Sophie Belle says HAPPY Halloweeeeeeen.......
On 11/01/2015, gailss1 said ...
Very cute and looks to be enjoying his costume.
On 11/01/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
How cute is Sophie Belle Patterpaw in her Pilgrim outfit? She's obviously aware of how charming she looks! :)
Hugs!
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This is a scene from one of my favorite mid-20th-century horror movies, "The Tingler." Although it's a very silly and tacky movie, it still makes my skin crawl just thinking about it. Eeeeeewwww! I LOVE IT!
I'm about to watch this old movie, which is playing on Turner Classic Movies at 2:00. What better way to celebrate Halloween Day than with frights and memories from my childhood. My sister Ramey and I saw this screamer several times at the Roxy Theatre in our hometown. The Roxy is long gone. I'm glad this ridiculous movie survives.
Happy Halloween, everyone!
On 10/31/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
BOOOOOOOO! Happy Halloween to you,too!
We're so far off the street that we've never had trick or treaters so don't buy candy and we don't like scary movies either. I guess my few pumpkins and Halloween wall quilt, larger and tiny will have to do.
DH's aunts attached (somehow) a length of white fur down the back of their black Scottie, Katie, as her costume for today! She's a non-stinky skunk!
Hugs!
On 11/01/2015, Sharon Jenkins said ...
Hey, is that Vincent Price? I always loved him!
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Nothing really strenuous, just trying to straighten things up and get ready for the bee meeting at my house on Monday. I still have to do the kitchen, decide what I'm going to serve, then go grocery shopping.
Needless to say, there has been no sewing or quilting. During my rest breaks I have been reading. I'm reading my very first Jack Reacher novel, Make Me, which is actually the newest one. It's very intriguing and exciting, but I've yet to find an explanation for the title. I guess time will tell. I have about fifty pages to go.
On 10/30/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
Love your cheerful candle holders and the jaunty cat tile! Which quilt is on your table?
Wishing you spoons enough to get done what you need to do, to enjoy the cooking and baking you want to do, and an early finish to all so you can rest up to have fun with your bee friends on Monday!
Interesting book title.
Hugs!
On 10/30/2015, Dot in NE Georgia said ...
I am also reading this book and I have read a number of his previous books. He is one of my favorite authors. Hope you enjoy the ending.
On 11/02/2015, Dolores Tanner said ...
I 'discovered' the jack reacher books about a year ago, and have enjoyed 'finding' them.. he is an interesting 'dude' and always love finding a ne author and series to search for and find!!
On 11/05/2015, Linda Heintz said ...
I have also read all the Jack Reacher novels. They are very entertaining. I highly recommend. Enjoy & be well. Linda
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I knew this wasn't a good day to sew. I should have listened to my body. I'm super tired, listless, weak, shaky--I have no grasp in my hands and fingers. I got up early when Jesse came in from his night shift and made breakfast for both of us; but then I went back to bed--something I never ever do. I slept until 10:30. That in itself should have told me to stay away from the sewing machine. But I didn't listen to that little voice. And this is the result.
I absolutely mutilated one of the brown owl's feet, even sewing a pleat into the fabric. But after I pulled out those stitches and took a deep breath, I started again and finished stitching Brown Owl. The stitches aren't perfect, but I think they'll do--a lot better than the ones in the above photo. But no more for today.
Yesterday was a good day though. I attended an old-fashioned hymn-singing service at Leeds Presbyterian Church and enjoyed it a lot. We sang a couple dozen old-fashioned hymns, like "In the Garden," "Whispering Hope," "I'll Fly Away," "At the Cross," and more. My kind of of hymn-singing. Afterwards we met in the fellowship hall for snacks and visiting. Lots of fun. That might be what wore me out. I sang with all my heart, even though my voice would certainly win no Grammys.
It's a gray and rainy day here at The Yellow House, so I think I'll take myself to the couch and read for the rest of the afternoon. Or take a nap maybe.
On 10/26/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
Do take good care of yourself, sweetie. It's a bummer to have to lose a day or part of a day but that's the way it is for us sometimes. Don't kick yourself about the unsewing either as it comes with the territory and you've finished the brown owl's feet so that's a plus.
As for the singing yesterday, those hymns are favorites of mine, too. Remember, we're told to make a joyful noise, not a good one!
I'm going to throw some laundry in the washer, finish one other task, then sit myself down to read until something interrupts me.
Hugs!
On 10/27/2015, Jenny said ...
I so enjoy your blog and can feel the joy of your singing the hymns. Thanks for making my day, and I pray for your improved health.
