It is February….shortest month in the year that occasionally feels like the longest month. Silly to expect spring yet, but most of us are “over” winter, especially after our record breaking temperatures in January. But, traditionally, Kansas gets the most snow in February. We need the moisture so guess we will be happy to take it in any form-just so it doesn’t interfere with the Quilters at First moving day this Wednesday!
We spent our last day in our cozy room in D Building packing tubs of fabric, supplies and finished projects that have been brought for the sale.
Hopefully this coming Wednesday, the these tubs plus shelves, cabinets, tables, ironing boards and fans will be moved to B Building with the help of friends.
Husbands, sons, church class members and friends have answered our plea to help–we bribed with coffee and sweets at nine and pizza at noon.
In addition, quilt racks, a huge design wall, a white board and a cup rack must be taken down and rehung in the new room that has plaster walls…ugh.
As a consequence of the anticipated move, we only had one project brought in to be shared.
Heather made a valentine theme table topper perfect for a small round table or an end table and is reversible. It measures 25″ across. Add some color to your February and protect your table top from water splashes from the bouquet of flowers you received or purchased for yourself! $30
We do have a few hearts left. They are designed with a pocket in front in which you can slip a gift card, a candy bar or a note. These valentine have no calories and they are guaranteed not to wilt after a couple of days. Vintage inspired, they are $10 each.
On a personal note, I finished two more tops that are ready for the long arm quilter.
This is one of the tops before the blocks were sewn together and before the corner and side triangles were added to give it straight sides. The block is a “fan” pattern or “drummer boy- Dresden” pattern. I hand appliquéd the blades during COVID. So happy to have it ready to go. It is large —approximately 72″ by 76″
The other finished top waiting for the long arm quilter is a “MaggiePearl” lap size. I think I choose that pattern because of the name. If I acquired a kitten, I would name it MaggiePearl!
The fabrics have an autumn vibe–all from the boxes of fabric my daughter sent me.
Another win in my sewing room is an ironing board made specifically for pressing quilts!
There is to be no judging when you seen this photo! It is a “real life” view of my sewing room. But look–the ironing board is a rectangle–20″ x 60″! Perfect for pressing seams on anything larger than a table runner. My husband took the measurements from my daughter-law’s ironing board at Christmas–and yeah! A great addition to my room. (The lamp is on the same surge protector as the iron to help me to remember to turn the iron off–not for the light.)
February might be easier if I could just spend my days sewing, but alas, real life with its appointments, obligations and responsibilities happen. And actually, I guess I am grateful for these interruptions…they make the days I get to sew all the more sweet!
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