tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37218598521944055952024-03-17T23:12:30.292-07:00On Going ProjectsA blog about my quilting journey!TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.comBlogger836125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-29562994295983509622024-03-17T07:27:00.000-07:002024-03-17T07:27:02.327-07:00Moving Closer to a Finish (Lime Sprinkle)--post 3<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwlE7SQxmfBNgwuRimYfuO0CxBT-eBDPA9IW8ClS7VAha8PCpAFqbaETvgIElrCqquSdy40kf20fGhRIJglQmNMNFQEyYtvdnmWlhP2JBAwRyxUUv6D7W3WVaFpnYVDHbwcJ6JytRP0fwjk0ybOc-VNkeORQHCli2Iz59cCCU5C4vt1msj-2tPAn1mS8f/s4032/IMG_9888.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwlE7SQxmfBNgwuRimYfuO0CxBT-eBDPA9IW8ClS7VAha8PCpAFqbaETvgIElrCqquSdy40kf20fGhRIJglQmNMNFQEyYtvdnmWlhP2JBAwRyxUUv6D7W3WVaFpnYVDHbwcJ6JytRP0fwjk0ybOc-VNkeORQHCli2Iz59cCCU5C4vt1msj-2tPAn1mS8f/w300-h400/IMG_9888.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Quilting detail lower right section</b></td></tr></tbody></table>This week, I finished quilting Lime Sprinkle. I thought that I would have it finished in time to post about it today; but, I didn't finish. Instead, I'm sharing photos of my quilting. <p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfU1msYHf9bzsfmVOly3sGEyFD4gqnakjQtD12M1W3kcfRZhHMDjbF1G5qAgj1bRo7-M4maE_kz2LqsBcKYrnelKPRQnPVv6JqxeirwSmAqMKgggdzz54hIF6s_CmFLAIglmPWDfQEGMMoA5idqftYsSeqZ2h35COpMesmNJ8WTQKuhpqNC2UtNxkafnw9/s4032/IMG_9851.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfU1msYHf9bzsfmVOly3sGEyFD4gqnakjQtD12M1W3kcfRZhHMDjbF1G5qAgj1bRo7-M4maE_kz2LqsBcKYrnelKPRQnPVv6JqxeirwSmAqMKgggdzz54hIF6s_CmFLAIglmPWDfQEGMMoA5idqftYsSeqZ2h35COpMesmNJ8WTQKuhpqNC2UtNxkafnw9/w300-h400/IMG_9851.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>In process quilting view top left </b></td></tr></tbody></table>First, I used a monofilament thread to stitch in the ditch to anchor all of the piecing, Because creating texture was my goal, I quilted the pieces using a combination of curved and straight lines. <p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4P0sEMvv-EU9hEEE4CvDdN_Czaz_qrPMdikI2Jjw0lwf-TquqgSiSbDt8UCKZOU05Y3CFfdosM3OltaO99xr3-3XZaT9rNBxRb1yo-Eqtb_zxjnPfw_zIUnEVmeTniiu7zMZpoNR-n7PDnIpBX_jVwT_FAdSbv9WbxPnNnuADMv_eikvLZAEeOeYhjlCe/s4032/IMG_9849.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4P0sEMvv-EU9hEEE4CvDdN_Czaz_qrPMdikI2Jjw0lwf-TquqgSiSbDt8UCKZOU05Y3CFfdosM3OltaO99xr3-3XZaT9rNBxRb1yo-Eqtb_zxjnPfw_zIUnEVmeTniiu7zMZpoNR-n7PDnIpBX_jVwT_FAdSbv9WbxPnNnuADMv_eikvLZAEeOeYhjlCe/w300-h400/IMG_9849.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The first time I quilted an around an X shape</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br />The lines are about a quarter inch apart. I used the same color thread as the fabric. Sometimes, I used a ruler to stitch the lines and sometimes I eyeballed the space as I stitched.<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8p_Sla1GdLs0N6PDKj-bi9ElSs8SmwgsTlhkjhlJBGbflh6lZU8RVpR9-JWBRrNR4BWJ_nglT_6WHrbNEJCDM_60UxcigNOQ0ixKNyxoYuFnMkwQagUsbo2bHfGkpt93fpmlqhAKY_S4X55NnrjfN8HZyVvJyMVAEyt2ECHwsSEWBExiNDiCGXM_8Q8nc/s4032/IMG_9852.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8p_Sla1GdLs0N6PDKj-bi9ElSs8SmwgsTlhkjhlJBGbflh6lZU8RVpR9-JWBRrNR4BWJ_nglT_6WHrbNEJCDM_60UxcigNOQ0ixKNyxoYuFnMkwQagUsbo2bHfGkpt93fpmlqhAKY_S4X55NnrjfN8HZyVvJyMVAEyt2ECHwsSEWBExiNDiCGXM_8Q8nc/w300-h400/IMG_9852.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>In process view quilting upper right.<br />Second time to quilt around the X shape.<br /></b></td></tr></tbody></table>If I was stuck with how to quilt one area, I moved to an area where I had an idea of how I wanted it to look. If I still was stuck, I considered repeating a quilting design. I used the shape below at least three times!<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIsMd10eZqJzDMtXqlYLrpWkATgkkAoVnBYAtNghxjBIHYciR08DhLZbvWq1F94yJabDZvQ7cBUo_4WBxvcYTL2WIbgTPGCuIug7h51O8t3tVli7Hq1rADPrwlMMy-WTR9gfmgjwUal2edhoc_6bcBm_n2_AkaHkEHgh2nlhAln7aFCJ8hJs_xygqyulV/s4032/IMG_9889.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIsMd10eZqJzDMtXqlYLrpWkATgkkAoVnBYAtNghxjBIHYciR08DhLZbvWq1F94yJabDZvQ7cBUo_4WBxvcYTL2WIbgTPGCuIug7h51O8t3tVli7Hq1rADPrwlMMy-WTR9gfmgjwUal2edhoc_6bcBm_n2_AkaHkEHgh2nlhAln7aFCJ8hJs_xygqyulV/w300-h400/IMG_9889.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Quilting detail lower left of the project.<br />Third time to quilt an X shape.</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Most of the top is quilted with straight lines going in different directions. I did a little planning to alternate horizontal vertical, and diagonal lines. The quilting felt right. It takes time to quilt the lines about a quarter inch apart! <p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOqBcwbelN9rV15sW8Tk1_5CxwqrF6Ikcd1HZMM_dFBqCYDKrqSmxnefdL4aNTsgtSKZNfbAgvS6JdnM6HvOjT4jOCTVqbwKVk_eNSunbeNNGv6f57K_V4SSPWbyqMYyxyQpL8n1m1al6phHcgeGBt-tnRPIFqM6_nTYEij1uOebUvm_bJUMfstJXPceM8/s4032/IMG_9890.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOqBcwbelN9rV15sW8Tk1_5CxwqrF6Ikcd1HZMM_dFBqCYDKrqSmxnefdL4aNTsgtSKZNfbAgvS6JdnM6HvOjT4jOCTVqbwKVk_eNSunbeNNGv6f57K_V4SSPWbyqMYyxyQpL8n1m1al6phHcgeGBt-tnRPIFqM6_nTYEij1uOebUvm_bJUMfstJXPceM8/w400-h300/IMG_9890.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Quilting detail upper middle left</b></td></tr></tbody></table>My friend JoJo often hand stitched small areas on her quilts to leave behind her hand in the project. I decided to include a little hand stitching in this project to leave behind the mark of my hand. I used red Aurifil 30 weight thread to stitch a simple running stitch to form an X next to the skinny lined X that I created in red fabric on the black fabric. I used the same thread and stitch to accent the tiny lime blocks in the quilt. <p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4LNflUgy9QmUQUOJ_Ui6FNh3Glg1g-IBpQl3et3jzNrA9sMZ21QfzX31P_Me2oEyOw3Mv4EuVZ-OJRoHdYdFs7VYY5UfMDUyoXOp6C-gzULpNK9yuKsXJQKBbkKCDL10XKgwOMMYl7tVeBxGM01sQvSUhMrskygjvCWi1m_UXmUIk3RqzrY8yeHRUav9I/s3592/IMG_9891.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3592" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4LNflUgy9QmUQUOJ_Ui6FNh3Glg1g-IBpQl3et3jzNrA9sMZ21QfzX31P_Me2oEyOw3Mv4EuVZ-OJRoHdYdFs7VYY5UfMDUyoXOp6C-gzULpNK9yuKsXJQKBbkKCDL10XKgwOMMYl7tVeBxGM01sQvSUhMrskygjvCWi1m_UXmUIk3RqzrY8yeHRUav9I/w400-h336/IMG_9891.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Quilting detail hand stitches middle right</b></td></tr></tbody></table>To view the quilting, you will have to be up close and personal. Yesterday, I washed it to remove dog hair and the starch. Our dog is a sweetie. She is a shedder, even though I brush her every day!!! To ensure it would be dry today, I tossed it in the dryer for ten minutes. After ten minutes it was damp dry in most places. <p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Ql_MTZqY81KQF_-12HswY7kWl2naH0KdE-lPVWaMMlUXJMUSpmOEeC7zXT0IXTLK0M3ARkdTcObPYi-pLPhYhKIgZDaA32M0AMr8jv-ZIdRkJ9WqejMU9l4MGeUe1RNwilOK1JuQS0F0Qhx7JPAVvI4CHZEVk5ltnRfnp3LekfBadXdqBmBm22cBORgi/s3309/IMG_9892.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3309" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Ql_MTZqY81KQF_-12HswY7kWl2naH0KdE-lPVWaMMlUXJMUSpmOEeC7zXT0IXTLK0M3ARkdTcObPYi-pLPhYhKIgZDaA32M0AMr8jv-ZIdRkJ9WqejMU9l4MGeUe1RNwilOK1JuQS0F0Qhx7JPAVvI4CHZEVk5ltnRfnp3LekfBadXdqBmBm22cBORgi/w400-h365/IMG_9892.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Detail of hand stitching around ghost block</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Then, I blocked it which it needed. Before quilting it was 26 1/2 inches by 52 inches. It now measures 24 1/4 inches by 50 inches. Today, my goal is to trim the edges, machine stitch the facing to the quilt, make the label and the label. I'll be hand stitching the facing, label and sleeve into place during the week.<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhIGwu2YNa6WJdCWW_HBL1NEqA4yjjz9oKY-fQE5ODDXLZqvs606CK29EUq7o4_8LQTHOQDSCN5gLttP7wgv-KolzT00pQO1kK9TVHjU2Az8NMBH2w6PRJbuWMA_cOJ3YgqIMk36_5wMlSZlZH-Zq85jY3fowgorCbiczHBwcO32luuWosFn1aGU1ZB7jd/s4032/IMG_9887.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhIGwu2YNa6WJdCWW_HBL1NEqA4yjjz9oKY-fQE5ODDXLZqvs606CK29EUq7o4_8LQTHOQDSCN5gLttP7wgv-KolzT00pQO1kK9TVHjU2Az8NMBH2w6PRJbuWMA_cOJ3YgqIMk36_5wMlSZlZH-Zq85jY3fowgorCbiczHBwcO32luuWosFn1aGU1ZB7jd/w300-h400/IMG_9887.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>View after quilting</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Perhaps, next Sunday, I will have a finish to post. I am pleased with both the progress and how the project look. It's been a super fun project to stitch. I definitely will be employing Irene Roderick's techniques in other projects!<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8JBHwwhmfZoADhoSAmDULcPuXOtIaDPDMnu1JMnUg2THNHEI1xnqzKzsEgSJk2YUOppwBA5jMOIiXJx8xPa4O68RcHvyv25bvWzax-EURu82h9g8bCRkgGrqm3jLNXiIgMGXAlkLApyT57gRCXRqhRbSDAAniy2lo-rh68ylwcVgp7LUoGz1da7bvZiX/s3769/IMG_9893.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3769" data-original-width="2597" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8JBHwwhmfZoADhoSAmDULcPuXOtIaDPDMnu1JMnUg2THNHEI1xnqzKzsEgSJk2YUOppwBA5jMOIiXJx8xPa4O68RcHvyv25bvWzax-EURu82h9g8bCRkgGrqm3jLNXiIgMGXAlkLApyT57gRCXRqhRbSDAAniy2lo-rh68ylwcVgp7LUoGz1da7bvZiX/w275-h400/IMG_9893.jpeg" width="275" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>View after blocking. The dark areas<br />indicate areas with more wetness. </b></td></tr></tbody></table> I'm linking to <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/03/oh-scrap-string-blocks.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Oh Scrap/Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework</span></a>, Do pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy all the inspirational projects people share that they are stitching.<p></p><br /><p><br /></p>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-11283150431553933902024-03-13T20:34:00.000-07:002024-03-13T20:34:17.312-07:00Visiting the Vancouver Community Library<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLEGpaWDeWrGlLuLJDVrvjgGs-wuMPIIs7Mnp58Natso3YJZlMsVumdyXbBMTIpP9bnU6cHM5ll-swZj8OJAL-NziforO85NRLdNKTc0yQWhIoE3ZUmsjOo9GHlgsoWAg3smF074AmbPyQrK-UTfNcScro_zhUOiSp0WOCQOVZwMhmltnq3AzvnINhCi01/s4032/IMG_9853.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLEGpaWDeWrGlLuLJDVrvjgGs-wuMPIIs7Mnp58Natso3YJZlMsVumdyXbBMTIpP9bnU6cHM5ll-swZj8OJAL-NziforO85NRLdNKTc0yQWhIoE3ZUmsjOo9GHlgsoWAg3smF074AmbPyQrK-UTfNcScro_zhUOiSp0WOCQOVZwMhmltnq3AzvnINhCi01/w300-h400/IMG_9853.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2022/04/cross-roads.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Crossroads</span></a></b></td></tr></tbody></table>Goal number ten on my March <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/03/february-recap-and-march-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a> was to see the exhibition of the Portland Modern Quilt Guild quilts that library staff hung throughout the <a href="https://www.fvrl.org/loc/vancouver" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Vancouver Community Library</span></a>. As I've written, driving more than about 20 minutes causes tremendous pain in my right knee. So, I've not been driving more than to work and to medical appointments that are within that range.<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Xtmo1EGyFbGwAKrUCHrnbkJ1QH-N-G0HT6g7vKwzPuPV5mQjqIBx3_lZePSFysp-8otiLLdj_kP09sXQJnAhcQGw5fq1M4HpuU6aLbiI_BtGYHG-Vjr62DZ3MF-ubjsM_n_5ua3_6wOC7KEdjiwc4PTMAjOfA9h647P7vUXwEIlUHc21yK1tEFrB4jny/s4032/IMG_9854.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Xtmo1EGyFbGwAKrUCHrnbkJ1QH-N-G0HT6g7vKwzPuPV5mQjqIBx3_lZePSFysp-8otiLLdj_kP09sXQJnAhcQGw5fq1M4HpuU6aLbiI_BtGYHG-Vjr62DZ3MF-ubjsM_n_5ua3_6wOC7KEdjiwc4PTMAjOfA9h647P7vUXwEIlUHc21yK1tEFrB4jny/w300-h400/IMG_9854.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2018/06/circling-sun-post-3-of-3-fifth-finish.html" target="_blank">Circling the Sun</a></b></td></tr></tbody></table>My friend, Theresa offered to drive me to the library last Sunday. We went. This library is open seven days a week. There are five floors with books available on floors one, three, four and five. It is a beautiful building with lots of spaces for reading. There are even a couple terraces! <p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH6J9TDesGnDsnOHGzLTXq74765o3cvk0asxNjxc6p7QYBdLmsm4HbLgUeDXMJp6tQmBKTWasJopqQOhrUbT9vO4tR7Tb_iyoLwnNP_oP9jmuTc23EemTVz_shvJMgzuEkYpUKDe3eR0QTgd5SSATPaw5bSwqRxjKK9pqmV0eRhCE5V9Y1ZknCkqyXu2zn/s4032/IMG_9855.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH6J9TDesGnDsnOHGzLTXq74765o3cvk0asxNjxc6p7QYBdLmsm4HbLgUeDXMJp6tQmBKTWasJopqQOhrUbT9vO4tR7Tb_iyoLwnNP_oP9jmuTc23EemTVz_shvJMgzuEkYpUKDe3eR0QTgd5SSATPaw5bSwqRxjKK9pqmV0eRhCE5V9Y1ZknCkqyXu2zn/w300-h400/IMG_9855.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2018/09/fly-home-tenth-finish-of-3rd-quarter.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Fly Home</span></a></b></td></tr></tbody></table>We browsed the floors and found all the quilts and 3-D items on display. I had provided a fourth quilt; but, the staff didn't hang it. Likely, they ran out of hanging space! All my entries were inspired by books. It was cool to see them hanging in the library! <p></p><p>Crossroads hung on the first floor. The other two quilts hung on the fourth floor on either side of member, Linda P. As we were admiring her quilt, we saw her! It was great to see her in person! We met her husband and a friend who had come to see the display.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqoQEGDSA4vJTL6Ypp2XY4bIEqr8tepQgcrDLdKZTtgbqEdhkfEegxOKRVx4BvN8ad7zGIxUuZQ6hoc-l_5pdmxMFfUG_6oHmWnxR6bwVxe-cEGUo8KVCbGVzoaUWPb7XcqtgVm2tObX1lWxUZqDd9Kg3nDt5j-tFLZXRGOka358zKwtdgb4Q2UaOo076r/s1008/imagejpeg_1.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqoQEGDSA4vJTL6Ypp2XY4bIEqr8tepQgcrDLdKZTtgbqEdhkfEegxOKRVx4BvN8ad7zGIxUuZQ6hoc-l_5pdmxMFfUG_6oHmWnxR6bwVxe-cEGUo8KVCbGVzoaUWPb7XcqtgVm2tObX1lWxUZqDd9Kg3nDt5j-tFLZXRGOka358zKwtdgb4Q2UaOo076r/w300-h400/imagejpeg_1.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Theresa's hummus</b></td></tr></tbody></table>On our way home, we stopped at the grocery store so I could purchase some spinach and crackers for our late lunch. Theresa wanted to know how I made hummus so we made a batch together. When I make hummus, most of the time I give half of it away because one can of chickpeas makes more hummus than I can comfortably eat before it spoils. <p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Eq_upCYSDboRpGKaHvI6rZPzRwUaAWEpU-x31kA84_ukRUzZGMtaejS6Gtx16NwIZiUlNqoR6CIyZ4e8yk1S9IrviFmnUD8CLUXH44tulGGXUf9Ei8p9vQ_QftocOxwonm0xhnImQ-kHGIp6QyWnrSotKP_lBl4pr0IDtjap_qaMTcT3HG7DyZVaLjJQ/s1008/imagejpeg_2.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Eq_upCYSDboRpGKaHvI6rZPzRwUaAWEpU-x31kA84_ukRUzZGMtaejS6Gtx16NwIZiUlNqoR6CIyZ4e8yk1S9IrviFmnUD8CLUXH44tulGGXUf9Ei8p9vQ_QftocOxwonm0xhnImQ-kHGIp6QyWnrSotKP_lBl4pr0IDtjap_qaMTcT3HG7DyZVaLjJQ/w300-h400/imagejpeg_2.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Sweet potato, spinach and chicken soup</b></td></tr></tbody></table>As we prepared the hummus, I washed the spinach and added it to my soup. It simmered while we finished the hummus. The soup contained grated fresh ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, poblano pepper, onion, lentils sweet potato, spinach, chicken and chicken broth. It was delicious. The hummus was delicious. Theresa took hummus and soup home with her!<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsF5sMxZ5pmiIYJDYoe53PC7FJx-Da_cF1vv8FGMDcQTY8oCjr0c9Y4bnQFVmnWnMOdd-8PSDufD_1syJXBF9cb0EJTRDD5pqI4OdH3TdQnvTlUPXdREwzWJH2G2Qgxsrjt0n6KIvhaWZnnoAnpxAeA8YQPl5vaaSbJBWnp3ToqxxU6jsjzbSFhOqGCgJg/s1008/imagejpeg_0.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1008" data-original-width="756" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsF5sMxZ5pmiIYJDYoe53PC7FJx-Da_cF1vv8FGMDcQTY8oCjr0c9Y4bnQFVmnWnMOdd-8PSDufD_1syJXBF9cb0EJTRDD5pqI4OdH3TdQnvTlUPXdREwzWJH2G2Qgxsrjt0n6KIvhaWZnnoAnpxAeA8YQPl5vaaSbJBWnp3ToqxxU6jsjzbSFhOqGCgJg/w300-h400/imagejpeg_0.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Mending the jeans</b></td></tr></tbody></table>After lunch, she showed me a pair of jeans that she had purchased and worn one time. At the pockets and belt loops, the denim had split. Upon inspecting the rent, it looked like the fabric had been cut underneath those areas. No wonder there were holes! They were Wrangler jeans which usually are well made. I used a product called <a href="https://www.bonashstore.com/store/p1/FuseIt2oz.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Bo-Nash</span></a> to mend the rips. I sprinkled a little Bo-Nash powder on the rip; placed a denim scrap over the powder and heated the fabrics until the powder melted. <p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqtopH6ZZfyEUrKpZDI0fbFV1rMfBCLyYn82IJp8hGkmzZsMUvHBatw9Uq8TLGipjUtR2mLCIt2Co1NXtFHdFA8Y1ZuLrBPMfX4LRoTeSjVHMU3GpRbIBKH03QLGc7stCOaBqaFtKomgduxFYDEFC5dg5Oda8ReBbazQ2NyqgruFCKYsqnAz0MOVwoEtL/s1024/84c2303a-a6d4-4a5c-80d8-dd8fc33e4f45.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqtopH6ZZfyEUrKpZDI0fbFV1rMfBCLyYn82IJp8hGkmzZsMUvHBatw9Uq8TLGipjUtR2mLCIt2Co1NXtFHdFA8Y1ZuLrBPMfX4LRoTeSjVHMU3GpRbIBKH03QLGc7stCOaBqaFtKomgduxFYDEFC5dg5Oda8ReBbazQ2NyqgruFCKYsqnAz0MOVwoEtL/w300-h400/84c2303a-a6d4-4a5c-80d8-dd8fc33e4f45.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The birthday girl</b></td></tr></tbody></table>It takes some time to get the denim hot enough for the powder to melt. Theresa is planning to add hand embroidery stitches around all those areas. Her pants will be one of a kind and those ripped areas will be thoroughly reinforced. I hope she shares her pants after she finishes the embellishments! We both laughed at how that was popular when we were teens! <p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GELQh67GK93EeB0Wi1TrwVXSWLDB4bnn3TF-kG12Mhnhr3T4lZOpjW4KqhCG37xHI1o6ElP1lABUOJXNJiLMWux84spHviF6UimJygzCY64LFJvZAUXaMZiPKk0WPcu07ZRMoO_apwulGO_eVkajyJiNS3nOBU317lJMY6cTGkkCL2WtrzO7SXn5Vtrc/s1600/c12abe3f-f313-452f-8883-35aa3c84b0ff.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4GELQh67GK93EeB0Wi1TrwVXSWLDB4bnn3TF-kG12Mhnhr3T4lZOpjW4KqhCG37xHI1o6ElP1lABUOJXNJiLMWux84spHviF6UimJygzCY64LFJvZAUXaMZiPKk0WPcu07ZRMoO_apwulGO_eVkajyJiNS3nOBU317lJMY6cTGkkCL2WtrzO7SXn5Vtrc/w300-h400/c12abe3f-f313-452f-8883-35aa3c84b0ff.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Trying a new swimsuit on for size</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Monday was Miss A's second birthday. My husband flew last week to be with Miss A and family for her special day. I made her a <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/swimsuit-tutorial.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">swimsuit</span></a> a couple sizes too big so she had a suit to grow into. After she opened her package, she immediately wore it. First, it was upside down. Second, it was backwards. Third, she had her two legs through one leg opening. She asked her papa to help. <p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgENN9-raZJZ_C2dUYPPdIObUDRHQwH742xeTwHrDNIquw2akXvNYvpZTD_egz44WaprmkVhDLUESJmIZjWmele9e6PNwDFAMQCcPBq13-uQoIyCmVgegK7o-dzvYa2B2tThFdQ8dcpnqM_2CSTEuMTyOvzcp35zvAEEHVAkXRhM_GEJugC8IE_NvQl3WDu/s1600/3455fa9c-6b0d-49e0-a2ec-9fcefbe52297.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgENN9-raZJZ_C2dUYPPdIObUDRHQwH742xeTwHrDNIquw2akXvNYvpZTD_egz44WaprmkVhDLUESJmIZjWmele9e6PNwDFAMQCcPBq13-uQoIyCmVgegK7o-dzvYa2B2tThFdQ8dcpnqM_2CSTEuMTyOvzcp35zvAEEHVAkXRhM_GEJugC8IE_NvQl3WDu/w300-h400/3455fa9c-6b0d-49e0-a2ec-9fcefbe52297.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>On the move and pool ready </b></td></tr></tbody></table>He managed to stretch the suit on over her clothes. It was good that the suit was too big. Otherwise, the suit wouldn't have fit over all that clothing. She proceeded to wear it while she opened her other gifts. I was tickled she liked it so much!<p></p><p>I also have news--I have a date for my knee joint replacement surgery: April first . . .no fooling!! I'm looking forward to being a little more mobile, although I will need my other knee joint replaced before I will feel like I could travel again without causing myself major pain. </p>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-884032255155616852024-03-10T06:00:00.000-07:002024-03-10T06:00:36.376-07:00Farm Quilt Quilting Progress--Post 5<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjP_ik15b_cvcefkJ7mcBEM0hrOzbvBkV1qlQwrFf9nBy7gm-3mk5KI2tfBt2pTgvcpEYIQ6fOm_eEoJQW1GqpyCyMOFHxTQcNN24sLgs2xW41HIS6l1aKvCbuUHej_09yerSgwmb_Wf6DxL0LWix0R10Phj9vojfYrIesD5YbkmCgsh5fSdlUqcOSn6v_/s4032/IMG_9840.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjP_ik15b_cvcefkJ7mcBEM0hrOzbvBkV1qlQwrFf9nBy7gm-3mk5KI2tfBt2pTgvcpEYIQ6fOm_eEoJQW1GqpyCyMOFHxTQcNN24sLgs2xW41HIS6l1aKvCbuUHej_09yerSgwmb_Wf6DxL0LWix0R10Phj9vojfYrIesD5YbkmCgsh5fSdlUqcOSn6v_/w300-h400/IMG_9840.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Block #2 farm chickens</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Goal number two on my March <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/03/february-recap-and-march-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a> was to make progress on the quilting on the Farm quilt. Last month, I managed to determine the quilting in the blocks. I quilted three and a half blocks. As February ended, I thought if I quilted four blocks each month, in five months, I would have all the blocks quilted. <p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4fV-7yGJvJruQml64h7M3lbY0meCWVZwCCVfDAOVwUd0WDGM2pLK6IfQ4KtvcAg_66DfMUDsPLFDOJDR4Ji4NAtX_qNqKhL1Mj2J_B2EoJUqx3AeuvwRonivflKYceZ6AuSbeYbf5-bQif1ACN6OZoc1P1bDvqFCLtz6ypETaoYGnUfqlxevWQD7zBId3/s4032/IMG_9817.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4fV-7yGJvJruQml64h7M3lbY0meCWVZwCCVfDAOVwUd0WDGM2pLK6IfQ4KtvcAg_66DfMUDsPLFDOJDR4Ji4NAtX_qNqKhL1Mj2J_B2EoJUqx3AeuvwRonivflKYceZ6AuSbeYbf5-bQif1ACN6OZoc1P1bDvqFCLtz6ypETaoYGnUfqlxevWQD7zBId3/w300-h400/IMG_9817.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Block #3 Pig</b></td></tr></tbody></table>During the first few days of March, I decided I would quilt a few blocks. If I made progress at the beginning of the month, I'd meet my March goal. If I had time at the end of the month to quilt more, ir would be a bonus as I'd be closer on track of finishing the block quilting in five months. I'm two and a half blocks away from that finishing goal. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLcNJqUxswya1_yMVo3XafZnHGX-NmtXhXlW00B_nnXXk9fuP-r1p2bMsxHmS_5IvzvhyphenhyphenlvKNLuOrTXoTaWQn2gJQ4RuAwidslFh12uki20a4oVRUjoQKMzJrRCNEoo2XzvWBlqgwUGuBtzPk-tYKvt4KZ_vOYawSsiryJMlH1A4SWZR1rM5yZRKeFausl/s4032/IMG_9841.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLcNJqUxswya1_yMVo3XafZnHGX-NmtXhXlW00B_nnXXk9fuP-r1p2bMsxHmS_5IvzvhyphenhyphenlvKNLuOrTXoTaWQn2gJQ4RuAwidslFh12uki20a4oVRUjoQKMzJrRCNEoo2XzvWBlqgwUGuBtzPk-tYKvt4KZ_vOYawSsiryJMlH1A4SWZR1rM5yZRKeFausl/w300-h400/IMG_9841.