Where are you Spring?

I’ve been patiently waiting for Spring, and it just never seems to get here…..They are forecasting a little more snow this week too….I’m ready for 70 degree weather.

I’ve gotten my wool quilt center done, I’m not too happy with myself. I cut a couple of the blocks too small and I’ve been playing ‘catch-up’ with the rest of the quilt. I hate it when things like this happen. The directions weren’t the greatest, but ultimately it’s my fault, because I know better. I hope my quilter Kelly won’t be too upset with me when she gets this quilt in the mail! (Just a heads up Kelly!)

And here it is with one of the borders laying by it. I got the bottom border in the mail last week, so only two more BOMs and I’ll have all of this quilt done. I’ve enjoyed working on this quilt and would love to do another wool quilt soon.

Happy Happy Happy Quilting

Kris

p.s…..you might realize with the happy happy happy that I am a Duck Dynasty fan!

Quilting, Cleaning house and canning meat!

What a way to spend the weekend…Sounds like lots of work to me! I haven’t finished the whole house, but most of it looks okay now. I got rid of most of the dust bunnies anyway….

I sewed for about an hour this morning and got part of my Primitive Garden wool quilt put together. The directions are a bit confusing in places, but I’m figuring it out. I don’t think a beginner could do this quilt well at all. It’s been fun, I really enjoy all of the hand work, and I love the dyed wools….some of the colors are so vibrant.

I’ve also been canning meat today, I try to get some done at least once a year, and the last time I did any was 2 years ago. It’s a good feeling to have them lined up on the shelves in the basement…Yummy! 

Canned meat isn’t the prettiest to look at, but boy does it taste good. This picture was taken right out of the canner, so it looks a bit cloudy, but after it sits for an hour or so it looks much better. I’ve got 7 pints and 7 quarts for today’s work. I have this coming Wednesday off and I’m going to try and can another batch then too.

Happy Quilting…

Kris

almost vacation time! Can’t wait….

Hello, I will be on vacation in 4 weeks and we are going to St. Joe to see our daughter and her husband. I’m so excited to see her because she’s 4 months pregnant and they just bought a house that is completely gutted that they are renovating. I’m anxious to see both the ‘baby bump’ and how far they’ve come on the house. And of course, I’ll get a lot of sewing done too!

This is the first side border of my wool quilt, I’ve got the bottom third to do yet, the middle part is my own design…I didn’t  like the pattern so I thought I’d just change it up a bit….I think I like what I’ve done.

These miniature stars are the cornerstones in the sashing for the wool quilt. They are tiny and will finish at 2 inches. I don’t like the way the pattern has you put them together, I’m having a hard time making the points even. I just might do it the old fashioned way that I’m used to …..I have to make 22 of these. They are so small it’s hard to even hold them while you’re working on them.

And here is my Amish with a Twist BOM for last month, I just purchased this month’s BOM and will have it done this coming week.

And the top is finished for my daughter Karmon’s flannel throw…now I just need to quilt it…..that won’t take too long once I get started on it.

I haven’t started the Vintage Tin embroidery, but I’m getting pretty excited to get going on that one…I love doing hand work!

Have a great week everyone, and Happy Quilting!

Kris