Wow, it’s Monday again??? I’m sure I’m not getting a full seven-day week any more. Maybe my calendar is fast. I do have projects on my design wall to share, however. First is some painting I did with PaintStiks (these could become addicting). I purchased the sticks and a set of leaf rubbing plates at the ND quilt show this past week. I only bought a set of copper, silver, and gold paints.
I was having so much fun, I decided to go back to Shelly’s placemat tutorial and see what I needed to do to make the placemats she demonstrated. I found a sort of gradient (it’s a purple and black Paula Nadelstern)that I had been saving for “something special”, and decided to only use the silver for some dining room place mats.
Oh, there’s just nothing like diving into a new art project, is there?
I’m up to date (haven’t done today’s assignment yet) on JudyL’s QFAH, Freeze Frame.
Next is a deep purple border, then the white again. The third border will be more of these small “frames” around the whole quilt. Very fun!
Part of the fun is my Aunt Bert in Huntsville is also playing along and making this QFAH! So fun that we can sew together. I believe this is also her first “big” project, having made some table mats and smaller items this summer (Bert, correct me if I’m wrong…). Here is her quilt so far, in fall colors, with Tanner standing guard:
I’m also excited by JudyL’s suggestion of joining in Soctoberfest and working on knitted socks in October. I have two pairs that are each about 3/4 done. I also have a new skein of yarn that is particularly yummy, blues, and would look great with jeans. My Soctober Goals: Finish up the two pairs, knit one more add’l pair. I’m going to try knitting one hour a day and see how much progress I make.
I also HAVE to make some UFO progress this week. I didn’t report any last week (as Kare noted, on UFO Thursday I reported that I started a NEW project. That’s just so wrong, I know…) So 8 more blocks on my Bayou Cane top by Thursday. I WILL have UFO progress this Thursday (she said, hanging her head in shame).
Gee, I wonder where my days go? I just can’t figure it out…
–Sue
ps: I haven’t forgotten about the prairie dresses from 7 Brides for 7 Brothers…more to come!
You have been very busy. I love what you did with the paintsticks. I bought the small pack of glittery sticks and have only used them in practice pieces – I need to get busy.
Ooooh, love the paintsticks!
Lovely freeze frame quilts! I enjoyed seeing the quilt dresses.
Hi, I really like your Freeze Frame. I like anything that JudyL does. I like that you added more blocks. Did you finish it?