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Block #4 turkey</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Gertie offered helpful suggestions. She whispered in my ear to spend an hour quilting the project before working on Lime Sprinkle. I tried her suggestion the first day. I found it was too cumbersome to switch gears. I quilted a couple blocks and I now have six and a half blocks quilted. There are 20 blocks in the project. Any progress I make will get me closer to the finish line.<div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8CmfFtdJkay2xPfFf0TsmM7iOsL7tw-WmITSPiBqROJbEkgZH94Q4l5KuWjahdL04nQ-korM9e05YSmPEue9Py2UTOo8j_hD8r_w0Hp7Ysz420sfrf2ewzywg3TNQwC0-3oRM8jGhY0yzx1TdBqIpcnIANrVBxi0OeNA870ELdX8EKinwkeylOYH-w7oo/s4032/IMG_9842.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8CmfFtdJkay2xPfFf0TsmM7iOsL7tw-WmITSPiBqROJbEkgZH94Q4l5KuWjahdL04nQ-korM9e05YSmPEue9Py2UTOo8j_hD8r_w0Hp7Ysz420sfrf2ewzywg3TNQwC0-3oRM8jGhY0yzx1TdBqIpcnIANrVBxi0OeNA870ELdX8EKinwkeylOYH-w7oo/w300-h400/IMG_9842.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Block #5 lamb</b></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div>I'm linking to Cynthia at <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/03/oh-scrap-from-leftovers.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Oh Scrap/Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework</span></a>.<br /><p></p></div>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-67880800379426767672024-03-06T07:06:00.000-08:002024-03-06T15:55:35.917-08:002024 Temperature Quilt Block--Flying Geese<p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCBAXG0zVqTtc6S4k2b35Q9H_4WSyCHNaY5bi3DtPfclaLyt5sk25c8yd7p3S1r95Vmai6rlr3o0pVK6YgdsPejRiSqPBhx-D6Of3IED5JcQV4oAlsHfMGYlEvYFJWbN_yKUnSHfSIrt1vgyagccEj14dJ3KuD9KH2jh8YE4-yXkVYzAlfNhGwvhITNiCn/s4032/IMG_9837.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCBAXG0zVqTtc6S4k2b35Q9H_4WSyCHNaY5bi3DtPfclaLyt5sk25c8yd7p3S1r95Vmai6rlr3o0pVK6YgdsPejRiSqPBhx-D6Of3IED5JcQV4oAlsHfMGYlEvYFJWbN_yKUnSHfSIrt1vgyagccEj14dJ3KuD9KH2jh8YE4-yXkVYzAlfNhGwvhITNiCn/w300-h400/IMG_9837.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Fabrics for January first and second</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Goal number eight on my March <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/03/february-recap-and-march-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a> was to piece some blocks for the 2024 Temperature quilt. This year to record the temperatures, I'm making flying geese blocks that will finish at two inches by four inches. I'm using the same fabrics in four degree increments that I've used for the last two tops that I've made.<p></p><p>I cut the block pieces from two and half inch strips. I used the <a href="https://quiltville.com/shop.html#!/Bonnie-K-Hunters-Essential-Triangle-Tool/p/69971252/category=13129325" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Essential Triangle Tool</span></a> from Bonnie Hunter to cut the wing part of the block and <a href="https://www.joann.com/wrights-ez-acrylic-template-companion-angle-10in/7420888.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAopuvBhBCEiwAm8jaMTcfWz46uGpXlcGjKB4UqFqG1WRvFrjbfDcLeDUf-e-PgNl1IjY_LhoCJKIQAvD_BwE" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Wrights Companion Angle tool</span></a> to cut the goose part of the block. There is less waste with this method and it doesn't take much to square the blocks as I finish.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5dtY-za9Z95dh4cfKhfbvRBesNw9AnPYsR7-rb-HdtHMULTIgpOsLeZlAZsndQ3HohNixe_LB2yEmgun9A5rM-1mQwEkYbkMVCAR7f21oZrxrNx4HXuVJBOJNf150sUU1XfCYP2DzPGSQMOj2vQZ-lCzjrgGu6shM7H4m-_2Tvw35Pf50UeUpA_WMpgnC/s4032/IMG_9836.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5dtY-za9Z95dh4cfKhfbvRBesNw9AnPYsR7-rb-HdtHMULTIgpOsLeZlAZsndQ3HohNixe_LB2yEmgun9A5rM-1mQwEkYbkMVCAR7f21oZrxrNx4HXuVJBOJNf150sUU1XfCYP2DzPGSQMOj2vQZ-lCzjrgGu6shM7H4m-_2Tvw35Pf50UeUpA_WMpgnC/w300-h400/IMG_9836.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Block in process--a sunny day</b></td></tr></tbody></table>To denote a rainy, snowy or sunny day, I'm using the same fabrics as I did last year. I'll attach a strip that finishes to one half inch to the right of the block to denote the kind of day it was. In this session, I completed two blocks. I've a third block in process. The block stitches much faster than piecing the English Paper Piecing blocks that I did for the last two years. Perhaps by the end of May, I'll be making the blocks in real time.<div><br /></div><div>Between the first two days in January, the high on the first day was the low of the second day! <br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRH1i_GN2e7zKMvl9b8EmeI5zeuyrPjSt0LhJL6BGfuXAqRNxfsbaGoLkLThK6QUcZAFjlOgAw6mPbfOZMtNOlKIUrtBAB8c8AaZHihWKwJuKiDKcDwB0Wn7ivHLCleZw2opA0mkYOqTLAGsxSvQj7G_jx8Rjv_YTwVR0HRhDGQtyFAo7MCbpQd09r644n/s4032/IMG_9838.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRH1i_GN2e7zKMvl9b8EmeI5zeuyrPjSt0LhJL6BGfuXAqRNxfsbaGoLkLThK6QUcZAFjlOgAw6mPbfOZMtNOlKIUrtBAB8c8AaZHihWKwJuKiDKcDwB0Wn7ivHLCleZw2opA0mkYOqTLAGsxSvQj7G_jx8Rjv_YTwVR0HRhDGQtyFAo7MCbpQd09r644n/w300-h400/IMG_9838.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The goose is the high; the wings are the low</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I plan to attach the blocks vertically with each row containing a month. At the end of the year, the project will be a lap sized. I hope it doesn't take me months to quilt it!!! <p></p></div>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-25803555249013165582024-03-03T06:46:00.000-08:002024-03-10T06:04:22.701-07:00February ReCap and March Goals<p> </p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCeqymeAaMn2RTNtJLZWXAGTJdFP5j0WWSTkepuXH1pca9boUvPk46a5GexhW5Cyjo_2iofEqqmD96cdu50Wz8cgflJkh44MMHhTyxIrtIrPz96Yd-Pq15DB8sLiAaLVdDmDZBDIRJsaeVLAWoKpPYt_wag-wTIaEb1uApXQ9S1Ky6WsxebZ1ZOe334fm3/s4032/IMG_9831.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCeqymeAaMn2RTNtJLZWXAGTJdFP5j0WWSTkepuXH1pca9boUvPk46a5GexhW5Cyjo_2iofEqqmD96cdu50Wz8cgflJkh44MMHhTyxIrtIrPz96Yd-Pq15DB8sLiAaLVdDmDZBDIRJsaeVLAWoKpPYt_wag-wTIaEb1uApXQ9S1Ky6WsxebZ1ZOe334fm3/w300-h400/IMG_9831.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Make progress on the Farm quilt</b></td></tr></tbody></table><b>My list of goals for February were:</b><p></p><div>✔1. Work on the <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/farm-quilt-progress-and-rainbow-scrap.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Farm Quilt</span></a>.</div><div>✔2. Enter my <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/quilt-entries.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">quilts</span></a> for the Clark County Quilters Northwest Quilt Fest quilt show which is April 4. Entries are due February 8.</div><div>✖3. Complete the February embroidery software lesson.</div><div>✔4. Make <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/farm-quilt-progress-and-rainbow-scrap.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">selvage squares</span></a> in the Rainbow Scrap Challenge color of the month which is red.</div><div>✔5. Add the half diamond filler blocks to the lower edge of my 2022-2023 <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/temperature-quilt-english-paper-piecing.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Temperature quilt</span></a>.</div><div>✔6. Attend a <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/fabric-choices-goal-number-six-on-my.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Cindy Grisdela</span></a> workshop.</div><div>✖7. Make progress piecing the blocks together for Indigo Way.</div><div>✖8. Make progress on the Modern Mystery quilt along with Bill Kerr and Weeks Ringle.</div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwc0sR2qEg8ZkkDpShaf3eWhTL1qLzSOOtn550qUqlePO6W2XHtT_bb28h8qJiU1lBf2bGcbyQwnWqYU9QyTEMlmIsquHu37FcYwSG4HFcIWkkC091NumMOgQ6fJp74tzaW_se2rNs8ik5cAzwfPbCNfQu9Cg_R5KUryMgdaCEaQk_g-VtrlQKB5K_wKT4/s4032/IMG_9829.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwc0sR2qEg8ZkkDpShaf3eWhTL1qLzSOOtn550qUqlePO6W2XHtT_bb28h8qJiU1lBf2bGcbyQwnWqYU9QyTEMlmIsquHu37FcYwSG4HFcIWkkC091NumMOgQ6fJp74tzaW_se2rNs8ik5cAzwfPbCNfQu9Cg_R5KUryMgdaCEaQk_g-VtrlQKB5K_wKT4/w300-h400/IMG_9829.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Materials for two decorative kitchen towels</b></td></tr></tbody></table>✔9. Be available for a sew day with Miss K. (Sadly, she wasn't available though for a sew day.)</div><div>✔10. Finish the <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/lime-sprinkle-is-top.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">top</span></a> that I started in the Irene Rodrick workshop.</div><div>✔11. Organize that <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/another-kitchen-towel.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">stack of magazines</span></a> on the floor.</div><div>✔12. Make another kitchen towel. I'm determined to figure out the process without having to tune into the video each time! </div><div>✖13. Consider piecing a few blocks for the 2024 Temperature quilt!</div><div>✔14. Write a post sharing the <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/quilt-entries.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">quilts</span></a> accepted to show at the Vancouver public library in March.</div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaELtFvE79YbiwCiF9ZUyh4JdK7NGU1WkhmSnfkpc0XhEFeWSif7k-fet-r4QJOG0kH2wrjRWAjTaq3aLaAtExgJWTAgLAA-0wnPEdECLbPgoz4VFy1PJ3-Eto4G72cSJnsrmHWLQuGg37S2LZxvMXAJVj1_mqqz1luGkJrIRnehDwqcGtXSzN7jkSCsie/s4032/IMG_9830.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaELtFvE79YbiwCiF9ZUyh4JdK7NGU1WkhmSnfkpc0XhEFeWSif7k-fet-r4QJOG0kH2wrjRWAjTaq3aLaAtExgJWTAgLAA-0wnPEdECLbPgoz4VFy1PJ3-Eto4G72cSJnsrmHWLQuGg37S2LZxvMXAJVj1_mqqz1luGkJrIRnehDwqcGtXSzN7jkSCsie/w300-h400/IMG_9830.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Progress on the blocks made in the<br />Cindy Grisdela workshop</b></td></tr></tbody></table>✔15. Make a birthday <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/swimsuit-tutorial.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">swimsuit</span></a> for the youngest granddaughter.</div><div><br /></div><div>February 6, the American Red Cross released an update to the lifeguarding program. As an instructor trainer, I completed the process to not only update my certification; but, I also renewed it for another two years. I'm still working as the administrative assistant at the hospital part time. Some days, I'm too tired to even think about stitching! </div><div><br /></div><div>In spite of the training and work, achieving eleven out of 15 goals--while not a total win--was still good progress! </div><div><br /></div><div><b>My list of goals for March are:</b></div><div>1. Finish Lime Sprinkle</div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDVXdtH6nQnrwGx0w5PuIyOPQghpSTTnRuSVb5uVn102oHEP0tq1YIFCPqH2M45Z4xlWCVrTTSAaFlaVA6Yl2zRrSobHoqionGtZ6dFa27ZLCVXABKOXim3ulWy4e6xL2QA6SuvuTOk-oTKBvx92u10_Iu_nqnY7CO0WLSVidRFR0zVhwVUyd-k9ZP3kDn/s4032/IMG_9832.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDVXdtH6nQnrwGx0w5PuIyOPQghpSTTnRuSVb5uVn102oHEP0tq1YIFCPqH2M45Z4xlWCVrTTSAaFlaVA6Yl2zRrSobHoqionGtZ6dFa27ZLCVXABKOXim3ulWy4e6xL2QA6SuvuTOk-oTKBvx92u10_Iu_nqnY7CO0WLSVidRFR0zVhwVUyd-k9ZP3kDn/w300-h400/IMG_9832.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Backing fabric for Lime Sprinkle</b></td></tr></tbody></table>2. Make progress on the Farm quilt.</div><div>3. Complete the February and March embroidery software lessons.</div><div>4. Make selvage squares in the Rainbow Scrap Challenge color of the month which is purple.</div><div>5. Make progress piecing the blocks together for Indigo Way.</div><div>6. Make progress on the Modern Mystery quilt along with Bill Kerr and Weeks Ringle.</div><div>7. Sew at least one kitchen towel.</div><div>8. Piece some blocks for the 2024 temperature quilt.</div><div>9. Make progress on the blocks I began in the Cindy Grisdela workshop.</div><div>10. Visit the Vancouver library exhibition of Portland Modern Quilts.</div><div>11. Sew with Miss K should she be available.</div><div>12. Make progress on the 2022-2023 temperature quilt.</div><div>13. Make progress on the Farm quilt.</div><div><br /></div><div>No way will I achieve the entire list; but, I've plenty of options. The number one goal is to finish Lime Sprinkle as I've entered it in the Clark County Quilters show which is April 4-6.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm linking to Cynthia at <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/03/oh-scrap-just-add-pansies.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Oh Scrap/Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework</span></a>.</div>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-37178209414008661312024-02-28T07:22:00.000-08:002024-02-28T07:22:15.292-08:00Temperature Quilt -- English Paper Piecing Complete<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMC2cZFPmybLPDsK0v5RAMlaXEJBUstv3Qs3_5IvSDguNnVSjm5ZQ-db2aaHguAOkeeLHUCn8op-Kc3fIEbEUGRgE-wRUsqWpmn-B1G9JbkzgfSYdn6ADrAw7OCWRbv9V_Qd2YpvSQG4_GjDrnwg4ead-XRwcsBrhokA-tVgrwRYnapCDRhPMZlo_zKBis/s4032/IMG_9822.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMC2cZFPmybLPDsK0v5RAMlaXEJBUstv3Qs3_5IvSDguNnVSjm5ZQ-db2aaHguAOkeeLHUCn8op-Kc3fIEbEUGRgE-wRUsqWpmn-B1G9JbkzgfSYdn6ADrAw7OCWRbv9V_Qd2YpvSQG4_GjDrnwg4ead-XRwcsBrhokA-tVgrwRYnapCDRhPMZlo_zKBis/w300-h400/IMG_9822.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>All half diamond shapes in place</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Goal number five on my February <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/january-recap-and-february-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a> was to finish English paper piecing the half diamonds on the other edge of my temperature quilt. </p><p>To meet the goal, I needed to insert one half diamond piece 25 out of the 29 days of the month. I wasn't worried. I started out the month making good progress; but, after the first week, I fell behind. By the fourth week of February, I had pieced a little over fifty percent of the half diamond pieces. It wasn't looking like I'd meet that goal.</p><p>Gerite, my inner squirrel, kept whispering to me that I could do it. She told me all I needed to do was piece four shapes each day. </p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJE5FQTN-9Y-lqAHoFasYVjNyo2HAqOj1TnOywo52NT7Eju2vRi1fhyphenhyphen3wvTLqKP-GVtLasaWqLJXRJ22HlO85XVBs24d8yqlQ4vJWRoVjcIW2pMFbxD2qgY81grZiw3T3ZP48jB1qQROKnjKDvIoihqUtSDfuTZ1Q2oHSWaX10gMvDQqTm8UqMSsq6qji/s4032/IMG_9823.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJE5FQTN-9Y-lqAHoFasYVjNyo2HAqOj1TnOywo52NT7Eju2vRi1fhyphenhyphen3wvTLqKP-GVtLasaWqLJXRJ22HlO85XVBs24d8yqlQ4vJWRoVjcIW2pMFbxD2qgY81grZiw3T3ZP48jB1qQROKnjKDvIoihqUtSDfuTZ1Q2oHSWaX10gMvDQqTm8UqMSsq6qji/w300-h400/IMG_9823.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Close up of lower edge</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I couldn't get motivated. Days passed without me stitching even a partial diamond into the top. Daily, I review my monthly list of goals. I look at the calendar. I have talks with myself about which project I could move forward a bit as I approach the end of the month. I also determine what projects will likely languish. I ask myself what is holding me up to work on those projects.</p><p>While I had these conversations, Gertie told me that I had <br />done so well keeping up with this project for the last two years. She said it would be sad if I lost momentum now. The last two weeks, she has been especially vigilant. After all, I was 14 shapes from finishing the lower edge. This week on Monday, I pieced six shapes. Tuesday, I pieced the remaining eight blocks. Wednesday (this morning), I took a photo of my top.</p><p>My plan is to applique a border around the outer edge using the purple fabric. Next step is to carefully remove the papers along one side and place it on the border. Rather than use pins to anchor the edge to the border fabric, I'll use small drops of glue. </p><p>I'm feeling thankful that Gertie kept whispering words of encouragement!!!</p><p><br /></p>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-32629513291625168942024-02-25T06:48:00.000-08:002024-03-06T21:19:17.284-08:00Farm Quilt Progress and Rainbow Scrap Squares--Post 4<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfMiIHZOkLuNcPpi5I1P85mlSo-ziNMIruf0ws5Lk5OzOuE5q2VradSI6vORrao992hHhKCL_ST6nyLVrWtObGKdhgyY9v_aUyIQL7Hv8XOoWuplCCJ0PMuj8cWutc8DgVVnX1YhHsQPIogTsdVVUg8b6Ok6LSPE3gFRETZ0SovxMK6_Sy54VH6uK7klYY/s4032/IMG_9805.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfMiIHZOkLuNcPpi5I1P85mlSo-ziNMIruf0ws5Lk5OzOuE5q2VradSI6vORrao992hHhKCL_ST6nyLVrWtObGKdhgyY9v_aUyIQL7Hv8XOoWuplCCJ0PMuj8cWutc8DgVVnX1YhHsQPIogTsdVVUg8b6Ok6LSPE3gFRETZ0SovxMK6_Sy54VH6uK7klYY/w300-h400/IMG_9805.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Beginning to quilt the churn dash sections</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Goal number <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/january-recap-and-february-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">one</span></a> on my February list was to make progress on the Farm Quilt. I was thinking that perhaps another month would have lapsed with the quilt in the same condition as it was at the beginning of the month. <div><br /></div><div>When I don't make progress or when it looks like I'm not going to make progress on a project the second time I've listed it on my monthly goal list, I ask myself if the project needs to come off of my list. I ask myself what is stopping me from working on the project. In this case, I have been studying for a class. With work and studying, I haven't had much concentrated time in the studio.<p></p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjofIjdwJmSoKQtgFFuO3t7LUndqGqNbeRYXBcGLe6MD-bMxmNozksyNBgH9Z3khmWgvV_FtrBZMjocNagtwGAjP_ASftiXthudhTeVgngmJ4FtYNKYtijxxeU3YfFetDuZy3jBkXW8sd6O2IT-MJhPpoUBzUMJS2UETOaDIIKkOIinvk4ZiRTN26iFciNQ/s4032/IMG_9810.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjofIjdwJmSoKQtgFFuO3t7LUndqGqNbeRYXBcGLe6MD-bMxmNozksyNBgH9Z3khmWgvV_FtrBZMjocNagtwGAjP_ASftiXthudhTeVgngmJ4FtYNKYtijxxeU3YfFetDuZy3jBkXW8sd6O2IT-MJhPpoUBzUMJS2UETOaDIIKkOIinvk4ZiRTN26iFciNQ/w300-h400/IMG_9810.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Quilted lines </b></td></tr></tbody></table>I decided that I would spend two hours working on the project last Wednesday after work. Since so much time had passed since I last worked on it, I needed to reacquaint myself with what I was doing and what I was doing it with!</p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjke2-kr0_ic0JKMudQjKRs7eieM77KvrSTbgUH2h8dOvX5-sbuptvbSXEe-RGAt6TryeX8MVg_C08xcebgrk3qmsRGf-ONQk-pUI7UUCM5pca_Q0QBrxZkLWl6PFEycxyASJwO35bK761Rwvuyc9yFXU-3bRDFn87k1AuPBFYRY9ndHY2D1XPLVgl07UP1/s4032/IMG_9809.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjke2-kr0_ic0JKMudQjKRs7eieM77KvrSTbgUH2h8dOvX5-sbuptvbSXEe-RGAt6TryeX8MVg_C08xcebgrk3qmsRGf-ONQk-pUI7UUCM5pca_Q0QBrxZkLWl6PFEycxyASJwO35bK761Rwvuyc9yFXU-3bRDFn87k1AuPBFYRY9ndHY2D1XPLVgl07UP1/w300-h400/IMG_9809.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>First quilted block</b></td></tr></tbody></table>At the end of the time, I had finished the ditch quilting and had started quilting the blocks. Friday evening and after spending a day training in the pool, I attended our standing Zoom sew day session. </p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh34v4lzbT9LXiikCJSN2Pfqt9KiGKWW2U6xqe1owPdLEqlF_iBXubq5h6vZ9RNGVz-noigJu4RnOy-Ji0zuE0spU5S61quPpcO2TtucbehH5Z2oVsfmadycQYVbdNbfojNYeKdPF8qKDMvbAL6IzRnPeg4Sgbs9p7gXMo4rMML8lbjPxCRko3aWu2ku0TG/s4032/IMG_9816.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh34v4lzbT9LXiikCJSN2Pfqt9KiGKWW2U6xqe1owPdLEqlF_iBXubq5h6vZ9RNGVz-noigJu4RnOy-Ji0zuE0spU5S61quPpcO2TtucbehH5Z2oVsfmadycQYVbdNbfojNYeKdPF8qKDMvbAL6IzRnPeg4Sgbs9p7gXMo4rMML8lbjPxCRko3aWu2ku0TG/w300-h400/IMG_9816.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The makings of some blocks</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Every Friday, our Clark County Quilters guild provides a Zoom link so any member can sew with other members from 10 in the morning until 11 in the evening. People come and go and some come back through the day. It is good to catch up with people. I treat these days like a mini retreat. </p><p>Last Friday after the training day, my brain was too tired to think about putting selvages together for a square. I decided I could make more progress quilting the block I had started on the Farm quilt.</p><p>I was stitching line after line using a ruler. The repetition of the movement helped my brain unwind from the challenges of the day. I hadn't planned to quilt this project this densely nor had I planned to customize each block. Sometimes, the quilt talks and the maker needs to listen. In this case, the quilt talked. I ignored the quilt. Gertie, my inner squirrel, chirped at me to listen to the quilt. Gertie had a point. I listened. Now, I'm stitching. There are 20 blocks in this quilt. I'll be at this stage of the quilting for some time!</p><p>It took me about three hours to quilt this block. Some of the time I was talking to other pitchers on the Zoom call.. Some of the time, I was auditioning a line and sometimes, I was removing a line. Perhaps if I'm not visiting, I will quilt the next block a little faster. </p><p>Yesterday, I pulled out my selvages and began to putting together squares for three blocks. Today, I'll stitch and trim the blocks. Goal number four on my February list was to make selvage squares in the color of the Rainbow Scrap Challenge. This month, Angela chose red. Eventually, I will combine four squares into a block. This year, I'm concentrating on making the squares!</p><p>Linking to Angela at <a href="https://superscrappy.blogspot.com/2024/02/scraphappy-saturday-red-roundup.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Scrap Happy</span></a> and linking to Cynthia at <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/02/oh-scrap-turquoise.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Oh Scrap/Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework</span></a>. After all, these selvages qualify as scrap!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-78091661805144946792024-02-21T07:17:00.000-08:002024-02-21T17:38:07.138-08:00Another Kitchen Towel<p> Goal number 12 on my February <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/january-recap-and-february-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a> to make another decorative kitchen towel. I thought I'd use these two fabrics; but, I decided the red was too bold. </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBofDfmSWTc1PAElr1cgYyjq-TXWeRjo15djYwXpTzKthNnLckCXsxv0JC_c4TOEgSepTe-EHirvtSd62ba9OtSVBOOhtiPp8HmCYDdNuwhts-setX8WSw2n08IP94W3fLVquMHSOoa6Fbe9puJzqccVKcRVEWVz8VghJM_S3OyPCc7ixl57UbdBdG7QZ/s4032/IMG_9710.