The time is getting closer and I can hardly wait! I have taken one of my UFO quilt tops to the local LAQ that I use, to be completed! I made this quilt specifically for our bed in the 2000-2001 time line. I can't remember for sure the exact time/year, but, I could probably figure it out. Anyway, it is long enough to drape down both sides of the bed, so when we turn over in the night, we don't get the back draft feature! Most of you know what I mean. It is a Dresden Plate pattern, with empty fill-in blocks, (as in, the Dresden plate blocks are off-set with an empty block between). This was done on purpose this way, as I wanted to hand-quilt those blocks. But, since I can no longer do long hand-stitching projects, I chose to let the LAQ do it. Then, knowing that the LAQ would be expensive because of the custom work I wanted, I knew it would have to wait! But, I am tired of waiting for my quilt, so I am taking the plunge... though, I am not telling my hubby what the price tag is for it. If he happens to see it, then we'll deal with it. Till then, this information is only on a 'need to know' basis, and right now, he doesn't need to know! Though, my hubby is very supportive of my quilting habit. So, he might not even say a word about it... but, I don't want to take that chance right now. I'll make some table runners or small wall hangings to sell, to put the money back into our account.
I talked to her (the LAQ) yesterday, and she went on & on at how beautiful the quilt and quilting is, and that it is her most beautiful quilt she has ever done, (and she is NOT a haughty person, so this is a rare comment by her. But, she does very beautiful work!) So, that makes me even more excited to see the finished result!! I will post pictures when I get home this afternoon. OOOOOO- the excitement is building!! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE IT!!
Chris in PA
My sewing retreat has come to a bump in the road... I need more fabric to continue!! And, I can't find a lot of this particular fabric line online, not in the blues anyway. So, I may have to take a different approach and mix fabrics and not try to do it all in the Flag Day Farm line. That wouldn't be a bad thing, and it might save me a pile of money!! Especially since the jelly rolls cost so much, and there weren't a lot of blue strips in them in the first place. YUP... I think that is what I am going to do. I do have to make a trip southeast on Wednesday... I'll probably leave a little early and take a side trip to Verna's!! She has everything!!
So, for now, on to another project!!
Happy Stitching!!
Chris in PA, who doesn't let a little 'bump' slow her down!!
I hope everyone reading this had a great 4th of July today. We enjoyed church this morning, then on to a small family picnic. It was great to be able to set around and visit. Then, our son-in-law had to go bale more of his hay, so we got to spend time with our grandson, which is always a treat. Though, he wasn't feeling up to par today... he was around too much hay yesterday (he has allergies & asthma), and today, he was wheezing and had a hard time breathing at times. It was not his dad's fault. An uncle was letting Cody help, who was unaware of his allergies/asthma. His dad found out later. So, breathing treatments and meds, for a few days for Cody. Hopefully, that will open up his airway without having to go to the doctor for steroids.
I did get to sew today for a little while. I am adding the log cabin strips to my star blocks. I did take a picture of one, so I could post it on here. I'll attach it at the bottom. Tomorrow, I want to sew as much as I can. I have no plans to go anywhere until tomorrow evening. So, I should be able to get a lot accomplished on the blocks.
Well, I am ready for a hot cup of tes out on my porch, to unwind a little from my day. It is such a comfortable night outside. We can hear firecrackers off in the distance, and there is not very much traffic flying by our house. So, it will be a great night to set outside for a bit.
Happy Stitching,
Chris in PA
 This block is from the Quilt In A Day pattern, "Orion's Star". I have 20 to make for my queen sized quilt. And, a correction...The fabric is Moda's 'Flag Day Farm' line. I said it wrong in an earlier posting. The blocks will look scrappy because I am using a jelly roll for the strips.
I am so happy to be participating in my cyber friend's, [Susan], weekend retreat. I can't remember when I did this last... Though, we did have a picnic today and we'll have church & a picnic tomorrow, I am sewing during my time at home. I plan on retreating until Tuesday afternoon. I will try to remember to post daily updates here on my blog for those who are interested in following along with me.
My goal this weekend is to work on the new pattern from Quilt In A Day, Orion's Star. During last week, (Hubby was away for several days!), I had cut out the fabric and made all the flying geese required for the stars. Pat Knoechel, Eleanor Burn's sister, will be happy to know that I have broke out my flying geese rulers and have actually used them. When I saw her in early June, she was disappointed that mine were still in the packaging. I must confess, I bought them several years ago, but with the intention of using them, eventually. I guess, eventually finally arrived! But, the rulers make the flying geese a breeze and so accurate!
So, it is going on 10 PM here, and I am calling my sewing time done for today. But, my progress report is that I have assembled all 20 of the needed center stars for the queen sized quilt. Tomorrow after returning home from the family picnic, I will begin on the log cabin part of the blocks. I'll get as many, if not all, of them done tomorrow. I want the whole thing ready to be, or even, all of it assembled by the time I have to leave on Tuesday. That's my goal.
I do hope all of you have a Happy & Safe 4th of July Weekend!!
God Bless America!!
One Nation, Under God!!
Happy Stitching!!
Chris in PA
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