As many know I run in streaks with everything I do, I'm not too good at staying with one thing. The last few years I was busy learning how to quilt, making a different pattern each time I made a quilt. Last winter I did get one made for my daughter Tonia, another for my grandson Eddie, a couple more for two girls I support in Guatemala. I have tons fabric for many more, but this year I haven't even produced one quilt. My focus now is to learn how to clean up and get vintage machines back in working order. Many of these old machines are over 60-70 years old. It's amazing on the poor condition the machines are in, it seems like their owners never cleaned or oiled them.
Happy Trails - Eddie's quilt (grandson)
Picket Fence - Tonia's Quilt (daughter)
In 2011 I had lots of fun making a wall hanging for my sewing room.
Inside the Box
I've always liked the "hunt" more than doing the task. I've spent many hours looking and finding fabrics, patterns, and thread, then kitting the fabric for that special quilt I have in mind. I 've got many quilt kits ready to go, but for some reason this winter I didn't quite take the initiative to sit at the machine and get a quilt made. A few of the quilt kits on the shelves are going to my son Jeff, his sons Hunter and Levi.
I normally don't sew in the summer, who can sit inside with the sun shining and the fresh air all around. I'd much rather take my dog Willow to the park. She enjoys the company of other dogs while I stop and talk to the neighbors who are also enjoying the nice day. Today is a day of mixed weather. We've had rain, snow, and now the sun is shining bright.
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