tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77447388697371607532024-03-18T07:00:32.263-05:00Useful Remnants Piecing together beautiful scraps to create clever, practical items ~ sharing dreams, ideas, and storiesKaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comBlogger679125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-73203625143355175012024-03-18T07:00:00.018-05:002024-03-18T07:00:00.127-05:00Calico Prairie<p style="text-align: left;"></p><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_wvm4RfGPwp-v_5vyrmCXtf1XYtuHo0j9EwgwOkqytlZKMQjZxDuYRdbzgiPqM67to51agtgRJKFykYBWH_MgPcQc5n5MYmuq-ih_ugdKkfyIwD482TcIUGO_nuc5ILVS9mcASMALFeg_w6bCxSf8HQ75-6gG2HBgJZ547cWxX26Q4E40EeDG3hPrJqU/s1792/Calico%20Prairie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="1792" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_wvm4RfGPwp-v_5vyrmCXtf1XYtuHo0j9EwgwOkqytlZKMQjZxDuYRdbzgiPqM67to51agtgRJKFykYBWH_MgPcQc5n5MYmuq-ih_ugdKkfyIwD482TcIUGO_nuc5ILVS9mcASMALFeg_w6bCxSf8HQ75-6gG2HBgJZ547cWxX26Q4E40EeDG3hPrJqU/s320/Calico%20Prairie.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Calico Prairie</td></tr></tbody></table>Soothing
colors of peach, light coral, and dusty blue are perfect for
showcasing this vintage quilt design.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I
selected fabrics from my stash that could have been found in
1930-1950 era day dresses or 1970's prairie skirts. I believe I had a
Gunne Sax calico peasant dress with these colors back in high school.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">My
dependable Singer 404, Elizabeth, sewed perfect seams...and there are
a lot of them. Each 8” Full Blown Tulip block has 32 pieces! Once I
assembled the blocks, I added 4” borders in the dusty blue to
expand the size to 48” square.</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_32P63n0xAYMPmKKVkmS6vo0CUVjDUJ0zS-HVuQpBCqO0__BBajGpazTE-nR5nPb3LKIstncwvnZjsZ5qioXTSZLqOkFB7ys458fm05AmPb7b69S5ZFE0QAKzSrO82KlICdvnhk2yd9XnvN_BdwV7WksgBjICcOeabGTan64OlMrR4rGK9EGdJJI8Yts/s3245/Calico%20Prairie%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="3245" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_32P63n0xAYMPmKKVkmS6vo0CUVjDUJ0zS-HVuQpBCqO0__BBajGpazTE-nR5nPb3LKIstncwvnZjsZ5qioXTSZLqOkFB7ys458fm05AmPb7b69S5ZFE0QAKzSrO82KlICdvnhk2yd9XnvN_BdwV7WksgBjICcOeabGTan64OlMrR4rGK9EGdJJI8Yts/s320/Calico%20Prairie%20closeup.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">A
combination of free motion quilting and ruler work finished out this one with a creative touch. Calico
Prairie gave me a chance to play with stitches and enjoy memories, a
perfect way to spend my time.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Accuquilt
dies used:<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55616
Full Blown Tulip 8” BOB<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55054
Strips 4½”<br /> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55017
Strips 2½”</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></h3>
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<br /><p></p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-61647395144003066942024-03-11T07:00:00.023-05:002024-03-11T07:00:00.254-05:00Graceful Stars<p style="text-align: left;"></p><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvKmT5K4zMY3nPIOcXAp84TS2yiBbAWDm0Nz0ceFN2p04BbEkdUjTGbQ-G09dI5zsdNZqEmYwgXlz9WKjzyrj3hkTU6icSCG44uS4nN2nqVmqDngibLJUpkSTG0nEw5FSJt_O7J7yPOSKLV52h8GOD9bAFpbLZdchLzsO8i8exyurneHMtPAZg8QZl08/s1497/Graceful%20Stars.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1497" data-original-width="1432" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvKmT5K4zMY3nPIOcXAp84TS2yiBbAWDm0Nz0ceFN2p04BbEkdUjTGbQ-G09dI5zsdNZqEmYwgXlz9WKjzyrj3hkTU6icSCG44uS4nN2nqVmqDngibLJUpkSTG0nEw5FSJt_O7J7yPOSKLV52h8GOD9bAFpbLZdchLzsO8i8exyurneHMtPAZg8QZl08/w263-h275/Graceful%20Stars.jpg" width="263" /></a></div>Here's
a sweet baby quilt that I made for a friend's first grandchild.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />Soft
pink prints, dots, stripes and gingham are paired with white and
cream to make adorable mill & star blocks. </span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I quilted a scallop
stitch in light pink thread with a walking foot. Graceful Stars
finished at 41” square. </span></h3><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37XId710AWh04811d_Ln82I4yAz_BdWburWZHetbIAsUKEnD9clPwrC2ZyeqB7HD31e-1Ti6t7TsTteFmmDs2PlSUFrAlKPWjtZpl4rTaoC1LUihRHIhRB-4nk6hXE2GoFosUStfM6bjD66CrUaTPJvwWzQkN9uyo5ZeO54rJcFFHXLmev2_IcFKKtZc/s3264/Graceful%20Stars%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1432" data-original-width="3264" height="140" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37XId710AWh04811d_Ln82I4yAz_BdWburWZHetbIAsUKEnD9clPwrC2ZyeqB7HD31e-1Ti6t7TsTteFmmDs2PlSUFrAlKPWjtZpl4rTaoC1LUihRHIhRB-4nk6hXE2GoFosUStfM6bjD66CrUaTPJvwWzQkN9uyo5ZeO54rJcFFHXLmev2_IcFKKtZc/s320/Graceful%20Stars%20closeup.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Sweet
dreams, Lyla Grace!</span></div></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Accuquilt
dies used:<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55601
Mill & Stars 8” finished<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55017
Strips 2½”</span></span></h3>
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</span></p><br /><p></p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-29935237622853178172024-03-04T07:00:00.003-06:002024-03-04T07:00:00.248-06:00Times Past<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4UFlaqcegFoo_cExKHqBQQRd7SPQ8KtHlRSj9syJR2886hLxO1MP25B074ebCj16Qm-tw49dRuBBNFa-5Z8EOjusHCIBGmgPw-vxe05t7HssHDlC20n1D_6RFlJ6pew_BNuz_IOBZbrfzr6-s88oN13fjJJwYNewpQaoUvB4j2x6IvQKioaOg6N9HToo/s4080/Times%20Past%20with%20Violet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="4080" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4UFlaqcegFoo_cExKHqBQQRd7SPQ8KtHlRSj9syJR2886hLxO1MP25B074ebCj16Qm-tw49dRuBBNFa-5Z8EOjusHCIBGmgPw-vxe05t7HssHDlC20n1D_6RFlJ6pew_BNuz_IOBZbrfzr6-s88oN13fjJJwYNewpQaoUvB4j2x6IvQKioaOg6N9HToo/w409-h180/Times%20Past%20with%20Violet.jpg" width="409" /></a></div><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></h3>I
nearly forgot about this little remnant quilt! I sewed it back in
October, then put it away without sharing it on the blog.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh64K0eY16fIcqIsDnRolex_aeCR71xbf6R1VaFD_e-NNqgPTUXXaqHI0EeeX5ZP3DmDID929mIb2tjxgDXYXI0l2o1ozU0iblTvGf1OO0Y23ac5bfhlkDERtTkjhZ9dZjtZs3QwHmn5_PUAFpZAER3zxTxet7XRHVd4TIudkjUcdtbuLM23SE0aGehOyI/s1777/Times%20Past%20front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1747" data-original-width="1777" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh64K0eY16fIcqIsDnRolex_aeCR71xbf6R1VaFD_e-NNqgPTUXXaqHI0EeeX5ZP3DmDID929mIb2tjxgDXYXI0l2o1ozU0iblTvGf1OO0Y23ac5bfhlkDERtTkjhZ9dZjtZs3QwHmn5_PUAFpZAER3zxTxet7XRHVd4TIudkjUcdtbuLM23SE0aGehOyI/w260-h256/Times%20Past%20front.jpg" width="260" /></a></div>The
fabric in this reversible table mat reminds me of vintage brocade.
The muted brown, tan, green, and rose colors work beautifully with
black accents. </span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh72sIlzLCsVVOlOh48l7In7ibGbp0z3lIigqIzjshDzQGn5HmaA3ydL7VZytxi5TzVzG2yIAkpU6OCFtOJDID0A3OO_eM1CNZEaK1jlTu3fIOqQ4ajTFxLjrE9nOd8a8Q787VQ2dGY2dkzoUyXmhOGs72sDeqlLLGejPtM0nPRFByZr4glWMrJkjb2gr0/s1785/Times%20Past%20back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; float: right; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1785" data-original-width="1729" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh72sIlzLCsVVOlOh48l7In7ibGbp0z3lIigqIzjshDzQGn5HmaA3ydL7VZytxi5TzVzG2yIAkpU6OCFtOJDID0A3OO_eM1CNZEaK1jlTu3fIOqQ4ajTFxLjrE9nOd8a8Q787VQ2dGY2dkzoUyXmhOGs72sDeqlLLGejPtM0nPRFByZr4glWMrJkjb2gr0/w260-h268/Times%20Past%20back.jpg" width="260" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I used isosceles triangles plus half square triangles to make kaleidoscope blocks
for one side. </span>The reverse is half-square triangles of the brocade
print with black gingham, plus two borders.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I
did all the piecing on Violet, our restored and painted Singer 99.
She's a joy to sew with. Quilting was fun with free motion meandering
stitches in tan thread using the Janome.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />Times
Past is 24½” square,
an old fashioned classic look for a change of pace.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dies
used:<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blue
Wren 6396 Isosceles Triangles<br /> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />Accuquilt<br />55009 Half Square Triangles 3" finished<br />
</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55031
Half Square Triangles 4” finished<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55017 Strips 2½”</span></span></h3>
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</p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-69447419277899473562024-02-26T07:00:00.026-06:002024-02-26T07:00:00.139-06:00Wine Country<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwkm_2gYqnjiWr7iwPeeOBfUvIxlW-43ewnkKjNxtoilmnWMF-TTV57JjkTCFYku5iM6DWznBB8Vq_FAbgqduIBfANaD4Bh9briJyh-nFd6yDu5yh0B2qUOPnE1qH9vFxShqz1gk2MIAyYDr5l4GA7dfMLeXkvZyjT22qZ11gw35bJx-PCnzjwtH4Zs5o/s1751/Wine%20Country.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1751" data-original-width="1739" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwkm_2gYqnjiWr7iwPeeOBfUvIxlW-43ewnkKjNxtoilmnWMF-TTV57JjkTCFYku5iM6DWznBB8Vq_FAbgqduIBfANaD4Bh9briJyh-nFd6yDu5yh0B2qUOPnE1qH9vFxShqz1gk2MIAyYDr5l4GA7dfMLeXkvZyjT22qZ11gw35bJx-PCnzjwtH4Zs5o/s320/Wine%20Country.jpg" width="318" /></a></div>Here's
another lap quilt made with a busy print fabric in grape, tan, and
green. The overall design is almost modern, even though the material
has a vintage country vibe with little star blocks.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Solid
olive green makes the triangles stand out next to the signature
shapes. I normally don't sew two fabric quilts, so I forgot how
relaxing they can be. No worries about color placement, just merrily stitching along.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTnmUDj7N9mXDlTw5K7lMBF9n90t9pk7qr5TeY8Z8OXWvMeDUrANaMiOBJcdnZuSP7TMdbWe5nUPGfyVBjtjzjM5ncHy-6LmypKpsbWC5WTfL00fcDrai4jxv_ix36OQ0ICSgjq_Tjr4J9sTnnGoRkuu9IsGfSL1Qoer_JOBDdslZ-4AgsgUXNfSGQ9dU/s4080/Wine%20Country%20closeup.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="1792" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTnmUDj7N9mXDlTw5K7lMBF9n90t9pk7qr5TeY8Z8OXWvMeDUrANaMiOBJcdnZuSP7TMdbWe5nUPGfyVBjtjzjM5ncHy-6LmypKpsbWC5WTfL00fcDrai4jxv_ix36OQ0ICSgjq_Tjr4J9sTnnGoRkuu9IsGfSL1Qoer_JOBDdslZ-4AgsgUXNfSGQ9dU/w141-h284/Wine%20Country%20closeup.jpg" width="141" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />I
sewed the blocks on Black Betty, our restored Singer 201. She's a sweet quiet machine that makes such pretty seams. </span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">For
quilting, I switched to the Janome for her walking foot accuracy. I
sewed straight stitches in green thread, following the zig-zag lines. Wine Country finished at 48" square. Quick, easy, and done! I celebrated with a glass of sangria. </span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i>By the way, leap day is this Thursday. What will you do with your extra day? Here's a <a href="https://usefulremnants.blogspot.com/2012/02/what-will-you-do-with-your-extra-day.html" target="_blank">link to a previous blog post</a> for some fun ideas to celebrate! </i></span></h3><div><br /></div>
<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Dies
used:</span><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Blue
Wren 6656 X-Quisite 6” finished<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Accuquilt
55017 Strips 2½”
binding</span></h3>
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<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;">Sewing
and wine</span></span></div><span style="color: #a64d79; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">make
me happy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></span></h3>
Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-40685401879789826852024-02-19T07:00:00.001-06:002024-02-19T07:00:00.128-06:00Fabulous Triangle Stars<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEzS7XElhYZwX6PlB0niFFizzWdg8jYwfjrL8kZL_BjVkj_cigt8cuICBiRguJkNmxVl7v-NzcBztj3rKwTk0sHLb855i7bTMoN7cOGlY98wvVpA9QL_hIBpQZ3D2TA79rC0oW6c1zQ8v5uXFT6E9hOY4IHSz0TuhwoHkAhDesu21ko6b6-DBOGALTk8/s2016/Fabulous%20Triangle%20Stars.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1781" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEzS7XElhYZwX6PlB0niFFizzWdg8jYwfjrL8kZL_BjVkj_cigt8cuICBiRguJkNmxVl7v-NzcBztj3rKwTk0sHLb855i7bTMoN7cOGlY98wvVpA9QL_hIBpQZ3D2TA79rC0oW6c1zQ8v5uXFT6E9hOY4IHSz0TuhwoHkAhDesu21ko6b6-DBOGALTk8/s320/Fabulous%20Triangle%20Stars.jpg" width="283" /></a></div>This
quilt design! I just had to make this as soon as I saw it.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The
original quilt pattern was created by Barbara H. Cline, who featured
it in her book, <i><b><a href="http://www.delightfulpiecing.com" target="_blank">Amazingly Simple Triangle Stars</a></b></i>. Blue
Wren Notions got her approval to make a die to cut the shapes.
