Sunday, September 19, 2010

Singing a Sunday Song :-)

It is time for an update, isn't it ?

P1060632The seamen are falling in line beautifully - no more mutiny!
5 more down and 5 to go.
I still have not appliquéd more than a few - 5 or 6 - and all lacks the middle piece, but now I have decided to be done with the piecing before doing the appliqué.
Good choice, if you ask me :-)

I am still being careful with my left shoulder, so hand work suits me very well.
Today we have had a sunny day, and in addition to sitting  outdoors for a few hours, with my sewing off course,
I have also gone for a walk, swinging my arm as I walk.

P1060637My lavender plant is still looking good in the late afternoon autumn sun.
I guess it is to late to take it in to dry - or maybe not ?
I have never done that before, and I think the plant is so beautiful on my veranda.

I am working on no less than 2 gift quilts though.

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It is going to be 2 Disappearing 9-Patch quilts, one for a dear relative, and one for her best friend, both celebrating their birthdays together in 3 weeks time.
I try to be a bit frugal - not cheap - and use what I have at hand in stead of rushing off using a lot of money.
Not that quilts are inexpensive in any way, but I do have all I need to make these 2 quilts, except for border fabrics.

I am doing just a little at a time, so I guess this project will keep me occupied for a while. The sore shoulder is not applauding to much cutting or feeding the sewing machine to intensively.

All the 9-patches are done now, and are ready to be cut to new blocks.

I think autumn is setting in in my mind too - making food from fresh produce - like meat and vegetable stew, known as lapskaus in Norwegian, and baking bread.

P1060639Home made food is good, and the smell of fresh baked bread is always lovely!

Hanne

8 comments:

  1. Please take care of your arm :)

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  2. The seamen looks great, and will be a beautiful quilt! Look forward to see more of the other two you are making.
    Have a great new week!
    Take care,
    Laila

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  3. I look forward to see the finished quilts. Be kind to your shoulder :)

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  4. I love the Dresden Plate blocks. I hope to get to the one on my list in the next few months!

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  5. Flott å se at du klare å sy :) Men pass nå inderlig godt på skulderen din.
    Quilten din kommer til å bli virkelig lekker. Brunt og blått har eg virkelig fått sansen for i det siste... Lurte på om du kunne vist oss gangen i disappearing nine patch, sånn bilde for bilde.... Dette har eg ikkje prøvd å sy, men eg har sett flere som har, og mange er virkelig flotte arbeid.
    Ha en vlott uke Hanne og fortsatt god bedring.
    Klem hk

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  6. Flotte prosjekter på gang. Heldig de som skal få så fine gaver :-) Ønsker deg en kreativ og god uke.

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  7. I wish I were there to enjoy some of that fresh baked bread and to visit with you. Your blocks are lovely. I still have not made the disappearing nine patch. Take care of your shoulder.

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  8. Your seamen are looking lovely. Glad to hear you are taking care of your arm! Continue to get better.

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