Faithful

I finished Lori's quilt along! This makes me sew happy. It may not be a very big quilt but I finished it just the same. Lately I just don't have the drive and that makes me sad. But this quilt is finished and that makes me happy!

I started with a practice middle from those scrappy pumpkins. Than I added all the borders. 

Now I have to say, I picked some dull fabrics. Even Hubby said "it looks a bit holly hobby ish". That's code for "70's". 

So with my next row of Half square triangles I tried to use fabrics with a bit more color. Still 70's. 

My brilliant plan was to quilt it with Thanksgiving sayings and then say " I meant for it to look this way".

Anyway I had fun and it was a quick, fun project. Thank you Lori for hosting this quilt along!

I had so much fun with these HSTs that I'm going to be doing more. I harassed my friend Jo about her tree of life pattern and I'm anxious to start it! It'll be another small quilt. Something for the holidays. At least that's the plan now. 

Have a wonderful day!

Take care, Brandie

Scrappy Pumpkins 5

The pumpkins are finally finished! 

Next I need to cut out the sashing. 

They are all different and I love that!

After I finished them yesterday evening, I then needed to clean up my sewing space. I had scraps everywhere! 

That's one thing I hate about using scraps. You have a huge pile to go through and then to put away. But I do love a scrappy look. 

Now I have to finish Lori's quilt along, using some of the same scraps. 

Have a Happy Monday!

Take care, Brandie

Boy Blue Done

It's a finish and I now have hours to play before the shower. 

It started with a panel. Mom to be is doing a cowboy theme and this was the only cowboy-ish fabric I could find on such short notice. 

But because I still feel like I've cheated, I add a pieced border of leftover scraps. 

I also added a Minky backing. I really like that feel and I think a baby would too. BUT I had a bit of a hard time quilting this time. It seemed to stick to my machine base. So the quilting isn't my finest but it works. 

Now I can get back to my last three pumpkins. Maybe I'll even finish them by Thanksgiving. 

Have a Wonderful weekend!

Take care, Brandie

Little Boy Blue

It seems more often than not, I'm starting things at the last minute. Today is no different. 

Friday night I have a baby shower to attend and what else would I bring but a quilt? 

So I'm sewing up a bunch of left over pre cut two inch squares and I will then add them to a panel I bought. Yes, I'm cheating. 

I'll be back later this week. 

Take care, Brandie

Alphabet

This weekend wasn't as productive as I had hoped, but I did finish my alphabet stitches. One more half-done quilt to add to my UFO basket. 

Now I did clean out two closets, under the kitchen sink and my laundry/storage room.

It's a great feeling to have a bit more space and lots more organization. Almost as good a feeling as new undies!

As cool as it is now, I think it's time to pull out my hand quilting. I could quilt and keep warm. 

Or I can just stay wrapped up with Max and a book. That's probably today's plan. I deserve a rest after fall cleaning. Right? And some chocolates. I deserve some chocolate. 

Have a happy Monday!

Take care, Brandie

Scrappy 4

I finally sat down and finished a few more pumpkins. 

There are only four more to complete before I add sashing. 

I'm feeling a bit slow so don't hold your breath on seeing this finished anytime soon. 

I did a bit of hand work. It was procrastination. I should have started it weeks ago but I forgot. 

It needed to be done for a party last night and amazingly I finished it just in time. 

I hadn't done reverse appliqué in awhile but it went smoothly. 

I made an awfully ugly cake but I was in a hurry and ran out of cream cheese. I had already made three batches of Maple Cream Cheese frosting and I was pressed for time. 

I listen to Hubby and wished what he said would be true, "It doesn't have to look good to taste good".

I think he was right again because I came home with less than I brought!

Have a Happy day!

Take care, Brandie

What I did during my summer vacation

All things change. One minute you have a spare bedroom for when your daughter visits. Then suddenly that room is no longer your daughters but her uncles. Not really a fair trade but I'll adapt. 

Most of you know that my daughter had moved to San Luis Obispo. I of course was hoping it was a flight of fancy and she'd move right back home. But after a year, she made it permanent by moving all her belongings from home to her new apartment. 

So this summer started with loading then unloading a Uhaul. 

It wasn't all work and no play. We spent lots of time with our feet in the sand and our tummys full. 

The summer ended with a train ride home. I decided I needed an adventure and boy did I get one. A 12 hour ride home. But the plus side was I could visit the restroom (tiny) as often as I needed. And another plus was that with the middle of the week being slow I had a lot of room to move and stretch without having my back go out. Big plus!

Now that I'm home, it's time to return to my scrappy pumpkins. Wish me luck! Hopefully I'll be back with some pumpkins to share on Monday. 

Take care, Brandie