Information and links below.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I
used a bold herringbone print in aqua/navy, with a tiny aqua/white
floral plus crisp white. I pieced it on my little Featherweight,
Annie. Exact die cuts made sewing easy and everything fit together
perfectly.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBxxh7CeeDTrAzgcsmEUo19E4UmNbzg9rFB4sZFqAVGbQcqxN2J4ETNgrHzj4kYy-X7xtvVqQSlybgs0O1CGmfIj1Tn0lQHSVv5-mDtuOQTWO6gE4KyftYgex4__YrpnEHuXyWLk8TZ8FBOggIe5o4tAMIR1_oVJSMlTG3Ff_wZl0xZrVrdXSJEJ3HZBQ/s3052/Fabulous%20Triangle%20Stars%20Closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3052" data-original-width="1792" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBxxh7CeeDTrAzgcsmEUo19E4UmNbzg9rFB4sZFqAVGbQcqxN2J4ETNgrHzj4kYy-X7xtvVqQSlybgs0O1CGmfIj1Tn0lQHSVv5-mDtuOQTWO6gE4KyftYgex4__YrpnEHuXyWLk8TZ8FBOggIe5o4tAMIR1_oVJSMlTG3Ff_wZl0xZrVrdXSJEJ3HZBQ/s320/Fabulous%20Triangle%20Stars%20Closeup.jpg" width="188" /></a></div>I
quilted on my Janome 9450 with aqua thread in diagonal rows of 4,
using a straight stitch. Fabulous Stars is 49½”
x 57” in size.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Barbara's
book has many different versions with beautiful secondary designs. I
started out simply, but I will definitely be sewing this again soon
in other colorways. I love it when designers and manufacturers work
together to share ideas and create partnerships. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blue
Wren dies used:<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">6909
Triangle Stars 7” finished triangle block<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.a1craftandquilting.com.au" target="_blank">www.a1craftandquilting.com.au</a></span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Barbara
H. Cline design<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.delightfulpiecing.com" target="_blank">www.delightfulpiecing.com</a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></h3>
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</p><p> </p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-806760901336598312024-02-12T07:00:00.030-06:002024-02-12T07:00:00.136-06:00Sweethearts Dance<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLG_l2Lhm6d1a-6UbQk-oFxprxhjN6gS5ZcylM_fBlZ-4apTaDg-Zvrlxw3kSJQ1QymRVLx-iBt_m1qGvU4zj3qmN6Jh5xCgL3wx_5cksW5_TSQOziNmFQxdPQAm1tD5HO6XX6phoJsgR4pIrSNMAAiVeB9UlepCeyv8zGEO6HLEqVdnENPvkPrcrtEno/s1757/sweethearts%20dance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1757" data-original-width="1751" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLG_l2Lhm6d1a-6UbQk-oFxprxhjN6gS5ZcylM_fBlZ-4apTaDg-Zvrlxw3kSJQ1QymRVLx-iBt_m1qGvU4zj3qmN6Jh5xCgL3wx_5cksW5_TSQOziNmFQxdPQAm1tD5HO6XX6phoJsgR4pIrSNMAAiVeB9UlepCeyv8zGEO6HLEqVdnENPvkPrcrtEno/s320/sweethearts%20dance.jpg" width="319" /></a></div>Purple
and white scraps plus a new die and a classic block equals a happy
little quilt for Valentine's Day.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The
Interwoven Star is pretty when alternated with a simple heart block.
I framed them with 2” solid lavender sashing strips. Backing and
binding is a lavender mini gingham. My little Singer Featherweight
(Annie) always stitches perfectly.</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYtlCwXrK7Idy_-2ikZgpR1wtLdI2Uo8Kc528XsUnj3JzfEQWNPF6uaB0GhJEzCkjpZNmK-IbJ4lRO-hJERlK3IesqrKwfJwCRerSX6N0PPxJ296HThBXPzn223iVozvXZvibaYaskyl0CqZmENFZedW2d9OBVEx9Ey4cpPt-da4nfRdvNAZvs0ItLhw/s4080/sweethearts%20dance%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="1792" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYtlCwXrK7Idy_-2ikZgpR1wtLdI2Uo8Kc528XsUnj3JzfEQWNPF6uaB0GhJEzCkjpZNmK-IbJ4lRO-hJERlK3IesqrKwfJwCRerSX6N0PPxJ296HThBXPzn223iVozvXZvibaYaskyl0CqZmENFZedW2d9OBVEx9Ey4cpPt-da4nfRdvNAZvs0ItLhw/s320/sweethearts%20dance%20closeup.jpg" width="141" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">I
quilted in narrow channels using light purple thread and a straight
stitch. I finished this one very quickly, starting on Friday
afternoon and finishing up Sunday morning. Sweethearts Dance is 32”
square, small and adorable.</span></div></span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dies
used:<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blue
Wren 6364a Interwoven Star 8½”<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Accuquilt<br />
</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55018
Value die 2½” square
& half-square triangles <br /></span>55017
Strips 2<span style="font-family: inherit;">½</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">” sashing &
binding</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Happy
Valentine's Week!</span></span></div></span></h3>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-30686012702151791292024-02-05T07:00:00.007-06:002024-02-05T07:20:01.606-06:00Primavera<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7pwlat0dKv9MvPAbYCzaOiTk4_J48KB7ApzGr9QNBW1Q8xkNVevjkzridqJlG4jwbT_1w_Ghqp6WAcP28LrLR7zOprIkRLFmNFP5yA0QwQzY7DumDI_6mRZiOWqUkeLljVmgsIwv8Gkdrz3LILGYuWsQsvB64PTgCXfOKw2mUKzKk4HPcT_fE4bhtU-E/s1699/primavera.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1663" data-original-width="1699" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7pwlat0dKv9MvPAbYCzaOiTk4_J48KB7ApzGr9QNBW1Q8xkNVevjkzridqJlG4jwbT_1w_Ghqp6WAcP28LrLR7zOprIkRLFmNFP5yA0QwQzY7DumDI_6mRZiOWqUkeLljVmgsIwv8Gkdrz3LILGYuWsQsvB64PTgCXfOKw2mUKzKk4HPcT_fE4bhtU-E/s320/primavera.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">I've been thinking about spring since the ground hog predicted an early one.</span></span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />I
finished this pretty quilt late last month after getting the Windmill
die from Blue Wren. Such a fun, quick and easy one to sew. The layout
takes a bit of thought, much like some of the jigsaw puzzles I work.
My design wall came in handy.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />Lovely
pink, green, and cream print remnants create windmills scattered
across the front and framed with natural muslin. For quilting I used
a spiral ruler and pale pink thread to stitch in the centers of each
windmill, then down to the next one. It's just right to emphasize the breezy movement of the blocks.</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHj3sivg70wRqHs6NCFON6Ug77H1Ho0WuJVpsYjcakabXg-Kr9YCyo-BXYj_q8FUYt1NoVOQKvJXI5czuj92CP_bXne4tkiWhkO5bD-rUvZ3zeb6pu9YHy0Z_64SNrxd6p6TzPMPA3s9_IqdKS8xA2UF7NnjnTFKCDxRhZ5SuoMD8f53fvJrg-JB-XLEA/s4080/primavera%20quilting.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="4080" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHj3sivg70wRqHs6NCFON6Ug77H1Ho0WuJVpsYjcakabXg-Kr9YCyo-BXYj_q8FUYt1NoVOQKvJXI5czuj92CP_bXne4tkiWhkO5bD-rUvZ3zeb6pu9YHy0Z_64SNrxd6p6TzPMPA3s9_IqdKS8xA2UF7NnjnTFKCDxRhZ5SuoMD8f53fvJrg-JB-XLEA/s320/primavera%20quilting.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /><br />Primavera
finished up at 48” square. I can't wait to try another version of
this one. It will make a cute baby or donation quilt. But that will have to wait
until I finish the quilts I've already cut from my other two new dies. </span></h3><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj660jMTjO_RNzxEbEy4nKcIg9OtBEJ5-wA4tStIhEIWDqOCyHfnnTBR6PiS6llmTmjCi0cfDv7Adx_q-wbhTJwS68YOhbkIoqyVFYVg5G6bHR6u0BiaedxYztHl5mtlUK3FAEHyfEtGcxzaHdNPd2z6kq6ZlC71RdlAdj7aJ4ZplofZbDDzzpceRl-CXE/s2982/primavera%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="2982" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj660jMTjO_RNzxEbEy4nKcIg9OtBEJ5-wA4tStIhEIWDqOCyHfnnTBR6PiS6llmTmjCi0cfDv7Adx_q-wbhTJwS68YOhbkIoqyVFYVg5G6bHR6u0BiaedxYztHl5mtlUK3FAEHyfEtGcxzaHdNPd2z6kq6ZlC71RdlAdj7aJ4ZplofZbDDzzpceRl-CXE/s320/primavera%20closeup.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dies
used:<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blue
Wren 6554 Windmill 8” finished<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Accuquilt
55017 Strips 2½” </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></h3>
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</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-72018552191533101532024-01-29T07:00:00.018-06:002024-01-29T07:00:00.136-06:00Trail Mix<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSUXFyziH46FqfWI0mIU0FOSyQ0qgI6i9T5nN8YTxrxJUVOtZmrUCPo6UO76kJ7xFyU23eyc_Qlgm1P0U3XHOnzO2fTMRlyUCRtzC6fNe9OwRnq1heee35iqR71oQcoQw68UIHA4CiljsZPTjtlg0XKwfquCLhlEMLp37rEg6gGpgEOgwpu0CGygOFiAU/s1758/Trail%20Mix.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1742" data-original-width="1758" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSUXFyziH46FqfWI0mIU0FOSyQ0qgI6i9T5nN8YTxrxJUVOtZmrUCPo6UO76kJ7xFyU23eyc_Qlgm1P0U3XHOnzO2fTMRlyUCRtzC6fNe9OwRnq1heee35iqR71oQcoQw68UIHA4CiljsZPTjtlg0XKwfquCLhlEMLp37rEg6gGpgEOgwpu0CGygOFiAU/w289-h286/Trail%20Mix.jpg" width="289" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trail Mix</td></tr></tbody></table>What
a fun quilt to make! These Snail's Trail blocks are made up with old
fashioned red prints and bright yellow batiks, along with a neutral
gray mini dot.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The
small pieces were super easy to chain sew on my Featherweight. I added a 2” red border to frame it up. For backing, I stitched a few extra blocks to
use with a long strip of dots plus one of the red prints.</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQcB-f5dDMxFZrCDnXHrEAv-d9ypQQpNRBKskXDeNERO_bQl878-3cC-20uKThaPysoYVUQXR99tjb2HBubpC7VSpLAsuqwrjtx4p0WesJDPP0EBBpKpIpdoGUS6sQpXM9O72HKUE9ZKvP77V5QoTs1gO2b6Yz21CyjNQ-v0waV_pnd7v63bgG_LPROMs/s3298/Trail%20Mix%20back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="3298" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQcB-f5dDMxFZrCDnXHrEAv-d9ypQQpNRBKskXDeNERO_bQl878-3cC-20uKThaPysoYVUQXR99tjb2HBubpC7VSpLAsuqwrjtx4p0WesJDPP0EBBpKpIpdoGUS6sQpXM9O72HKUE9ZKvP77V5QoTs1gO2b6Yz21CyjNQ-v0waV_pnd7v63bgG_LPROMs/s320/Trail%20Mix%20back.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I
quilted with a medium red/orange variegated thread. It's just the
right contrast to showcase those stitches. Ruler quilting on the
Janome with the curvy Elvira ruler creates a nice symmetric design.
