I've been in this deep rut and I'm working to get out. With much encouragement from friends I decided to sew. When Beth suggested I sew something new and I thought she was nuts. I have so many UFO's how could I start something new? Then Rosemary/Waldo offered to make a charity quilt and insisted I make one too. Karin continually sends me photos of her projects that are inspiring and finally a miracle occurred....I started to sew.
Note to self: When in a rut, one can not always see clearly or know what may be helpful, consider trusting your friends.
I just paper pieced this wonky twin quilt top. Initially I used paper Waldo gave me as the foundation and then I noticed that a cheap tearaway machine embroidery stabilizer worked perfectly (very little need to pick at tiny pieces of paper that can get stuck). I highly recommend the cheap tearaway stabilizer and of course shortening the stitch length.
I used the Westminster 2 /12 inch strips I won a few years ago. I thought the bright fabrics might bring some fun to a person who is in need of cheering up with a free warm quilt.
So many scraps remain I decided to try piano keys along the border. The width has not been decided yet but the photo above is just a trial to see how I like it. What do you think?
On the subject of what do you think.....do you like or love your washer and dryer? We are in need of both and I have to say we have been highly dissatisfied with machines for quite some time.
This is the front of our washing machine. It is a Kenmore Catalyst Cleaning Action King Size Capacity Plus Quiet Pak 4. We bought at Sears approximately 8 years ago. It has required 4 or more repairs in the past 8 years (not cheap to have a repair person to the house). The power button wore down rather quickly and that was disappointing as well.
Note to self: When in a rut, one can not always see clearly or know what may be helpful, consider trusting your friends.
I used the Westminster 2 /12 inch strips I won a few years ago. I thought the bright fabrics might bring some fun to a person who is in need of cheering up with a free warm quilt.
So many scraps remain I decided to try piano keys along the border. The width has not been decided yet but the photo above is just a trial to see how I like it. What do you think?
On the subject of what do you think.....do you like or love your washer and dryer? We are in need of both and I have to say we have been highly dissatisfied with machines for quite some time.
This is the front of our washing machine. It is a Kenmore Catalyst Cleaning Action King Size Capacity Plus Quiet Pak 4. We bought at Sears approximately 8 years ago. It has required 4 or more repairs in the past 8 years (not cheap to have a repair person to the house). The power button wore down rather quickly and that was disappointing as well.
The heating element on the dryer has gone out and I recognize it can be replaced but the machine has been repaired once before. Repair bills are now very close to the purchase price of a new machine.
One problem with shopping local stores is the machines are not plugged in and you can't test them before purchasing. No one tells you how quickly the buttons break or if there are secret re-set codes that are only provided to the service repair people.
We once had a man come and push a few buttons and the washer began working again. When it broke later, Rick had to pay to get the codes from the internet. Other times a code would not suffice so we phoned a repair company.
My question to you is, do you love your washer and dryer? If so, can you tell me briefly what it is you really like about yours and the brand/model you purchased?
We have reviewed Consumer Reports and we did then when purchasing the Kenmore's 8 years ago. This time, I'm going with a friends advise....I trust my friends to tell me what they honestly think.
What happened to the good ole days where things were actually built to last and there were no secret codes requiring purchase?
Superbowl Sunday....I hope your team wins! I have no team....but I thoroughly enjoy the 1/2 time show!
Smiles,
Kelly
