I originally scheduled last weekend's trip to Angel Quilters in order to get some advice from the very creative & knowledgeable women who work there. As you know from my last post, we accomplished some shopping for my daughter too! I was able to spend a few minutes with the gals, and got my questions answered.
Yesterday, I began my project. It started with old fabric samples that I used in my redecorating business. I have about 20 books and rings of these swatches, all color coordinated. Doesn't this look like a project just waiting to happen?
I spent most f the afternoon, laying and re-laying the swatches into a design that I thought was just right. The future recipient of this soon-to-be "throw" decorates with lots of green, so I mostly used those swatches, adding in rosy-pinks & some blues.
I am telling you, this was definitely the hardest part! First, I am a very novice quilter. I have made clothing for myself, sewed slipcovers & drapes, pillows, etc. Laying out a "crazy quilt" is another thing entirely! I'll have to add several rows & columns as I get the swatches cut to remove the metal ring and stiff paper at each end. Then, there will be more editing of the colors/layout.
When I finally quit working on it after supper, it looked like this.
Guess how I am spending my day? :) I am actually having fun with this, and who knows what I might think of to use the rest of the swatches!
Any ideas?
Sunday, I spent a very pleasant afternoon helping my daughter make a Christmas gift! She is an accomplished knitter, painter of pottery & quite a good cook. Seamstress, not so much!
I posted previously about visiting my favorite Quilt Shop for some project supplies. Melissa decided to ride along. While we were in the shop, she saw an apron that she loved. She decided she could make these as gifts that would be useful and pretty. "Will you help me Mom?"
How could I resist? It was fun to coach her through the process. Way back when, she took sewing in school, and has made a couple of things through the years. So, I really only needed to be nearby to answer questions and help her get familiar with my sewing machine.
I love the fabric she chose, and the the apron turned out very well, don't you think?
Now, I'd better get busy on my project before she walks in with the fabric for more aprons! The 'ole sewing machine is gonna get a workout this Christmas! :)
(No photos, no links today. You've no doubt heard and seen it all!)
I simply cannot believe it! Turn on the TV or log on to the computer this weekend, and you are assaulted with pictures and stories of unprecedented greed!
Just a few hours after a day dedicated to thanksgiving for our true abundance, we hear about near-riots over $2 toasters, and of a woman who used pepper spray to keep fellow shoppers from grabbing the game console she coveted! Shoppers have been shot, trampled, and mugged in parking lots as the head home with their spoil.
Today, one of the online headlines asked, "Has Black Friday Gone Too Far?". Do we really need to ask that question? Is it not obvious?
Look, I realize that things are tough economically. I lost my full time job last May. I hardly see that as an excuse to endanger myself & my fellow humans in order to shop! I have determined that we will give within our budget, and that is going to require some creativity on my part. I accept that challenge.
I am just so distressed by this stuff! I need to tune out most of the media for now. Christmas music...yeah, that's the idea!
I'm glad it's Sunday. Heading for church in a couple of hours will help me to regain my joy, and to worship the "giver of all good things"! I need it!
Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” Luke 12:15 NIV