Trail Mix finished at 52” square. </span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ihiWp05G9pTo7ZUqO4ZssjaVW6XR4IBKruikKb0S78KzPgXEYF_atZOVP4K90nr5X6oRU-E5fHS6yyM6XFVX1PSPW-6BjVR0zowvWDOQSlTszhaSRyXJ2flBpJrTg6r1-m8zXIllIU6Qj7F8eAFPPklMlkQOTTsUMmuy-SEQUSZkKvle0DCwDV52qko/s2984/Trail%20mix%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1786" data-original-width="2984" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ihiWp05G9pTo7ZUqO4ZssjaVW6XR4IBKruikKb0S78KzPgXEYF_atZOVP4K90nr5X6oRU-E5fHS6yyM6XFVX1PSPW-6BjVR0zowvWDOQSlTszhaSRyXJ2flBpJrTg6r1-m8zXIllIU6Qj7F8eAFPPklMlkQOTTsUMmuy-SEQUSZkKvle0DCwDV52qko/s320/Trail%20mix%20closeup.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></span></div>
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<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Accuquilt
dies used:<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55196
Snail's Trail 8” BOB<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55017
Strips 2½”</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><i>Colors
speak louder than words</i></span></div></span></h3>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><br />
</p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-76144846122620814802024-01-22T07:00:00.002-06:002024-01-22T08:27:37.874-06:00Third Chance Triangles<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdqXxAkNVnnTLOHNBOZxpDIIaGSV2BomVuFGq-ghg0HMcoNzW197SRAM0sUB65GbHiFKLuSAFQNhtpPU4XL_vMmLXVj2jKm456xMU81vcD9gYsCZDoOaKPOOcCEhNXlYp7JBX30bBb1gfYONae0quYTelBj8s6R78svjM7K196PGD2F5yMwvlToTIaFYk/s1443/Third%20Chance%20Triangles.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1443" data-original-width="1312" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdqXxAkNVnnTLOHNBOZxpDIIaGSV2BomVuFGq-ghg0HMcoNzW197SRAM0sUB65GbHiFKLuSAFQNhtpPU4XL_vMmLXVj2jKm456xMU81vcD9gYsCZDoOaKPOOcCEhNXlYp7JBX30bBb1gfYONae0quYTelBj8s6R78svjM7K196PGD2F5yMwvlToTIaFYk/s320/Third%20Chance%20Triangles.jpg" width="291" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Third Chance Triangles</td></tr></tbody></table>Some
of these fabrics may look familiar if you've been following my blog
for a while. I dipped way down into my scrap baskets for these
adorable triangles and stitched them up on Annie, my sweet little
Singer Featherweight 221.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Those
bright colors really shine on a natural muslin background. The <a href="https://a1craftandquilting.com.au/products/pine-island-pine-burr-6-finished-quarter-block-6555-includes-cutting-mat?_pos=1&_psq=pine%20&_ss=e&_v=1.0" target="_blank">Pine Island</a> die from Blue Wren normally has the triangles tilted in a
square. For this project I turned the finished blocks on point,
flipping every other one. Sides and corners are filled in with 6" half
square triangles. I added borders and binding in black and cream
dots.</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFN26peuNDmIHdubgLbp3pynDjQymL1si9LPMBvwJ8eg1sVHBPWZscp3fXOPWQeDU62AD0uRo94Mnt9zpXlcdDp2dgU_HdKUjU56gcipL-jmz2PLwSJlSXvCcs2t3kE3Uibo8rwEr5D64ArrW9zhy4ZDyNpSXkgq5SeKn1BDbZkAIhfKSL81s7qTYr_zs/s1289/Third%20Chance%20Triangles%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="1289" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFN26peuNDmIHdubgLbp3pynDjQymL1si9LPMBvwJ8eg1sVHBPWZscp3fXOPWQeDU62AD0uRo94Mnt9zpXlcdDp2dgU_HdKUjU56gcipL-jmz2PLwSJlSXvCcs2t3kE3Uibo8rwEr5D64ArrW9zhy4ZDyNpSXkgq5SeKn1BDbZkAIhfKSL81s7qTYr_zs/s320/Third%20Chance%20Triangles%20closeup.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I
quilted diagonally across the quilt, using natural thread and a
scallop stitch on my Janome MC9450. Third Chance Triangles finished out at 50” x 54”
size. I love the modern look! </span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBOgUlXofaxcEMOxyVJz4c3Brt5ibrzRkSSe1OeIsabHkfbTCAjGjwgSAqA4Za3PZgfVRPC416goKlCzgaxXO3SrGStnITvKK2KMVPxuIg1_fWQVDJLh-1EGxCodBHEDyN2FavDy-yEYS9tqmBwbb4pHESLwxeEFgyUWzI_gAjE5sz5IK0v2on32XOlD8/s2448/Third%20Chance%20Triangles%20Annie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1403" data-original-width="2448" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBOgUlXofaxcEMOxyVJz4c3Brt5ibrzRkSSe1OeIsabHkfbTCAjGjwgSAqA4Za3PZgfVRPC416goKlCzgaxXO3SrGStnITvKK2KMVPxuIg1_fWQVDJLh-1EGxCodBHEDyN2FavDy-yEYS9tqmBwbb4pHESLwxeEFgyUWzI_gAjE5sz5IK0v2on32XOlD8/s320/Third%20Chance%20Triangles%20Annie.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></span></div><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dies
used:<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Blue
Wren</u><br /> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">6555
Pine Island 6” finished<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">6720
Magic Strips (borders & binding)</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Accuquilt</u> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55001
Half Square Triangle 6” finished</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></h3>
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</p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-42051739615894163672024-01-15T08:00:00.109-06:002024-01-15T08:00:00.147-06:00Crossways<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHCycd3Dtu_1ZpNy7p0Ln9ui1u8APfAeRkgmK5SO29aP00jP335xX4kYwaQ4gcxi750VCj4h39NiNR2ZSt_wWsnk1-LD92NeiAdIlJyZMtLjThK3B11vm2au7n3bX3F08cyNFP3BsQeM2QJHDA6zDGBJZXX2PeOUobvR32NegMMZYE6YT_2ymMCkFFNuA/s1389/Crossways.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1389" data-original-width="1359" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHCycd3Dtu_1ZpNy7p0Ln9ui1u8APfAeRkgmK5SO29aP00jP335xX4kYwaQ4gcxi750VCj4h39NiNR2ZSt_wWsnk1-LD92NeiAdIlJyZMtLjThK3B11vm2au7n3bX3F08cyNFP3BsQeM2QJHDA6zDGBJZXX2PeOUobvR32NegMMZYE6YT_2ymMCkFFNuA/s320/Crossways.jpg" width="313" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crossways</td></tr></tbody></table><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">More
remnants? <br /></span>Oh yeah!</span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm
still using my dies to cut scraps into the shapes and sizes I use
most often. This 48” quilt features rectangles with half square
triangles on one end, and flying geese.</span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjFagsWiBgXSlJrb3Spw29QRMnzpn4nwNjJM92tb0Jaga8WVYkwxfO5AZgOMMeHyEkFRZUXc_cdZZuiWXFLf9eWb6VZmYL0mmBMNdFrH1JEDwrTY3bq1gsfwMJHlZvX5m4dVIVCuB4PFjddKm4pTTzfsoK6hTXVj44AovALyGvnzu83AtNuig1r4sqf94/s4080/Crossways%20closeup.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="1792" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjFagsWiBgXSlJrb3Spw29QRMnzpn4nwNjJM92tb0Jaga8WVYkwxfO5AZgOMMeHyEkFRZUXc_cdZZuiWXFLf9eWb6VZmYL0mmBMNdFrH1JEDwrTY3bq1gsfwMJHlZvX5m4dVIVCuB4PFjddKm4pTTzfsoK6hTXVj44AovALyGvnzu83AtNuig1r4sqf94/w156-h260/Crossways%20closeup.jpg" width="156" /></span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Light
peach solid combines nicely with lots of bright colored prints in a lattice or trellis pattern. For
the backing, I stacked a row of rectangles in peach colored prints on
the edge of a length of gingham. I quilted with peach thread in a
serpentine stitch.</span></span></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Crossways went together quickly with the medium sized pieces sewed into 12” blocks. I finished it just after Christmas. </div></div></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNcRHf9zuzz8fpUmdPxRtrG463G0WKwStlBO-YM50VjCiqhCyVlPr9Mxb9HnS7G5mbwZ7-bgiH8nQiNg1ObPBAS3QN-EMT0aJQjoSAHjubXQ3PA52d2D1oF-dA7gEhqOLFVxAmsHs34adrTalXzlICdJ1atzicsQwpWkvirCBSBxBOGBcbrlmxkAmsz8c/s4080/Crossways%20back.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="1792" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNcRHf9zuzz8fpUmdPxRtrG463G0WKwStlBO-YM50VjCiqhCyVlPr9Mxb9HnS7G5mbwZ7-bgiH8nQiNg1ObPBAS3QN-EMT0aJQjoSAHjubXQ3PA52d2D1oF-dA7gEhqOLFVxAmsHs34adrTalXzlICdJ1atzicsQwpWkvirCBSBxBOGBcbrlmxkAmsz8c/w153-h269/Crossways%20back.jpg" width="153" /></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's very cold and snowing here in
Tennessee and should continue until tomorrow. I love snow and we
don't get it as often as when I was a kid. I can't wait to see if it gets deep enough to make snow cream! </span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Accuquilt
dies used:<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55436
Flying Geese 3” x 6” finished<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55411
Rectangles 3” x 6” finished<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55017
Strips 2½” for binding</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Snuggle
up in a quilt</span></i></div></span><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">and
watch it snow</span></i></div></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></h3>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-72942763387556001632024-01-08T07:00:00.012-06:002024-01-08T07:00:00.141-06:00Pineapple Tidbits<p style="text-align: left;"></p><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwlEMv7Nl8mvOx7oBBmpqqftXLdnOBkPvSWoIxBn59FP1ixXgVO6yyPfBhgRt0IllJwpegPONuLl14x2LReBfbfzoC4_zCFrO2OJF6vrfMB1Yn6hUD0AeKdWOdZnriuDk3b_bJGSzZHZZyBhnhbUJP7P6NT2tt_B2RnoawlnWPcQfz4dcqzoWaBz-COTY/s1328/Pineapple%20Tidbits.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1328" data-original-width="1277" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwlEMv7Nl8mvOx7oBBmpqqftXLdnOBkPvSWoIxBn59FP1ixXgVO6yyPfBhgRt0IllJwpegPONuLl14x2LReBfbfzoC4_zCFrO2OJF6vrfMB1Yn6hUD0AeKdWOdZnriuDk3b_bJGSzZHZZyBhnhbUJP7P6NT2tt_B2RnoawlnWPcQfz4dcqzoWaBz-COTY/s320/Pineapple%20Tidbits.jpg" width="308" /></a></div>In
my spare time I've been sorting and cutting remnants left from all
those quilts I finished last year. These little narrow bits were
perfect for the Pineapple block.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Using
natural muslin made the colorful prints seem even brighter. The nine
blocks went pretty quickly considering there are lots of pieces in
there. I added a 4” border of aqua to finish this wall hanging at
40” square.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3cRxHASuqNYR1_3XWirdBEazZmLwHeH0koo5dmFBcT0rIXLkeza8v62tjxi9r72OcOSKIdYL3L0oSqx4e6eNRqq66xllhX8lZpCoSk3TtNPd7nBAhva8ZwBYQavWm-LnFLHPr253VVXjGLGf4_GIvJs0rQXW5u1caYg_XYYSmdM_UE_gLHrzV4yFCKsc/s2543/Pineapple%20Tidbits%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2543" data-original-width="1792" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3cRxHASuqNYR1_3XWirdBEazZmLwHeH0koo5dmFBcT0rIXLkeza8v62tjxi9r72OcOSKIdYL3L0oSqx4e6eNRqq66xllhX8lZpCoSk3TtNPd7nBAhva8ZwBYQavWm-LnFLHPr253VVXjGLGf4_GIvJs0rQXW5u1caYg_XYYSmdM_UE_gLHrzV4yFCKsc/w170-h242/Pineapple%20Tidbits%20closeup.jpg" width="170" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></h3>Natural
thread was used to channel quilt in straight stitch 1” apart.