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBofDfmSWTc1PAElr1cgYyjq-TXWeRjo15djYwXpTzKthNnLckCXsxv0JC_c4TOEgSepTe-EHirvtSd62ba9OtSVBOOhtiPp8HmCYDdNuwhts-setX8WSw2n08IP94W3fLVquMHSOoa6Fbe9puJzqccVKcRVEWVz8VghJM_S3OyPCc7ixl57UbdBdG7QZ/w300-h400/IMG_9710.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Original plan</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I actually stitched this project as a leader ender as I finished my <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/lime-sprinkle-is-top.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Lime Sprinkle top</span></a>! I went a different route with the fabric. I found a blue that could be a subtle transition from the tree fabric to the checked towel fabric.<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihClLazY6pcECHv95U-Ci_3gTfjOTuEwfEQ06apPtg26LpyEet1Ze2qBAmBa0l2KXFH3tLEQQDOm8TgJiFRLMlDlTvOUNxoE-6VXnJyB70m_aKH5FdhPvmmS5S_7hs3_yhbil5LmN9PbwEPAxAlR9qGX254q2qkkb60AC0fgcWpINrrImTdc4HOj9lu0Gw/s4032/IMG_9798.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihClLazY6pcECHv95U-Ci_3gTfjOTuEwfEQ06apPtg26LpyEet1Ze2qBAmBa0l2KXFH3tLEQQDOm8TgJiFRLMlDlTvOUNxoE-6VXnJyB70m_aKH5FdhPvmmS5S_7hs3_yhbil5LmN9PbwEPAxAlR9qGX254q2qkkb60AC0fgcWpINrrImTdc4HOj9lu0Gw/w300-h400/IMG_9798.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The finished towel</b></td></tr></tbody></table>For the next project, I'll try to center the tree print so that you can see the branches rather than the trunks. This would be a good gift for someone who likes blue. I have a lime green checked towel and a different tree print fabric for the next two towels. <div><br /></div><div>That is a project for next month! I'm planning to gift kitchen towels to colleagues next December. I started in January and my goal is to make one or two a month. I was asked in a comment where I get the towel. It is a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dunroven-House-Towel-Green-Background/dp/B004KYYUDA" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Dunroven</span></a> product. I've paid four to six dollars for a towel which I cut in half. Using scraps, a little thread and time, it is an affordable project!<p></p><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge5r0ExL7MdJsLbxIxSgUWKHi433fqwf5v0zZIRin8ce0RFoxtvsufcqlyvloasSFo29H39uFaSFCaQFJEQ0vTN-yabFUtYROEwPcXAR29e59RmHsHUx7xcfUN9E2KzC8aI_SWf0tVPDjAcFLuTp_yTMA9yBlPCe7JdV_B-8FWGht8fENOhgPVIDZBryUk/s4032/IMG_9794.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge5r0ExL7MdJsLbxIxSgUWKHi433fqwf5v0zZIRin8ce0RFoxtvsufcqlyvloasSFo29H39uFaSFCaQFJEQ0vTN-yabFUtYROEwPcXAR29e59RmHsHUx7xcfUN9E2KzC8aI_SWf0tVPDjAcFLuTp_yTMA9yBlPCe7JdV_B-8FWGht8fENOhgPVIDZBryUk/w300-h400/IMG_9794.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The eighteen inch pile of "stuff"</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I also eliminated the pile that has been on my studio floor for at least a year. This was goal number 11 on my February <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/january-recap-and-february-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a>. I had saved at least a dozen magazines over the years for inspiration. As I looked at the pages, I pulled patterns that I could make. In the end, I recycled all the magazines but two. Those two magazines contained projects that I "might" make! There were six quilt books in the pile. I had pulled them off the shelf for possible patterns. There was the stack of medical bills from my September 2022 car accident. These I saved because there are still outstanding bills. While I'm not as good as I was before I was rear ended, I look forward to closing the case. </div><div><br /></div><div>There was an equal amount of papers regarding quilt projects, activities and trainings. I filed some and recycled the majority. The biggest find was a little project bag that I have been trying to find! I have a plan for that project! Finally, there was my art journal. There are still some blank pages. I placed ii with my other art supplies. Now there is open floor space which is great. </div><div><br /></div><div>It wasn't the awful experience I had anticipated. Although, I'd much rather be stitching than cleaning or organizing! Next month, I'll choose another "pile" to tackle. Little by little, I'll regain control of my sticking space!</div></div>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-18551597359973539392024-02-18T07:28:00.000-08:002024-02-18T07:35:06.651-08:00Lime Sprinkle Is A Top!--Post 2<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjacN39zDR8BnvulKdkCUqCMcl2sZncIF2e8PORNpMggTlcfNzLW-dTZWPblHY_kDWXQrG9rO1jWYrF5YoKbic1TYCH4dCQ32uOx2ClXLq3VhyphenhyphenwUmFQzsmDQrGqEmSAblf718gj0qwgkLzJbAsO1fJLAz_VO2H4cAheH8gJdDsLOlgXh-y98ABhGO3f0Gyq/s3788/IMG_9796.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3788" data-original-width="2302" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjacN39zDR8BnvulKdkCUqCMcl2sZncIF2e8PORNpMggTlcfNzLW-dTZWPblHY_kDWXQrG9rO1jWYrF5YoKbic1TYCH4dCQ32uOx2ClXLq3VhyphenhyphenwUmFQzsmDQrGqEmSAblf718gj0qwgkLzJbAsO1fJLAz_VO2H4cAheH8gJdDsLOlgXh-y98ABhGO3f0Gyq/w242-h400/IMG_9796.jpeg" width="242" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Auditioning the upper left corner</b></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Goal number 10 on my February <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/january-recap-and-february-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a> was to get the project I started in an <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/01/dancing-with-wall-irene-rodrick-workshop.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Irene Rodrick workshop</span></a> to a top. I have had so much fun piecing this top. I was stuck with what to do in the last corner. I originally planned to use solid black. . .then decided that approach would be too much black. I thought about Improv piecing log cabins--I wasn't feeling that shape. I wasn't making progress.</p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDu0cSaBZ9dl2ISMRspnScH3yyMY-XD8AvHhmR6FITqYqYLtrWNpdvnqmZRrNPl0V8PwlYzMWKS5-E2pNopsqfWzCgwCVJVMMP8QQpVKnK1WF2Ml3YJsnq4z1GR66pOpabW-0hT1qEMdplglDDqDPzNlOGMONWdfDpJ-gaFgAcPqMCiF3HqjwF2lSWYkdh/s3874/IMG_9797.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3874" data-original-width="2565" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDu0cSaBZ9dl2ISMRspnScH3yyMY-XD8AvHhmR6FITqYqYLtrWNpdvnqmZRrNPl0V8PwlYzMWKS5-E2pNopsqfWzCgwCVJVMMP8QQpVKnK1WF2Ml3YJsnq4z1GR66pOpabW-0hT1qEMdplglDDqDPzNlOGMONWdfDpJ-gaFgAcPqMCiF3HqjwF2lSWYkdh/w265-h400/IMG_9797.jpeg" width="265" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Pieced left corner</b></td></tr></tbody></table>This week, I decided I'd determine what fabric color was going to be in that corner. I'd already determined it wasn't black. I auditioned a piece of gray, no. . .I had gray on the right side of the project already. That left red. I hadn't considered red because I have so much of that color in the quilt already.<p></p><p>When I stepped back after placing a chunk in that space, that color felt "right." Then it was what to insert in the red. I decided that I would piece in some wider strips using black. I'd end up with triangle shapes.</p><p>I did no measuring. I didn't use a ruler. I free hand sliced the red fabric and began piecing the black strips. I did use a ruler to trim the edges. Once I had sewn the section, I decided that the piece was stronger without the checkerboard strip.</p><p>From my previous post, I had the top right section together as well as the right lower section. I also had a partially sewn seam that linked the left to the right. </p><p>I decided the project which I'm calling Lime Sprinkle, was ready to become a top. (I'm planning to share it with my modern small group as an answer to their lime twist challenge. The rules were 24 inches wide by 48-60 inches long. Lime fabric has to be visible on the front of the quilt. Kintsugi--the art of using gold to repair broken pottery should be present. Piecing should be Improv either curved or straight.)</p><p>I pieced chunks together, In the photo below, I shared my stitching path. In a short time, I had the top together. . .well. . .sort of. . .There were a couple spots that waved! I altered those areas. I added a little more Improv piecing. </p><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7haUvLDxFUxowOjOXxD2zxVazhm_YAiJWt-gPyo5jTNTZSWP8xdOoLYtWkmvRonUCBP81tgld5Wl-lGkcgZkf4nZ3pVpfLPt22BoyI1chwRlOP26IbDKyFW-uMuTwEdSZF1hp5I79oc9uY0aHdorLBCwJWs5-4ldU_raTUgWg_HIXqxKLpzcntj5rhGAN/s3874/IMG_9797.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3874" data-original-width="2565" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7haUvLDxFUxowOjOXxD2zxVazhm_YAiJWt-gPyo5jTNTZSWP8xdOoLYtWkmvRonUCBP81tgld5Wl-lGkcgZkf4nZ3pVpfLPt22BoyI1chwRlOP26IbDKyFW-uMuTwEdSZF1hp5I79oc9uY0aHdorLBCwJWs5-4ldU_raTUgWg_HIXqxKLpzcntj5rhGAN/w265-h400/IMG_9797.jpeg" width="265" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Order in which I stitched the sections</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Then I trimmed the top to resemble a rectangle. I liked it and proclaimed the top was finished. Then that checkerboard talked to me. Well, Gertie, my inner squirrel, was the one who was listening to the checkerboard chatter. The following morning, I auditioned the checkerboard at the bottom right of the top. It looked like it wanted to live there. I believe I have captured the theme of maximalism (more is more) in this project!<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgui_klyBX73wDWq360Qpt8McHchYcaI7sm0Yi10t95gPri5P_0k-KKcpOvh2UxVQ-M7mI5_SEQQyDov1WNNgM_Z_hVQgKqPyXDIWvlsbx6EGuVP0iDjaksjiXAh_t-ATfGtuum5FJa-V-rM2kI9egPUZ7eSup3Wg6nVihlE9Oy_MdFXW6ChDS30Ggz1I8k/s4032/IMG_9799.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2328" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgui_klyBX73wDWq360Qpt8McHchYcaI7sm0Yi10t95gPri5P_0k-KKcpOvh2UxVQ-M7mI5_SEQQyDov1WNNgM_Z_hVQgKqPyXDIWvlsbx6EGuVP0iDjaksjiXAh_t-ATfGtuum5FJa-V-rM2kI9egPUZ7eSup3Wg6nVihlE9Oy_MdFXW6ChDS30Ggz1I8k/w231-h400/IMG_9799.jpeg" width="231" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>All the sections stitched together</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br />I added a strip of black to the checkerboard to get the section to fit the bottom of the top. I stitched it. Now. . .it is a finished top, Bonus. . .I've even selected the back fabric and determined that the project will be faced. Now on to the layering and basting!<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXuxiZqWjh9K-BoB-eourrXIJvB97InfQUtcAUHdkDd0DeyeQHSy8ZDNwXbtsdDCP1P3a8yieC6DKgTUJJ5Vb1heFw-EPdshQoVZlJXdrHEgW64Gm7qT6MPINV8fzkkbrSYnMD3LOcevf7K5z_NYrpuYi9d7kBzOFMJzIfMMjtcgsTcR-hef5Qa1qaIzE2/s4032/IMG_9801.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2074" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXuxiZqWjh9K-BoB-eourrXIJvB97InfQUtcAUHdkDd0DeyeQHSy8ZDNwXbtsdDCP1P3a8yieC6DKgTUJJ5Vb1heFw-EPdshQoVZlJXdrHEgW64Gm7qT6MPINV8fzkkbrSYnMD3LOcevf7K5z_NYrpuYi9d7kBzOFMJzIfMMjtcgsTcR-hef5Qa1qaIzE2/w206-h400/IMG_9801.jpeg" width="206" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Finished top</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I'm linking to Cynthia at <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/02/oh-scrap-orphan-blocks.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Oh Scrap/Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework</span></a>. There is always lots of inspiration of what others are doing with scraps and bits!<p></p><p><br /><br /></p>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-2777796538587447842024-02-14T06:58:00.000-08:002024-02-14T20:16:47.279-08:00Free Hand Curves---Post 1<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbCz4_Mw_Xd6l7C2J86xeVubiywd_ulUJ803nBXy8a2EUMqp70a1EMlCGCXgtf5E0xa7m5uVIePpBMn72Gdtx3pKB7pdMJlj7Wuh7AL1wM6ZTAH1UkscqAlCK_WqJKzlwPFuVdBBeDeF6g3ylXtG9IyEFCIXulXLyxX-lU-AFMT4pzxkmAT0hSAtT2oBfI/s4032/IMG_9714.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbCz4_Mw_Xd6l7C2J86xeVubiywd_ulUJ803nBXy8a2EUMqp70a1EMlCGCXgtf5E0xa7m5uVIePpBMn72Gdtx3pKB7pdMJlj7Wuh7AL1wM6ZTAH1UkscqAlCK_WqJKzlwPFuVdBBeDeF6g3ylXtG9IyEFCIXulXLyxX-lU-AFMT4pzxkmAT0hSAtT2oBfI/w300-h400/IMG_9714.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Fabric choices</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Goal number six on my February <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/january-recap-and-february-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a> was to attend a <a href="https://cindygrisdela.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Cindy Grisdela</span></a> workshop. Last weekend, I attended her two day on line Free Hand Curves workshop. One might think that in six hours of class with sewing time after, a number of blocks would be created. Several people in class did create multiple blocks. I made parts and sort of finished one block.<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit404RelnyZb3qS8yJj6gvjWtcoDCFz69bT2-nfoskwLQde-Uq8FNMea8aIhIJNjcTzRzixYBpJLkzDgFqzq-N00Ao3z66zQrBI2c5jWXpCrXaeYHSGgkv9ST-NJOIleDeYlo1LHYPwv7tX6ZjVYt5paWfR-W6kZgnNRyF5AZiWuo0FoJmLjPkIcjZgbYL/s4032/IMG_9793.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit404RelnyZb3qS8yJj6gvjWtcoDCFz69bT2-nfoskwLQde-Uq8FNMea8aIhIJNjcTzRzixYBpJLkzDgFqzq-N00Ao3z66zQrBI2c5jWXpCrXaeYHSGgkv9ST-NJOIleDeYlo1LHYPwv7tX6ZjVYt5paWfR-W6kZgnNRyF5AZiWuo0FoJmLjPkIcjZgbYL/w300-h400/IMG_9793.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The beginning of a curve</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I did add to my bag of techniques and at some point, I will finish my start. The piece will be small. Perhaps, a little larger than four blocks.<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYrfF45BIvPM29slyOrNk2q_S2GOn0pep6m1zttCn5vZg8aEs9N6rJNAo-FTfgiUrHN__qTdVgvKKhbJBfWgOD1RLWtXnViAoJCQ5eCptS0pA3uFaqL9LDIIPxJM0qE19njSGtBmKtTVbGdTeqQFhamUNwsx4i-FZUXg3eW0DK7mvVgYkSJ_6lRp-W8Flm/s4032/IMG_9792.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYrfF45BIvPM29slyOrNk2q_S2GOn0pep6m1zttCn5vZg8aEs9N6rJNAo-FTfgiUrHN__qTdVgvKKhbJBfWgOD1RLWtXnViAoJCQ5eCptS0pA3uFaqL9LDIIPxJM0qE19njSGtBmKtTVbGdTeqQFhamUNwsx4i-FZUXg3eW0DK7mvVgYkSJ_6lRp-W8Flm/w300-h400/IMG_9792.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Parts waiting to be added to a block</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Building the parts, took more effort than I had thought. I didn't have many scraps to piece as leader and enders nor did I have chunks of scraps to build into bigger parts. Perhaps, these parts will find a home in the project or maybe not. <p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihZHdgm30ng5mMyBL9yJJM0v7UWzvuu_vY8HctwDaRSCA84r9Tw8ImCltrT9ntN9Yr_xrCtD88G8oe3svxa6_MxVyisuWFGtPeTIhdUTtdIQJwslMJzf-nhpF2vWpNstnwm07gcflcFH4HPgvlXxBXvY6p6pCrZ-QVUfgo3fh9Fxtz2zepn7lDN9YtFqRu/s4032/IMG_9791.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihZHdgm30ng5mMyBL9yJJM0v7UWzvuu_vY8HctwDaRSCA84r9Tw8ImCltrT9ntN9Yr_xrCtD88G8oe3svxa6_MxVyisuWFGtPeTIhdUTtdIQJwslMJzf-nhpF2vWpNstnwm07gcflcFH4HPgvlXxBXvY6p6pCrZ-QVUfgo3fh9Fxtz2zepn7lDN9YtFqRu/w300-h400/IMG_9791.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Blocks at the end of class</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I used a ruler to cut the initial square of fabric and to square the block. Otherwise, I free hand cut the fabric. I used burnt orange, lighter orange and a dark green, all colors not ones I often use, to help me broaden my palette. <p></p><p>I didn't find the joy in this class like I did in Irene Roderick's class. Perhaps, using a palette instead of two colors as a start had something to do with it. Perhaps, the multitude of ums from the teacher clicked something in my brain to make me feel the effects of that car accident again. Who knows. . I did get a terrible headache and was nauseous at the class end each day. Such a weird set of symptoms as classes should be fun and headache free!</p><p><br /></p>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-10577720101893288672024-02-11T06:29:00.000-08:002024-02-12T19:41:44.310-08:00Swimsuit Tutorial<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi53864Wph1LZzEZoevIjISUKc-w-dbLY-eF5sPRM7vPZyV57U5czJGgahPGZKbPE2USLRc0JEKX7JJvpC1m7PF01cRBKLdHp5RbKwIwscV7wg3qZiLXwJxNKhtelZw4l1PQL3R1-gl_kl-uhHsQ3J_FmVA9aTJFaHtsry9hlXe9UATmkY70KGGi8fxur2k/s4032/IMG_2538.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi53864Wph1LZzEZoevIjISUKc-w-dbLY-eF5sPRM7vPZyV57U5czJGgahPGZKbPE2USLRc0JEKX7JJvpC1m7PF01cRBKLdHp5RbKwIwscV7wg3qZiLXwJxNKhtelZw4l1PQL3R1-gl_kl-uhHsQ3J_FmVA9aTJFaHtsry9hlXe9UATmkY70KGGi8fxur2k/w300-h400/IMG_2538.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Cut the fabric so the greater stretch goes<br />around the body or crosswise</b></td></tr></tbody></table>This is a long post.<div><br /></div><div>Several people have asked me to share how I sew a swimsuit. I've made swimsuits for myself, my kids and now my grandkids. I made my first swimsuit during my first pregnancy. I learned the tips of stitching suits from my mom who taught a number of adult education classes, Swimwear was one class she taught! She made my suits when I was in high school.<p></p><p>My patterns are 35 to 40 years old. Mostly they are Stretch N Sew; but, there are a few Kwik Sew and even a Butterick! In addition to choosing a pattern size that reflects your bust, hip and waist measurements, you also need to look at the overall measurement. If you've ever had a suit that made you feel shorter, or pulled on your shoulders, likely, the overall measurement was too small. </p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ47uv2xMYxU6Nx9_hq0KN1L4L4CdyM50z5LpQfj6kz29o-Q50utFDwhqGjKEh1SvmGD-iKvIegJ2E8oeh7SlwGU7xcSOqGaYAkTIOGLMYhSXu326IwdlbClrTN1exG8_X_FuWj-7slFZHzUkRCt0hf1-9sQe_iWCW2OX8wrqAERddXC7CDYA79brfSXCq/s4032/IMG_2539.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ47uv2xMYxU6Nx9_hq0KN1L4L4CdyM50z5LpQfj6kz29o-Q50utFDwhqGjKEh1SvmGD-iKvIegJ2E8oeh7SlwGU7xcSOqGaYAkTIOGLMYhSXu326IwdlbClrTN1exG8_X_FuWj-7slFZHzUkRCt0hf1-9sQe_iWCW2OX8wrqAERddXC7CDYA79brfSXCq/w300-h400/IMG_2539.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Crotch front compared to crotch back</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Your overall measurement is the distance from your crotch to over one shoulder. The tape goes around your whole body: front, back and breast. The measurement reflects the depth of your body. A suit with the correct overall measurement is comfortable to wear for hours and hours. I lengthen my suits a couple of inches because over the years, I've gotten much thicker through the middle!<p></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmEEW49tpyTahyphenhyphendSkuhr64xMmI8YRWMMCVSgGjr7iDqmZqhMdqgp9uN_KWLjY6WN7Ihp91dZuhpJhrgHa2M7h8f4wWbk3fIR_t86jsbJeyVq4VqcF9nf5Hl6d-2oNXImu2ygbjGNrGi5Joe3LyEgHgnD4v7jy-hrIp55yMbF8hPOYltLMB8LM2qBCzxJXK/s4032/IMG_9748.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmEEW49tpyTahyphenhyphendSkuhr64xMmI8YRWMMCVSgGjr7iDqmZqhMdqgp9uN_KWLjY6WN7Ihp91dZuhpJhrgHa2M7h8f4wWbk3fIR_t86jsbJeyVq4VqcF9nf5Hl6d-2oNXImu2ygbjGNrGi5Joe3LyEgHgnD4v7jy-hrIp55yMbF8hPOYltLMB8LM2qBCzxJXK/w300-h400/IMG_9748.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Crotch seam pinned and ready to sew</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Once you've selected your pattern, made the necessary adjustments and drawn the pattern on tissue paper or some other pattern type paper; it's time to cut out your suit. Swimwear fabric stretches in both directions. Often the lengthwise and crosswise stretch are the same. Sometimes, there is a difference. Pay attention to the stretch. You want the crosswise stretch going around your body. If you make <br />a suit with the stretch going vertically, it is uncomfortable and difficult to get on and off.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx8XwWoXF8iH1XIjr0i_d8skhcuEwG_uKziz4izhALldqj3V3Cn4WJ9PGqOXT6K-j4nzd7b-8lfOlnjHG3Gd4NrlhRczRTE7zedclGI_R-Boxx0jVdypbPz56UP7LLgcUclKo-KlBE8PHAjb96F-BR5iVqchDyBM1g1YvRk8jM548Dwjj3-87cC6n_vPVn/s4032/IMG_9749.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx8XwWoXF8iH1XIjr0i_d8skhcuEwG_uKziz4izhALldqj3V3Cn4WJ9PGqOXT6K-j4nzd7b-8lfOlnjHG3Gd4NrlhRczRTE7zedclGI_R-Boxx0jVdypbPz56UP7LLgcUclKo-KlBE8PHAjb96F-BR5iVqchDyBM1g1YvRk8jM548Dwjj3-87cC6n_vPVn/w300-h400/IMG_9749.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Stitching the crotch with a 5/8" seam</b></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>Some people say not to poke holes in swimwear fabric and to use weights to cut out the pattern pieces. I use sharp pins and don't have issues. I have used pattern weights too and both ways work. If you want to line a suit, cut out your lining now as well. The lining fabric has stretch too so treat it just like you did your swimwear fabric with the greatest stretch going around your body. If you are lining your suit, you won't need to cut a crotch lining piece.</p><p>The suit I'm making in this tutorial isn't lined. In this case, there is a crotch lining which is a small pattern piece. Sometimes people are concerned about the crotch seam because the back of the fabric piece is larger than the front of the pattern piece. This is normal. You will pin the sides and then ease the pieces to fit.</p><p></p>For this suit, I've pinned the front and back crotch seams right sides together. I've added the crotch lining, right side to the wrong side of the back crotch. Use a cotton or cotton/poly thread. I used the stretch thread and found it didn't hold up well to the chlorine.<p></p><p>With an 80/20 needle, I stitched with a 5/8" seam allowance stretching it as I stitched. If you find the needle causing little runs in the fabrics, you could try a ball point needle. I've used universal, sharp and ball point needles. All worked. I am a Schmetz needle fan.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIBGkcWtqg-as9ODjz-inwsekLj9hfDKnrpaRPYEj5EPIGm7Du-yEe64eLuLBajqjERah00AaHfVtKBHqe6j5HsMYVarVg-FFWSg1o7CXcP_wIjaMv9p-18sFyUups6DjL7SaxImLAPEat9Lj7wu_pJMXkiHqxuNf-30buwfTP9qgHNmv_9CmuLWFfBJWD/s4032/IMG_9750.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIBGkcWtqg-as9ODjz-inwsekLj9hfDKnrpaRPYEj5EPIGm7Du-yEe64eLuLBajqjERah00AaHfVtKBHqe6j5HsMYVarVg-FFWSg1o7CXcP_wIjaMv9p-18sFyUups6DjL7SaxImLAPEat9Lj7wu_pJMXkiHqxuNf-30buwfTP9qgHNmv_9CmuLWFfBJWD/w400-h300/IMG_9750.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Serging the seam</b></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>Stretching the seam allows the seam to take stress when you are putting the suit on and taking it off. If you hear popping noises, you are ripping stitches which means that suit isn't going to wear well! Don't panic if you hear those noises the first time you wear it, you do sew the seam a second time. I use a stitch length of 3.5.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7wCV63njRT6_CRErjsBxzy-q_mFih4-26Zn_hRI9qXN1Ha90lkkm_e15OvOkToHBL6BcMJ2-1WRx2XQuPZvJVMqhDriAfzKtyDyzmzzZIWhsXyXMz6pB1BQroN2zsTTgpSbMOT06qbsYLK6uBX64vu8oDnj1b0FFrTrJ1_GtUENWsI7RswM7opANRWhXW/s4032/IMG_9751.