I made this wreath yesterday. I wanted something Valentiny for the front door, and this is it. I had planned something entirely different using strips of red fabrics tied around the wreath--sort of raggy looking. I started that, and it just wasn't working for me.
Then I came across this piece of gorgeous fabric in my scrap bag. This is what we used to border Ramey's Drunkard's Path quilt a while back (a picture of which I cannot find to save my life!). I tore off a couple of wide strips, wrapped the wreath form, and added the hearts, which were in my stash. I think they came from a yard sale, or maybe thrift store. Voila! Wreath.
I feel like I've been quite productive this week--although I haven't really worked on UFOs. Maybe this afternoon I'll get in a big of busting, just so I can have something to report tomorrow.
This morning I have to make a shopping list and go grocery shopping. The family is coming tomorrow night for a soup supper. I'm having vegetable beef soup, some kind of salad, and some kind of dessert. As you can see, my plans are a little sketchy so far.
I did get my fibro med prescription (cymbalta) refilled yesterday. I'll try to not let that run out again.
All you Little Green Quilters, don't forget to check in tomorrow and leave your link. Now listen: you don't have to have any progress to report to post your link. We still want to know what you've been up to. So link up, ok?
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On 01/19/2012, Helen in Switzerland said ...
You are so clever Susan - it's just lovely!!
On 01/19/2012, Debra said ...
Pretty!
On 01/19/2012, Barbara Anne said ...
What a festive and charming wreath! The fabric and hearts are just perfect! Don't you love it when you find the right combination that fits the picture you have in mind?
Hope your grocery trip is a breeze and that your soup is of the crock pot variety so it's no trouble to make at all.
Please check your email, she types mysteriously! :)
Hugs!
On 01/19/2012, Brenda said ...
Great looking wreath! FABULOUS!!
Your soup sounds awesome and who cares what kind of salad or what kind of dessert. Anything will go with your soup!! Hope you enjoy the company of your loved ones.
Here's to your health!
Brenda
On 01/19/2012, Wendy said ...
Love the wreath. You are inspiring! Wendy
On 01/19/2012, Dee said ...
Oh, Susan ... so simple and so pretty!! think I could do that?? I'm not very artsy or crafty, but I guess I can give it a shot!!
Pink Hugs,
Dee
On 01/19/2012, Kai said ...
Absolutely beautiful!!! It SINGS Valentines!!!
On 01/19/2012, Deb Price said ...
It turned out lovely! I need to make one for my door. Reading all these blogs always makes me feel like I need more hours in a day!
Have a fun supper with the family!
Hugs...
On 01/19/2012, Linda Volz said ...
Hi Susan -
The wreath is adorable and it looks lovely hanging on your red door. I've always wanted a red door, but (big sigh) mine is brown.
I'll tell you something to make you laugh ok? Day before yesterday I turned on my Bernie and she was making a very strange noise, kind of like a high pitch whining noise. She still sewed like a dream, but that noise just made me crazy and I got so scared that something terrible was wrong with her. So I called the store where I bought Bernie (shout out to Byrne's Sewing Center in New Britain, PA) and described the terrible scary noise it was making and the very kind lady who answered the phone said as gently as she could "honey do you have your bobbin rewind turned on?" and well don't ya know I did!! As soon as I turned it off that horrible noise went away.
I think I'm starting to slip a gear here and there. ME not the machine. Well, I had a good giggle over it and now I hope you did too!
Sending you blessings
Linda
On 01/20/2012, Sandra Neel Hutchins said ...
Your wreath appears to have your magic touch with fabric! It looks so festive on the red door.
I want to wish all the Little Green Quilters lots of success with your UFO busting. I'm still working on my friend's Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt. I started working on it this past March! She had it in such a mess and the fabric isn't pretty and I don't like working on it, but I'm determined to finish it. It is my one and only UFO because I've taken time out from it to make two baby quilts. Have fun ladies in your new year of quilting. I'll be looking forward to lots of photos along the way.
On 01/25/2012, Mama Pea said ...
It looks good! How cute!
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