Pineapple Tidbits is so pretty hanging in my hallway. I can see using
this die often for scrap busting those pieces I just can't seem to
toss. I'm already working on it!</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Accuquilt
dies used:<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55485
Pineapple BOB 10” finished<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55054
Strips 4” finished<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55017
Strips 2” finished</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">BE
YOURSELF.</span></i></span></div></span><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">People
don't have to like you,</span></div> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">and
you don't have to care.</span></div></span></i></h3>
<br /><p></p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-59192328447520523712024-01-01T23:00:00.001-06:002024-01-02T11:44:39.236-06:00Ready For A Reset<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Happy
New Year, everyone!</span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Taking
a look back at 2023, it seems I was a busy lady with lots going on.
After checking my lists and inventory, here's a summary of last
year's work:</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Quilts
& projects finished: 54</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Quilts
donated or gifted: 21</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fabric
acquired: 647 yards (purchases + gifts)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fabric
used: 253 yards</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fabric
left (not including scrap boxes): 2651 yards</span></li></ul></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDXp1LQJOjHZe_-klIXtOZBvJL3tvX7a3FNw2R4X_-D92hAYVjqPZtAPZxk740VMIKEQ7CRalTOfAhZUWHRWBbIzb7yt-3MdzHrrAzdCDV2WLzaB0okhamcwdFQkEy8pBkYDsUrwjppNRXkUd294TGXUYVtryowMY5cKASs2BWlpqoVlQsJRvQabCM2U/s1252/FB_IMG_1654347767211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1252" data-original-width="842" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhDXp1LQJOjHZe_-klIXtOZBvJL3tvX7a3FNw2R4X_-D92hAYVjqPZtAPZxk740VMIKEQ7CRalTOfAhZUWHRWBbIzb7yt-3MdzHrrAzdCDV2WLzaB0okhamcwdFQkEy8pBkYDsUrwjppNRXkUd294TGXUYVtryowMY5cKASs2BWlpqoVlQsJRvQabCM2U/s320/FB_IMG_1654347767211.jpg" width="215" /></a></div><br />So,
I have plenty left to stitch. It's difficult to turn down free or low
cost quilting material. I'm thankful for my friends who generously
share fabric and sewing machines with me, and for my sweet husband, who actively encourages me
to get whatever I want, from fabric to sewing machines and quilting supplies.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Quilting
is my passion! I design and sew for pleasure and to keep my brain
active. I don't take custom orders, publish or sell quilt patterns. I know I
could earn money selling, but that would take the fun out of it and
cut into my sewing time. I just want to enjoy my hobby, not run a
business. Been there, done that.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks
for reading and sharing my blog. Although people have asked for
videos and more content, it will remain the same weekly post for now.
That takes up quite a bit of time already and I don't want to expand. </span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">So,
I've reset the counters, made a few resolutions, cleaned my studio,
and started off the year sewing.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hope
you all have a fabulous 2024. Take time for yourself, and do what
makes you happy!</span></span></h3>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-51408398313337132802023-12-25T09:00:00.000-06:002023-12-25T09:03:28.778-06:00Remembering Naomi<h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtJSqAn0nzhSbi8DhciUMDwp73SaWJlfHO_33MmY-KNV2pEk5ljJ7VaMawg23OO8OUy7zpzmj46H4lokgMRN2ZJ89p9kTmwtZacs0nG0cSAC-COm137_E9xdC49iRZvVOspTnCn3eJqKyftBjWd6r1LtVXNUNrSQwMXJq7vthexJciByoiTLawBDCdK0I/s1024/remembering%20naomi.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1016" data-original-width="1024" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtJSqAn0nzhSbi8DhciUMDwp73SaWJlfHO_33MmY-KNV2pEk5ljJ7VaMawg23OO8OUy7zpzmj46H4lokgMRN2ZJ89p9kTmwtZacs0nG0cSAC-COm137_E9xdC49iRZvVOspTnCn3eJqKyftBjWd6r1LtVXNUNrSQwMXJq7vthexJciByoiTLawBDCdK0I/w268-h266/remembering%20naomi.jpg" width="268" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remembering Naomi</td></tr></tbody></table>I
made this special quilt for a friend, from fabric that his sweet mom
gave to me when she moved to assisted living. Sadly, she passed this
year, and I thought he would like a remembrance quilt.</span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The
design of squares and rectangles is simple but the colors of navy,
hunter green, and dark red coordinate well. I added a few squares of
my own fabric as a personal touch.</span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Quilting
was done with green thread, using both straight and serpentine
stitches. Remembering Naomi is 56” square. I used my restored
Singer 127 (Mary Margaret, a machine gifted to me by another friend)
to piece the blocks.</span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_GYoQAeh9cxKnpjux3h2zrB0HiHZqXZRyyKqQUpbjNO8IQv5wAPGwtbTSx63kIW2cSwgcDqnGkRPKAyExh-p5QD23AKg7ksP48ob1aJL3pjXCj5TtQMfCTC56T1BLutGyh5m1upYgf7ykRTYZJ36MMhOxLOCBr3BVs53bi2rmBXS6RrZ6KLoig-jNqs/s4080/remembering%20naomi%20127.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_GYoQAeh9cxKnpjux3h2zrB0HiHZqXZRyyKqQUpbjNO8IQv5wAPGwtbTSx63kIW2cSwgcDqnGkRPKAyExh-p5QD23AKg7ksP48ob1aJL3pjXCj5TtQMfCTC56T1BLutGyh5m1upYgf7ykRTYZJ36MMhOxLOCBr3BVs53bi2rmBXS6RrZ6KLoig-jNqs/w236-h178/remembering%20naomi%20127.jpg" width="236" /></a></div></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">One
of the best parts of Christmas is giving. Over the past few years
I've been given lots of fabric. I believe in paying it forward, so
I've used yards of that material to sew quilts which I've donated to
local assisted living and senior living homes.</span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I
got a lovely thank you note from one little lady who said, “It was like the heavens opened up and rained down pretty quilts for us.”</span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><br /></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;">So,
to everyone who has provided the materials that made this possible:
You are appreciated!</h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Merry
Christmas to you all, and I hope that you can experience the magic and joy of
giving all year long. </span></h3><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
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Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-11290084669851782452023-12-18T07:00:00.002-06:002023-12-18T07:00:00.144-06:00Blue Quarters<h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqgIWW95zVOqbctBRTicy_umrSr-HnTf4w06XPVPFbtd3UUiZTveNMoylxMv7z_IyjabfstvfL_dV_4DcZtB3Ixe_Q2N7NW1lgiscFDGGr40ij0oTwsRgMCVzSFI10qt93dxsDXwIXe6o0XijX9Mthc1GVX3UKYYpemNPvcU2y3fec8xJo5g4jgugPy-4/s1326/Blue%20Quarters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1283" data-original-width="1326" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqgIWW95zVOqbctBRTicy_umrSr-HnTf4w06XPVPFbtd3UUiZTveNMoylxMv7z_IyjabfstvfL_dV_4DcZtB3Ixe_Q2N7NW1lgiscFDGGr40ij0oTwsRgMCVzSFI10qt93dxsDXwIXe6o0XijX9Mthc1GVX3UKYYpemNPvcU2y3fec8xJo5g4jgugPy-4/w289-h280/Blue%20Quarters.jpg" width="289" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue Quarters</td></tr></tbody></table>Simple
and classic, this blue, tan, and cream quilt is made up of remnants from
other projects.</span></span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I've
been working on it for a while, piecing hourglass blocks when I had a
few minutes to spare. Some of the fabrics have been in my collection
for years; others are recent acquisitions. I mixed plaid, stripes,
floral, and geometric prints with some solids.</span></span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHopHRbdPZYF3XTg-XMi38fCEvZiHol3C9Fx6POApb8qZGOKvgFITpS1oy2JJ4TdF8_jkXQXZpG798-4H9SvJd1-DpPMTrunVBrw-_Bsmvk2CDvxQxoAd6birt0voVNXFKbKPEbv0oR8IMRAWD_V9lh_pgYyHA4itHQ2TvOYJ5R6DqKc7wosWUVKbLz8s/s3264/Blue%20quarters%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="1432" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHopHRbdPZYF3XTg-XMi38fCEvZiHol3C9Fx6POApb8qZGOKvgFITpS1oy2JJ4TdF8_jkXQXZpG798-4H9SvJd1-DpPMTrunVBrw-_Bsmvk2CDvxQxoAd6birt0voVNXFKbKPEbv0oR8IMRAWD_V9lh_pgYyHA4itHQ2TvOYJ5R6DqKc7wosWUVKbLz8s/s320/Blue%20quarters%20closeup.jpg" width="140" /></a></div>The
backing is a blue sheet that I picked up at a thrift store. I quilted
diagonal rows with blue thread in the bobbin and tan on top,
alternating straight and serpentine stitches.</span></span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blue
Quarters finished at 48” square, and will make a lovely donation
quilt.</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div>
<h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Accuquilt
dies used:<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55047
Quarter Square Triangles 4” finished<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55017
Strips 2½” </span></span></h3>
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</p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-68566330142663445452023-12-11T07:00:00.028-06:002023-12-11T07:00:00.135-06:00Puzzle For Santa<p style="text-align: left;"></p><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSWVAJbyOkQoPNk4B_QEnKIQc9TMreq1WAMEg3aYo4TgbhyphenhyphenT4d5c3r_k7D2oUK0d8FBP-Xyvab8cTYE-8F_pAE20se8unAUCwiqXOjfr6_qyVBrobRBX5soF768NnmIK3bURiYjMCiIDhEDAZNQEf7-9qhW3lWGSLuJqvqMXXI92Eu98I7YBfHtW9SkUI/s1432/Puzzle%20For%20Santa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1432" data-original-width="1405" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSWVAJbyOkQoPNk4B_QEnKIQc9TMreq1WAMEg3aYo4TgbhyphenhyphenT4d5c3r_k7D2oUK0d8FBP-Xyvab8cTYE-8F_pAE20se8unAUCwiqXOjfr6_qyVBrobRBX5soF768NnmIK3bURiYjMCiIDhEDAZNQEf7-9qhW3lWGSLuJqvqMXXI92Eu98I7YBfHtW9SkUI/w255-h260/Puzzle%20For%20Santa.jpg" width="255" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Puzzle For Santa</td></tr></tbody></table>Here's
another quickie Christmas table mat, made up with red, green, and
gray prints.</span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">After
arranging and sewing the blocks, I added a 2” border. I quilted a
straight stitch with red thread down the center of each ribbon. The backing is a modern coordinating print. Final size is 21" square. </span></span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG5yChBJ273YQd0q2ZPUpWTM8RAEZZaXnGdiJRfeeoS21omHwtcoQAwTQH7YfObQN8lJYwwPJK2z2tcn2AYUe_pXMrfw5WxEf8f5XUQ3Azjovs1h57VIKYAlmUdFu01r5BUvRpIy0lYyf06E_DH2MFoWt1ulgN40072HXmgPPYV9WpjbIdE2OVn2ioz44/s1386/Puzzle%20For%20Santa%20back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1376" data-original-width="1386" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG5yChBJ273YQd0q2ZPUpWTM8RAEZZaXnGdiJRfeeoS21omHwtcoQAwTQH7YfObQN8lJYwwPJK2z2tcn2AYUe_pXMrfw5WxEf8f5XUQ3Azjovs1h57VIKYAlmUdFu01r5BUvRpIy0lYyf06E_DH2MFoWt1ulgN40072HXmgPPYV9WpjbIdE2OVn2ioz44/w260-h258/Puzzle%20For%20Santa%20back.jpg" width="260" /></a></div></span></span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">This
4” Washington's Puzzle die has little pieces, but I really like it.
I want to use them in a border, then try a scrappy version lap quilt.
