As much as I love the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, occasionally in December, I long for the feeling of hibernation that comes with January and February. We won’t be entertaining large groups, so the dining room table becomes our jig saw puzzle center. It is too cold to do much outside, so long periods of sewing or reading is guilt free! Although, I often worry I have forgotten something and check the calendar just to be sure. Our much reduced schedule suddenly became almost non-existent with two winter storms. Ice on the streets and sidewalks prevented daily dog walking. I watched Sunday Church services on TV in my house shoes, thanks to the brave FUMC staff and handful of fearless members of the congregation. No volunteering or quilting groups if it meant driving on the ice. So what has been happening? Lots of time spent in my sewing room sewing and listening to novels or catching up on BritBox shows–Shetland and Vera.
Remember the huge box of fabric and partially finished quilt tops my daughter sent to me when she decided to focus on other pursuits? I bravely dived into the fabric puzzles and finished two!
This one was without a pattern–so it was similar to working a 1000 piece jig saw puzzle. And, yes, I seam ripped them and moved one. why didn’t I notice it earlier? Good question. It is at the long arm quilters now.
No photos of the second one I finished, it is also at the long arm quilters. It is 80 inches square in floral pastels–very different than the blue one.
In the evenings, while we are catching up on different streaming series, I embroidery, which is very soothing if there is a lot of suspense…
Elaine didn’t get to do some of the trips she had planned, so she was busy sewing and quilting on her long arm.
Being a loyal K-State fun, of course she had all the licensed KSU prints available. She used them to create this fantastic quilt..it is 64″ x 87″. I posted photos on Facebook before starting to write this post…and in 15 minutes it sold! So not for sale—but maybe you could convince her to make a similar one.
Elaine has already started on the Quilters at First self imposed challenged for each of us to make a quilt from the fabric we have been donated and store in our room. She found this “vintage” looking print and knew it should remain un-cut.
I wish I had a small child to gift this “transportation” quilt. It also would make an interesting wall hanging. The dark reds in the print is matched with a deep red border. The quilt measures 51″ x 62″ , machine quilted and washable. $100
This soft floral table runner has three different baskets—does it make you think of gathering spring flowers to fill them? I know some of you have been perusing seed and garden catalogues for a while! It measures 17.5″ x 41″ and is $40.
Diane recognized a need for adult bibs and has been busy making some gender neutral ones for the sale.
These have pockets–but some folks prefer them without–so let us know your preference. Each one is $15.
We are moving rooms at FUMC. So our next few Wednesdays will be spent packing and sorting. We are sad to be moving, but the new room has some perks. We will be closer to the Church Staff–maybe that is a perk for them! Our floor will be tile; much, much easier to clean. We will have two huge windows that give us morning light. And, as most of you have experienced, moving will force us to evaluate and reorganize. I am sure we will discover items we had forgotten about!
I plan to continue to enjoy this time of the year, one of the reasons I like living in a state with four seasons. I hope you are enjoying your down time if you are so lucky.
Quilts, Etc. 