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As it happened, I never got to do any stitching yesterday. Stuff happened. But today, I did. I finished the first row of owls. That's going to be it for today though. I have to go to the grocery store and pick up some snacks for me and Jesse to enjoy while we watch the Alabama/Tennessee game this afternoon.
Actually, we don't watch the games together--just in the same house. Jesse likes to watch in his bedroom, while I watch in the living room. But that's sort of together.
I hope everyone is having a great weekend. ROLL TIDE, I say.
On 10/24/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
Cheers on the stitching you did to finish the first row of those charming owls! Before you know it, you'll be finishing the last row and on to sewing the rows together.
I've actually gotten the pieces of another star for Brian's quilt sewn together. 11 short seams and the block will be together but am so tired, I wonder if I'll get that done?
ROLL TIDE!
Hugs!
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POTUS #45
I had every intention yesterday of getting an early start in the sewing room and getting lots of owls stitched. However, as I sat on the couch enjoying my morning coffee (after getting up late anyway), I got hooked on the Hillary Clinton Telethon, sponsored by a bunch of House Republicans, and I couldn't tear myself away. I sat there the entire 11 hours (well, part of the time I actually reclined) and watched the spectacle. I was by turns amazed, appalled, angered, tickled, and inspired.
I now believe that the President of the United States should always be a woman. We're stronger and smarter--at least judging by yesterday's performances of all involved. For instance, compare Donald Trump's whining and complaining about a three-hour debate with Hillary's appearance and attitude after an 11-hour vicious grilling. No contest.
At least now I know who I'm voting for next November. If you don't agree, that's fine. You won't get me to rant or rave or call you a Nazi or a Communist. All I ask is that if you post an accusation about the Hill, check your info first and don't post any propaganda, rumors, or lies. Thanks.
Now back to the owls.
She's on fire!
On 10/23/2015, Dolores Tanner said ...
So is it over, have they asked enough ?? and she answered enough to sooth everyone's feathers.... I mean really, after three years.... isn't that how long it has been, I think I saw that in the paper, how can you even be expected to remember minute details for heavens sake, give a person a break, grace under fire...
On 10/23/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
Amen, sister! Grace under fire, indeed.
Will email you a photo to - hopefully - bring a smile to your face at my Christmas quilt finished well before December arrives.
Whootie Hoo! Enjoy your owls!
Hugs!
On 10/23/2015, Denise in PA said ...
Amen!
On 10/23/2015, Sylvia said ...
I did exactly the same thing!
On 10/23/2015, Joanne said ...
Proud of her!
On 10/24/2015, Edwina Wagner said ...
I was surprised myself. She made me proud to be a woman!!
Hugs... -e
On 10/24/2015, kaye said ...
Well stated! I could not agree with you more.
On 10/24/2015, Mary said ...
I agree! She ROCKED it! She has my vote.
And I love your owls. I have been watching your progress and they get cuter and cuter! Such a nice job...thanks for sharing.
On 10/24/2015, Fran said ...
I am neither Dem or Rep, but the lives that were lost are the lives that were under fire, not grace. Famous words, what difference does it matter will ring forever in the ears of their families. We need a Margaret Thatcher......sadly, USA hasn't come up with anyone of that caliliber.
On 10/24/2015, Helen L Nordseth said ...
HRC had my vote for sure after the debate. This ludicrous hearing was a gift to her......thanks Rebublicans.
On 10/26/2015, Debra said ...
I am with you all the way!
On 10/30/2015, Kate said ...
I just feel so sorry for the families. I think they said 600 e mails asking for help and all were denied. Hillary said none ever reached her desk and the people from the state dept who with held these e mails did nothing wrong. Those men might have been alive if somebody anybody took action.
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Not much stitching has happened here this week. But I did wedge in
a little time at the sewing machine this morning to get one owl
applique blanket-stitched.
Seems like this has been a very busy week so far. Then why have I not accomplished anything? On second thought, I have accomplished quite a bit, just not in the sewing room.
Grocery shopping, some housework (I got all the blinds dusted--for some reason, Anna never seems to do that), my laundry and Jesse's, and annual check-ups for the doggies (plus a grooming for Sophie). That's accomplishment, right?
I was proud of Sophie and Skipper. Both had lost weight, so we didn't get lectured. Sophie has lost almost 3 pounds, and Skipper almost 2. Now if only I could lose a little.
But I did get back to a little stitching this morning. While Anna was cleaning downstairs (her every-other-Wednesday visit), I got a little blanket-stitching done on the owl quilt--one owl, to be exact (see photo above). Only eight more to go.
On 10/21/2015, Margaret said ...