It should be fun.</span></span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oh,
and I must confess: I took advantage of the Black Friday sale and
bought a few new dies. They are meant to be part of my Christmas, but I had to
open and test them out, right? Just to make sure they cut properly
and all. I guess I got carried away and cut a few extra sets of this one.
Does that count as naughty? </span></span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Accuquilt
dies used:<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55602
Washington's Puzzle 4” finished<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55017
Strips 2½” </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></h3>
<p style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p></p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-7620678347561369302023-12-04T07:00:00.001-06:002023-12-04T07:00:00.145-06:00Merry & Bright<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvS34KQN2P8iUFnLSWLxDvXl9aidJp5C8j1s35i6StT2WWUKmWRHhc-cKvTtz_L09047mhsYzqVDE-EeBtoxstA_gG3n1njob_wOS53kLY6TW9urnIKyz8NYVIuFNZY_D7nPystAVMW4cBBpq4KI9buNlp59ix2I_qqIkdtN_XfHeXut2AKUKkTTGLzXc/s1738/merry%20and%20bright.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1738" data-original-width="1711" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvS34KQN2P8iUFnLSWLxDvXl9aidJp5C8j1s35i6StT2WWUKmWRHhc-cKvTtz_L09047mhsYzqVDE-EeBtoxstA_gG3n1njob_wOS53kLY6TW9urnIKyz8NYVIuFNZY_D7nPystAVMW4cBBpq4KI9buNlp59ix2I_qqIkdtN_XfHeXut2AKUKkTTGLzXc/s320/merry%20and%20bright.jpg" width="315" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Merry & Bright</td></tr></tbody></table>I
love decorating with quilts for Christmas, only I don't start until
after Thanksgiving is over. Pulling out all my holiday quilts and
deciding where to display them really gets me in the Christmas
spirit.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Of
course, I always make one or two new ones to add into the mix. This
happy little wall hanging is my latest. One of my friends gave me
this fabric, including the colorful Christmas tree print used for the borders and backing.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTX15GWbZ8YD9FkEMguIozPnawHfWxVgY1IHrV2N3s-wpE3l0EBN_AbMr7PRixpWOKrV0zoaOeoj8WZcqiyPw4zgQYF_GWqgQ1j58NriFwd1kEjThBGPf8XLwYZ6LuMSkeNoznNVFVSlb-BZ-FUs6IY5z9n0e3Q9ep2ySbXJxSek8gnW01N2lhLQscFr4/s3390/Merry%20and%20brignt%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3390" data-original-width="1792" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTX15GWbZ8YD9FkEMguIozPnawHfWxVgY1IHrV2N3s-wpE3l0EBN_AbMr7PRixpWOKrV0zoaOeoj8WZcqiyPw4zgQYF_GWqgQ1j58NriFwd1kEjThBGPf8XLwYZ6LuMSkeNoznNVFVSlb-BZ-FUs6IY5z9n0e3Q9ep2ySbXJxSek8gnW01N2lhLQscFr4/w188-h356/Merry%20and%20brignt%20closeup.jpg" width="188" /></a></div>Red,
green, aqua, lime, and pink dots make lovely Chinese Lantern blocks
that look a lot like ornaments. Quilting was done using white thread
in serpentine and straight stitches. Merry & Bright is 32”
square. </span></h3>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />
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<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Accuquilt
dies used:<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55599
Chinese Lanterns 8” block<br /> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55054
Strips 4½”<br /> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55017
Strips 2½” </span></span></h3>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-1160143233758343982023-11-27T07:00:00.032-06:002023-11-27T07:48:30.089-06:00Thanksgiving Beach Adventure<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTr-FwLUQJH_ZYh7Rju_FImGNLEq02su15kn5ILYitumjkrDZciSX4LfkU0EMisLqqaJj5aZZcA1JsfVWSd-FNIt3dqAh4O6fDnIey2Daq53TFxqWjIOXafxvdMXV6SX5PZZ0iEuHyn9uw0WYPXYTPhHn4Liel9OVc3DHqa0pIV7IaBOxOUBccGUcHW9s/s3122/Orange%20Beach%20sunset%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2128" data-original-width="3122" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTr-FwLUQJH_ZYh7Rju_FImGNLEq02su15kn5ILYitumjkrDZciSX4LfkU0EMisLqqaJj5aZZcA1JsfVWSd-FNIt3dqAh4O6fDnIey2Daq53TFxqWjIOXafxvdMXV6SX5PZZ0iEuHyn9uw0WYPXYTPhHn4Liel9OVc3DHqa0pIV7IaBOxOUBccGUcHW9s/s320/Orange%20Beach%20sunset%202023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />We're
home from our Thanksgiving week escape to Orange Beach, Alabama. I'm relaxed
and happy, but already wanting to go back. The two of us been going there
regularly for over 30 years. It's my favorite place to visit,
especially in late fall.</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLmtzGth-JeUA7i2VpS3nJRPQhFnylSCe8eeKeHgsE-zPGUeDphBkUoI8f-yONauTtYAVYj0-ZBWcC5Dkifvf3MAJjCxY1V3a__0v8cmE4Q4-qGa4ubya6aSbXXmO83W6OCnXKZGgSFgCs0uQVlaAG79mZ9-OC26b2X0tAAlXkuY0bUarOTnowAqgbMHQ/s4080/Orange%20Beach%20waves%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLmtzGth-JeUA7i2VpS3nJRPQhFnylSCe8eeKeHgsE-zPGUeDphBkUoI8f-yONauTtYAVYj0-ZBWcC5Dkifvf3MAJjCxY1V3a__0v8cmE4Q4-qGa4ubya6aSbXXmO83W6OCnXKZGgSFgCs0uQVlaAG79mZ9-OC26b2X0tAAlXkuY0bUarOTnowAqgbMHQ/w257-h194/Orange%20Beach%20waves%202023.jpg" width="257" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here
are a few observations from our adventure:</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">If
you wash and wax your car before vacation, it will rain before you
get out of the county.</span></h3></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Walking
on a sandy beach is the perfect way to begin and end each day.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVYhpi2vey8vO7qifSjQOFtRvs0wlinGCOdvLtAjNZkhegsRp5edDoaAyGMfz52AknRV1wRjuMqvE8J-Cs8_gJGb-jMJitbcRryX5A1oJLTnKZbzuj4t9OWhhMot4CT7Xfc0CZIilKPtLlJFq0mZL0j7Qyh3PnbYnNMpF8P7k7XslLCcHxwd9x2aQHvK0/s1770/Docs%20Shrimp.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1659" data-original-width="1770" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVYhpi2vey8vO7qifSjQOFtRvs0wlinGCOdvLtAjNZkhegsRp5edDoaAyGMfz52AknRV1wRjuMqvE8J-Cs8_gJGb-jMJitbcRryX5A1oJLTnKZbzuj4t9OWhhMot4CT7Xfc0CZIilKPtLlJFq0mZL0j7Qyh3PnbYnNMpF8P7k7XslLCcHxwd9x2aQHvK0/w136-h127/Docs%20Shrimp.jpg" width="136" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><a href="https://www.docsseafoodshack.com/" target="_blank">Doc's
Seafood</a> advertises that they serve “the best fried shrimp in the
entire civilized world” and they are still absolutely right.</span></h3></blockquote><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">There
were more dogs on the beach, despite the no dogs on the beach rule.
That chihuahua looked totally embarrassed about wearing a pink
ruffled sundress.</span></h3></blockquote><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Beach
sunsets are amazing but seeing a red half moon sinking into the gulf
is phenomenal.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvC_UApDo7iCCMCpG5p0P0kwUufBfawsBP42oyjgBVzcIeI3DEOVyhgdkBj7ZG6wCSfcrIN__VrJYBWnRDzFcKMMaFPkmrtL2Ec7DmGH1gTQzio1Sr_NSEbdTpQ6pFFj-QraUpmgqpTJQEVVzYZffc36lzn_L9ZJdfLkI_AGuO2m7Fr7HTsZGHV-_RuYI/s3131/Desotos%20flounder.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="3131" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvC_UApDo7iCCMCpG5p0P0kwUufBfawsBP42oyjgBVzcIeI3DEOVyhgdkBj7ZG6wCSfcrIN__VrJYBWnRDzFcKMMaFPkmrtL2Ec7DmGH1gTQzio1Sr_NSEbdTpQ6pFFj-QraUpmgqpTJQEVVzYZffc36lzn_L9ZJdfLkI_AGuO2m7Fr7HTsZGHV-_RuYI/w223-h128/Desotos%20flounder.jpg" width="223" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Another
delicious meal at <a href="https://desotosseafoodkitchen.com/" target="_blank">DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen</a>: Parmesan Encrusted
Flounder with Tarragon Aioli, two sides, rolls, and tea was the
lunch special.</span></h3></blockquote><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I
sure wish we had bought that little bitty $99,000 beachfront house back in
1991.</span></h3></blockquote><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The
best plan for the day is no plan at all, just go with the flow.
Antique and thrift store shopping, exploring side roads, and reading
on the balcony.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2OqDTtMOI9KwKzIgg4B-ZY-dFjGZoZfr6VWJFWtlOFoq16C_YD5GjgkhpYhnrIg4bfkGO38-FaXFbX6-bygOt7JxQS807ytwJeLYGutHyrnhQ9fhOUCWq1MS-P98WK0DNytPOSdxBDQSGmhWMW51qcxFZbMdAGqHr3DEyv-PiegsImNc2vIjwmaMpWfo/s4080/Orange%20Beach%20sunrise%202023.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2OqDTtMOI9KwKzIgg4B-ZY-dFjGZoZfr6VWJFWtlOFoq16C_YD5GjgkhpYhnrIg4bfkGO38-FaXFbX6-bygOt7JxQS807ytwJeLYGutHyrnhQ9fhOUCWq1MS-P98WK0DNytPOSdxBDQSGmhWMW51qcxFZbMdAGqHr3DEyv-PiegsImNc2vIjwmaMpWfo/w236-h178/Orange%20Beach%20sunrise%202023.jpg" width="236" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Watching
and listening to the waves is a natural stress reliever.</span></h3></blockquote><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I
intend to stay longer next time! I'll take the Featherweight and sew by the sea. </span></h3></blockquote><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">See
you back here next week with my latest quilt. </span></span></h3>
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Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-50605177419261128702023-11-20T07:00:00.028-06:002023-11-20T07:00:00.150-06:00Kites On The Beach<h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4BEroK7WhLnXi0rAH-q7xHehyphenhyphenFBTm8nDJv4C-TXGimtzXbdFin1LEvXdZGptvNumHPtzH-cMCasSDNlDsEJ51EDULKoDtVJM2KoyeD7ZI_KNhy3SHt2qw3gB0iogs0c_bH2VGGwR6nouCT9GzckzP7xIcA6jZsK6Jeap_Adb1mvBf7RJHswivp2bo1X0/s2897/Kites%20On%20The%20Beach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2880" data-original-width="2897" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4BEroK7WhLnXi0rAH-q7xHehyphenhyphenFBTm8nDJv4C-TXGimtzXbdFin1LEvXdZGptvNumHPtzH-cMCasSDNlDsEJ51EDULKoDtVJM2KoyeD7ZI_KNhy3SHt2qw3gB0iogs0c_bH2VGGwR6nouCT9GzckzP7xIcA6jZsK6Jeap_Adb1mvBf7RJHswivp2bo1X0/s320/Kites%20On%20The%20Beach.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kites On The Beach</td></tr></tbody></table>This
design is an old classic, and these beachy colors made it even more
special.</span></span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The
kite and triangle dies combine for an 8” version of the
kaleidoscope block. I dived into my scrap bins once again to hunt for
restful shades of sand, sea, and sky.</span></span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Using
a straight stitch, I quilted in ecru thread on both sides of the seam
lines to outline the design. Kites On The Beach finished at 48” square.</span></span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguPjIzlWT_RKDLXqLwJ6BGzDXftIrXltlpJL9-fK7N0WwPz4NJ2K78Il7inSQrIP1Fo-CW245qs-15699OptjlLzDEw7RHOKI8dxA3A5_T_r2mg7hQdMmUzRInYALnbKidmoAa2UjAqro7ZuY9mUXJP-qEqisJmf_EcIHepR-zBeSKVGBUD5vmSugqMg8/s4080/Kites%20On%20The%20Beach%20closeup147~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguPjIzlWT_RKDLXqLwJ6BGzDXftIrXltlpJL9-fK7N0WwPz4NJ2K78Il7inSQrIP1Fo-CW245qs-15699OptjlLzDEw7RHOKI8dxA3A5_T_r2mg7hQdMmUzRInYALnbKidmoAa2UjAqro7ZuY9mUXJP-qEqisJmf_EcIHepR-zBeSKVGBUD5vmSugqMg8/s320/Kites%20On%20The%20Beach%20closeup147~2.jpg" width="241" /></a></div><br />The Gulf Coast is my favorite place to escape, relax and recharge. Load up the
car, it's definitely time for a road trip! </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></h3>
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<h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Accuquilt
dies used:<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55254
Kite 4” finished (kite shape)<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55409
Triangle in a Square 4” finished (triangle shape)<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55017
Strips 2½” </span></span></h3>
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</p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-70479645721698692012023-11-13T07:00:00.012-06:002023-11-13T07:00:00.135-06:00Mowing Leaves<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZzpsexSHCbIdtftuLLj0dspTOeiF8Wr33CIS75XAJy3v6bKdKgmw701Lu8DmRrbdrgzWggvH-5alZVN87BbNlRM0hR_gY2pE0MeU5nEm0OyjvGxtk8xJrCGYi2216XLZET5GTHHs6q9ZW8g9zeg6gj9ajavPaewcY_OdEhZmRn5PCVmflgxyLCYMcDA/s3209/Mowing%20Leaves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3209" data-original-width="2992" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZzpsexSHCbIdtftuLLj0dspTOeiF8Wr33CIS75XAJy3v6bKdKgmw701Lu8DmRrbdrgzWggvH-5alZVN87BbNlRM0hR_gY2pE0MeU5nEm0OyjvGxtk8xJrCGYi2216XLZET5GTHHs6q9ZW8g9zeg6gj9ajavPaewcY_OdEhZmRn5PCVmflgxyLCYMcDA/s320/Mowing%20Leaves.jpg" width="298" /></a></div>Here's
another autumn quilt that's super quick and easy to sew, inspired
by nature.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I
used only two contrasting fabrics on this one, a gorgeous green and
rust fall leaf print with green and cream crosshatch design. Each 8”
block is constructed with 2½” x 4½” rectangles.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I
chain stitched them all before assembling the blocks. After sewing
them all together, I added three borders using 1½”, 2½”, and
3½” strips. Final size for Mowing Leaves is 53” square.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I
quilted with light green thread, using a scallop stitch in rows 2” apart.