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7wCV63njRT6_CRErjsBxzy-q_mFih4-26Zn_hRI9qXN1Ha90lkkm_e15OvOkToHBL6BcMJ2-1WRx2XQuPZvJVMqhDriAfzKtyDyzmzzZIWhsXyXMz6pB1BQroN2zsTTgpSbMOT06qbsYLK6uBX64vu8oDnj1b0FFrTrJ1_GtUENWsI7RswM7opANRWhXW/w300-h400/IMG_9751.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Serged crotch seam</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Then I serged the seam, leaving a quarter inch seam allowance. The serger is set up to in normal stitch mode. If you don't have a serger, stitch the seam a second time. I don't stretch the seams much when I serge and that works fine. I was asked about using the stretch stitch in my machine. I have used it years ago. When I purchased a serger, it was faster to straight stitch and then serge. That stretch stitch is not a stitch that you want to rip!</div><div><br /></div><div>(If you are lining your suit, you will follow the same steps except you won't have the crotch lining piece in the mix. You will sew the front and the back of the suit together. You will repeat that step for the lining.) </div><div><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2rhwd-1Cig-tCgfqIymv7tcTybkdTfRAbKWF89tSXCDuHNtYHmf9hglY0ij8qxA_4c9JXg05-5gMeXzftjGl9mZZ-cn8hQFWGlnvWKb96UlRXtGuLuVV18UiNPcfC-ZVfVBqcDoute75UWNKZUAd87PLqM7_GMvNW3_uXaidSQwFIbNAjwFQQlhCUkf-X/s4032/IMG_9752.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2rhwd-1Cig-tCgfqIymv7tcTybkdTfRAbKWF89tSXCDuHNtYHmf9hglY0ij8qxA_4c9JXg05-5gMeXzftjGl9mZZ-cn8hQFWGlnvWKb96UlRXtGuLuVV18UiNPcfC-ZVfVBqcDoute75UWNKZUAd87PLqM7_GMvNW3_uXaidSQwFIbNAjwFQQlhCUkf-X/w300-h400/IMG_9752.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Crotch lining edges pinned in place</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Then, I flipped the crotch lining piece to the front of the suit. The crotch seam is enclosed. From the right side, I pinned the edges together. Later the elastic will enclose these edges.<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJrxM6Kzs5aA-18TLi0KKbkAyaKvofTW1yOrUwDtvNhHiBCGUrW6dijmvGFaonQbkDUS0Lxt0_29qlu8Kc2GVIXjqa4FvJs5cRCaZNWz23VUff77qG5nt6d2dFHU5JNVvaCKDbQtjvvi0ZvVNlg45VdS0uJWIDVqkKCbGYSKSye64387De-JzEU2HjRTF3/s4032/IMG_9754.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJrxM6Kzs5aA-18TLi0KKbkAyaKvofTW1yOrUwDtvNhHiBCGUrW6dijmvGFaonQbkDUS0Lxt0_29qlu8Kc2GVIXjqa4FvJs5cRCaZNWz23VUff77qG5nt6d2dFHU5JNVvaCKDbQtjvvi0ZvVNlg45VdS0uJWIDVqkKCbGYSKSye64387De-JzEU2HjRTF3/w400-h300/IMG_9754.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Stitch 1/4 inch away from crotch seam</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I stitched a quarter of an inch away from the crotch seam. This holds the fabric in place. <p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqMJqOeuUOzbrhrgmRhMgXVN-jJvnNHBEKkm7QlyW2hviS0sYUp-DLqB2jy-TbHlfmOAhh5ZXFOKvquWIMiuvIZj6H-uHH36Hd2GWxtUs7U_gR_-UeDptrs3YSSdp1z93NUsYsbn0x3YAUedOIjW0xph8qF1eGfL_u03zYGpz4XCxhZ-iFe8ef0dC-agz0/s4032/IMG_9755.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqMJqOeuUOzbrhrgmRhMgXVN-jJvnNHBEKkm7QlyW2hviS0sYUp-DLqB2jy-TbHlfmOAhh5ZXFOKvquWIMiuvIZj6H-uHH36Hd2GWxtUs7U_gR_-UeDptrs3YSSdp1z93NUsYsbn0x3YAUedOIjW0xph8qF1eGfL_u03zYGpz4XCxhZ-iFe8ef0dC-agz0/w400-h300/IMG_9755.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Crotch seam view from the wrong side of the suit</b></td></tr></tbody></table>This is what the seam looks like from the wrong side of the fabric.<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXSRa3FeqcFXEbCOb8kC2dkizA_wfQkwqPzsj9RSIbMEtuB_VI9Qh3jSbr8pNwNqABThofygd4vGG3ADOTRE6HQccL6D6iQf_G83_iQmrr2KfM61N8qqn20KCWs4wvUXXqirz9PfHkEBeBZBB49qWHt0O7rTJlKFt6ztji2tOxZodACyyb-y8BIxgWWuiz/s4032/IMG_9757.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXSRa3FeqcFXEbCOb8kC2dkizA_wfQkwqPzsj9RSIbMEtuB_VI9Qh3jSbr8pNwNqABThofygd4vGG3ADOTRE6HQccL6D6iQf_G83_iQmrr2KfM61N8qqn20KCWs4wvUXXqirz9PfHkEBeBZBB49qWHt0O7rTJlKFt6ztji2tOxZodACyyb-y8BIxgWWuiz/w300-h400/IMG_9757.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Stretching the fabric as I sew</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Next, stitch the side seams and the shoulder seams using a 1/4 seam. Stretch the side seams in front and in back of the needle as you sew. The more you stretch, the more give the seam will have when putting the on and pulling it off.<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgefMTYPMVgDKMvkSNFtiXQAcIOzMOOABDlLCmcqQqdNTlkSQj5dDZ0etAz_Et_TQSG6iW3bayH9pXZb3HgRn2fx2999UazFLxgOP3oHu6uFh53adMLGbzDRgyJEMHhiycXogyNjDvSjNpzRVqLg9NhlnZUUVacotQWaKewvRk5E_hoNg7D5pkC-XcagPix/s4032/IMG_9758.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgefMTYPMVgDKMvkSNFtiXQAcIOzMOOABDlLCmcqQqdNTlkSQj5dDZ0etAz_Et_TQSG6iW3bayH9pXZb3HgRn2fx2999UazFLxgOP3oHu6uFh53adMLGbzDRgyJEMHhiycXogyNjDvSjNpzRVqLg9NhlnZUUVacotQWaKewvRk5E_hoNg7D5pkC-XcagPix/w300-h400/IMG_9758.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>1/4" seam. Don't sew over pins!</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Sometimes people are concerned after stretching the seam that the stitch looks a bit wonky. That is okay. Next serge of stitch the seam a second time. (If you are lining your suit, repeat for the lining.)<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik9jm4XaaeqqInpatVg_pupUsrVqFo4gLpWeHaLryKwMlhb2tvDP-O9YN3aeOCsevnty2rFs8KkvPo9qyGlXzoZoDin6iJMPBmy03hYntMkA3vxS6QFnLY0pAu9sEzrcBvHSp1UgBA6TOR2VuepLjs1IcfT67wBOV61_MfeFBqx0AS43GM1hHQW4SWcaNQ/s4032/IMG_9761.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik9jm4XaaeqqInpatVg_pupUsrVqFo4gLpWeHaLryKwMlhb2tvDP-O9YN3aeOCsevnty2rFs8KkvPo9qyGlXzoZoDin6iJMPBmy03hYntMkA3vxS6QFnLY0pAu9sEzrcBvHSp1UgBA6TOR2VuepLjs1IcfT67wBOV61_MfeFBqx0AS43GM1hHQW4SWcaNQ/w300-h400/IMG_9761.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>View of the stitched and serged seam</b></td></tr></tbody></table>If you are lining your suit, place the lining wrong sides next to the wrong sides of the suit. Pin around all openings: arm holes, neck and leg opening. With another color of thread, Baste the edges together using a long basting stitch. Stretch as you stitch. Trim the lining close to the basted stitching. <div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDcSbMc_Dx_vToHBVvsEJoXnPlxiOLCG-Wmhn8yM5PN9JIqBTFM3NaGZiB1LrbjVC5locQQDpAWK4d6J7kNjEg84s0d3v3I95TK6Hs-dmacI-IEt6Rp1bsRUAaZvnZcqBbah1yZbi7Vlwi0rotcQt9KdlrbOCiFjh4n86XJig2AbOVZRfIL7qKOnLXdkSr/s4032/IMG_9770.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDcSbMc_Dx_vToHBVvsEJoXnPlxiOLCG-Wmhn8yM5PN9JIqBTFM3NaGZiB1LrbjVC5locQQDpAWK4d6J7kNjEg84s0d3v3I95TK6Hs-dmacI-IEt6Rp1bsRUAaZvnZcqBbah1yZbi7Vlwi0rotcQt9KdlrbOCiFjh4n86XJig2AbOVZRfIL7qKOnLXdkSr/w300-h400/IMG_9770.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Roll of 3/8" elastic</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Now it is time for elastic insertion. The pattern instructions will give you guidance on how much elastic to cut and what size to use. I use 3/8 inch swimwear elastic. I bought a roll of it <a href="https://www.sewsassy.com/LycraProducts/swimwear-elastic.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">on line</span></a> years ago. This elastic holds up better to the pool chemicals. Manufactures often use clear elastic as it is less bulky than the elastic in the photo. I haven't stitched with that so I can't comment on its use.</div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaDVntc9q3GNp3q2Fygla8z47W9b2yzto9c4aqaRwoOZf3SUY43s1E7QexLRX3x04f21cxt9i-m_QCOwYRAq5pD22jBBjNwCor6qtKJfJM0hVI_Kl5I9yKfgfHvUg4dfFcWMgZG9upEnKh2u23fWGMmi_a0ZSQ6oSKmX5d761WzII_CiMws3S2CTgbV4RT/s4032/IMG_9762.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaDVntc9q3GNp3q2Fygla8z47W9b2yzto9c4aqaRwoOZf3SUY43s1E7QexLRX3x04f21cxt9i-m_QCOwYRAq5pD22jBBjNwCor6qtKJfJM0hVI_Kl5I9yKfgfHvUg4dfFcWMgZG9upEnKh2u23fWGMmi_a0ZSQ6oSKmX5d761WzII_CiMws3S2CTgbV4RT/w300-h400/IMG_9762.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Setting used to sew elastic ends together</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Most of the patterns will say to use a one to one stretch for the neck and armhole openings. I like the elastics to fit more snuggly to my body so I cut the pieces at least one and half inches less than the measurement of the opening.</div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-MQLLP7X3Mnf-fM0B3OK9n1cVTc_G9YGHORLX-yYaXgdpIl5QgDvBq4qBMvuyb_zEFIAaEWLSF-L_c3UmgGsgM2dSQnAmbHf1G-sBe1OPTTyN2DDtfJA0KFIFM9s0oKgI08vEEEHOvAfAW-r9bl0Xof7AYbgu17F_br0_2Xp_pmTzj_BHFg2oJjJEtL-B/s4032/IMG_9763.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-MQLLP7X3Mnf-fM0B3OK9n1cVTc_G9YGHORLX-yYaXgdpIl5QgDvBq4qBMvuyb_zEFIAaEWLSF-L_c3UmgGsgM2dSQnAmbHf1G-sBe1OPTTyN2DDtfJA0KFIFM9s0oKgI08vEEEHOvAfAW-r9bl0Xof7AYbgu17F_br0_2Xp_pmTzj_BHFg2oJjJEtL-B/w400-h300/IMG_9763.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Stitching in progress</b></td></tr></tbody></table>When I sew the ends of the elastic together, I butt the edges together and I use a zigzag stitch. I snapped a photo of the setting that I used. I butt the edges together because it reduces bulk. I stitch back and forth several times to secure the join.</div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyTGHVKtnA-WXRsZCnWPDWug0GBFW8Y-alz2aJnDwMD3zNbOJBfFvsWKZSoi6_qhNqYbRSgdbEMOXkeewDzkhyphenhyphenImIQQhOPCf7tzw74g0ARF9meXnBKjKf3AoVmDwcsBpVSnu_5b7atYw_YS9CuxqLkrpQtSVcLTJEasINglHw7T_yfaotRe81KAil7DrP/s4032/IMG_9764.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAyTGHVKtnA-WXRsZCnWPDWug0GBFW8Y-alz2aJnDwMD3zNbOJBfFvsWKZSoi6_qhNqYbRSgdbEMOXkeewDzkhyphenhyphenImIQQhOPCf7tzw74g0ARF9meXnBKjKf3AoVmDwcsBpVSnu_5b7atYw_YS9CuxqLkrpQtSVcLTJEasINglHw7T_yfaotRe81KAil7DrP/w400-h300/IMG_9764.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Edges joined together</b></td></tr></tbody></table>This is what it looks like when the edges are joined together.</div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillT1HkG3AWbJT1v6Cl6DL4a7mWUJDuE_iABAoum9bKhYvFR1VB3jCjExGOl3ADD8iUY_0dWc6AYGoRB-s3BOPJeubrSt4jFJxIqsxOiuHY8grLKVLxfy_GgpfYn7czfivhRlGmT771ok56VT7z0R_d2-JalXyGrGiK4r6P_1-g0jfNSOOurrqXkTkXBVu/s4032/IMG_9765.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillT1HkG3AWbJT1v6Cl6DL4a7mWUJDuE_iABAoum9bKhYvFR1VB3jCjExGOl3ADD8iUY_0dWc6AYGoRB-s3BOPJeubrSt4jFJxIqsxOiuHY8grLKVLxfy_GgpfYn7czfivhRlGmT771ok56VT7z0R_d2-JalXyGrGiK4r6P_1-g0jfNSOOurrqXkTkXBVu/w400-h300/IMG_9765.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Divide the elastic into quarters</b></td></tr></tbody></table>For the armhole and neck openings, I divide the elastic into quarters with pins. I then divide the suit opening (neck or armhole) into quarters. I change the position of my needle and lengthen my stitch length and narrow the zigzag width. For the first round of stitching, I move my needle all the way to the right. (The photo shows the needle position for the second round of stitching. I forgot to take a photo of the machine setting for the first round!)</div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfTZ0kQUimkDJG6x_m2Mynec-RuKJLI7gNakaHv4VKVPq0CobxpyJy40gcn7RtSWhglpelBR9wv29mrd7-pT7VyNpGvw-9J55igjTHrgVaPqFAU4ztI60u6dwsAbM9mwhA1i2kD5Wpn3oy_TDyC4kNaMfRVQ960tfsdoFu85Xw6j_0ZlOaWHqrVJu6n6k/s4032/IMG_9777.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfTZ0kQUimkDJG6x_m2Mynec-RuKJLI7gNakaHv4VKVPq0CobxpyJy40gcn7RtSWhglpelBR9wv29mrd7-pT7VyNpGvw-9J55igjTHrgVaPqFAU4ztI60u6dwsAbM9mwhA1i2kD5Wpn3oy_TDyC4kNaMfRVQ960tfsdoFu85Xw6j_0ZlOaWHqrVJu6n6k/w300-h400/IMG_9777.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Setting that I use </b></td></tr></tbody></table>I pin the elastic to the wrong side of the suit matching the quarter marks. When I begin stitching, I stretch the fabric in front and behind the needle as well as position the edge of the elastic about one eighth inch inside the edge of the fabric. My goal is to stitch on the outside edge of the elastic. Honestly, I feel like I did as a kid when I would pat my stomach and rub my head! </div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhFt6GBbjQhUJX3tM1motW74L6AH3150RoVmTnUnHA-AE0murr5lnjCMMG4SEbcxqMg2Q1N6tu9WZqsCJZXz0xDqzxh_xzZWPtofe_Y7Umdj0KGX91FFxMySgw15m0mDkfpXWC51S7vchUTlqaFSiopzjLZEyXmWjTOJy1mHadQkmYhClPuUsHiE5Ow5X/s4032/IMG_9768.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUhFt6GBbjQhUJX3tM1motW74L6AH3150RoVmTnUnHA-AE0murr5lnjCMMG4SEbcxqMg2Q1N6tu9WZqsCJZXz0xDqzxh_xzZWPtofe_Y7Umdj0KGX91FFxMySgw15m0mDkfpXWC51S7vchUTlqaFSiopzjLZEyXmWjTOJy1mHadQkmYhClPuUsHiE5Ow5X/w300-h400/IMG_9768.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Needle and elastic position on the fabric</b></td></tr></tbody></table>The reason I want to stitch so close to the outer edge of the fabric is because the elastic will fit better against the body and the suit will be more comfortable to wear. If there is a little fabric to the outside of the elastic, the finish looks nicer.</div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN523M5dHw_frrKPtwWGpFDyn6SjnyPjzDosrOIyn_DoqsII74842jqnN3KhimGFYE3dnfy3IvOjrm5t25N44UYulV3hoUi4qf0A0KFbdweaBusfoiuSx-2YQQ5t1W2E_P8vNB5WGcbNYJyD38rGAZETIje7PMJHv6qfA6aUe4jxZOkHzLW_jNyWWVKQ7x/s4032/IMG_9769.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN523M5dHw_frrKPtwWGpFDyn6SjnyPjzDosrOIyn_DoqsII74842jqnN3KhimGFYE3dnfy3IvOjrm5t25N44UYulV3hoUi4qf0A0KFbdweaBusfoiuSx-2YQQ5t1W2E_P8vNB5WGcbNYJyD38rGAZETIje7PMJHv6qfA6aUe4jxZOkHzLW_jNyWWVKQ7x/w300-h400/IMG_9769.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Example of the first row of stitching</b></td></tr></tbody></table>You can stitch with a straight stitch or you could apply the elastic with a cover stitch if you have access to serge that contains that stitch. I find the zigzag has less popping when I wear the garment. My serger doesn't have a cover stitch. For years, I've stitched with a wider zig zag because I felt more stitches equaled more stability. I like how the narrower zig zag looks and I haven't had an issue with thread popping.</div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhMXo4En6ENqdW1ZDjza6tE8k2DIpgSOTVr8o2A2wCi3NV3SyLcdDw7LSVEK7dV1VuhGpkZdgYEP3qJLX-mGd2l7goQXiWw_2iF_IcN2kz-q5LIJEGf19oLj-3lvxWDONC-13qDwxVx9K7WWhD-8pm19V2JgbGw6ciyEgRwYLjLq9TAQZM2MIN9qUZoLu3/s4032/IMG_9776.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhMXo4En6ENqdW1ZDjza6tE8k2DIpgSOTVr8o2A2wCi3NV3SyLcdDw7LSVEK7dV1VuhGpkZdgYEP3qJLX-mGd2l7goQXiWw_2iF_IcN2kz-q5LIJEGf19oLj-3lvxWDONC-13qDwxVx9K7WWhD-8pm19V2JgbGw6ciyEgRwYLjLq9TAQZM2MIN9qUZoLu3/w300-h400/IMG_9776.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Second row of stitching applying elastic</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Once you finish the first application of the elastic, the second stitching is simple. You will turn the elastic to the inside of the suit and stitch again. This time, you stitch on the inside edge of the elastic.</div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMb-kUbs8aqhkydlO5xXT1OBOi3r7GrciyddSSz-LHkqYTUKE6LQixupoAyLyTGCnzFLTLB5IHwz7Sf7qCWv5ZvnJDfQKdRWH-W8fpOqgxgiqmEUCimI6GHE_rzJH9vwsYh1WCaw3TU7vUve7z9oIpo6QPDnJBwEwRJSDhbH4ysPzAPRWIZ1yipxdsJMUc/s4032/IMG_9773.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMb-kUbs8aqhkydlO5xXT1OBOi3r7GrciyddSSz-LHkqYTUKE6LQixupoAyLyTGCnzFLTLB5IHwz7Sf7qCWv5ZvnJDfQKdRWH-W8fpOqgxgiqmEUCimI6GHE_rzJH9vwsYh1WCaw3TU7vUve7z9oIpo6QPDnJBwEwRJSDhbH4ysPzAPRWIZ1yipxdsJMUc/w300-h400/IMG_9773.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>One to one ratio (top of curve)</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Applying the leg opening elastic is a little different. First, I make the elastic at least two inches less than the leg measurement. Second, I apply the elastic to the front of the leg opening at a ratio of one to one. As I approach the back of the leg opening, I stretch the elastic to the maximum possible. I stretch the swim fabric too. I stretch in front of the needle as well as behind the needle.</div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrqPcMlIUfR1CaQ-ZwfBIIrdRt5ogGbmTVw3Jx3cWYsaVuhH5N8kzBBD3rhP7IPJICl2xl6wY4MQt6U98c5nIy7CwEq3FWcdOgHebodUKMiwIz585fmkUjAyHHVdb3CS4Om9g7i31pUsMOWE6WJutyb6imINQeGLziJaxBKUC4qEw-O3PsAhDSb0inPEYj/s4032/IMG_9774.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrqPcMlIUfR1CaQ-ZwfBIIrdRt5ogGbmTVw3Jx3cWYsaVuhH5N8kzBBD3rhP7IPJICl2xl6wY4MQt6U98c5nIy7CwEq3FWcdOgHebodUKMiwIz585fmkUjAyHHVdb3CS4Om9g7i31pUsMOWE6WJutyb6imINQeGLziJaxBKUC4qEw-O3PsAhDSb0inPEYj/w300-h400/IMG_9774.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Stretching the elastic</b></td></tr></tbody></table>This stretching the back of the leg opening is the key to eliminate the uncomfortable issue of the suit riding up your backside. Once you've finished the first application, then turn the elastic to the inside and stitch again. </div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht2U9Kb_tU9M0LGIK-386kL787ikkQ0WGtltpPa54ideQnlqWpPltJdqjhHbwpMdyI918fQqqPAH-emd_udV9GHGTNLBpyyjJHpeqJdsJo_FWloQkHFkXzhHBBJMDnkq3H63a6wKPg42CnGRQr9BUXK8jwgWCD0g00CaRFoWLMxapg9xYdUY6LlIROhdlj/s4032/IMG_9775.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht2U9Kb_tU9M0LGIK-386kL787ikkQ0WGtltpPa54ideQnlqWpPltJdqjhHbwpMdyI918fQqqPAH-emd_udV9GHGTNLBpyyjJHpeqJdsJo_FWloQkHFkXzhHBBJMDnkq3H63a6wKPg42CnGRQr9BUXK8jwgWCD0g00CaRFoWLMxapg9xYdUY6LlIROhdlj/w300-h400/IMG_9775.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Note more gathering on the left side of the <br />photo. This is the back of the leg.</b></td></tr></tbody></table>If you lined your suit, all the openings are now enclosed. You can remove the basting stitches. I use a different colored thread so that it is easy to see which thread to pull. </div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpy9a6fJy0jBj4ldD-b5dk5K9IiSDzQyGDwK5_Lgp1hqKIMCHAFruEAemAhX6hqB-DAcM9h8l-ciS5ot_XifVPmjtjm0UJdUICQMsBWIPJ8wtY5nR63F-XMymsNebVtqyEbDYAt_b7l4jqBX6cpFubYIHNJ1HAVUAxBRbbEDkcYwqHDtDbXsKm3qmCDiIT/s4032/IMG_9778.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpy9a6fJy0jBj4ldD-b5dk5K9IiSDzQyGDwK5_Lgp1hqKIMCHAFruEAemAhX6hqB-DAcM9h8l-ciS5ot_XifVPmjtjm0UJdUICQMsBWIPJ8wtY5nR63F-XMymsNebVtqyEbDYAt_b7l4jqBX6cpFubYIHNJ1HAVUAxBRbbEDkcYwqHDtDbXsKm3qmCDiIT/w300-h400/IMG_9778.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Finished leg opening. Note more gathers <br />in the fabric next to the table. This is the <br />back of the leg opening.</b></td></tr></tbody></table>You've completed stitching your suit! Put it on. Notice how it feels. Make notes to improve the fit of the next one that you make.</div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghykWlJcvPqke6pMAXMChXRiZhoaPcQQz95H2fLFq5H46mRRc-vujSUjXnV4xEPV82QOk7VvZpV676DlaTMsKJbsANTktL_Dd69MBcyj_tlaEciXm0GUZAB6jDl4TkGm1JnU3WnzRw25ejLfIW83ND96W_3erl5I1fSRna7WkJJlTRa6kiTVIeDA1aoPMK/s4032/IMG_9780.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghykWlJcvPqke6pMAXMChXRiZhoaPcQQz95H2fLFq5H46mRRc-vujSUjXnV4xEPV82QOk7VvZpV676DlaTMsKJbsANTktL_Dd69MBcyj_tlaEciXm0GUZAB6jDl4TkGm1JnU3WnzRw25ejLfIW83ND96W_3erl5I1fSRna7WkJJlTRa6kiTVIeDA1aoPMK/w300-h400/IMG_9780.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Finished back</b></td></tr></tbody></table>There is no more of this fabric left. I used it all. My stash use will stand at negative 6.75 yards because I made this suit out of the other half of the quarter yard that I made the new baby <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/01/swimsuit-for-baby-finished.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">suit</span></a> that I posted about last month. Finishing this suit was goal number 15 on my February <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/january-recap-and-february-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70boOgM3U1Isp1nWxUq354VXEW7Qz94_uavzVoIgrZIfH_KZvmkHmFjTWQZC7iHAywS9_RlXt2xrm6skSXxBPqmG8Z3zZ2KqhMYLdGjNymH5xqpeINWcn5wupB-bxk_i4qHfksb8ePlINPSFSlCb0KOQ0UwRbDjgomoS-P5B4l9oI6JNkKs3h_7Za8dkj/s4032/IMG_9781.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70boOgM3U1Isp1nWxUq354VXEW7Qz94_uavzVoIgrZIfH_KZvmkHmFjTWQZC7iHAywS9_RlXt2xrm6skSXxBPqmG8Z3zZ2KqhMYLdGjNymH5xqpeINWcn5wupB-bxk_i4qHfksb8ePlINPSFSlCb0KOQ0UwRbDjgomoS-P5B4l9oI6JNkKs3h_7Za8dkj/w300-h400/IMG_9781.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Finished front</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I'm linking to Cynthia at <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/02/oh-scrap-string-blocks.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Oh Scrap/Quilting Is More Fun Than Housekeeping</span></a>. Go visit. There is so much inspiration there!</div><div><p><br /></p></div></div>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-40446492608860883082024-02-07T06:08:00.000-08:002024-02-07T06:08:59.730-08:00Quilt Entries<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSYaJF5Pxh-i0k_GU9YTyipRO5kv4_ATcXp8CxCpLI-hdfcOOZM83hJgzECEL1hFBB9L038JgpQmQzNpmQ6xJDMBVhMSO0ViZsP5W39rOVOEvNnEjgn9qoI2v47YOy8oht3Tk2meXhGHAm6XCCNcQjlKl1L7rTi5l9giu7rUgFfgyt5Rutc1Zx25kPXraE/s2467/IMG_9730.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2467" data-original-width="2416" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSYaJF5Pxh-i0k_GU9YTyipRO5kv4_ATcXp8CxCpLI-hdfcOOZM83hJgzECEL1hFBB9L038JgpQmQzNpmQ6xJDMBVhMSO0ViZsP5W39rOVOEvNnEjgn9qoI2v47YOy8oht3Tk2meXhGHAm6XCCNcQjlKl1L7rTi5l9giu7rUgFfgyt5Rutc1Zx25kPXraE/w391-h400/IMG_9730.jpeg" width="391" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Zip tie loop option for hanging</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Goal number two on my February <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/january-recap-and-february-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a> was to enter my quilts in the Clark County Quilters show/<a href="https://www.quiltfestnw.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Quiltfest Northwest</span></a> which will be held April 4-6, 2024. This year, the guild provided an online method to enter our quilts. While it has some issues for the entrant, I believe the online entry process will help organizers categorize the quilts and organize them much faster. <p></p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKFenwIy6eD71BVw0O3AXxfAADgSeqZqvPocf6MxPijZDxGW7XfK0gJL3b5Uk0BoIYi2Uv0CBGrXnYkRNAJXe6q0Pge5kYFRn9SDR-VP0mhNQ6yqXbrIXuNSKi4fIG8tA-1_37kxjI-BA6uYPupFCkFjtbLhlVNp51caUpQ89BzcG8uN-85Xr25r8ZxftS/s4032/IMG_9738.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKFenwIy6eD71BVw0O3AXxfAADgSeqZqvPocf6MxPijZDxGW7XfK0gJL3b5Uk0BoIYi2Uv0CBGrXnYkRNAJXe6q0Pge5kYFRn9SDR-VP0mhNQ6yqXbrIXuNSKi4fIG8tA-1_37kxjI-BA6uYPupFCkFjtbLhlVNp51caUpQ89BzcG8uN-85Xr25r8ZxftS/w300-h400/IMG_9738.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Close up of Fly Home</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I entered four quilts. My entries are: <span style="color: #2b00fe;">42 Minis</span>--display only as the past presidents of the guild are showing the quilts that they made with the blocks the members gave them at the end of their term. <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/p/thread-tales.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Nuggets</span></a>--an entry representing our Thread Tales group and the book "Where the Forest Meets the Stars." <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2023/12/lone-star-fiinished-finally-post-11.