterday from my son up at MIT. A beautiful treat! Enjoy your Mother's Day. I'm looking forward to getting some time in on my machine - nothing exciting yet but I'm cleaning out the scrap tops and quilting them so I can donate them and get them out of the house. Five are done, and one to go!
Also, we received the Bernina 820 up at the shop and I'm thinking this is the machine for me!! I'll keep you posted.......

Cleaning Up

I've been trying to do a little clean out - inspired as well by Bonnie Hunter's talk at Brownstone Quilters Guild this past week. Someone gave me some unfinished scrap blocks a long time ago and that started this one. Pieced the back.Then I had these blocks laying around so this got borders. Then I pieced the back and the batting, and then quilted it. Yippee!!

No Handles Yet

The moral of this story is - check to see if you have the right color handles BEFORE you make the bag. I'll just have to get out to Connie's and pick up the right color. I have lots of handles waiting for bags - just not the one I need. This is my Gold Handbag pattern. I haven't made it in awhile and I forgot how much I like the shape of it. This is going to match nicely with the jacket I made when it's done.

Quiltville at Brownstone

You have heard me talk about Bonnie Hunter and her Quiltville site. Well... she is the guest at the Brownstone Quilters Guild meeting on Friday, April 17th!!! She'll be talking about her scrapsavers system.There is more information at the Brownstone website. You don't have to be a member to attend this meeting; Guests are welcome to attend - there is a $5.00 guest fee for attendance. The meetings are at noon and at 7:30PM. Directions are on the website. Don't miss this opportunity to meet her!! I'm aiming for the noon meeting. See you there!!!