This one didn't take long at all, mainly because of the two color
palette. </span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaY0ukfdW3b8OUHSTd9FkSCtGT7wawRYi4N627TtrpR4uGb158WjafTLVAKTMhesF-nynbGE6rSSnsCBCDSSHF7m0dJthzb_jV9UOfoHIsX9ZccxVnemhwtfJsTeuVSojB8Kb-AMJDZrMCXJX_mF_sztjAdodg29yGRrLUg8vfoUS1iDby10FzMK79qaU/s4080/Mowing%20Leaves%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaY0ukfdW3b8OUHSTd9FkSCtGT7wawRYi4N627TtrpR4uGb158WjafTLVAKTMhesF-nynbGE6rSSnsCBCDSSHF7m0dJthzb_jV9UOfoHIsX9ZccxVnemhwtfJsTeuVSojB8Kb-AMJDZrMCXJX_mF_sztjAdodg29yGRrLUg8vfoUS1iDby10FzMK79qaU/w178-h236/Mowing%20Leaves%20closeup.jpg" width="178" /></a></div>You
can probably guess the name came to me while we were mowing our
leaves. It seems like they're staying around longer this year, as we
still have them falling. I'm hoping the wind might blow some of them
away but we'll be out there again this week unless we wait till they're all down.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Accuquilt
dies used:<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55159
Rectangles 2½” x 4½”<br /> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55017
Strips 2½”<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55032
Strips 3½”<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blue
Wren 6015 Strips 1½”</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div>
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</p><p> </p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-91405459668694124872023-11-06T07:00:00.035-06:002023-11-14T16:09:44.102-06:00American Pie<h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIcJ-r_oSv5TbXQAbJfuAl3rW_tavoaNmDT717AId0gCTAl3t57_ac1WunGWYfiaia-O8WxUGIJ0SXrzPDKK2PLkFXcuvNqotBNqAKAHJLoFuUurldPasT6ptB61FvC57NUomEbslw15Erh-OeTb66jBUzJ1sI13QBg4SwLnmE2bjn2FbIhaeD_6R48QE/s2918/American%20Pie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2806" data-original-width="2918" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIcJ-r_oSv5TbXQAbJfuAl3rW_tavoaNmDT717AId0gCTAl3t57_ac1WunGWYfiaia-O8WxUGIJ0SXrzPDKK2PLkFXcuvNqotBNqAKAHJLoFuUurldPasT6ptB61FvC57NUomEbslw15Erh-OeTb66jBUzJ1sI13QBg4SwLnmE2bjn2FbIhaeD_6R48QE/w290-h279/American%20Pie.jpg" width="290" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">American Pie</td></tr></tbody></table>Curved
seam lines with red, white, and blue prints give this striking quilt
a patriotic vibe.</span></span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The
12” blocks make it quick and easy to cut and sew. American Pie
finished at 48” square. I quilted with white thread, using a circle
ruler template for the loopy design.</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Striped red and blue binding
finished it off perfectly. All piecing and quilting was done on my
Janome MC 9450.</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9wjVTsg2b8fpehEabkTFaOflkumyniMimfAKDXi0vwd6_w7G33RmPv-QhRoxV01YAiU2gzjBhSimTeH8HuLR1_exbraesFkPbLmSOpGr7M-Y3GGT7Viup_ocaFggSe956uHZxoQzTa2znfTAQoz0L78UbR3aDbGVrVRrjT_FW8eWRzB9m86Gf4Bljffk/s3816/American%20Pie%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3816" data-original-width="2681" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9wjVTsg2b8fpehEabkTFaOflkumyniMimfAKDXi0vwd6_w7G33RmPv-QhRoxV01YAiU2gzjBhSimTeH8HuLR1_exbraesFkPbLmSOpGr7M-Y3GGT7Viup_ocaFggSe956uHZxoQzTa2znfTAQoz0L78UbR3aDbGVrVRrjT_FW8eWRzB9m86Gf4Bljffk/w178-h253/American%20Pie%20closeup.jpg" width="178" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: normal;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: normal;">Dies
used:<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: normal;">Blue
Wren 6602 Curve in a Square 6” quarter block<br /> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: normal;">Accuquilt
55017 Strips 2½”</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: normal;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-style: normal;"><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOS52trcbY_QIZxRalxn6MU_PbYJ3dxDYlehLuPS7iHr6uTJf9V_OJ0JH6GQKQLEiaCE62Av1vNcdgXdfbptiqYs74yU5hqVUQPljc_fKscKZSSoranD3TXb2eE1Ivp5CL7l1ou5TZvNPBEPTxqEx9P3dblFFNgoHYUmnfbeKFFRKPYxjIOZw8Jes02jk/s1024/Veterans%20Day%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOS52trcbY_QIZxRalxn6MU_PbYJ3dxDYlehLuPS7iHr6uTJf9V_OJ0JH6GQKQLEiaCE62Av1vNcdgXdfbptiqYs74yU5hqVUQPljc_fKscKZSSoranD3TXb2eE1Ivp5CL7l1ou5TZvNPBEPTxqEx9P3dblFFNgoHYUmnfbeKFFRKPYxjIOZw8Jes02jk/w265-h199/Veterans%20Day%202023.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">Grateful
for our military personnel, </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: red; font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;">past and present</span></i></div></h3>
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</p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-37163369099230476912023-10-30T07:00:00.016-05:002023-10-30T07:00:00.131-05:00Blockbuster<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOOtSR1byUxWzksMHSxoIDQOkPwOXACr9obwnyrZyKoGrB-fvrN4oBVQ20j3WZjaJtDrPuu7ZpYqxmbGj8zO7e-1HQ012v9r9DoHcFvhdrMQs3_fic2eNp38Ka8ZTDfCk1ebCM_4zxpxOfTpdPZmd09dhKTgWZ_XlXSb1sT7XuYfGgIDdnt5oiYiXRMs/s2826/Blockbuster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2826" data-original-width="2826" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOOtSR1byUxWzksMHSxoIDQOkPwOXACr9obwnyrZyKoGrB-fvrN4oBVQ20j3WZjaJtDrPuu7ZpYqxmbGj8zO7e-1HQ012v9r9DoHcFvhdrMQs3_fic2eNp38Ka8ZTDfCk1ebCM_4zxpxOfTpdPZmd09dhKTgWZ_XlXSb1sT7XuYfGgIDdnt5oiYiXRMs/s320/Blockbuster.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blockbuster</td></tr></tbody></table>Another
scrap quilt this week! I had fun choosing bright colored prints to
combine with light gray pin dots for this standard vintage block. I didn't have to cut much after
searching through my boxes of 2½” and 4½” triangles.</span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The
8” blocks sewed up quickly, then I framed with 4" borders. I quilted with white thread in a
straight stitch, following the block seams. For the borders, I
switched to a zig-zag utility stitch and quilted two parallel lines.