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Lone Star Modern Contemporary</span></a>--entered in the pieced category. Lime Sprinkle--an entry representing the Lime Twist Challenge through the small group Mod Squad. I need to finish Lime Sprinkle. . .it isn't even a top. . .yet!!!!</p><p>In January, the Portland Modern Guild put out a call for entries to display quilts at the <a href="https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/listing/vancouver-community-library/1936/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Vancouver Public Library</span></a>. This is my second year as a member. I haven't made a project from a workshop or a challenge. . .but, using books as inspiration, I have created a few modern looking quilts. I thought what better place to display book inspired quilts than a library! </p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIbGqlNbwm6PwtUVflIgRrEmoe-p0S4JzcMbA2xjfrYJpWB16pKIm0wTqob7sq6IpW4gjoG2uVI7RQ6VO0rjaH4FCSckIqW9To_OOlpzMKazKfNcNgQVWsa_CYS_KYKXWDeNiDlwtTAbrwSSfUB9YqbSKExGrT6rqlEfBjv3dHn3ZW9WDCdr6lGPrrGEu/s4032/IMG_9736.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIbGqlNbwm6PwtUVflIgRrEmoe-p0S4JzcMbA2xjfrYJpWB16pKIm0wTqob7sq6IpW4gjoG2uVI7RQ6VO0rjaH4FCSckIqW9To_OOlpzMKazKfNcNgQVWsa_CYS_KYKXWDeNiDlwtTAbrwSSfUB9YqbSKExGrT6rqlEfBjv3dHn3ZW9WDCdr6lGPrrGEu/w300-h400/IMG_9736.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Close up of Circling the Sun</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I entered four quilts. <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2022/04/cross-roads.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Crossroads</span></a> (The Time Traveler's Wife), <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2018/01/rue-post-4-of-4-first-finish-of-1st.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Rue</span></a> (The Hunger Games), <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2018/09/fly-home-tenth-finish-of-3rd-quarter.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Fly Home</span></a> (The All Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion) and <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2018/06/circling-sun-post-3-of-3-fifth-finish.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Circling the Sun</span></a> (West with the Night.) A few days after I entered, I received notification that all FOUR of the quilts were accepted! I was excited!! I hope that I can see the quilts hanging at the library. I am humbled and honored to have been selected.</p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhietyuna5ynTKLj_qNulKQOAC4F5KGKOVYW0BTQAvrBgKWmgm49Y4bSKq9QDvGKSn42aztgCofQIp0acSPrIu1Z0wrLzziT_XLom0vmTCO-uuK4g4xzGtqMIfpWBJqI_e17YSxzUX_bPFVFzyv-wsBBT_63OyM3UhyphenhyphenEuBiLvgFybFMymq57uSUuZ2BLrXv/s3404/IMG_9735.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3404" data-original-width="2856" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhietyuna5ynTKLj_qNulKQOAC4F5KGKOVYW0BTQAvrBgKWmgm49Y4bSKq9QDvGKSn42aztgCofQIp0acSPrIu1Z0wrLzziT_XLom0vmTCO-uuK4g4xzGtqMIfpWBJqI_e17YSxzUX_bPFVFzyv-wsBBT_63OyM3UhyphenhyphenEuBiLvgFybFMymq57uSUuZ2BLrXv/w335-h400/IMG_9735.jpeg" width="335" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Close up of Crossroads</b></td></tr></tbody></table>To hang the quilts, we are to provide a wooden slat or dowel with a hole drilled at each end that fits the sleeve of our quilt. We were to insert a zip tie into the hole and create a loop. The loop will fit the hook in the <br />library's hanging system. We could have also used a wooden slat or dowel that a contains screw with an eye. I went with the zip tie option.</p>I'm happy to share my work. Fifteen years ago, I wanted to stitch an award winning quilt. I thought I had stitched a winner. I showed it in a couple of smaller shows. I entered it in big shows; but, it was not selected to hang. The judge's comments were similar. There was one section of the quilt that drew criticism.<div><br /></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNoySdi0kyWDAPaP8zPRMXLQtvqv9Fc3TyzMgWeHKdA0p-uStJLofoA0NN0vbD_iko56sKqQJGkqNV-wCQK8McEdDrtjFkl6fZ4PuDeLWKucGZMq2AwI1JORgS5NRod_lF6oVp1OlvcGllMWXb4p6PkMqcZsTDKmxp7OETEqIKwWAWxfzWzEZ_IhEkNtCk/s4032/IMG_9734.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNoySdi0kyWDAPaP8zPRMXLQtvqv9Fc3TyzMgWeHKdA0p-uStJLofoA0NN0vbD_iko56sKqQJGkqNV-wCQK8McEdDrtjFkl6fZ4PuDeLWKucGZMq2AwI1JORgS5NRod_lF6oVp1OlvcGllMWXb4p6PkMqcZsTDKmxp7OETEqIKwWAWxfzWzEZ_IhEkNtCk/w300-h400/IMG_9734.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Close up of Rue</b></td></tr></tbody></table>It was then that I had a decision to make. Stitch quilts that the judges will like or stitch quilts the way I like. I stopped entering national shows. I share quilts at the county fair and at the guild shows.<p></p><p>I appreciate other artists and quilters when they share their work. Seeing my work hung creates a feeling of amazement within my soul. I've spent hours working closing on the project. When I view it hanging, I grin because the overall impact is what I haven't seen working so closely on it!</p><p></p><p>Putting my work in the public eye, also places me in a vulnerable position, Some attendees can be overheard saying the most unwelcome comments. I am choosing to be brave! The best quilt shows/displays are the ones that share quilts with a variety of techniques and made with various levels of difficulty. Goal number 14 on my February <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/02/january-recap-and-february-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a> was to write a post sharing the acceptance news.</p><p>In the header on my blog, I have tabs for completed quilts and books read. I have a tab labeled <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/p/thread-tales.html" target="_blank">Thread Tales Quilts.</a> </span>This is where I've listed the books our group has read over the years. Corresponding to the book, I've noted a response. Often, there is a completed quilt listed with a link to read the story about the project.</p></div>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-86843183466558466322024-02-04T07:13:00.000-08:002024-02-10T19:05:28.121-08:00January Recap and February Goals<p><b></b></p><b>My January goals were:<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0D0VBJ6X5IO6-i7o-JeBwS9ZqYBA5gi1cFOXbfcf4-vEqBL4a1mRmHcQQrjX2C1Gz6FfFgtanJ6shGvmdYsGsUFY93NgmqzDqz8tFw1sobOVKnZppBg0mv7EBhmsN5T0c8Qq0w65L2uNm9g2kAUl3KOgkHmi5OZT8nI2jqPDH57UXqwiy0K0_UkWCzTgc/s4032/IMG_9690.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0D0VBJ6X5IO6-i7o-JeBwS9ZqYBA5gi1cFOXbfcf4-vEqBL4a1mRmHcQQrjX2C1Gz6FfFgtanJ6shGvmdYsGsUFY93NgmqzDqz8tFw1sobOVKnZppBg0mv7EBhmsN5T0c8Qq0w65L2uNm9g2kAUl3KOgkHmi5OZT8nI2jqPDH57UXqwiy0K0_UkWCzTgc/w300-h400/IMG_9690.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>A few fabrics used for the kitchen towel</b></td></tr></tbody></table></b><p></p><div>✖1. Finish the Farm Quilt--made a little progress on the quilting..</div><div>✖2. Get the Color project to a top--no progress..</div><div>✔3. Complete the January lesson regarding my embroidery software.</div><div>✖4. Audition backgrounds for the RSC. Solid fabric doesn't "feel" right to me. I have a fat quarter pack of a line of fabric. Many of the fabrics read as a solid; but, are in fact a <br />print with a small motif. Auditioning a few different pieced units may give me the idea of what sort of fabric will make me feel happy!</div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidfbWaMKKJzamAP8oJHZRJynV7KFCwxtCi6Mg44MyPNdlGkLqbYd03cGMkjTUojXQzHM6PpM2E_sK5M5DWugejXdeWFHvogSeNsmbMHYeyxIGgbF1xskX3G6rioK1bnJqltkX4aB0WrbpS5ZmYnZE7Hiy75G5HeWe_XxM4NVWudtQmi2zfXkTF34Salezm/s4032/IMG_9692.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidfbWaMKKJzamAP8oJHZRJynV7KFCwxtCi6Mg44MyPNdlGkLqbYd03cGMkjTUojXQzHM6PpM2E_sK5M5DWugejXdeWFHvogSeNsmbMHYeyxIGgbF1xskX3G6rioK1bnJqltkX4aB0WrbpS5ZmYnZE7Hiy75G5HeWe_XxM4NVWudtQmi2zfXkTF34Salezm/w300-h400/IMG_9692.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Finished kitchen towel</b></td></tr></tbody></table>✔5. At least, make <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/01/selvege-squares-in-rsc-color-green-post.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">squares</span></a> of selvages in the RSC color for the month which is green.</div><div>✔6. Make progress on Indigo Way. <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/01/clue-6-and-clue-7-of-indigo-way.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">post 1</span></a>,</div><div>✖7. Organize the stack of magazines on the studio floor.--I'll put it off until next month!</div><div>✔8. Be available to help Miss K make progress on her string quilt.</div><div>✔9, Make progress on the half diamond shapes on my <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/01/filler-blocks-for-2023-temperature.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">2023 temperature quilt</span></a>.</div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgieFK_h5qKY6FA0A-F9Plu2xoqw6XCJgHGulebI0CMHkhCmxlvzVHrpUjEYLEHz2hw1thkZzYucatPzGV7YwJFJSYgIEqkMWVZXjeLiOUCri_mpXRQWgMgoGWNlnKIk7pDu5kRksjn2iGHclOSkwxgQoHKYjdaON25rR7daKyeCqSQB1o42tRIVXFP1Mq/s4032/IMG_9710.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgieFK_h5qKY6FA0A-F9Plu2xoqw6XCJgHGulebI0CMHkhCmxlvzVHrpUjEYLEHz2hw1thkZzYucatPzGV7YwJFJSYgIEqkMWVZXjeLiOUCri_mpXRQWgMgoGWNlnKIk7pDu5kRksjn2iGHclOSkwxgQoHKYjdaON25rR7daKyeCqSQB1o42tRIVXFP1Mq/w300-h400/IMG_9710.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Fabrics for a kitchen towel</b></td></tr></tbody></table>✔10. Stitch a few decorative kitchen towels--made one, I'll make at least another one next month.. I've now used negative 6.5 yards of stash from my stash. </div><div>✔11. Begin the <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/01/kerr-and-ringle.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Modern mystery</span></a> with Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr.</div><div>✔12. Make a <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/01/swimsuit-for-baby-finished.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">swimsuit</span></a> for a new baby coming sometime <br />this month!</div><div>✖13. Begin a quilt for someone who is having heart surgery in a week, Three months after her heart surgery, she will begin treatment for kidney cancer.---I've thought about it; but, haven't come up with a design.</div><div>✖14. Start making blocks for the 2024 Temperature Quilt.</div><div>✔15. Make a <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/01/a-sunflower-block-and-greeting-cards.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">block</span></a> for the outgoing President of the Mt. Hood guild.</div><div>✔16. Spend a Sunday making <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/01/a-sunflower-block-and-greeting-cards.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">greeting cards</span></a>.</div><div>✔17. Attend an Irene Rodrick <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/01/dancing-with-wall-irene-rodrick-workshop.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">workshop</span></a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcoX7Nh4mkM1uo_NKZpFVAnxPEc1Fw4t00PuwXLtxmJpDyGfEJaNyXL2teA7ksI470qJRsSTNcTaC66k_iu0ZoTHxPzOCBMHOCnxbSLEZLUy47tjVAOVXvTFOKxwRYSfQyrMYHle7uPbCGT_G_yN3oD2iNjLrmow5yiXUSOk56GBtLN6XDYU-LXxBUNItS/s4032/IMG_9711.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcoX7Nh4mkM1uo_NKZpFVAnxPEc1Fw4t00PuwXLtxmJpDyGfEJaNyXL2teA7ksI470qJRsSTNcTaC66k_iu0ZoTHxPzOCBMHOCnxbSLEZLUy47tjVAOVXvTFOKxwRYSfQyrMYHle7uPbCGT_G_yN3oD2iNjLrmow5yiXUSOk56GBtLN6XDYU-LXxBUNItS/w400-h300/IMG_9711.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Get back to the Secret Agent Mystery</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Seventeen goals was too many; but, I listed them to appease my inner squirrel, Gertie. She is beginning to join me more often in the studio. She often whispers "what if" questions in my ear. It's nice to feel her presence again. I've actually missed her!</div><div><br /></div><div>In January, I made progress. I stretched myself in a few different ways. It was a good month. I am still working every week day helping my department until a replacement can be hired. The work environment is great. The work is varied and not difficult; but, not easy either. However, I am missing studio time when I'm at work! </div><div><br /></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr2GGkSCJ-jKDCvxCJ1aRj2wLOQ-CYtiIyWQJBF1iN4hPn2xsYUs69Mm5sux7DQMnZScZb6L4FxaQnvMtYKpbJA-6rXpujVJa7E10oitunGNJDiIGEB6yY89UKe2HkhNkqjyO7nZx9vEIYsg9npK6wl8oM4NBAl6oJtMMTy6vFeTly-4it4L-Dx8f5qWuy/s4032/IMG_9713.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr2GGkSCJ-jKDCvxCJ1aRj2wLOQ-CYtiIyWQJBF1iN4hPn2xsYUs69Mm5sux7DQMnZScZb6L4FxaQnvMtYKpbJA-6rXpujVJa7E10oitunGNJDiIGEB6yY89UKe2HkhNkqjyO7nZx9vEIYsg9npK6wl8oM4NBAl6oJtMMTy6vFeTly-4it4L-Dx8f5qWuy/w300-h400/IMG_9713.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Add this little block into my project<br />I began in an Irene Rodrick class</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Also, I've reduced my home screen time because after being on a screen at work for most of the time I'm there, I need a break. It has been a challenge to work through my embroidery lessons!</div><div><br /></div><div>I've had four weeks of physical therapy on my knee. I have a little more flexibility and I feel more stable on my feet. I haven't felt the need of using the cane. The amount of pain though hasn't lessened. In some ways, the pain is worse. Likely, I'll be living with the pain until after my knee replacement surgery which may occur in June. Yes, it is a long wait. It's a long wait for several reasons. One reason being a shortage of anesthesiologists. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>My list of goals for February are:</b></div><div>1. Work on the Farm Quilt.</div><div>2. Enter my quilts for the Clark County Quilters Northwest Quilt Fest quilt show which is April 4. Entries are due February 8.</div><div>3. Complete the February embroidery software lesson.</div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXmSWutRP6b8tpuobr8I5X_BCqyrXhi1XPuugcyVtAMJIxcto4M0oVPsEqdZ1lZnQyZyUIkODB0s3FFnMhf7ahcNhZ9LSx2ukimkvecknXPpLzvKDmEm692zv0SeBJF7S6cQzZ5-G2NQ4AGKYWGGp5LoSzZdgoIbz2agmvdEBCbiKho3f2o0M5mFO6PBVq/s4032/IMG_9714.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXmSWutRP6b8tpuobr8I5X_BCqyrXhi1XPuugcyVtAMJIxcto4M0oVPsEqdZ1lZnQyZyUIkODB0s3FFnMhf7ahcNhZ9LSx2ukimkvecknXPpLzvKDmEm692zv0SeBJF7S6cQzZ5-G2NQ4AGKYWGGp5LoSzZdgoIbz2agmvdEBCbiKho3f2o0M5mFO6PBVq/w300-h400/IMG_9714.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Fabrics ready for the Griselda workshop</b></td></tr></tbody></table>4. Make selvage squares in the Rainbow Scrap Challenge color of the month which is red.</div><div>5. Add the half diamond filler blocks to the lower edge of my 2023 Temperature quilt.</div><div>6. Attend a Cindy Griselda workshop.</div><div>7. Make progress piecing the blocks together for Indigo Way.</div><div>8. Make progress on the Modern Mystery quilt along with Bill Kerr and Weeks Ringle.</div><div>9. Be available for a sew day with Miss K.</div><div>10. Finish the top that I started in the Irene Rodrick workshop.</div><div>11. Organize that stack of magazines on the floor.</div><div>12. Make another kitchen towel. I'm determined to figure out the process without having to tune into the video each time! </div><div>13. Consider piecing a few blocks for the 2024 Temperature quilt!</div><div>14. Write a post sharing the quilts accepted to show at the Vancouver public library in March.</div><div>15. Make a birthday swimsuit for my youngest granddaughter.</div><div><br /></div><div>Again, I've listed too many goals to complete but at least this year, we get an extra day this month. Let's see what happens! I'm linking up to Cynthia at <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/02/oh-scrap-few-pinks.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Oh Scrap/Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework</span></a>.</div><div><br /></div>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-42256445930344827972024-01-31T07:47:00.000-08:002024-01-31T07:47:31.051-08:00Swimsuit For A Baby Finished<p>My niece delivered her daughter on January 23. Her little girl joins a one and a half year old brother. I had finished a <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2023/03/flannel-strings-finished-post-2-of-2.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">flannel quilt</span></a> months ago to be a quilt for this baby. Additionally, I decided to sew a swimsuit for my niece's little girl. </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxDfxuRmy_jbbzCddbIfpLmCHIuMXjfCQ9VKooD_I6LIkL-LXErEU7opLm0vJk6ynx4vpmX5CArnU6mIPXfGPAHT9zSD0jUy51JY6xoWfmnmnwjPwpmi8EUUiDHXxi-X39-2DeHQ80iS4Rcoxc3fl_ADYH1NfuWdvdhU2ksBYqBxLzHI8zD936Gvmm2ZX/s4032/IMG_9691.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxDfxuRmy_jbbzCddbIfpLmCHIuMXjfCQ9VKooD_I6LIkL-LXErEU7opLm0vJk6ynx4vpmX5CArnU6mIPXfGPAHT9zSD0jUy51JY6xoWfmnmnwjPwpmi8EUUiDHXxi-X39-2DeHQ80iS4Rcoxc3fl_ADYH1NfuWdvdhU2ksBYqBxLzHI8zD936Gvmm2ZX/w300-h400/IMG_9691.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Fabric cut out for the swimsuit</b></td></tr></tbody></table>This is fabric my friend Martha gave me. Initially, I made a <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2022/08/two-swim-suits-finished.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">suit</span></a> for my middle granddaughter. It is such a fun kid fabric. Last Sunday, not only was I able to sew a size two swim suit out of the scraps, I was able to cut out a size four swimsuit out of the remaining pieces! Next month, I'll sew that one for my youngest granddaughter's birthday.<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFSwamyHZb6dxwai7XmwrcqHfBS7myOBVhxM4BaFx7Htq3B_D55CqGTZ-UpXVSffksLvec3RBLM7FyTMNA0em8IaVYO-U3S6ISpDEwn0my1XF0gVU8WU30plhyphenhyphenkrhrrbYS4qXuPkoqr95n0bAKi_w9AfXSJORgNMhodfmLtNWeUmAlXZ1trPqHkbfMKKn/s4032/IMG_9694.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFSwamyHZb6dxwai7XmwrcqHfBS7myOBVhxM4BaFx7Htq3B_D55CqGTZ-UpXVSffksLvec3RBLM7FyTMNA0em8IaVYO-U3S6ISpDEwn0my1XF0gVU8WU30plhyphenhyphenkrhrrbYS4qXuPkoqr95n0bAKi_w9AfXSJORgNMhodfmLtNWeUmAlXZ1trPqHkbfMKKn/w300-h400/IMG_9694.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Finished swim suit</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Last night, I stitched the label for the flannel quilt. I've readied the quilt and suit for mailing. My husband will mail the package tomorrow. Making the swimsuit was goal number 12 on my January <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/01/december-recap-and-january-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a>. I used a quarter yard of fabric; but, I purchased seven yards of solid fabrics earlier this month so I've used negative 6.75 yards from my stash.<p></p><p><br /></p>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-47721495633082589452024-01-28T06:58:00.000-08:002024-02-18T07:31:56.894-08:00Dancing with the Wall--An Irene Rodrick Workshop--post 1<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPS9YftiZ3mo18c8wV9yPN5uKnUpPg_sUesvOu6Gb6DR7354SIXjDLCRSBRewQzhC6zLK3x4JICAtEiv2Gox_YLK55xf99wMgb-hKF4GCo28h4xAxqeM1kmaIwkvgWBc7YEbJCuRnFoOgk4XySsNfsMAD3v4A3onkAwEhk24J-GXT3uwq5QwoIm1daXVpN/s4032/IMG_9596.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPS9YftiZ3mo18c8wV9yPN5uKnUpPg_sUesvOu6Gb6DR7354SIXjDLCRSBRewQzhC6zLK3x4JICAtEiv2Gox_YLK55xf99wMgb-hKF4GCo28h4xAxqeM1kmaIwkvgWBc7YEbJCuRnFoOgk4XySsNfsMAD3v4A3onkAwEhk24J-GXT3uwq5QwoIm1daXVpN/w400-h300/IMG_9596.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Auditioning the triangles</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Goal number 17 on my January <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/01/december-recap-and-january-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a> was to attend an <a href="https://www.ireneroderick.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Irene Rodrick</span></a> workshop. Our Portland Modern Quilt Guild sponsored the Zoom workshop. It's been years since I've taken a workshop from a national teacher. It was the first time that I've taken a Zoom workshop.<p></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90VNdNU2IWCa-S-jD1C37VeUEYAgfxi7n_PN_5u6NUuQwvyTdFMhN5Se-J2WRXWZ07c0NlsVzNejldX-d-4LAF1QEvxD-uXXgIO4qz0QKNgfdi6vlQe6FHc3eH83-zRE8M-dBKSycPzxoxFadStLm3Cf0KaQ1lAEvTFygcHEYl8LcUkGctRWLwGII6_oN/s4032/IMG_9600.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi90VNdNU2IWCa-S-jD1C37VeUEYAgfxi7n_PN_5u6NUuQwvyTdFMhN5Se-J2WRXWZ07c0NlsVzNejldX-d-4LAF1QEvxD-uXXgIO4qz0QKNgfdi6vlQe6FHc3eH83-zRE8M-dBKSycPzxoxFadStLm3Cf0KaQ1lAEvTFygcHEYl8LcUkGctRWLwGII6_oN/w300-h400/IMG_9600.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Progress at the end of four hours</b></td></tr></tbody></table>The title of the workshop was Dancing with the Wall. The idea is to design your quilt from the center out. We were to start with two colors of fabric. Once we placed a component on the wall unless we were adding to it or altering it in some way, we didn't move it.<p></p><p></p>I tried freehand piecing curves. I liked it. I liked making curvy lines, skinny lines and beads. Irene defined Improv as unplanned. I could wrap my head around that definition. While in class, my goal was to give each element a try. If I had an issue, I could always ask Irene for help.<p></p><p>At the end of the first four hours, I was enjoying the process and actually having fun. By the beginning of the second day, I had mapped out how large I wanted to make my piece. I often use selvages to mark the dimensions I want my quilt to be. I had placed a couple more components in the piece. I had started piecing a large component. </p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEF10rAAboIzqOpprP5qFfE2Jk7nzdoLYPHDIuRuafBq2AsQMjNpDK-NfyGybtTWtxJz1wivBOcustdt0ktxjhp6YgEr7rhuUN-xnn4tzGfKEXYUNpNwM_Ft7UZd0_hQ9ne_4J3KBSat_ZTVhQEHisZJhNSX1-SZg75zDk8Pnljt2KyTTnEhyD5us7yhfM/s4032/IMG_9659.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEF10rAAboIzqOpprP5qFfE2Jk7nzdoLYPHDIuRuafBq2AsQMjNpDK-NfyGybtTWtxJz1wivBOcustdt0ktxjhp6YgEr7rhuUN-xnn4tzGfKEXYUNpNwM_Ft7UZd0_hQ9ne_4J3KBSat_ZTVhQEHisZJhNSX1-SZg75zDk8Pnljt2KyTTnEhyD5us7yhfM/w300-h400/IMG_9659.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Sans the black equals progress at the end<br />of eight class hours.</b></td></tr></tbody></table>A focus of the second day was to help us learn how to engineer the components so that we could sew them together. Because I've pieced backs with bits, chunks and slabs of leftover fabrics and leftover blocks, I wasn't concerned about filling my space so I could envision how to engineer the stitching.<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdVWLYoNJ1nasbBDv5pGQ7uwy8H5ob69ank0LbOhbDIeNZsddOtSxJYoS0ZanSERK09EpLdQVc0lf6hSibyVfnTqLqsALJS7cutenNcVVro2whek9uPTNDmnLLLyDt7wy83sFrXpkT_ydKBRhnAKyweQZAr4Ja7NaTuz4fC4UcUv7R36fs4kHA-EOB8QCv/s4032/IMG_9683.