My
Swoon is done- my Swoon is done!
I actually had a productive weekend. After a drive with my
hubby to an antique mall north of town, we stopped for a snack- which you all
have seen. Pictured below again so you can all drool:
When I got home, I am sure the sugar rush had everything to
do with the fact that I finished my swoon quilt.
It was great fun- and I must say I would make another one. The directions
were great-and the yardage was correct. Too bad it took me 8 blocks to get brave
enough to chain piece the blocks. Oh well, now I know for next time. Here it
is- sorry for the photo-my living room is just too small- or we have too much
furniture-
When I got up on Sunday I had a plan to piece the backing
for the Pepsi quilt and run up to my office to baste it. Then, I would get
started on a few cute little zippered bags for some friends. Here are the fabrics I
am going to use for the bags-I love this fabric! It is a line from Moda called Bobbins and Bits by Pat Sloan.
Then I received a phone call. Someone had asked if I could
go to Ft. Collins to teach a mystery quilt class. I thought- why not? It would be fun
and I love to teach. The very sweet lady called me back Sunday morning and we
talked about when I would be available. Without much thought one of the
weekends I told her would work was this coming weekend. After I got off of the phone I
realized I had not made the damn sample yet! YIKES! As my class was not
scheduled for a month or so at the quilt shop I figured I had a few weeks to
mess around. BUT NO! Thank goodness I had already purchased the fabric.
Actually, I had purchased fabric to make 2 different versions. Now, if push came to shove, I may have been ok
not making the sample ahead, but I really hate to do that. I like to make sure
there are no errors in yardage or cutting. I also think it is only fair for
them to have a finished quilt to look at. So, my Sunday plans changed at that
minute. I got the fabric out. I actually knew where it was- big shocker I
know-and got to cutting.
After a quick run to the grocery store (had to have a red
velvet cupcake-for energy LOL) I started to piece. It only took me 4 hours
total- not too bad. It had 3 borders to put on which I HATE to do but it is a
smaller quilt and wasn’t too bad. I got it done just in time to watch
Shameless! I would show you a picture but then I would ruin the surprise for
readers that may be taking the class-but here is a sneak peak though-
So, my cute little bags got put on hold. Maybe next weekend.
Hopefully I will get the Pepsi quilt basted one day this week after work, so I
will have to work on that this weekend as well.
But that is only if I don’t end up teaching-so we shall see!
Happy Sewing!
Courtenay
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