Blockbuster finished out at 48” square.</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg3SnFnBIrlVwcgWcQ37C3rJC8AGpJGcL7fQLI6gF-Git6FQAtgZmfUbFtBCENKgsDAKQHIqZhweHWDNnGyJTBH5LVawIX5j8PcQnt1QmdkeNXAGTu2xD6cMjI-U3PAjIkHvmJHFidIPOWux0rmhUBCRyL3FaScRgXZFu3-XJnqN1jSPCACXuwSWVaiQY/s4080/Blockbuster%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg3SnFnBIrlVwcgWcQ37C3rJC8AGpJGcL7fQLI6gF-Git6FQAtgZmfUbFtBCENKgsDAKQHIqZhweHWDNnGyJTBH5LVawIX5j8PcQnt1QmdkeNXAGTu2xD6cMjI-U3PAjIkHvmJHFidIPOWux0rmhUBCRyL3FaScRgXZFu3-XJnqN1jSPCACXuwSWVaiQY/w211-h280/Blockbuster%20closeup.jpg" width="211" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">After this was finished, I straightened up the sewing room, then had a marathon cutting
session because there are plenty more remnants to dispatch. I like having my most used sizes cut and ready to go. It helps me finish projects faster! Look for more scrappy fun in later blog posts.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">It's
Halloween week, so we'll be watching our favorite scary movies with
popcorn and trail mix for snacks. And there could be an adult beverage or
two. Trick or treat, y'all </span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Accuquilt
dies used:</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55763
Trapezoid 4” finished<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55031
Half Square Triangle 4” finished<br /> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55018
Half Square Triangle 2” finished<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55054
Strips 4” finished</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></h3>
Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-63984078703134103472023-10-23T10:03:00.001-05:002023-10-23T10:03:53.224-05:00Born To Be Wild<h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnl72mmPhpoGwLAnYaYNDdajlbxJ0Ya_jRtLqlUT8oDzYBGF9ndytEN1uEnDhztCxCZV0XXjRl39AYlyzvocbeVo8naOs1GPCcoFBBCGrEBtktJmnVGJadt0hbeWPKRTnGkG18GACRUKR93dzqk7ahUQt_geec_5uvdbKHVwv24DfMIeCsbwB4SSmYMGA/s2787/Born%20to%20be%20Wild.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2777" data-original-width="2787" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnl72mmPhpoGwLAnYaYNDdajlbxJ0Ya_jRtLqlUT8oDzYBGF9ndytEN1uEnDhztCxCZV0XXjRl39AYlyzvocbeVo8naOs1GPCcoFBBCGrEBtktJmnVGJadt0hbeWPKRTnGkG18GACRUKR93dzqk7ahUQt_geec_5uvdbKHVwv24DfMIeCsbwB4SSmYMGA/s320/Born%20to%20be%20Wild.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Born To Be Wild</i></td></tr></tbody></table>It's
been said that scraps multiply when you're not looking. That might
actually be true. I sew many quilts every year, so the leftover bits
add up quickly.</span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Managing
these can be a challenge. I try to cut remnants as I go, sort into
my most used sizes and store in stackable plastic boxes. This doesn't
always happen, so I just toss the fabric into larger tubs for later. I
have a major cutting session to empty the tubs when I'm in between
projects or when I run out of space.</span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOFnjNiQznEJCquRXJFpw0-CQOoUZNAYKl2-qPuM9MiFax3sKFuxsxNg9GXYMopVcXd7SWS4rIy0QSBQwAOmI9_DySa1o4uF8TunnRl-N0IlcXS25HmQMeoq7Vny9mz37Fb8Ub9lICigDBAOGN1suwFyZQSSF4-HfnP5joW5oN62p0H-bIaC4oH6cQkh8/s4080/Born%20to%20be%20Wild%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOFnjNiQznEJCquRXJFpw0-CQOoUZNAYKl2-qPuM9MiFax3sKFuxsxNg9GXYMopVcXd7SWS4rIy0QSBQwAOmI9_DySa1o4uF8TunnRl-N0IlcXS25HmQMeoq7Vny9mz37Fb8Ub9lICigDBAOGN1suwFyZQSSF4-HfnP5joW5oN62p0H-bIaC4oH6cQkh8/w202-h268/Born%20to%20be%20Wild%20closeup.jpg" width="202" /></a></div><br />Today's
quilt is made up of scraps in my favorite sizes: 2½” squares,
2½” half square triangles, and 2½” strips. I started out sewing
quarter log cabin blocks, then added the HST for a bear claw look.</span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Born
To Be Wild is 49” square. The backing is a colorful quilt block
print, binding is a light navy check. I finished it off with simple
channel quilting 2” apart using light gray thread.</span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisk0h04ZCrtH7th2eT_Ozzp6MJcJbgG9XvctYtmd3KSIxpjXUPcOt1PwSkFrd0FbAe3am23uds8iBngEBcVGMACAACrGrz00xc8Pf43Q5M3wskXV1DqOkbyhM77LjYRY-jxh871LpqOQp4buDtK1kT7NJNM_mQziVhSTjfUzICZ81D2XDxsGvyKpHwsMg/s4080/Born%20to%20be%20Wild%20back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisk0h04ZCrtH7th2eT_Ozzp6MJcJbgG9XvctYtmd3KSIxpjXUPcOt1PwSkFrd0FbAe3am23uds8iBngEBcVGMACAACrGrz00xc8Pf43Q5M3wskXV1DqOkbyhM77LjYRY-jxh871LpqOQp4buDtK1kT7NJNM_mQziVhSTjfUzICZ81D2XDxsGvyKpHwsMg/w185-h246/Born%20to%20be%20Wild%20back.jpg" width="185" /></a></div>Sewing
these is so much fun! No plan, no rules, just choose what looks pretty together
and stitch. Pop them on the design wall, move them around to get the
most pleasing layout, and another quilt is done. I considered using a
solid color sashing between blocks, but decided on this wild version.</span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Going
through leftover fabric is like seeing old friends. It reminds me of where I
got it and what I made with it. That's why I adore scrap quilts! </span></h3><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMRDkjkCnhYFQT5TCYav7iqhmJb89eesY4jaVXS-97YUvpy_BDsvdwlfZ7aVx5dssqlQR2Dxbj8qo4Tq1B8mhDXl07SadT7S7ghV3EWVizFKBUELqUIxYOChEtsDT9asls9FvGqKtsg8O3BVkcqMFkPjV_4DtGR9uaVxvUdn692mnpKrzkXPUDcROWY_k/s2632/scrap%20storage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="935" data-original-width="2632" height="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMRDkjkCnhYFQT5TCYav7iqhmJb89eesY4jaVXS-97YUvpy_BDsvdwlfZ7aVx5dssqlQR2Dxbj8qo4Tq1B8mhDXl07SadT7S7ghV3EWVizFKBUELqUIxYOChEtsDT9asls9FvGqKtsg8O3BVkcqMFkPjV_4DtGR9uaVxvUdn692mnpKrzkXPUDcROWY_k/s320/scrap%20storage.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just one shelf of remnants...that's definitely not all</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><i style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Accuquilt
dies used:</i></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><i style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">55017
Strips 2½”<br /></i><i style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">55018
Small Value die: 2½” square, 2½” HST</i></p>
<p style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p><p style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-89739889686261336252023-10-16T06:30:00.019-05:002023-10-16T06:30:00.158-05:00Spicy Autumn Curves<h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiSf0GanV9oojlkjxSM88wEIDLO5CME4l3BbUT2kwp8zDi2H0iN_l-km6QB24c8BO1_nXUTXWWtMWUaAd8339KFhlBA37tJPDpGR6bGl8R-EUdeaQKwfiO_BLN5fEYXv5aYis_W6cqh9DCYRxc-hR1o9qENkcBqW_R1VfcVMSfmeKlRQKZNNv5NUBSygY/s4080/Spicy%20Autumn%20Rings%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiSf0GanV9oojlkjxSM88wEIDLO5CME4l3BbUT2kwp8zDi2H0iN_l-km6QB24c8BO1_nXUTXWWtMWUaAd8339KFhlBA37tJPDpGR6bGl8R-EUdeaQKwfiO_BLN5fEYXv5aYis_W6cqh9DCYRxc-hR1o9qENkcBqW_R1VfcVMSfmeKlRQKZNNv5NUBSygY/s320/Spicy%20Autumn%20Rings%20closeup.jpg" width="241" /></a></div>Soothing
fall colors give this quilt a relaxed, cozy look. Doesn't it make you
crave a cup of spiced tea or hot chocolate?</span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mixed
prints in gold, brown, coral, tan, cinnamon, black and cream blend
beautifully in this half ring pattern. Some fabrics were from a
collection of 10” precuts, others came from my stash remnants.
After sewing and arranging the 8” blocks, I added borders made up
of 4” x 8” rectangles.</span></span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Quilting
with medium beige thread and a gentle wave ruler, I created an
allover grid that looks similar to netting. Spicy Autumn Curves finished at
56” square. I believe I'll keep this one for myself. </span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjleaLKNTnNSgajw9kGUE_8zj_BMtsqFTZTgLKiy_RU_69fuCzRPP6WqxCvtg-iNWJFy52SgS_QmLegsH3D-kUHNK6tqGcrrRzKEduG-UZCZMkYps8xYgQxwso4MxcoMi3YfGppwD6EZOoKn7eg0LWK6TErWtf9vbJo7qBPUv-bxUnelQIwtm02hXTMDuw/s2723/Spicy%20Autumn%20Rings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2723" data-original-width="2697" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjleaLKNTnNSgajw9kGUE_8zj_BMtsqFTZTgLKiy_RU_69fuCzRPP6WqxCvtg-iNWJFy52SgS_QmLegsH3D-kUHNK6tqGcrrRzKEduG-UZCZMkYps8xYgQxwso4MxcoMi3YfGppwD6EZOoKn7eg0LWK6TErWtf9vbJo7qBPUv-bxUnelQIwtm02hXTMDuw/w343-h346/Spicy%20Autumn%20Rings.jpg" width="343" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spicy Autumn Curves</td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dies
used:<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Blue
Wren 6858 Charming Rings 8" finished</span></span></h3><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Accuquilt<br />
</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55160
Rectangle 4½” x 8½”<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55017
Strips 2½”</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div>
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</p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-40277376866381408382023-10-09T07:00:00.011-05:002023-10-09T07:00:00.181-05:00Diamond Chain<h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbyKXlNN33Vk0Aw8gU9G1yPjPhzZrNCEpL3HkkLs__zw6HUmG_WGR8zU8dnzLS4XZ1AnAZG8jB76wOeEWCgICrey2UldpCho1ZlhABBPHRkZlOb2Lkf5UEnQA2cKtrExph3V37oDqkQdjo8fmkNzpb-qxtFEm_etXr9oCNFGbLnzEaZ1PulCS6_0tdKfs/s3022/diamond%20chain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2984" data-original-width="3022" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbyKXlNN33Vk0Aw8gU9G1yPjPhzZrNCEpL3HkkLs__zw6HUmG_WGR8zU8dnzLS4XZ1AnAZG8jB76wOeEWCgICrey2UldpCho1ZlhABBPHRkZlOb2Lkf5UEnQA2cKtrExph3V37oDqkQdjo8fmkNzpb-qxtFEm_etXr9oCNFGbLnzEaZ1PulCS6_0tdKfs/s320/diamond%20chain.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Diamond Chain</td></tr></tbody></table>Simple
squares and half square triangles can be combined using different
sizes and configurations to create interesting quilt patterns.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Diamond
Chain is my impression of a photo clipped from a magazine many years
ago. I used scraps of navy, blue, wine, and green prints and added
cream muslin for the four-patch blocks. The larger squares are dusty
peach floral and cream. Two borders frame this fall throw nicely.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Quilting
with cream thread, I sewed scallop stitch diagonally in rows 3”
apart. Diamond Chain is 58” square.</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrcpJtvODbG0c6nKY4iqIPmTyyI4tBT8Nfc5Hjl4E7B04Iwwv6aheflqvTOWA2T125EDerNJQvfVkPLkyvWFpOtzALCIK-SsN15QIlrK_wBxROugV7Wi7GseOGvtZHIUYPHhHqICMpOWlaLX9FXpovbQmj-ZdXGJ5W7707VuWvcTfNcPLWf9_DXuGiMMQ/s4080/diamond%20chain%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrcpJtvODbG0c6nKY4iqIPmTyyI4tBT8Nfc5Hjl4E7B04Iwwv6aheflqvTOWA2T125EDerNJQvfVkPLkyvWFpOtzALCIK-SsN15QIlrK_wBxROugV7Wi7GseOGvtZHIUYPHhHqICMpOWlaLX9FXpovbQmj-ZdXGJ5W7707VuWvcTfNcPLWf9_DXuGiMMQ/s320/diamond%20chain%20closeup.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I
love the variety and challenge of experimenting with new designs. I truly enjoy
seeing a quilt photo and figuring out how to sew it. I find ideas all
the time, in tile patterns, clothing, magazines, architecture, and
nature. Always looking, because the next cool project might be just around the corner.</span></span></h3><h3 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Accuquilt
dies used:<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55006
3½” Square<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55009
3½” Half Square Triangle<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55000
6½” Square<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55017
Strips 2½”<br /></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">55032
Strips 3½”</span></span></h3>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>Kaye Irelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12166925911714575493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7744738869737160753.post-8925270438481532082023-10-02T06:30:00.270-05:002023-10-02T08:59:50.718-05:00Restoration: Singer 127-3 Mary Margaret<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlXO4clI-P3qrMYA9kPTzJ_Zwcwcfu6bSbFV5X6AhkIyhmWuNfJaIECx4j0jhIrLRXq7rLXYDpTEGXL53vqwyX4qGIo5RD8f6jjBk-doq7i801HnP_R3XrGyfRlZrLOTlL9XSk2ZcDlqZoWVYiw4tSZ4FciMvlKElvy736MzaM8uyXXx6bWOkiYU22Aks/s4080/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20complete.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlXO4clI-P3qrMYA9kPTzJ_Zwcwcfu6bSbFV5X6AhkIyhmWuNfJaIECx4j0jhIrLRXq7rLXYDpTEGXL53vqwyX4qGIo5RD8f6jjBk-doq7i801HnP_R3XrGyfRlZrLOTlL9XSk2ZcDlqZoWVYiw4tSZ4FciMvlKElvy736MzaM8uyXXx6bWOkiYU22Aks/w272-h205/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20complete.jpg" width="272" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Singer 127-3 Mary Margaret finished</span></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">This
lovely machine is a 1923 Singer 127-3 in the original oak cabinet.
She belonged to Mary Margaret for years, and was generously gifted to
me by her son Ervin. We believe this treadle machine was converted to
electric at the dealer or factory. We decided on a sympathetic restoration to get
her sewing well and protect the finish</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">.</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span><p style="text-align: left;"></p>
<p style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtvx31o1RqwvrX8xldI3hpU9Jdaw0EzWSNMTStswEiaSQVZ2xINNAMmqnITOKe4yGxssVN9zJuItm0WyzTucoWtEvWfxP_-d3e90-56_rpocdqvJLlaFSpZ0-3EJukAiIEGw3iUNXwTI6NiHeJa4z9ycpru_yP-7ReIQ9SX3I9KKsWzklIBd5ymB-ZfU/s4080/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20before.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbtvx31o1RqwvrX8xldI3hpU9Jdaw0EzWSNMTStswEiaSQVZ2xINNAMmqnITOKe4yGxssVN9zJuItm0WyzTucoWtEvWfxP_-d3e90-56_rpocdqvJLlaFSpZ0-3EJukAiIEGw3iUNXwTI6NiHeJa4z9ycpru_yP-7ReIQ9SX3I9KKsWzklIBd5ymB-ZfU/w254-h191/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20before.jpg" width="254" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Singer 127 before</td></tr></tbody></table><h3 style="font-style: normal; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Amazingly,
at 100 years old, the Memphis sphinx decals were nearly perfect, just
a couple of places showed a bit of wear. The finish had a little
checking but was mostly intact. She had been stored in an attic, so
not too much rust, but there was dried oil/grease and dust.