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdVWLYoNJ1nasbBDv5pGQ7uwy8H5ob69ank0LbOhbDIeNZsddOtSxJYoS0ZanSERK09EpLdQVc0lf6hSibyVfnTqLqsALJS7cutenNcVVro2whek9uPTNDmnLLLyDt7wy83sFrXpkT_ydKBRhnAKyweQZAr4Ja7NaTuz4fC4UcUv7R36fs4kHA-EOB8QCv/w300-h400/IMG_9683.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Progress at the end of Saturday</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I spent the day making more blocks or pieces. It was great to see other people's creations. I was not happy with my fabric choices. As my fabrics were too close in value. I knew this when I started. Had the weather been cooperative, I would have purchased another piece to go with one of these. The supply list said two yards of two <br />contrasting fabrics.<p></p><p>I've been purchasing solid fabrics in one yard pieces. I had a white, a black or a yellow; but, I wasn't into a color combination that could be made with those fabrics. I figured after class I would add more color and make a project that I liked.</p><p>After class, I auditioned black as another color. I liked the effect the black gave. I do plan to use lime green in two small places and a lame gold in one other spot. My small modern group has issued a challenge using lime green, gold, and skinny lines in some way.</p><p>This week, I've played or as Irene would say, danced with the wall a little bit more. I've made components and auditioned some background fabrics. I've a ways to go yet, but, I'm making progress. The upper left bare corner will likely be solid black. I'm waiting for inspiration to hit for the other bare area.</p><p>I'm liking the piece better with the addition of the black fabric. If you want to learn more about the process I used, check out Irene's <a href="https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=31131182783&cm_sp=plp-_-9780593331415-_-used" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">book</span></a>, "Dancing with the Wall." I'm linking this post to Cynthia at <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/01/oh-scrap-pink-scraps.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Oh Scrap/Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework</span></a>.</p><br /><p><br /></p>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-6196470060430374112024-01-24T18:58:00.000-08:002024-01-24T18:58:31.446-08:00Filler Blocks for the 2023 Temperature Quilt--post <p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmI_-QGXUw1S6_-6jiH1OnsmUaVCupwJva8vCl8MPNmQ3heI6bvbOkD3zzzBnrg0xbFexkEbEVL2kDCBkEyJhq2Xf2pxFJImSwP2rEI7qMPLyWt3jh-M4nizq4T8owrfuOGHk8qu3ldlXSwqeR4YfQ3cGYbUVlUd3G4xzW5HIzsVWJOkcow1BqHjrI2sfW/s4032/IMG_9540.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmI_-QGXUw1S6_-6jiH1OnsmUaVCupwJva8vCl8MPNmQ3heI6bvbOkD3zzzBnrg0xbFexkEbEVL2kDCBkEyJhq2Xf2pxFJImSwP2rEI7qMPLyWt3jh-M4nizq4T8owrfuOGHk8qu3ldlXSwqeR4YfQ3cGYbUVlUd3G4xzW5HIzsVWJOkcow1BqHjrI2sfW/w300-h400/IMG_9540.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>December 31, 2023 block</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I pieced and inserted the last block for my 2022 and 2023 Temperature quilt. I'm calling the project Deux Ans which means two years in French. The block below was December 31 2023.<p></p><p>I took a break one evening and didn't work on the project. After spending time on this project daily for the last two years, I missed not piecing! I was surprised! I suppose almost daily English Paper Piecing a block provided me a routine. Now, I'm missing that routine!!</p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_x1UhcsSEs7FqGDvutx5bHgdxF6G6FvwYMGoIvmdHJSnHYuSvvuZ9HjXGj5fnLxxidxmBQyTKvqJBkwEYPE5hBGv7bxVzwv2FXaqP0wNrKWYB4waBrkOx2UK9faaOiQqapSO2Q3b5zhcUi2IB6YqD9DPNwo-djkMe-PY2_rVazQSWUHHnP7fzeJre-MHW/s4032/IMG_9665.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_x1UhcsSEs7FqGDvutx5bHgdxF6G6FvwYMGoIvmdHJSnHYuSvvuZ9HjXGj5fnLxxidxmBQyTKvqJBkwEYPE5hBGv7bxVzwv2FXaqP0wNrKWYB4waBrkOx2UK9faaOiQqapSO2Q3b5zhcUi2IB6YqD9DPNwo-djkMe-PY2_rVazQSWUHHnP7fzeJre-MHW/w300-h400/IMG_9665.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Close up of upper border</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I have begun adding the filler blocks to the top edge of the project. I will also add the same filler blocks to the bottom edge of the project. For now, I'm inserting a few blocks into the top most evenings. I'm not putting a deadline on completing the filler blocks. It is a fiddly process to insert the half blocks. I'm taking my time. I'm finding not having to insert a particular number is freeing!</p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggwCe9GPUdHCM_KF3D2KNSlK0l-AFhgDIhhjINBp48qdYLiMFGo-L6NY6ib9xutIvF1RLLfhobst5U8qWggnacXZe4zd8_eyNFJvbCRGtgFQswEgpf1AJL83fTEd594ArHJnjvQGUxB01SUnoaIrNFs0xkAAJxRPfKCEhZqx_IQjnw4o9EvhX9iIBCRQec/s4032/IMG_9662.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggwCe9GPUdHCM_KF3D2KNSlK0l-AFhgDIhhjINBp48qdYLiMFGo-L6NY6ib9xutIvF1RLLfhobst5U8qWggnacXZe4zd8_eyNFJvbCRGtgFQswEgpf1AJL83fTEd594ArHJnjvQGUxB01SUnoaIrNFs0xkAAJxRPfKCEhZqx_IQjnw4o9EvhX9iIBCRQec/w300-h400/IMG_9662.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The finished blocks</b></td></tr></tbody></table>A couple Sundays ago, I was sharing the project with my friend, Theresa. That is when I saw that I had added a design feature. Gertie, my inner squirrel has been on hiatus. Had she been her usual cheery and busy self, she would have alerted me that I was altering the design.</p><p></p><p>The left side of the quilt contains blocks from the temperatures in 2022. The right side of the quilt contains blocks blocks from the temperatures in 2023. I'll likely not share a progress post until I have inserted all the blocks in the bottom edge. Goal number nine on my January <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/01/december-recap-and-january-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a> was to make progress on the half diamond shapes in the project. I have made progress and it wasn't as difficult to add that half block as I had envisioned.</p><p>Next month, I'll begin adding those half diamond shapes to the bottom of the quilt. I had planned to applique a plain purple border around the edge of the quilt; but, Gertie has been whispering to add filler blocks around all the sides ad bind it with the purple. Hm m m m. . . .Leave me a comment with your opinion! </p><p>While I have recorded the daily temperatures this month, I have yet to stitch a block for the temperature quilt of 2024!</p><br /><br /><br />TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-1060726021519757562024-01-21T06:50:00.000-08:002024-01-21T06:50:02.205-08:00Selvege Squares in the RSC Color--Green-post 2<p>Goal number five on my January <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/01/december-recap-and-january-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a> was to at least piece a few selvages in the Rainbow Scrap Challenge (RSC) color of the month. This month the color is green. Anyone can participate in this challenge. If you are interested, visit Angela at <a href="https://superscrappy.blogspot.com/p/rsc-2023.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">SoScrappy</span></a> for more information.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrbnGNts2FRSt4zmxP-rvvs0qSEHEJfKA-nNn2V5KBxJ7run8f1hnjHfR-s2Rg1EPGMtplJG76b9jhQ-YRItIVNx03qDsxIw50J-Y85B04iwZBT-7Inu1jtq6ibFsciPZsdPm8UvjAw_0eeNbzPWqKIupTao5JQ340eE4qFOrwxxjtDJeVYwI4Ivp3TS4W/s4032/IMG_9576.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrbnGNts2FRSt4zmxP-rvvs0qSEHEJfKA-nNn2V5KBxJ7run8f1hnjHfR-s2Rg1EPGMtplJG76b9jhQ-YRItIVNx03qDsxIw50J-Y85B04iwZBT-7Inu1jtq6ibFsciPZsdPm8UvjAw_0eeNbzPWqKIupTao5JQ340eE4qFOrwxxjtDJeVYwI4Ivp3TS4W/w300-h400/IMG_9576.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Close up of selvages</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Basically, Angela picks a color for the month and you make blocks. . .whatever block you want or whatever blocks you want in whatever amount you want. She lists colors for ten months and then you stitch your blocks into tops and quilts. So far, I've made a top and blocks; but, I have yet to finish a quilt!<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwNvO4XDjzfenm_AKTt8iIeIHz6B-2oIZo5wjH9mEYVZBuXIZPeUAZB_txVnuYiHXFo6mw3XmJS8Wv-u64Xo-We1tDeWl6WQ2WAHm7L9-wqgBChqMWPfLlwtiHXS9X8_aDyjG2Lhc92IhmDC_e-4Qdke9DJFtzdVy44gth7uwgtn_-apzB-2GPsHPe2nU4/s4032/IMG_9575.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwNvO4XDjzfenm_AKTt8iIeIHz6B-2oIZo5wjH9mEYVZBuXIZPeUAZB_txVnuYiHXFo6mw3XmJS8Wv-u64Xo-We1tDeWl6WQ2WAHm7L9-wqgBChqMWPfLlwtiHXS9X8_aDyjG2Lhc92IhmDC_e-4Qdke9DJFtzdVy44gth7uwgtn_-apzB-2GPsHPe2nU4/w300-h400/IMG_9575.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Close up of a second group of selvages</b></td></tr></tbody></table>On Saturdays, Angela provides a link up. I enjoy visiting and seeing what other people are stitching. It's a good way to be inspired while I'm enjoy my cuppa!<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCpxR7bXgKpT8dMBj45ioCybMoaKNDOS3TSmwxKbkf7ogoPGmUiCL3skZIyBFY6d4mBnopFfmPPyPdv5CQtOs0MWAvaShrFFol4hb2toxqpFKotyE7emma1ivNuOLQN9YTGJ4bzGXcXZxOq9tcB1hV_OohcQDMw68A6YIBiNkxBKwVUo5ckk5als7vu1Mg/s4032/IMG_9574.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCpxR7bXgKpT8dMBj45ioCybMoaKNDOS3TSmwxKbkf7ogoPGmUiCL3skZIyBFY6d4mBnopFfmPPyPdv5CQtOs0MWAvaShrFFol4hb2toxqpFKotyE7emma1ivNuOLQN9YTGJ4bzGXcXZxOq9tcB1hV_OohcQDMw68A6YIBiNkxBKwVUo5ckk5als7vu1Mg/w300-h400/IMG_9574.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Close up of a third group of selvages</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I've been saving selvages for years. What made me decide to use selvages as my fabric scraps this year was because the scraps were outgrowing the container! If you want to see my technique for piecing the selvages, I wrote a <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2023/12/2024-rsc-block-sample.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">post</span></a> in December about my process.<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-uMQN0Pneur0chhDM8d1lDOtGefn6VfT_W4YU-CvDfKWh1OkWW4TjmjSacxlir1mTDwd0KrawF-6y9dobH1pFmowk-1dZQhHR8izHzjoiOt-GHkD6_XauQEp-V3tBg9hHR08Rst0dWlXyNKM0kOe1VpKU6ZGLe-eg2Vs5wWSGp_6G0g_-JRWm7JY3-jXk/s4032/IMG_9579.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-uMQN0Pneur0chhDM8d1lDOtGefn6VfT_W4YU-CvDfKWh1OkWW4TjmjSacxlir1mTDwd0KrawF-6y9dobH1pFmowk-1dZQhHR8izHzjoiOt-GHkD6_XauQEp-V3tBg9hHR08Rst0dWlXyNKM0kOe1VpKU6ZGLe-eg2Vs5wWSGp_6G0g_-JRWm7JY3-jXk/w300-h400/IMG_9579.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>First set of squares</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I like reading the selvages. Sometimes there are cute symbols representing the colors used in printing the fabric. Often there is an interesting name for the fabric.<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9KFml8HZ-zwYk-yjySlIP78u9us9vEjJkPS5W9GPDtFCrwUzhJod2319wdAbWqJXKifzrRVchq2lHNIoZbZyFDi1CpdlaB7zLkqxpQZPlPZRdMTzlTQdPx_iDGNMhoU7sV4ckk1x3GPXrO-V1KZm6R_-UgTdXjcSSUzEI6VeCX4_JL_vu_XhGXzCSXwY-/s4032/IMG_9578.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9KFml8HZ-zwYk-yjySlIP78u9us9vEjJkPS5W9GPDtFCrwUzhJod2319wdAbWqJXKifzrRVchq2lHNIoZbZyFDi1CpdlaB7zLkqxpQZPlPZRdMTzlTQdPx_iDGNMhoU7sV4ckk1x3GPXrO-V1KZm6R_-UgTdXjcSSUzEI6VeCX4_JL_vu_XhGXzCSXwY-/w300-h400/IMG_9578.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Second set of squares</b></td></tr></tbody></table>This month, I made enough four inch squares for three blocks. I thought I had more green selvages than I did! I also selected selvages that were also printed in green. I repeated the orientation of the selvages four times so my squares have some consistency.<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8no2vDRlk4rObW34yEqSr2ycSg31ehourhwKcGWMo6o5kqgm-l2n7tCIOm96Ybl2uMeynxN6oeX5QDSA29aloVgIXTZFfd0r8XBWpnOqJxYDFMUdI2gyhZ4ANGYUPKStvVL3gO9ktdsaKp80lnSiwzwVoZkrcshXbEmceP2ZK3nclcoxyVFsW9FQ-Z4-p/s4032/IMG_9579.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8no2vDRlk4rObW34yEqSr2ycSg31ehourhwKcGWMo6o5kqgm-l2n7tCIOm96Ybl2uMeynxN6oeX5QDSA29aloVgIXTZFfd0r8XBWpnOqJxYDFMUdI2gyhZ4ANGYUPKStvVL3gO9ktdsaKp80lnSiwzwVoZkrcshXbEmceP2ZK3nclcoxyVFsW9FQ-Z4-p/w300-h400/IMG_9579.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Third set of squares</b></td></tr></tbody></table><p>This month, I had also planned to audition backgrounds so I could actually stitch the blocks. This was goal number four on my January <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/01/december-recap-and-january-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a>. Instead, I've decided to make squares over many months. I'll audition backgrounds when I've more fabric colors. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1Zk956Rq4282XDyzlxrGfkiPcNERYlNMW1Wlyb-LzDePcUPYhZnteBzfnReh1xZiUIATQZFyfqgBxJJK6xd7Vud8eqQA605ssL6YG-ooVIc09ZPQesDmNyzQZHWbmDKjJADUvbBr9djirq3QCDC8aw13Uggi48PJ4W7X0IyKisBhzkfyJciRePSHnatJ/s4032/IMG_9580.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK1Zk956Rq4282XDyzlxrGfkiPcNERYlNMW1Wlyb-LzDePcUPYhZnteBzfnReh1xZiUIATQZFyfqgBxJJK6xd7Vud8eqQA605ssL6YG-ooVIc09ZPQesDmNyzQZHWbmDKjJADUvbBr9djirq3QCDC8aw13Uggi48PJ4W7X0IyKisBhzkfyJciRePSHnatJ/w400-h300/IMG_9580.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Three sets of green squares.</b></td></tr></tbody></table>This might be a several year project so I'm in no hurry finding a background. I'm linking up with Cynthia at <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/01/oh-scrap-more-green.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Oh Scrap Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework</span></a> and Angela at <a href="https://superscrappy.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">SoScrappy Saturday</span></a>.<br /><br /><p><br /></p>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-34901348972281082612024-01-17T17:09:00.000-08:002024-01-17T17:09:59.409-08:00Kerr and Ringle Secret Agent Mystery Quilt Along<p> Bill Kerr and Weeks Ringle are the co- owners of <a href="https://www.modernquiltstudio.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">The Modern Quilt Studio</span></a>. I've watched them for years. Last summer they had a mystery sew along that was summer camp themed. I saw constructed components. I read lots of light heart heated banter between participants. In short it looked and sounded fun.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCuswAcB96ISvf1tk2-CwfNU3ji2w-vYQd50WHeuLB6AxIPgSzZWsxDTV2TUMiVxJqYg-iz1yvbaNi0qgnowfGWWugtdwKaED88Vz0dSL-89eXKMTaChuNdTQjaQ63SEqF6yW_Vxwt3GvAGbXlpHETS1FFx88s1Fk3XdE8caR6WeFIJ9trVHFj_aBwSXuC/s4032/IMG_9524.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCuswAcB96ISvf1tk2-CwfNU3ji2w-vYQd50WHeuLB6AxIPgSzZWsxDTV2TUMiVxJqYg-iz1yvbaNi0qgnowfGWWugtdwKaED88Vz0dSL-89eXKMTaChuNdTQjaQ63SEqF6yW_Vxwt3GvAGbXlpHETS1FFx88s1Fk3XdE8caR6WeFIJ9trVHFj_aBwSXuC/w400-h300/IMG_9524.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Product packaging</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Late fall, they made the announcement of their next mystery which is a <a href="https://www.modernquiltstudio.com/product/secret-agent/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Secret Agent Modern Mystery Quilt Along</span></a>. This mystery is billed as working with the transparency effect. I joined. I even purchased a fat quarter bundle of their Transparency fabric manufactured by Bernertex. I liked the packaging of the product!</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT7KDx_oai7TM027jYAyfriQECuqRxedbG_OY1MWL-UhTkh1qvU3oaeCT6nY34fYzQsg5diTHnxZPQ6Kcrq83ravnVdySrCMittCrtMHnwpt9s4oiaF4hqsXRDd6oiTDT2hylfPAdRDm2otU0qDsWgXmCFWUiKJtesFlN8VCyctHkfe6VFGidJPIXKyc9n/s4032/IMG_9525.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT7KDx_oai7TM027jYAyfriQECuqRxedbG_OY1MWL-UhTkh1qvU3oaeCT6nY34fYzQsg5diTHnxZPQ6Kcrq83ravnVdySrCMittCrtMHnwpt9s4oiaF4hqsXRDd6oiTDT2hylfPAdRDm2otU0qDsWgXmCFWUiKJtesFlN8VCyctHkfe6VFGidJPIXKyc9n/w300-h400/IMG_9525.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The contents of the package</b></td></tr></tbody></table>The program began January 1; but, you can still get in on the fun. The fabric bundle is out of stock; but they expect more to be available in their online store soon. With this quilt along, they place clues at a particular time on a particular website. They also record You Tube videos to explain their process and methods. I like the laid back feel of the program.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbGntFDbxO-ZBZbN3SpFTVjptT7v_Z_1cqEFcKRVaoeaPEFGbT8CqijFqb5tZSxHVWqdppAlU3xZaZ0psxC1QfXoOxWPnNqE14M86zWYG-KYCU739QZAekaVc8IkfYbtFYbvBK6MZjBQ5_BEHjzJu98HXlWNsCAtHBTjpJ1mk83NOFDyrnWo2KcSHt6HD3/s4032/IMG_9526.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbGntFDbxO-ZBZbN3SpFTVjptT7v_Z_1cqEFcKRVaoeaPEFGbT8CqijFqb5tZSxHVWqdppAlU3xZaZ0psxC1QfXoOxWPnNqE14M86zWYG-KYCU739QZAekaVc8IkfYbtFYbvBK6MZjBQ5_BEHjzJu98HXlWNsCAtHBTjpJ1mk83NOFDyrnWo2KcSHt6HD3/w300-h400/IMG_9526.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Even the bundle is treated specially</b></td></tr></tbody></table>While I've had my fabric for a couple of months, I was slow in getting it pre washed and starched. I like ALL of the fabrics even the two that likely won't be used in this project. Of course, you could use stash or purchase your palette. Bill and Weeks record a video on how to select fabrics. </p><p>I printed my clues and read through them. I was thinking all that I needed to do was to complete my "key." which is to identify each fabric. I didn't realize that I had some blocks to make so I will get to it. I want to be in good sewing form; because it will be important to read the cutting directions with a sharp eye and brain so that I cut the pieces in a format that gives me the best use of the fabric. I sure don't want to end up short!</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIk3ab5ZoM74T3t_NH0qaB3dsQaLoCswN7G1cr4ZCOaNyDyzSNi03AZgpVIHvp9Eup8o6vW3L5jho1ilTc-7yTh7Q6_dXe4z5qFVUB4um-IyAiosZFKvhrokgmukf5QDCKDLPaM_g6Z7x3g2ProDJPK4yTUn3ZWgYv65egzZs3uPDhFOm-rNI139biO2yh/s4032/IMG_9565.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIk3ab5ZoM74T3t_NH0qaB3dsQaLoCswN7G1cr4ZCOaNyDyzSNi03AZgpVIHvp9Eup8o6vW3L5jho1ilTc-7yTh7Q6_dXe4z5qFVUB4um-IyAiosZFKvhrokgmukf5QDCKDLPaM_g6Z7x3g2ProDJPK4yTUn3ZWgYv65egzZs3uPDhFOm-rNI139biO2yh/w300-h400/IMG_9565.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Ice on top of snow</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Likely, I will only post that I'm making progress until the reveal of participants' projects happens. Beginning this mystery was goal number 11 on my January <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/01/december-recap-and-january-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a>.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC9eBvTku9m5iA6dIZkS-Igr6uxYWEsJ-kRXG_ag4egQGwIIZrrMMHu6REV17mymIOTOeTUc28LUOvs_AFAsRpw-g2n02PJMJ7OP09Bls8dj9DMFvuCKCAucLGf8DLkuMYC6eYDMTXZmHqJN8PEAZfpuIgHF4WuLAJe9Ufg0rMtsL6Pj41Ttrdb8US9nOG/s4032/IMG_9568.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC9eBvTku9m5iA6dIZkS-Igr6uxYWEsJ-kRXG_ag4egQGwIIZrrMMHu6REV17mymIOTOeTUc28LUOvs_AFAsRpw-g2n02PJMJ7OP09Bls8dj9DMFvuCKCAucLGf8DLkuMYC6eYDMTXZmHqJN8PEAZfpuIgHF4WuLAJe9Ufg0rMtsL6Pj41Ttrdb8US9nOG/w300-h400/IMG_9568.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Three inches of ice on the driveway</b></td></tr></tbody></table>In other news, after being in a deep freeze since last Friday, our area has begun to warm. The freezing rain that fell yesterday on top of the snow, will take longer to thaw. It is still treacherous to walk outside as it is like being on a skating rink. . .super slick! </p>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-12038070298289854402024-01-14T08:11:00.000-08:002024-01-14T08:44:37.109-08:00Clue 7 Complete; Clue 8 Begun of Indigo Way--post 4<p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJabOui6oAsWuy4vv3favjgz9xQcBj_lkkj5s7JOfy8P0sx9zXYpGKcWtRp02q3gKcPGa2AShNBRjK8kL3KIJk1D0fuCZArytUSF8U4owjcKcWfYE28VY7ti06bRNTOJvizFaGNuDeqZM-18Ewz0H1_75-u0v-kBzicXDbP2HTPJhZxQY07mF8q-l0_Ze3/s4032/IMG_9561.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJabOui6oAsWuy4vv3favjgz9xQcBj_lkkj5s7JOfy8P0sx9zXYpGKcWtRp02q3gKcPGa2AShNBRjK8kL3KIJk1D0fuCZArytUSF8U4owjcKcWfYE28VY7ti06bRNTOJvizFaGNuDeqZM-18Ewz0H1_75-u0v-kBzicXDbP2HTPJhZxQY07mF8q-l0_Ze3/w300-h400/IMG_9561.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Clue 7 blocks</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> Our area is experiencing a cold spell. . . the low yesterday was 12 degrees and the high was 21 degrees. . .we received about three inches of snow. Yes, there was some sleet and some freezing rain too. We've had wind gusts of 40mph. <p></p><p>Trees are down. Many people are without power. Roads are ice covered. Staying home is the safest. I'm glad we are stocked and don't need to go anywhere. Thank goodness we haven't lost power. </p><p>Brrrrrr. . .it is COLD!!!!!! We don't experience cold temperatures often. Keeping the house warm with the wood stove has been a challenge. The kitchen and living room are great; but, the studio is too cool to sit and stitch. </p><p>I had planned to spend yesterday making great progress on clue 8 which is the final clue of the mystery. Friday, I finished making the "A" blocks for clue 7 Friday.</p><p>The first "B" block that I made in clue 8 took time. I had heard that these blocks were easier to stitch because there were fewer points to match. It feels it takes at least as long to make these blocks as it did the "A" blocks!</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyYJyej3i0H7zAJK6L7PDifWWn0g2h1Q0cvqR_00Ps5e3otDhomQAi7C93M07afnVZrE9js7sBQy7L_It1rLM4yFzxUv9ErMYMhWoJAZSmds5jQfQyjOOh5BQULQ5F3GYSq88YdadDkxZBXIwgQcjGTjNDoLLVuFr-tyN8FH2gGanGA1eF0BzyWCATHn0R/s4032/IMG_9563.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyYJyej3i0H7zAJK6L7PDifWWn0g2h1Q0cvqR_00Ps5e3otDhomQAi7C93M07afnVZrE9js7sBQy7L_It1rLM4yFzxUv9ErMYMhWoJAZSmds5jQfQyjOOh5BQULQ5F3GYSq88YdadDkxZBXIwgQcjGTjNDoLLVuFr-tyN8FH2gGanGA1eF0BzyWCATHn0R/w300-h400/IMG_9563.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Clue 8 block</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I stitched a few blocks Friday evening and I stitched a few yesterday. . .until it was too cold in the studio! I'll work on other projects during this cold spell which the weather personnel have forecasted to end Wednesday. Let's see. . .they had thought the temperature would improve on Monday, then Tuesday. Now they are saying we will be back to normal Thursday. <p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHCuRfJUBPhna5FAx90D4nx6z1v5grZMmNJoPBYqxKAEgw89TK_Knokgxvfl76ITim1BDIucUwxOa31bqnKO0xRMiE3lzJer-E10HwQRG7EQ4YMeaUTN4WJ9wHhJQhNVZStPcBEJVEcUYvWAXrhC39rvqiIS6nbqdWvi3YStKMXrmfgdMkKIZup9_DxDSe/s4032/IMG_9562.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHCuRfJUBPhna5FAx90D4nx6z1v5grZMmNJoPBYqxKAEgw89TK_Knokgxvfl76ITim1BDIucUwxOa31bqnKO0xRMiE3lzJer-E10HwQRG7EQ4YMeaUTN4WJ9wHhJQhNVZStPcBEJVEcUYvWAXrhC39rvqiIS6nbqdWvi3YStKMXrmfgdMkKIZup9_DxDSe/w300-h400/IMG_9562.