LC's Cottage

Distraction

Posted on December 9, 2019 | 13 comments

So…I’ve had a tiny distraction. Just a tiny one.

I couldn’t resist Temecula Quilt Company’s Tiny Tree Sew Along.

These tiny blocks are so cute and fun. I can make them from scraps…no cutting yardage for this sweet project!

Meantime, the basket continues to fill with bow tie blocks.

The Vintage Ornaments quilt has been completely stitched in the ditch (using Wonderfil Invisafil thread) and all of the basting pins removed.

The appliques have been stitched around as well. Next up, some decorative (as opposed to functional) machine quilting.

I think I am doing pretty well considering that I haven’t had a full day off from the day job since Thanksgiving Day. I am determined not to be as depressed as in the past and to stay focused on accomplishing what I can.

So far…so good.

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Focus Update

Posted on December 4, 2019 | 13 comments

I began the RSC18 Squared Away Sampler in March of 2018.

My last update was in November of this year, where I shared that I completed the quilting.

I tried a new-to-me technique, and finished the quilt with a flange binding. (I used Susie’s Magic Binding method.) I like the results, but I felt that my binding was too wide, so when I try this again, I will experiment with the measurements.

The days have been overcast, foggy, dark and short, so my picture taking isn’t very good, but it is enough for you to see my progress.

I am so happy to put a UFO finish on my FOCUS list (I keep it updated for myself here)!

I have a thing or two to learn about loading the backing straight on a frame. Ha, ha!

Close up of the flange binding:

Close ups for the fun of it:

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The Vintage Ornaments quilt has been pin basted!

I have no idea how I am going to quilt it, except that it will be with the domestic sewing machine, and I will begin by stitching in the ditch to stabilize the layers and remove some of those pins.

A few more bow tie blocks have been sewn, but no photo to show.

December will probably be too busy to do much more with my list of sewing goals (as I am sure it will be for you, too). I have discovered, however, that a few minutes here, and a few minutes there, do eventually add up to a finished project.

Enjoy the season!

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RSC18 Squared Away Sampler Update

Posted on November 27, 2019 | 13 comments

The RSC18 Squared Away Sampler quilt is so busy that I don’t think one can tell that it is quilted unless one is looking close.

So I chose to do an all over design as opposed to custom quilting (and it is quicker to do… there is that).

Here is a close up view…it really is quilted!

It might be easier to see quilted bees from the back, but not much easier.

More bow tie leader/enders have been made. I have taken the time to pack them in packs of 1o for easier counting. There are 399 plus a few in the basket. I want to make 768 for the setting that I have in mind.