</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The
handwheel, shuttle and feed dogs moved easily and I actually sewed a
few manual stitches before we started work. </span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbR4tWBiejYnVXZZBUEq1_2_q8IGYapfi3dUBlUzgvG8HjKbMiqxcvQJRe09_B1XHTTEeKoRQykwY9kM2mribaZYxjTx-23L_-0kc2_Dobbv2Y3q_Bji9gPen-sKHenjafMePJo6e2IyOv99g1s8iIadRUITw5eqlyNicWFe4Qu6t9q7CHqa6qJYO52qg/s4080/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20ironwork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbR4tWBiejYnVXZZBUEq1_2_q8IGYapfi3dUBlUzgvG8HjKbMiqxcvQJRe09_B1XHTTEeKoRQykwY9kM2mribaZYxjTx-23L_-0kc2_Dobbv2Y3q_Bji9gPen-sKHenjafMePJo6e2IyOv99g1s8iIadRUITw5eqlyNicWFe4Qu6t9q7CHqa6qJYO52qg/w138-h183/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20ironwork.jpg" width="138" /></a></div>The tiger oak cabinet and
ironwork are in great shape, check out that gold paint detail on the logos! I gave it a good clean, a coat of
Howard's Restore-A-Finish, and beeswax.</span></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here's
what Jerold did to spruce up Mary Margaret:</span></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Cleaned handwheel using wire wheel & scotch brite, leaving the brownish patina. Polished all the plate covers to a shine.</span></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizGqbTGrGpCmi-DEuMEt23y_epM7B0-DH0gB9q0WHyEls4tcM5GvU_b6M9y8U7tKRJrtNoB43ywKXtP-kW_9t1BczyAF4mcSAi6nuhpjnr605FEg3y0ruw3KojYi-8psNEeGWQEth-8uGev1DJjxTyr-xxEry_ebzVBc3C-18FLI_gBuJl98_pVkGGvqw/s3072/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20before%20front%20plate.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2445" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizGqbTGrGpCmi-DEuMEt23y_epM7B0-DH0gB9q0WHyEls4tcM5GvU_b6M9y8U7tKRJrtNoB43ywKXtP-kW_9t1BczyAF4mcSAi6nuhpjnr605FEg3y0ruw3KojYi-8psNEeGWQEth-8uGev1DJjxTyr-xxEry_ebzVBc3C-18FLI_gBuJl98_pVkGGvqw/w165-h208/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20before%20front%20plate.jpg" width="165" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3LTSemklcahk8rCI_KSqsuKvS_we4y7aJBoDHG45IvItjcvkLGV8lGAQf-Ny2-S9KmPVh_wgonIbp_Qn1JzxCBXFBGac7lBSlJAyTj-658qC56mi0gGv-sdikbuu1j7G0u_uUTA237-2uT2UqJgyu2uKUFULjPsqir6snmSzfO4lR4yqYraQmHSbc6-Q/s3287/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20after%20front%20plate.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3287" data-original-width="2206" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3LTSemklcahk8rCI_KSqsuKvS_we4y7aJBoDHG45IvItjcvkLGV8lGAQf-Ny2-S9KmPVh_wgonIbp_Qn1JzxCBXFBGac7lBSlJAyTj-658qC56mi0gGv-sdikbuu1j7G0u_uUTA237-2uT2UqJgyu2uKUFULjPsqir6snmSzfO4lR4yqYraQmHSbc6-Q/w141-h211/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20after%20front%20plate.jpg" width="141" /><br /></a></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Disassemble
and clean motor. Rewire with new plug. Disassemble needle box, very
dirty, years of gunky oil. Cleaned parts with foam degreaser and WD40.</span></span></h3><div><h3><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-left: 1em;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6PMCZnP-KTtcgV008BIKC73dOBEVRzaB-jDjoa7UFMaQe1l7t5LUqLh3RVg4jgfbiGGZjyiVwUcfTDkdY0PQrGDOVO_ehTB3V72HbFfNgHnH9E9WNRTmDXW3jI69DuaUc5sY2vHtYS-HApt30V6eB2mBw-kZk7lS4AHVcNn0nbR9GAjatrBBaOw5umE/s4000/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20before%20presser.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2250" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk6PMCZnP-KTtcgV008BIKC73dOBEVRzaB-jDjoa7UFMaQe1l7t5LUqLh3RVg4jgfbiGGZjyiVwUcfTDkdY0PQrGDOVO_ehTB3V72HbFfNgHnH9E9WNRTmDXW3jI69DuaUc5sY2vHtYS-HApt30V6eB2mBw-kZk7lS4AHVcNn0nbR9GAjatrBBaOw5umE/w125-h223/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20before%20presser.jpg" width="125" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Before<br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table></h3></div><h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2YOQQc4U0Mn2_QXbdg_e8BqqAr1PJkKtROdKCLnWaqNDb1LlHy2irMqLov9uhLAy7qjszaUCXmQUHKTqrTswIpOATSVrKZpMOJ_oOtIoUIJCm46MxMDsWBjuqcs0q7yWsditJ3Q6BBw7WDw7FBodkDbJ0jRot2hePCEr1SLnT6N9eTItx3y1vlnKk56w/s4080/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20after%20presser.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2YOQQc4U0Mn2_QXbdg_e8BqqAr1PJkKtROdKCLnWaqNDb1LlHy2irMqLov9uhLAy7qjszaUCXmQUHKTqrTswIpOATSVrKZpMOJ_oOtIoUIJCm46MxMDsWBjuqcs0q7yWsditJ3Q6BBw7WDw7FBodkDbJ0jRot2hePCEr1SLnT6N9eTItx3y1vlnKk56w/w176-h233/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20after%20presser.jpg" width="176" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">After<br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></h3><h3><span style="font-size: medium;">First
clean surface with sewing machine oil. Shellac intact, so carefully
cleaned entire surface of machine with GOJO hand cleaner. Daubed
amber shellac on the few bits of painted decals that had begun to
silver.</span></h3><h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZYv_Mxsd238_muZg9b9xQNh9MpZlobhrM03pBFWpbs4aNygpPLWMLCr4ReCr5ciKVmDGQ1o3vt_zlLNm3fZJyAft19G_duvEYaax4ZwwXvVlxL4a4LDg4oMQLjIimAxQqjjJ2ZcDyOxh9bUz0R6Kd-UdDlf6uspXnLUHF9i3XX0sSgfOOlwbqIlN9S4/s4080/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20after%20bed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZYv_Mxsd238_muZg9b9xQNh9MpZlobhrM03pBFWpbs4aNygpPLWMLCr4ReCr5ciKVmDGQ1o3vt_zlLNm3fZJyAft19G_duvEYaax4ZwwXvVlxL4a4LDg4oMQLjIimAxQqjjJ2ZcDyOxh9bUz0R6Kd-UdDlf6uspXnLUHF9i3XX0sSgfOOlwbqIlN9S4/w175-h233/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20after%20bed.jpg" width="175" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeMX0q1iUps50pt8z65b2qFvTToBZq22GHEEM2YQmxFuYd-pdn4jBz_e0djvZVhwsJTtSSSem8KlrsHH8WEqXt9GrSY2kOvGBzVGQ1imGJtw71I2Ak4i2SgslA8A6LIqaG3WQcOuLzMUH7Wz_9fGYvmea5y33YOjAxfqQbDEmlTo8ENsSBN-CEzH8Nsw/s4080/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20before%20bed.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="4080" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXeMX0q1iUps50pt8z65b2qFvTToBZq22GHEEM2YQmxFuYd-pdn4jBz_e0djvZVhwsJTtSSSem8KlrsHH8WEqXt9GrSY2kOvGBzVGQ1imGJtw71I2Ak4i2SgslA8A6LIqaG3WQcOuLzMUH7Wz_9fGYvmea5y33YOjAxfqQbDEmlTo8ENsSBN-CEzH8Nsw/w214-h167/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20before%20bed.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pulled
drive shafts & shuttle mechanism, cleaned in Coleman fuel, buffed
& polished where needed. Replaced a locking screw missing from
the shuttle drive shaft.</span></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2fLp3eYfQmVwc9rf6_eAFHiDar7RHkDbufaZjMYDquDK1fwXMEPEF2JPwqh-2UcpbQxKJizQEczQ7Tyq5ni7813sIqLsfR48AscydVnY5rHxLwuC7mFacy1h_JiVdwoxmWJFWe25PxcNCSnTu9MicyWBHG8hrSJbiVzHhKSzu_VwBHsLAKW6a9ZPfHfQ/s4000/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20before%20under.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="4000" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2fLp3eYfQmVwc9rf6_eAFHiDar7RHkDbufaZjMYDquDK1fwXMEPEF2JPwqh-2UcpbQxKJizQEczQ7Tyq5ni7813sIqLsfR48AscydVnY5rHxLwuC7mFacy1h_JiVdwoxmWJFWe25PxcNCSnTu9MicyWBHG8hrSJbiVzHhKSzu_VwBHsLAKW6a9ZPfHfQ/w213-h120/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20before%20under.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWP26OOCLyLuxx_Bs5XOeNdO7B9bhzoJXhFtJvxhLps7WVr_nh0qE5uC67THbEkucfrElsl7XnRpHMWf4ww3NDgkV1uNWFSknj1k2HMDTN1_OxrnIwDPDMd4M1T1c9opZWMMpJgbwtFcmcNz5K4eTt_atgta3nd5x0U-jA97WaOpQ-gUPFXMUztt7Sq10/s4000/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20after%20under.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="4000" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWP26OOCLyLuxx_Bs5XOeNdO7B9bhzoJXhFtJvxhLps7WVr_nh0qE5uC67THbEkucfrElsl7XnRpHMWf4ww3NDgkV1uNWFSknj1k2HMDTN1_OxrnIwDPDMd4M1T1c9opZWMMpJgbwtFcmcNz5K4eTt_atgta3nd5x0U-jA97WaOpQ-gUPFXMUztt7Sq10/w218-h123/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20after%20under.jpg" width="218" /></a></div><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Removed
feed vertical shaft & stitch regulator for cleaning. Finished
cleaning other parts. Re-assembled machine. Adjusted feed dog
alignment & height, presser bar height. Checked all other
adjustments. Test sew - worked the first time!</span></span></h3><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz5n8ceseetuUuoMvtwrifPzGwxREP6atgT1EBicovw5QtT7uogTuMoj8GtohBaUZxgJ1KZmOCxmCLNchvqeXTjUqaqH6PvJ4nHFmslNCvIywKz0BSdmiDYhj5BwHoL2d0eTf1BPbdlt7UT1oM0U5efevqjuTFZoxb9rQVx3EeXWsjKOnmY29Cd5YgIFI/s3600/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20after.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2579" data-original-width="3600" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz5n8ceseetuUuoMvtwrifPzGwxREP6atgT1EBicovw5QtT7uogTuMoj8GtohBaUZxgJ1KZmOCxmCLNchvqeXTjUqaqH6PvJ4nHFmslNCvIywKz0BSdmiDYhj5BwHoL2d0eTf1BPbdlt7UT1oM0U5efevqjuTFZoxb9rQVx3EeXWsjKOnmY29Cd5YgIFI/s320/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20after.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Isn't she goregous?</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sprayed
with 3 coats of shellac: not a perfect mirror finish but shinier than
she was and it will protect the finish.</span></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMPLhx3LoarsanhCQ485OdV6G6RpFVaVrmuKydUKyx9d67RI40zdPfBkA2PqKd9wSj7hyphenhyphenOx46vxe2KsV3-1N_nAAz4b4IgyKMVgHni71osDQB4kNflShfR2pbpzF6DVMo2ZgdH5kUO3OrIOH3C4TfdMGrlgg940fu9UsI_nf0EUptCvK0cwlN9vU8N3MI/s4080/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20shiny%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4080" data-original-width="3072" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMPLhx3LoarsanhCQ485OdV6G6RpFVaVrmuKydUKyx9d67RI40zdPfBkA2PqKd9wSj7hyphenhyphenOx46vxe2KsV3-1N_nAAz4b4IgyKMVgHni71osDQB4kNflShfR2pbpzF6DVMo2ZgdH5kUO3OrIOH3C4TfdMGrlgg940fu9UsI_nf0EUptCvK0cwlN9vU8N3MI/w174-h231/Singer%20127-3%20MM%20shiny%202.jpg" width="174" /></a></div><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Re-assemble
items removed for painting, mount light & motor. Put back in
cabinet & wired controller up. Wound a bobbin. Cleaned shuttle.
Threaded the machine and she sewed a perfect stitch without any
tension adjustments.</span></span></h3><h3><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I've
already put Mary Margaret back to work: just finished piecing a
quilt top. What a pleasure to sew on this wonderful vibrating shuttle machine, thanks Ervin! I hope
she lasts another hundred years. </span></span></h3>
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