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Adding the B blocks to the A blocks</b></td></tr></tbody></table>At any rate, I did make progress with Clue 8. As I stitched the full blocks, I placed them on the wall. I have a few more to make of the full blocks. Then, I get to move on to side setting blocks and corners. I've seen several centers and finished tops. Every top that I've seen has been amazing. I like how the blocks seem to glow. My blocks will be on point. There are borders to follow so I'll be working on this project for some time!<p></p><p>I'm linking to Cynthia at <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/01/oh-scrap-green.html" target="_blank">Oh Scrap Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework</a>. I hope she is weathering this storm okay. </p>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-18782400585779543602024-01-10T07:05:00.000-08:002024-01-10T07:05:14.329-08:00A Sunflower Block and Greeting Cards<p>Last week, I made a four inch sunflower block for the outgoing President of the Mt. Hood guild. February is the last meeting of her year. In addition to quilting and longarming as a business, she is a gardener who loves sunflowers. The directions were to use a yellow fabric with a dark center with white to separate the petals.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPjSmGVTAkKOFOte1CulvHigb1gKF0EmR5D6eb1Kqs_BIb8TvXDREtcKJzwfjGjWRz4dMllZyPHt1Oo0ctRppgEqwv_-laeDnINDW8H2yoZgm_PNoi8-AEdwOCnRm41NYp3Prgj94UzNcWBvDdIIxVnXKwksyUoWfc5WL-ol2AaFZhCXrZb495VagJzalQ/s4032/IMG_9536.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPjSmGVTAkKOFOte1CulvHigb1gKF0EmR5D6eb1Kqs_BIb8TvXDREtcKJzwfjGjWRz4dMllZyPHt1Oo0ctRppgEqwv_-laeDnINDW8H2yoZgm_PNoi8-AEdwOCnRm41NYp3Prgj94UzNcWBvDdIIxVnXKwksyUoWfc5WL-ol2AaFZhCXrZb495VagJzalQ/w400-h300/IMG_9536.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Four inch Sunflower block</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I mailed it to the guild and heard Monday that it had arrived and would be delivered to the President at the February meeting. While stitching it, I wondered if it would make a good block to stitch when I have little bits laying about. . .hm m m . . . .Gertie, my inner squirrel thinks it is a grand idea and wants to make a plan. I am not sure! Making the block was goal number 15 on my January <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/01/december-recap-and-january-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a>.<p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi00Hn8zTDQsqRQXdPxTyBsSqbfnkODa7BmaqQngLxFX_2pa_aHm5TqcshqqS8qIKwKICsmWh1bXalMUjfjPlRmbEEld9GS7R64voUfNexgTVGI1ZuOP05i4ZwPDXccOYX26h28lb3yFgXOZf5w66J65WrPN_2IQIITnDhYM5sow4w1ZDeMPGNQcuT3AU_/s4032/IMG_9552.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi00Hn8zTDQsqRQXdPxTyBsSqbfnkODa7BmaqQngLxFX_2pa_aHm5TqcshqqS8qIKwKICsmWh1bXalMUjfjPlRmbEEld9GS7R64voUfNexgTVGI1ZuOP05i4ZwPDXccOYX26h28lb3yFgXOZf5w66J65WrPN_2IQIITnDhYM5sow4w1ZDeMPGNQcuT3AU_/w300-h400/IMG_9552.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Making a Valentine card</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Sunday, my friend Theresa and I went to a greeting card make and take session. Lorie, who was my supervisor before she retired from nursing at the hospital, started this group to stay in touch with co-workers. There are people who have retired as well as some who are still working. <p></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCXOadBGNUTgLCJygSj6g9s88xHjfxAAFRxSB1jqFP_Da38F8S89xTb3hU_sQyEyvCxfWiI4m4RLgWDuYcpGmIdMeV5rHZfCh6t5RWWAYQOihZqQLAP-BMJWR6M5cIVt4W7Kj_zCQBhNu-vrsRK4l8YwmVigG2HrrbOto8mGEYmwyKpvUQEK4HDvNkpIeq/s4032/IMG_9555.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCXOadBGNUTgLCJygSj6g9s88xHjfxAAFRxSB1jqFP_Da38F8S89xTb3hU_sQyEyvCxfWiI4m4RLgWDuYcpGmIdMeV5rHZfCh6t5RWWAYQOihZqQLAP-BMJWR6M5cIVt4W7Kj_zCQBhNu-vrsRK4l8YwmVigG2HrrbOto8mGEYmwyKpvUQEK4HDvNkpIeq/w300-h400/IMG_9555.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Valentine card</b></td></tr></tbody></table>We play from 11am to 2pm one Sunday a month for about seven months of the year. I haven't gone since before COVID; but decided to give it a whirl in December. It was a fun activity to share with my friend Theresa. </p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK28mquOOwyY4aR5lJRQ3YOMCKhdVpkXDWoHym0wrPytR0TdlGBl3mVbMPh-bUWZumo1umdSzQ3Ru07pe0pDMpxfLLR07WDke7raa0_VS7D_r5bGHQb__8aI5AFRizoM0vjqJxIgcA7I7bHGYTBhs9I0zFOaPWligwW4PigfyWQUWUpkCSeVJImjUn-Qsg/s4032/IMG_9554.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK28mquOOwyY4aR5lJRQ3YOMCKhdVpkXDWoHym0wrPytR0TdlGBl3mVbMPh-bUWZumo1umdSzQ3Ru07pe0pDMpxfLLR07WDke7raa0_VS7D_r5bGHQb__8aI5AFRizoM0vjqJxIgcA7I7bHGYTBhs9I0zFOaPWligwW4PigfyWQUWUpkCSeVJImjUn-Qsg/w300-h400/IMG_9554.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Sentiment inside of Valentine card</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Lorie brings supplies and samples for at least three cards. There can be 15-20 ladies in attendance and there is ALWAYS laughter and conversation. It is a great way to catch up. The fee to make a card is two dollars. I like to have a few cards on hand to send to special people throughout the year. </p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ZRn1M6tgfbWbzPPT00X_lX0ql3a7A-32oU49mSLu2bp7Ee0lgutxJ4mspBrAPHLKuhMNY3AhGtqKMIoDkXPDK5JbENBn_FHtjHfZx9h2Ox0P0Pb8jUZ8QF19fFOOkEhSrPO1wTCL6S0_m36iMsX29KGfEfg0-o0_ZSu2c0QilO-5exFgRX7qEeDfAlE-/s4032/IMG_9553.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ZRn1M6tgfbWbzPPT00X_lX0ql3a7A-32oU49mSLu2bp7Ee0lgutxJ4mspBrAPHLKuhMNY3AhGtqKMIoDkXPDK5JbENBn_FHtjHfZx9h2Ox0P0Pb8jUZ8QF19fFOOkEhSrPO1wTCL6S0_m36iMsX29KGfEfg0-o0_ZSu2c0QilO-5exFgRX7qEeDfAlE-/w400-h300/IMG_9553.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Birthday and thank you card--inside was blank</b></td></tr></tbody></table>The last two months, Lorie has also brought a small box of leftovers and challenged Theresa and I to make a couple cards from the scraps. I'll admit, I do have fun playing with the scraps! </p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE49SJlAKNNefTcBH-nea3PIiiaI7Dk7NeTtbjixseUu5q-1EQCM7vgmRkofUvit6FkczIr7VlrVjiyu3NQpE6KOyLo1x_Vjp5iX1unAzr5D5jGcbbyLyzOKwOgSVlUt8-YYKIDs3UzByhGhzstnZcqAq36EkHe1az9VdhcOOw1vEXErx9m7TSuWx9cFzo/s4032/IMG_9556.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE49SJlAKNNefTcBH-nea3PIiiaI7Dk7NeTtbjixseUu5q-1EQCM7vgmRkofUvit6FkczIr7VlrVjiyu3NQpE6KOyLo1x_Vjp5iX1unAzr5D5jGcbbyLyzOKwOgSVlUt8-YYKIDs3UzByhGhzstnZcqAq36EkHe1az9VdhcOOw1vEXErx9m7TSuWx9cFzo/w400-h300/IMG_9556.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Cards made from scraps</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Next time I'm participating, I'll try to remember to take more photos of the process. I only managed one this time. I was too busy playing!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdE9pP6FuIq5_yr30SAsCXaTgujVLCa3QYR3Vs-ZXx-DZlZtdJKevBdNPb_UGQecC3oyl7pAvwNMm6bmM81iXkz7lhxztRGmkR9wOXnwZJLjxg5T9H7lsBiqPhnpI8hXq4yeTvLoipw27j0mDQpf6TyT8wDYy87J4Lp6i8_f30CQtIPdZC0XAnKGKyWFw/s4032/IMG_9557.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdE9pP6FuIq5_yr30SAsCXaTgujVLCa3QYR3Vs-ZXx-DZlZtdJKevBdNPb_UGQecC3oyl7pAvwNMm6bmM81iXkz7lhxztRGmkR9wOXnwZJLjxg5T9H7lsBiqPhnpI8hXq4yeTvLoipw27j0mDQpf6TyT8wDYy87J4Lp6i8_f30CQtIPdZC0XAnKGKyWFw/w300-h400/IMG_9557.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Inside of one scrap card</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Going to the get together and making cards was goal number 16 on my January <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2024/01/december-recap-and-january-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a>. It was nice to catch up with my friend Theresa and it is always good to get in a visit with Lorie. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJqklNGelKnzMUHes8TgceW67IfjBx_gCVVUiJDZAvqk8Ri7tOglWb902zad_Te4DpPi9qcw4IWODJVnmuXu6maNqIk_TbSylC4jNGVnqsngEXrUswRclr-P5YMwQdZqCkkp840eS_vnF5SuIhPLhR3UPYB4jwe_NxqoiklId6gAq47W6vmwLm2yB3JSl4/s4032/IMG_9558.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJqklNGelKnzMUHes8TgceW67IfjBx_gCVVUiJDZAvqk8Ri7tOglWb902zad_Te4DpPi9qcw4IWODJVnmuXu6maNqIk_TbSylC4jNGVnqsngEXrUswRclr-P5YMwQdZqCkkp840eS_vnF5SuIhPLhR3UPYB4jwe_NxqoiklId6gAq47W6vmwLm2yB3JSl4/s320/IMG_9558.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Inside of second scrap card</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-12394219398998371672024-01-07T07:00:00.000-08:002024-01-13T21:56:27.630-08:00Clue 6 and Clue 7 of Indigo Way--post 3<p> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjjEtOfayBDJ3cpQ-grwM4-6bqx3UNv8cL7tqOB-QKoF-AgY7_lpEI3J2QDvE8euqRiWDgzA8WIPyoLN7n5wnKCxCURdTKecVrcaPx-MxkDMn4wT7hTPuPZw8V5hGgNcTvC-XCnlw7OvgxwGCLr9Ejqq93BSY230dZpPI1p6XaJD9yJf2ewyCZFlXc_BCI/s4032/IMG_9527.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjjEtOfayBDJ3cpQ-grwM4-6bqx3UNv8cL7tqOB-QKoF-AgY7_lpEI3J2QDvE8euqRiWDgzA8WIPyoLN7n5wnKCxCURdTKecVrcaPx-MxkDMn4wT7hTPuPZw8V5hGgNcTvC-XCnlw7OvgxwGCLr9Ejqq93BSY230dZpPI1p6XaJD9yJf2ewyCZFlXc_BCI/w300-h400/IMG_9527.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Triangle blocks with a different background</b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>Clue six was to make a bunch of triangle blocks with the light blue color as the background. I finished stitching the clue on New Year's Eve. I planned to spend New Year's Day making progress on the Farm Quilt.</p><p>Bonnie pulled a fast one. She released clue seven on New Year's Day! I spent New Year's Day stitching the hour glass units. I decided to use all of my "special fabric." I knew I wouldn't have enough; but decided I would make as many units I could. I used a solid looking fabric to make the remaining units. </p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu4eqe8RzwgboUfVe-0ZePyxtvISMj4cT0KIS_XcQD3KiBQ5QBKE360JoWiQlDBUbqxfEcy9R21XvMB7GWmLnrw5etsbQPgF0VYWpqA8zn9a1MzzBJ7S0oX5gNljGVkvTy0V97vhZTrdGVEJMPVs_qWctWbQBInV9euaz22Xz6zSGMG_56Edo_bpUAmYM9/s4032/IMG_9530.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu4eqe8RzwgboUfVe-0ZePyxtvISMj4cT0KIS_XcQD3KiBQ5QBKE360JoWiQlDBUbqxfEcy9R21XvMB7GWmLnrw5etsbQPgF0VYWpqA8zn9a1MzzBJ7S0oX5gNljGVkvTy0V97vhZTrdGVEJMPVs_qWctWbQBInV9euaz22Xz6zSGMG_56Edo_bpUAmYM9/w300-h400/IMG_9530.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Hour glass units</b></td></tr></tbody></table>By the time Friday had rolled around, I had finished the hour glass units and had stitched seven of the blocks. Working half time sure cuts down the studio time! I thought that between Friday evening and last night, I would finish stitching the half of the blocks.</p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLxHN_kFDshzDG8j7rVHf0oT6OLGeGW771hyphenhyphen4f4KsmJahg8uUG6d2h_rV9-y5iuIsFs26TfeC2pJT_Mkxqi4nBxaorZE_ALs_w7aUflDfBt5RKK3-wFyYXe-IzTjtx_qqs81uVH7GmIyDX3ThyphenhyphenoGMhghWycOEJNKtHcb8o_jWFc5oq7h7dWV9g7Myhyphenhyphenn0C/s4032/IMG_9534.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLxHN_kFDshzDG8j7rVHf0oT6OLGeGW771hyphenhyphen4f4KsmJahg8uUG6d2h_rV9-y5iuIsFs26TfeC2pJT_Mkxqi4nBxaorZE_ALs_w7aUflDfBt5RKK3-wFyYXe-IzTjtx_qqs81uVH7GmIyDX3ThyphenhyphenoGMhghWycOEJNKtHcb8o_jWFc5oq7h7dWV9g7Myhyphenhyphenn0C/w300-h400/IMG_9534.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Correct block layout</b></td></tr></tbody></table>If I could have kept the center unit in the correct orientation, I would have easily met the goal of stitching half of the units. As it was, I continued to stitch a block and then realize I had oriented the center unit incorrectly. . .not once but seven times! I ripped and restitched a bunch!</p><p>Later today, I'll stitch more blocks. . . I will be more alert regarding that center orientation! This is a fiddly block to stitch as there are points to match and points to not cut off!</p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyK2rvUc3cHPiCOZi8UNzf9vq86VgemdPfMXGC7bCZmOEnmiV9rBoAHqOvZWi7DER6djd11XaGeiFepGuJsESNIKbJq-UV9YHE0wdwsSeasH8VOu8nFiYt-hiWkpqpEfLLxTtOGHdAPGC8OcZM7L_3KJvVx3DMKz0YkNkjBp7cSAtwUYXGCvJh5TcIiCBg/s4032/IMG_9545.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyK2rvUc3cHPiCOZi8UNzf9vq86VgemdPfMXGC7bCZmOEnmiV9rBoAHqOvZWi7DER6djd11XaGeiFepGuJsESNIKbJq-UV9YHE0wdwsSeasH8VOu8nFiYt-hiWkpqpEfLLxTtOGHdAPGC8OcZM7L_3KJvVx3DMKz0YkNkjBp7cSAtwUYXGCvJh5TcIiCBg/w300-h400/IMG_9545.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Incorrectly sewn block</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Last Friday, Bonnie released clue eight which was the reveal. While I'm always excited to see if I was close in determining where the units are placed, I'm also sad that the mystery has ended. </p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX4ohvw73lV-ZUQBg9JKz08qEiB_G2XDLrmBOsrw6ut9cZTKIGpw6KhW38GKgNY2Iy5glsZaDEmHMbrCGU0PNHymI-SXjvmS3NQw26YqzAj-sTGV93vi7kL9SYolL8Wc3lu4GTgoznuMh8_7RcY2zyq-bRghGmEWwqSTd9-LIhA2RWKl_yX2z_rfOau23d/s4032/IMG_9546.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX4ohvw73lV-ZUQBg9JKz08qEiB_G2XDLrmBOsrw6ut9cZTKIGpw6KhW38GKgNY2Iy5glsZaDEmHMbrCGU0PNHymI-SXjvmS3NQw26YqzAj-sTGV93vi7kL9SYolL8Wc3lu4GTgoznuMh8_7RcY2zyq-bRghGmEWwqSTd9-LIhA2RWKl_yX2z_rfOau23d/w300-h400/IMG_9546.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Some finished blocks --clue 7</b></td></tr></tbody></table>This is also the time in the project that I find the most challenging to keep myself motivated to continue stitching the clues until I have a top.</p>I liked the reveal. I am thinking about a destination of the finished quilt. I've a lot of stitching remaining. I have a long list of goals for the month. In the end, I'll likely continue <br />making progress on this project because I'm concerned if I work on something else, I won't get this top finished any time soon.<div><br /></div><div>I will have to determine a binding fabric. I have a chunk of a print fabric that will cover a large portion of the back. The piece is likely not large enough; so there will be piecing involved. I'll also need to determine a fabric for the sleeve.</div><div><br />In the meantime, I'll work a little as many days as I can until I've finished the top. Goal number six on my January list was to make progress on Indigo Way. I've made some progress and I plan make more progress this month. I will have it long armed quilted.</div><div><br /></div><div> I'm linking to Cynthia at <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2024/01/oh-scrap-something-new.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Oh Scrap/Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework</span></a>. Please go visit. Pour yourself a cuppa, sit back and be inspired!<br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-82703801481831777822024-01-03T06:51:00.000-08:002024-01-20T21:38:35.808-08:00December ReCap and January Goals<p> </p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXIKufPI0JTXB92y0EbI7DqgtoppxKR3r6YxGPfRcJCdjwW_vSYB3q_fU7syTnvJn9jpQUzX41YkoJsy9xGCZMDQYZ8kfL6Ck2FbO80h3_NkkHVFULItugvEgtOvLwycNOw74L_CzeolC7GRKICzfYRhuOKXdxoC3GNw0jAsbxmDZKBi-xmCVYpr-3zE-Q/s4032/IMG_9527.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXIKufPI0JTXB92y0EbI7DqgtoppxKR3r6YxGPfRcJCdjwW_vSYB3q_fU7syTnvJn9jpQUzX41YkoJsy9xGCZMDQYZ8kfL6Ck2FbO80h3_NkkHVFULItugvEgtOvLwycNOw74L_CzeolC7GRKICzfYRhuOKXdxoC3GNw0jAsbxmDZKBi-xmCVYpr-3zE-Q/w300-h400/IMG_9527.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Clue six of Indigo Way</b></td></tr></tbody></table><b>My Goals for December were:</b><p></p><p>✒1. Finish the Farm Quilt. <b>Update:</b>I have managed to complete the ditch quilting and have begun the "fun" part of the quilting.</p><p>✖2. Get the Color project to a top. <b>Update:</b>While I didn't physically work on this project, I did think a lot about it. I think I am going to need to piece my background fabric to reach the size that "feels" right to me. </p><p>✔3. Stitch another <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2023/12/another-hexagon-ornament.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">hexagon ornament</span></a>.</p><p>✔4. Keep up with the blocks in the temperature quilt.</p><p>✔5. Finish the <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2023/12/lone-star-fiinished-finally-post-11.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Lone Star</span></a>.</p><p>✔6. Stitch some <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2023/12/indigo-way-bonnie-hunters-2023-mystery.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">clues</span></a> for the Bonnie Hunter Mystery, Indigo Way. <b>Update: </b>I finished clue six on New Year's Eve.</p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Alk_MksRIE6GxiSslEp-RSTVRM-6DT4Y30Y-yDqUkO1qChNN_YubIpxp1ws-9Kd1KrPxGT4Sg61oPzQ7uAmx57h7r2Mb0FLV1XEO107J-E-x4OKgla4ehLGaD8w3kEJZI2kL_ZMExFzzNCU0SWBiON1zy1OriyxMu4_DvGViIGvL5wGeKqTon4_x2TWP/s4032/IMG_9541.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Alk_MksRIE6GxiSslEp-RSTVRM-6DT4Y30Y-yDqUkO1qChNN_YubIpxp1ws-9Kd1KrPxGT4Sg61oPzQ7uAmx57h7r2Mb0FLV1XEO107J-E-x4OKgla4ehLGaD8w3kEJZI2kL_ZMExFzzNCU0SWBiON1zy1OriyxMu4_DvGViIGvL5wGeKqTon4_x2TWP/w400-h300/IMG_9541.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Spools emptied in 2023</b></td></tr></tbody></table>✖7. Help Miss K make progress on ditch quilting her string quilt. <b>Update: </b>I really thought that while Miss K was home during the winter holiday, we would have at least one and maybe two opportunities for her to begin ditch quilting her quilt. <p></p><p></p><p>Sadly, her mama came down with COVID a few days before vacation. Miss K helped cook meals and tidy surfaces. While her dad was at work, she provided food and drink for her mama who spent 10 days in isolation. Fortunately, no one in the family caught COVID and we were able to be together for Christmas dinner. Unfortunately, other than hemming two pairs of Miss K's jeans that sh received at Christmas, we didn't carve out time to sew.</p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64V1ego8s1ZwAEwQNXZfQux-jL5uM1cqe52Msxi7w-bChHctEyzSKb9HWWe7a0C5NkRIDuVw_6ZLlTlzTNQ0D15YUOzFXUN0FhkWPBwcmRFIkCWJLI7-uIVjE815GXsg6vyZfSGKY62zIZbaHdZd2rdmBM3eRw-tVTNmfVhoUMCTFsG6Jn_x8tjEr0a-x/s4032/IMG_9540.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64V1ego8s1ZwAEwQNXZfQux-jL5uM1cqe52Msxi7w-bChHctEyzSKb9HWWe7a0C5NkRIDuVw_6ZLlTlzTNQ0D15YUOzFXUN0FhkWPBwcmRFIkCWJLI7-uIVjE815GXsg6vyZfSGKY62zIZbaHdZd2rdmBM3eRw-tVTNmfVhoUMCTFsG6Jn_x8tjEr0a-x/w300-h400/IMG_9540.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>December 31, 2023 block</b></td></tr></tbody></table>✔8. Determine if I'm going to embark on a 2024 temperature quilt. <b>Update: </b>I'm planning to make another Temperature quilt. Gundra Erla of <a href="https://gequiltdesigns.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">GE Quilt Designs</span></a> is doing a version using flying geese. I'm planning to tag along.<p></p><p></p><p>✔9. Figure out a <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2023/12/2024-rsc-block-sample.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">block</span></a> to make for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge (RSC) for 2024. </p><p>✔10. Write a <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2023/12/hand-crafted-christmas-decor.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">post</span></a> that includes the quilted Christmas decor.</p><p>While I didn't meet all my goals, I did make good progress. I enjoyed Christmas and New Year's AND I worked extra hours in December because I'm subbing in for the administrative assistant position until a new person can be hired.</p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2oglkLz2X7WEdMG5r1smhSl61nxJUuAHlpANcYFuUiFBMDiG4mdeGwkfbEOTQoDiDEicYhFfgOxhVNGVJqIgF1QUC27urFOO54yKdGKGAkXN_vI_DuV0LF1llHPdz6B1PlvskyjTTpR0dBc2uRUmESIv0B2c96YSys3qp4v-_HUibAIXCPy7K_TluCmXT/s4032/IMG_9490.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2oglkLz2X7WEdMG5r1smhSl61nxJUuAHlpANcYFuUiFBMDiG4mdeGwkfbEOTQoDiDEicYhFfgOxhVNGVJqIgF1QUC27urFOO54yKdGKGAkXN_vI_DuV0LF1llHPdz6B1PlvskyjTTpR0dBc2uRUmESIv0B2c96YSys3qp4v-_HUibAIXCPy7K_TluCmXT/w300-h400/IMG_9490.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Selvage blocks for 2024 RBSC</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I've been working on using up spools of thread. I have a lot of old thread from my grandmother's stash. Some of it isn't strong enough to use in a project, so I use it in the bobbin to secure the edges of a quilt before binding. It is a way to honor my grandma and to leave a little part of her in each of my projects. <p></p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHb6pxezSqFQ-H7FnCWKi3q2yAQl6yMRXKWjhK-Na95t2l66D-_kSkvRt0jYt-ZgP-NxmJxqd2IttNvpksLVa39F99BTVv3k7WcTQ5odOBY7rlpW5-LnWtNzWt5SeqQe361JsPvYMqNAE7LKE-RpP8FF6em_WOcjve3hKUB37ah6AB6Z-S2n3QOTZdXot/s4032/IMG_9479.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHb6pxezSqFQ-H7FnCWKi3q2yAQl6yMRXKWjhK-Na95t2l66D-_kSkvRt0jYt-ZgP-NxmJxqd2IttNvpksLVa39F99BTVv3k7WcTQ5odOBY7rlpW5-LnWtNzWt5SeqQe361JsPvYMqNAE7LKE-RpP8FF6em_WOcjve3hKUB37ah6AB6Z-S2n3QOTZdXot/w300-h400/IMG_9479.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Kitchen towel fabrics</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Last summer, my mom gifted me a big bag of thread. I've used some of it to quilt and piece projects. The bag came in handy when I helped hem a couple pairs of my granddaughter's jeans on Christmas Day! I wish I would have take photos of that process. My granddaughter was ripping the hem as my daughter pinned a leg and I was pressing, pinning and sewing on any open leg! <p></p><p>Back to the thread, I emptied 15 spools of thread! Last year while I had saved the spools, I didn't capture a photo or document how many I used. </p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJr_9jHSarK0-KicSKCLmk4ohOqZebWQ9qHPUXq1eeggDLkNLDIYPrYu0kSIk7c21ROmqSeQb9Tnxd4T187WW6EVH7NYOBTyDVpUpafiU26pcHuQY2xte4503zcpFi9WzTEqe__9UdhQkVsLxxgF7m2yk1Z4U3O_dClhFvJeqP6zDQATjTb67hOGsxM-W5/s4032/IMG_9526.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJr_9jHSarK0-KicSKCLmk4ohOqZebWQ9qHPUXq1eeggDLkNLDIYPrYu0kSIk7c21ROmqSeQb9Tnxd4T187WW6EVH7NYOBTyDVpUpafiU26pcHuQY2xte4503zcpFi9WzTEqe__9UdhQkVsLxxgF7m2yk1Z4U3O_dClhFvJeqP6zDQATjTb67hOGsxM-W5/w300-h400/IMG_9526.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Card attached to the Secret Agent Mystery<br />fat quarter bundle</b></td></tr></tbody></table><b>My goals for January are:</b><p></p><div>1. Finish the Farm Quilt.</div><div>2. Get the Color project to a top.</div><div>3. Complete the January lesson regarding my embroidery software.</div><div>4. Audition backgrounds for the RSC. Solid fabric doesn't "feel" right to me. I have a fat quarter pack of a line of fabric. Many of the fabrics read as a solid; but, are in fact a <br />print with a small motif. Auditioning a few different pieced units may give me the idea of what sort of fabric will make me feel happy!</div><div>5. At least, make squares of selvages in the RSC color for the month which is green.</div><div>6. Make progress on Indigo Way.</div><div>7. Organize the stack of magazines on the studio floor.</div><div>8. Be available to help Miss K make progress on her string quilt.