Turkey Week

It's only Monday and I'm already tired! 

I've spent the morning getting some turkey fixins and a bit of Christmas shopping done. 

Is it just me or did this year pass by quickly? Not just that but I feel rushed for Christmas. And poor. 

I may not have a lot but I'm very Thankful for what I do have. This is the season we make the most out of being Thankful. With the year our family has had, everyday becomes a blessing. 

I'm Thankful for all my blogger friends and I'd like to wish you all a blessed Thanksgiving. And hopefully we all get some sewing time!

Take care, Brandie

Cat Problems

If you have a cat you'll understand my problem. I can't keep him out of my way!

All I wanted to do was test and see if a frame looked good, but I had help! Cat help!

Anyway, I liked it better without a frame (so far) and I'm pretty sure I know which direction I'm heading. More blocks are needed as you can see and less cat. 

Take care!

Brandie

Red UFO

Back in February I had started this red "idea". 

Today I'm going to try to complete my "idea" and make a few blocks. 

I'm hoping I do these fabrics justice. I'm loving them!

Take care, Brandie 

Leftovers Finished

I think I accidentally made a modern quilt.

This wasn't the plan.  The plan was to use up my leftover strips. 

I'm pleased with the way it turned. But I'm still a traditional quilter at heart. 

For those that missed this the first time, there is no pattern. This is just a happy accident on how it came out. Sorry, no pattern. 

I had fun putting this together and it has renewed an interest in finishing my UFOs. I have another lined up, after I finish my alphabet quilt. And I have finally understood the meaning of a "leader and ender" quilt. This is going to help me use up my box of blue and white squares, someday. 

Time to get my hands dirty and clean up! Have a wonderful day!

Take care , Brandie

Leftovers

Do you like leftovers? Do you use your leftovers or do you get rid of them? Me, I like leftovers. Sometimes they turn into something kind of amazing. 

Like this quilt below. These use to be strips and I used parts of three. But that left the rest of the jelly roll taking up space on my shelf. 

So one day I just started sewing them together. Then after I had these three unit strips I cut them into squares. Then I thought those squares were too boring so I cut them into triangles and sewed them back into squares. 

After several attempts to turn them into a pleasing order, this is what I came up with. I'm amazed, I am surprised and I like it!

So do you like leftovers?

I've also been working on my alphabet quilt. I added a border and started the quilting. But what I love is that I used up some stash fabric for the backing. 

This makes me happy! Not only to be frugal but because it also frees up shelf space for more fabric! Christmas is coming!

Now I'm hoping to find a backing for my leftovers too. That would make this a great day. Clean frig, two quilts more or less done and I'm feeling great. It's going to be a great day!

Take care, Brandie

Purple and Green 2

I have a flimsy! A really long flimsy!

Purple and Green

I had a couple of hours before my eye appointment yesterday and I used it wisely. I added a frame around each of my embroidered letters. 

I had six purples and six greens that matched so I now have a colorful array of blocks. 

They will be set on a diagonal. At least that is my plan so far. 

I sketched out a design a month or so back.  

Don't laugh at my silly drawing it helped me keep track of my colors and letters. 

I ran out off yellow so I have to put it off till I get some more. 

All in all I was pleased with what I accomplished, especially as I had to have my eyes dilated and I knew I'd be out of commission all evening. 

 Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Take care, Brandie