</div><div>9, Make progress on the half diamond shapes on my 2023 temperature quilt.</div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMgEugDIM__coT34SS_0ztvmF3T3LD2FkF6iv4OqWCD35uPnvSneKXjmt_6wiFK-ytaFmH8zrOkfdG_RydO-uIzAkJnOr_YWV5Nuh_gIsR_O7n7haFTgr7Wen_Y0NtlpEUojxIXxzWPJRaIEtIteh9HMe1u92oRldZj9fZjKYHtGipIxScsp1nxPwsWPyO/s4032/IMG_9534.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMgEugDIM__coT34SS_0ztvmF3T3LD2FkF6iv4OqWCD35uPnvSneKXjmt_6wiFK-ytaFmH8zrOkfdG_RydO-uIzAkJnOr_YWV5Nuh_gIsR_O7n7haFTgr7Wen_Y0NtlpEUojxIXxzWPJRaIEtIteh9HMe1u92oRldZj9fZjKYHtGipIxScsp1nxPwsWPyO/w300-h400/IMG_9534.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Assemble a bunch of these blocks</b></td></tr></tbody></table>10.Stitch a few decorative kitchen towels.</div><div>11. Begin the Modern mystery with Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr.</div><div>12. Make a swimsuit for a new baby coming sometime this month!</div><div>13. Begin a quilt for someone who is having heart surgery in a week, Three months after her heart surgery, she will begin treatment for kidney cancer.</div><div>14. Start making blocks for the 2024 Temperature Quilt.</div><div>15. Make a block for the outgoing President of the Mt. Hood guild.</div><div>16. Spend a Sunday making greeting cards.</div><div>17. Attend an Irene Rodrick workshop.</div><div>Seventeen goals are far too many. Gertie, my inner squirrel, is making herself known again! I'm thankful to feel her presence again. While I see many hours of studio time in my future, I am telling myself whatever I achieve will be great. </div><p></p><div>Yesterday, I spent time getting physical therapy on my knee as the surgeon said I would have a better outcome from surgery if the supportive tissue around my knee were stronger. </div><div><br /></div><div>Luckily, the office is about five minutes from my home. The first session went well and while I was sore afterword, this morning I'm able to move without additional which hasn't always been the case when I've had PT in the past. I'll be working extra hours again this month so my studio time will be limited. In the end, I know it will all be good. My plan is to greet each day and make the most of it!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-54980180349189564112023-12-31T08:28:00.000-08:002024-01-01T08:23:59.056-08:00Year In Review--Bye Bye 2023<p> Today, on New Year's Eve, I'm doing a little look back at the year. I hope you all have a safe and fun New Year's with even more fun and finishes ahead of you in 2024~</p><p>My favorite finish of the year was my Modern Contemporary <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2023/12/lone-star-fiinished-finally-post-11.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Lone Star</span>.</a> </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfTJNKiUr8J3mIaTtV7e0l7Zbkodyio7DuPHQAxUg74UA6Mj9UnT1viRZfJ2YOHRVB5ge0nSiG5-dTinR4NoCEcsy9lCAxnR9nzEXNY2Q-mjgIkBz2RCjMfvZ4P1PafnUeu4MwvD5v2zMyGydOJ_-ov4SRI6kK9pB6nKmnNPNeTuJuVGKzR3-2ZieAAKvP/s4032/IMG_9461.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfTJNKiUr8J3mIaTtV7e0l7Zbkodyio7DuPHQAxUg74UA6Mj9UnT1viRZfJ2YOHRVB5ge0nSiG5-dTinR4NoCEcsy9lCAxnR9nzEXNY2Q-mjgIkBz2RCjMfvZ4P1PafnUeu4MwvD5v2zMyGydOJ_-ov4SRI6kK9pB6nKmnNPNeTuJuVGKzR3-2ZieAAKvP/w300-h400/IMG_9461.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Modern Contemporary Lone Star finish</b></td></tr></tbody></table>The blog post that received the most views this year was <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2023/09/sleepover-number-2-and-sleepover-number.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Sleepover Number One and Sleepover Number Two</span></a>. I hope to share more posts about times with the granddaughters.<div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioemUTEUI2sL7wH8du01Og3UAKsTNZq437g4dBc47uM1eGnCqYL15TYMB9sYSg3ocT6EM9UIDQFhgivTkXrmmTexMOrgWW-8Skv7SxEyAPKSzoqWk5CKpZd2fjTm8wnwYosr7hks-Lb-3XrdDFKZnPzkxAg6BpeP8ewMz9BHa1g5UiJCQVnxdp2jcv0kyI/s3958/IMG_8888.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1805" data-original-width="3958" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioemUTEUI2sL7wH8du01Og3UAKsTNZq437g4dBc47uM1eGnCqYL15TYMB9sYSg3ocT6EM9UIDQFhgivTkXrmmTexMOrgWW-8Skv7SxEyAPKSzoqWk5CKpZd2fjTm8wnwYosr7hks-Lb-3XrdDFKZnPzkxAg6BpeP8ewMz9BHa1g5UiJCQVnxdp2jcv0kyI/w400-h183/IMG_8888.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Enjoying chicken noodle soup</b></td></tr></tbody></table><div>The blog post that received the most comments was <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2023/11/swimsuits-for-miss-a.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Swimsuits for Miss A</span></a>. Miss A is a cutie and LOVES the water. As fast as she is growing, I see making more swimsuits in my future. Also, my niece is having a girl sometime in January. I plan to make her baby a swimsuit. I have plenty of swimwear scraps to stitch into little suits!</div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQZdqjNQn5xY9oK8Th2AjSS53k1kDNO2DGiLAiaO1g4EKVsWzl_2c6_CAykwD2CTKxo8jziNdkTBU7oyvtx0z0r0mkPl4EIiaIM1vvjwVxakrrrGRUj6_IEKyEuvaENVH4TUdoVanzxqGfpQa36krlvWHYO8pAJ8JvpGU0RZ1ihhrQvnku4M3kDPcDOCh/s4032/IMG_9268.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQQZdqjNQn5xY9oK8Th2AjSS53k1kDNO2DGiLAiaO1g4EKVsWzl_2c6_CAykwD2CTKxo8jziNdkTBU7oyvtx0z0r0mkPl4EIiaIM1vvjwVxakrrrGRUj6_IEKyEuvaENVH4TUdoVanzxqGfpQa36krlvWHYO8pAJ8JvpGU0RZ1ihhrQvnku4M3kDPcDOCh/w300-h400/IMG_9268.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Swimsuit model</b></td></tr></tbody></table><div>We traveled with our oldest granddaughter to London in March. After school ended, we spent a couple weeks in Greece with the whole family. We made a lot of memories together!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhddKCxOylWWG5OXvVmstVja2NkoU1hD7hhH2ZHHYifpGq1DxIPUUeNVh7hZvZRFY9xmqC_LNaJqzr0uiTgwfPjJ1tarMCQZ5YuA9rn3ABtmjyxMwuwZl2i6DlFNJeDnCRgye-PcFfyFo1nxXRyPKNt6uTBXNDnpBSaAzH7giLL2oE9bnxxzoaAMuk4OZNa/s3024/IMG_2206.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="2749" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhddKCxOylWWG5OXvVmstVja2NkoU1hD7hhH2ZHHYifpGq1DxIPUUeNVh7hZvZRFY9xmqC_LNaJqzr0uiTgwfPjJ1tarMCQZ5YuA9rn3ABtmjyxMwuwZl2i6DlFNJeDnCRgye-PcFfyFo1nxXRyPKNt6uTBXNDnpBSaAzH7giLL2oE9bnxxzoaAMuk4OZNa/w364-h400/IMG_2206.jpeg" width="364" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Pool time in Naxos, Greece</b></td></tr></tbody></table><div>I taught an <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2023/05/english-paper-piecing-wlorkshop-zoom.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">English Paper Piecing</span></a> class both in person and on line on two different days. I like teaching and felt that my participants learned the techniques in either format.</div></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMZlPl7SnP4IbaI3GWAWSA5944c_3HqF18Bq50h9vf51UmbgYT8yJMH1vFMK9hpL5qqYZiyEUwc27MQ-s-ysrmJCTde9WMQiqOxLkRkUAFiBfkVnic7lepndF2RDcEL_8GWXU-3q2eO5JI2yf6EE5oLR6dxakWERYGEFgFYt5ENUOJDDKAJ0zEMVDqZII-/s4032/IMG_9459.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMZlPl7SnP4IbaI3GWAWSA5944c_3HqF18Bq50h9vf51UmbgYT8yJMH1vFMK9hpL5qqYZiyEUwc27MQ-s-ysrmJCTde9WMQiqOxLkRkUAFiBfkVnic7lepndF2RDcEL_8GWXU-3q2eO5JI2yf6EE5oLR6dxakWERYGEFgFYt5ENUOJDDKAJ0zEMVDqZII-/w300-h400/IMG_9459.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Hexagon ornaments made as a class eample</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Of my 15 finishes that I shared on my Finishes <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/p/2023-finishes.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">page</span></a>, 13 were scrap based. One, the Modern Contemporary Lone Star was made mostly from stash. Yet, I didn't made much of a dent in either my stash nor the scraps! At year end, however, I had only used eight yards from my stash. I need to purchase less fabric as well as finish more of the projects in 2024! </div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7evXKpmE7Bhqyowy7PUTKMM5iyOOYommDv8dZtn6wXcAruCMmXaa_a-R9_BplyC_lHDDzmK5tz7dw1IJrt_CtP5CEPkpCmnNOG7bOc6HP7Z8tXy40jk4izRj-LWaaT3VB-C9mloejJwa8wH0uT9o7YWkM64eb2a6SIjOPlyyf04rltlIyq0QvAQTuPWt/s4032/IMG_7812.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7evXKpmE7Bhqyowy7PUTKMM5iyOOYommDv8dZtn6wXcAruCMmXaa_a-R9_BplyC_lHDDzmK5tz7dw1IJrt_CtP5CEPkpCmnNOG7bOc6HP7Z8tXy40jk4izRj-LWaaT3VB-C9mloejJwa8wH0uT9o7YWkM64eb2a6SIjOPlyyf04rltlIyq0QvAQTuPWt/w400-h300/IMG_7812.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Nuggets--favorite scrap project</b></td></tr></tbody></table>My favorite scrap project was Nuggets made from bonus triangles that were gifted to me by other people!</div><div>Tomorrow, it will be 2024. I'll be stitching with friends via Zoom this afternoon. I plan to make progress on the Farm Quilt. I'm also thinking about what projects I want to stitch in January. I've some goal setting ahead!</div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg34hiXrEFSUwNvP3o5oInNF-PxkK-hDSC_FOsgB5AJdsEAnWvzY7e_y4EOSqzxwnwlxRi8r4yVEA31u4DlKbjCY9ugHjAObuRs45dgAzmIXuOR1nZa90bBsWsFS27thA-LjGHE96fvw1yqDl-ZKErQG8Wm7dCDua35e3C3HnachyfhdHC4O5_ew0sx7n_1/s4032/IMG_9527.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg34hiXrEFSUwNvP3o5oInNF-PxkK-hDSC_FOsgB5AJdsEAnWvzY7e_y4EOSqzxwnwlxRi8r4yVEA31u4DlKbjCY9ugHjAObuRs45dgAzmIXuOR1nZa90bBsWsFS27thA-LjGHE96fvw1yqDl-ZKErQG8Wm7dCDua35e3C3HnachyfhdHC4O5_ew0sx7n_1/w300-h400/IMG_9527.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Clue six of Indigo Way</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I'm looking forward to finishing Indigo Way which is the current Bonnie Hunter Mystery. I'm caught up on all six clues she has released. She will release clue seven on Friday. I plan to have fun making a lot of selvage squares which I will turn into blocks for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge this year. Of course, I've a number of tops that need quilting. Eventually, I will get those projects finished at a pace of one at a time!</div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJA6K_UcP3vgTBpWT7kitfbFj39Km9-sr10-nxbOlDjy9qOrNOaFwcFYYuWGr1SNDa2xwfO7v7xbuFrz251bjsqIGgmL2Sp4W_aHiIpqnDD0p9wc6kPysJaJMec9zeoPFysbMSTqiy9rAPk3jb-FhKSmQ_vQGe585xE7JCAVOXZKJK2P4xZQr0LvmAXCc3/s4032/IMG_9491.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJA6K_UcP3vgTBpWT7kitfbFj39Km9-sr10-nxbOlDjy9qOrNOaFwcFYYuWGr1SNDa2xwfO7v7xbuFrz251bjsqIGgmL2Sp4W_aHiIpqnDD0p9wc6kPysJaJMec9zeoPFysbMSTqiy9rAPk3jb-FhKSmQ_vQGe585xE7JCAVOXZKJK2P4xZQr0LvmAXCc3/w300-h400/IMG_9491.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Selvage strings the makings of a <br />Rainbow Scrap Challenge block</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I have two more temperature blocks to make. After making a daily block and keeping up with at least making the block every day for the last two years, I'm ready to stop piecing blocks! Although, I will be piecing filler diamonds into the top and bottom of the project. There is still a lot of handwork to do before this project becomes a top!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1KiPyjgENBbgejycRLgWhlMZGXVrP2UmzNr5joFcrB-CvEArc7Yj9ENESdUBYGcF46dq2Q9N5ecRHVVVafURA54OT_rB2Wgse7Kph0fUxXahQkipm0_aocFAYIuG7Az-GANnRDHOjXJcOK4AwV0rYD6WuebOT-b3oSDJaX3xFY4H1k2j8FZV38mtnjn8y/s4032/IMG_9047.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1KiPyjgENBbgejycRLgWhlMZGXVrP2UmzNr5joFcrB-CvEArc7Yj9ENESdUBYGcF46dq2Q9N5ecRHVVVafURA54OT_rB2Wgse7Kph0fUxXahQkipm0_aocFAYIuG7Az-GANnRDHOjXJcOK4AwV0rYD6WuebOT-b3oSDJaX3xFY4H1k2j8FZV38mtnjn8y/w300-h400/IMG_9047.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Temperature quilt 2022-2023</b></td></tr></tbody></table><div>I'm inking to Cynthia at <a href="https://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.com/2023/12/oh-scrap-more-two-bit-blocks.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Oh Scrap/Quilting Is More Fun Than Housework</span></a>. Today, she is sharing more blocks of her Two Bit pattern. This is the block that drew me to follow her. I simply MUST make some of these. May even more scraps find their way into useable projects in 2024!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-32547726982559211372023-12-27T07:37:00.000-08:002023-12-27T07:37:34.262-08:00Clue Five of Indigo Way --post 2<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTkaWzXawNRm-IzkRAt2HcHPxXqGvbw7-uWKO__RqlIVCPxYcp-zsuQW5gsatOTg9BA9ly3fU1APzToT04KXmh1KZOhfcUX3H2apDYYSd669-4M7cYQLTjDGQNhdfAhCfLli13ELN8hFaPYCf3SWjn7k3sb4Sk7tTJI7AsHG7Ibl_xi6KmsBXBOTnzrnN/s4032/IMG_9506.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTkaWzXawNRm-IzkRAt2HcHPxXqGvbw7-uWKO__RqlIVCPxYcp-zsuQW5gsatOTg9BA9ly3fU1APzToT04KXmh1KZOhfcUX3H2apDYYSd669-4M7cYQLTjDGQNhdfAhCfLli13ELN8hFaPYCf3SWjn7k3sb4Sk7tTJI7AsHG7Ibl_xi6KmsBXBOTnzrnN/w300-h400/IMG_9506.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Some of the blocks I made Christmas Eve</b></td></tr></tbody></table>On Christmas Eve, I figured out that I had enough of the focus fabrics to cut the squares for the square in a square block that is what we are making for Clue number five of the Indigo Way <a href="https://quiltville.blogspot.com/p/indigo-way-mystery.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">mystery</span></a>. Click the link if you would like to learn about Bonnie Hunter's mystery of if you would like to join in on the fun.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKo6hQuufHk7nboSk-aquTIZ9Gwvy1ycXXWu1SBk2gK60mGNrHVrN-w0pOciB4p4QtlDd7rIjTPMgkFmZr5SOnhTW95u7WiyCcyN5ktZ_h2xITW3u3pFKYy6_BsIQNqgMZDdictlRmYoAg1DYJTLOhciXySkQLZ5t1ZqO-ok-trrnM6f55GpkYwisXpBI/s4032/IMG_9503.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKo6hQuufHk7nboSk-aquTIZ9Gwvy1ycXXWu1SBk2gK60mGNrHVrN-w0pOciB4p4QtlDd7rIjTPMgkFmZr5SOnhTW95u7WiyCcyN5ktZ_h2xITW3u3pFKYy6_BsIQNqgMZDdictlRmYoAg1DYJTLOhciXySkQLZ5t1ZqO-ok-trrnM6f55GpkYwisXpBI/w300-h400/IMG_9503.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Adding the first corner</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I purchased that fabric at an estate sale at least ten years ago although I'm thinking that was more like 15! I've tried to use it in several projects; but, there wasn't enough of it. It is perfect for this project! After I figured out I had enough of the focus fabric, I made at least one and sometimes more of the square in a square variations that were listed in the clue.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvYVK8059PZ_f_NyMmEsYHm6uxOXG0Z7ULsK3QSR3Or3lAQcihrDoVeqvTP8MsdCclsx4Mn1lJD6UXZ7Agds5Yx44fn8ZK5ADwIgQLPxE-KrOqS4kBvHNLZZNKxIWTbAfkFRATc0icsDJmuXl99pGj45YkmwKL8BgVr448qsPujkoPO7PqFAxRLyzG57md/s4032/IMG_9504.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvYVK8059PZ_f_NyMmEsYHm6uxOXG0Z7ULsK3QSR3Or3lAQcihrDoVeqvTP8MsdCclsx4Mn1lJD6UXZ7Agds5Yx44fn8ZK5ADwIgQLPxE-KrOqS4kBvHNLZZNKxIWTbAfkFRATc0icsDJmuXl99pGj45YkmwKL8BgVr448qsPujkoPO7PqFAxRLyzG57md/w300-h400/IMG_9504.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Adding the second set of two corners</b></td></tr></tbody></table>This clue isn't difficult to stitch. I went with the paper piecing route because it used the smallest size of the center square. I'm painless paper piecing which means that I tack the center square in place with a little glue. I'm using a glue stick from The Dollar Store which comes in a package of at least glue sticks. This glue easily releases the fabric from the paper after I'm finished stitching the block.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguTW6p_qQwzi0eUzTTo3O3bu4k-kxt2rPpjtG3x9p4C2oTcdvCmk_R9nTVRTSDPpIENrIjuArfiMh1HoPUyBG1FStMTNok6XylNgLJD5T6mFll_DjEm8n4UEwJdf1f_FaiPwIH0s_UeDyqhGyF2Fn76wWHcEvW6Gitg97tjs86AVOvzlE_aSLtyBnGhHx8/s4032/IMG_9519.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguTW6p_qQwzi0eUzTTo3O3bu4k-kxt2rPpjtG3x9p4C2oTcdvCmk_R9nTVRTSDPpIENrIjuArfiMh1HoPUyBG1FStMTNok6XylNgLJD5T6mFll_DjEm8n4UEwJdf1f_FaiPwIH0s_UeDyqhGyF2Fn76wWHcEvW6Gitg97tjs86AVOvzlE_aSLtyBnGhHx8/w400-h300/IMG_9519.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Moving toward finishing clue five</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I used Bonnie's Essential Triangle Tool ruler to cut the corner triangles for the block. I placed them with a little of the square fabric exposed so I took a smaller seam with the triangle. This worked well for me. I either came out perfectly with the triangle or needed to trim a bit. While I printed two pages of the paper piecing patterns or eight blocks. I've used just two block patterns. </p><p>I might finish clue five after work today. If I don't, I'll finish it tomorrow. Then I'll be ready for clue six!</p>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3721859852194405595.post-65155274832208963272023-12-24T08:38:00.000-08:002023-12-24T08:38:37.763-08:00It's Christmas Eve. . . .<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPPVTDCsP73f3RTWtmsA8enYX5J-crsEsf1vIiY4sdHCzDKZOfevaSpgxrwchjFQ2TF7MTqG4IM9oDre1zDuHmnDow7rsJatFxZoIb3_E4o3Aa8OTUHI0Ousx-dq3JpL7L-c00AZaCL_lCtgvz7O3SwjX3osPtgKqpuWWWQ6ar2o47CFTKp8aZKyTXmV9W/s4032/IMG_9502.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPPVTDCsP73f3RTWtmsA8enYX5J-crsEsf1vIiY4sdHCzDKZOfevaSpgxrwchjFQ2TF7MTqG4IM9oDre1zDuHmnDow7rsJatFxZoIb3_E4o3Aa8OTUHI0Ousx-dq3JpL7L-c00AZaCL_lCtgvz7O3SwjX3osPtgKqpuWWWQ6ar2o47CFTKp8aZKyTXmV9W/w300-h400/IMG_9502.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Ditch quilting</b></td></tr></tbody></table>It's Christmas Eve and all through the house this woman and her husband are scurrying about readying the house for Christmas dinner! Today, there will be baking and prepping with a little tidying thrown in to give variety. I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday enjoying good food, family and friends!</p><p>I've looked at my December <a href="https://terryknott.blogspot.com/2023/12/november-recap-and-december-goals.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">list</span></a> and can see that I'll not be meeting four of my goals. Towards the end of each month I review the list with a critical eye. I see the goals that I've set and see if there is a way to meet them. This month there are four goals which I won't meet. These are: <b>1. Finish the Farm Quilt. 2. Get the Color project to a top. 7. Help Miss K make progress on ditch quilting her string quilt. 8. Determine if I'm going to embark on a 2024 temperature quilt.</b></p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwOvp4ASjEW6SfEhdcvrCUxGoq-5v754ZQSJOep03nq0MRz8WjWVedcAww_wetV2WvrGahh4vTKgNivrH2Whaawuk75-DTVOep8rHxEcOzPcE_nAoPWvBsUl3H0mGqS6OLDsKMpbehKySAap_zv4-99zwX670xAxWpuqrHr-Gt67MhrHfeLgTBRIa3LutB/s4032/IMG_7278.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwOvp4ASjEW6SfEhdcvrCUxGoq-5v754ZQSJOep03nq0MRz8WjWVedcAww_wetV2WvrGahh4vTKgNivrH2Whaawuk75-DTVOep8rHxEcOzPcE_nAoPWvBsUl3H0mGqS6OLDsKMpbehKySAap_zv4-99zwX670xAxWpuqrHr-Gt67MhrHfeLgTBRIa3LutB/w400-h300/IMG_7278.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Color project</b></td></tr></tbody></table>I listed ten goals on my December list and met six goals. All in all, I am having a productive month! Next, I look at what is holding me up from making progress on those goals. First, I take a general look at the month. </p><p>This month, I know that I've spent more time than I had planned, working through the mystery clues for Indigo Way. I also picked up three weeks of work that I hadn't planned on doing. My physical time in the studio has been greatly reduced. After work, even though it was under 20 hours each week, I'm tired when I return home. Often, managing a few hours doing hand work is all the energy I have remaining in my tank! Finally, Gertie, my inner squirrel, encouraged me to play with a gifting project. I'll share that project next month!</p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLCU3uLITpE4q2FXZq50Y7PINRvxhB7p5lUOrXWn3JEL2ONqa5CiLv3PAFrxFKkNc08tQuHg7BQj-Yeu4SeCO1DI5nBgEX33f-uYThAxOhNQ5WqE3A7QdsXwabKewc2IecQ59VytM1b4maniSXRD7BsXIAkO2RXf6Ura-P0GtydgJnrZChrq3ha9y8PDrL/s4032/IMG_9126.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLCU3uLITpE4q2FXZq50Y7PINRvxhB7p5lUOrXWn3JEL2ONqa5CiLv3PAFrxFKkNc08tQuHg7BQj-Yeu4SeCO1DI5nBgEX33f-uYThAxOhNQ5WqE3A7QdsXwabKewc2IecQ59VytM1b4maniSXRD7BsXIAkO2RXf6Ura-P0GtydgJnrZChrq3ha9y8PDrL/w300-h400/IMG_9126.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Miss K and her String quilt</b></td></tr></tbody></table>Next, I take a critical eye at each project. For finishing the Farm Quilt, I've started the ditch quilting. Allocating more time next month is likely what I need to do in order to get the project to the finish line. After all, if I'm not stitching on it, I won't finish it! </p><p>Regarding the Color project, I seem to be hung up on the size of the background. I know it will be black. I'm concerned that 45 inches isn't going to be tall enough. Piecing should be fine; but, the idea doesn't feel right. Perhaps, I need to cut a chunk of <br />fabric that is longer than a yard and see if a larger rectangle shape feels better to me.</p><p>Regarding Miss K's string quilt, she has spent all last week being an extra set of hands helping out at home while her mama recovered from COVID. Yesterday, they all tested negative so perhaps, we can figure out a day to stitch before her winter break is over.</p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7IzwExudKMEd6u6KMtVBmrM2tH1CDRkcqpSdYgkIyLw0oE-_acBvo327KxNcCs8kOxZFgIyufa7TJWdQdz-agbrj8rWkiOMWNnvcrulBEENgbYY12Go86AXsW-F8fcOpE8-9F-qCJxL6VcGAcCZKHxee4kBzC-M74kUVr2nSWt8Yoxj6xp1EJpXE6Cqnl/s4032/IMG_7884.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7IzwExudKMEd6u6KMtVBmrM2tH1CDRkcqpSdYgkIyLw0oE-_acBvo327KxNcCs8kOxZFgIyufa7TJWdQdz-agbrj8rWkiOMWNnvcrulBEENgbYY12Go86AXsW-F8fcOpE8-9F-qCJxL6VcGAcCZKHxee4kBzC-M74kUVr2nSWt8Yoxj6xp1EJpXE6Cqnl/w300-h400/IMG_7884.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Embroidery software project</b></td></tr></tbody></table>While I will have months ahead of me to finish the current temperature quilt, I would like to do another temperature quilt. I've had an idea in my head for months. Drafting the pattern has been my bottleneck. </p><p>I also want to learn my embroidery software and play with the Rainbow Scrap Challenge next year. I've decided to make a dent in my selvage container so I've come up with a block. These blocks will take some time to make so this project could go on for several years. I registered for a software class that will be taught over ten months. </p><p>Can I plan enough time to do all three AND make progress on projects that I've started but haven't finished. I need to think more about the temperature quilt. Perhaps, I will plan to record the temperature and put it together much later.</p><p>I need to noodle on the temperature quilt a while longer. Now that I've had this conversations with myself, I be better able to plan my list of goals for next month as well as the year ahead. I know that I accomplish much more if I have a plan!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>TerryKnott.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02797650304123541113noreply@blogger.com3