That blanket stitching really adds a lot of character to the quilt. Have fun sewing the rest of them!
On 10/22/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
Love the look of the blanket stitching! I can just imagine the workout it was for your hands and shoulders to keep turning the fabric this way and that way so the stitches keep to the edges of the owl fabrics. Well done!
Cheers for all the other tasks you've accomplished this week, too. Every little bit and big bit helps.
I've decided to make a couple of pieced table runners as Christmas gifts for family, so am going to choose fabrics and backing to get started while it's still October.
Hugs!
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The rows are not yet joined, and neither is the left border (tree trunk). I will do all the blanket stitching before I join everything together. That way, there will be less bulk to deal with at the sewing machine.
I fused my last row of hooties this morning. I am now ready for the blanket-stitch step. But not today. First I have to go to the grocery store and get something ready for me and Jesse to lunch on while we watch Alabama take on Texas A&M. ROLL TIDE!
On 10/17/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
More cute, cute, cute owls perched to join in the conversation! I applaud your idea to use the applique stitch before joining the branches to each other and to the tree trunk.
You and Alabama are both on a roll! The game is almost over as I type and the score is Bama 40, A&M woefully short of that. :)
ROLL TIDE, indeed!!!
Hugs!
On 10/18/2015, Trudy Abernathy-Neill said ...
Well now, I do think this is my favorite of all the many quilts and wallhangings you have shown us. Perhaps because my Laura used owls as her nursery theme and now my granddaughter who is 11, is all about owls as accessories for school. You do such great work Susan...thanks for sharing!
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Row Two is fused, and Row Three is cut out. That's what I did yesterday. Today, I hope to get Row Three fused. Then I will start the machine blanket stitching around the shapes before I sew the rows together and add the left-side border, which is the only border on this quilt. It serves as the tree trunk.
On 10/17/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
Don't you wonder what the apparent conversation between the purple and the yellow owls is all about? The green owl seems to be listening in, the red owl is considering the brown owl, and both the brown owl and the blue owl seem stunned by what they've heard!
Well done!
I'm hoping to magically, simply, and without complication machine stitch the finishing stitching on the Santa quilt's binding. Do I use the walking foot or the zipper foot (as occurred to me in the middle of last night)?
Hugs!
On 10/17/2015, Debbie Price said ...
Oh my goodness, this is really going to be adorable! Waiting to see the next row. Have a lovely weekend.
On 10/18/2015, Linzey said ...
Love your owl quilt! is there a pattern or did you design it?
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Shane always rings my doorbell when he has something for me that's too big for the mailbox. So when the doorbell rang this morning, I knew either Jesse or I was in for a treat. IT WAS ME! My Farm Girl Vintage book, from quilt designer and blogger Lori Holt, came! And it's even more wonderful than I expected. I have been sitting on the couch, drinking coffee and going through the pages over and over.
Then I came up to the sewing room and dug out these fabrics that I purchased years ago, I don't even remember when or where, but I knew they were going to be the base for this quilt. I'll add some others to the bunch, specifically some polka dots and checks that I know I have. I'm also going to expand the color way, add some greens and yellows for sure. I'm already thinking I'll call my quilt "Country Life Sampler," but that could change.
Oh, I can't wait to get started!
On 10/16/2015, Debra said ...
It's so much fun, the beginning of a project like this. I can't wait to follow your progress. If I didn't have so many UFOs, I'd be tempted to join you!
On 10/16/2015, Sheryl Colle said ...
The Evening Star Quilt Guild is doing this for their 2015-2016 challenge. The blocks are such fun. Need to have a very accurate 1/4" seam!
On 10/16/2015, Kathy said ...
What beautiful fabrics. Can't wait to see the quilt when it's done!
On 10/16/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
What a great book and I love the spiral binding that lets it lay flat. If I didn't own more than 100 quilt books and more quilting magazines, I'd be tempted by this one.
Your chosen fabrics are perfect and why wouldn't they be? You have always had a talent for picking out just the right fabrics for each of your projects. No doubt the greens, yellows, and ... whatever will be perfect, too.
I got the binding sewn onto my Santa quilt today and my shoulders are screaming. BenGay (or something else) here I come.
Hugs!
On 10/16/2015, Pat said ...
Looking forward to seeing this in progress!
On 10/17/2015, Sue, the Florida Farm Girl said ...
I think I have that book. Its a shame when you can't remember whether you do or not without going digging.
Trying to comment on your later post and can't get it to go through. Won't accept my email address and won't accept it without it. Hmmmm.......
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I got four more owls cut out today (purple, yellow, brown, and pink)--only two more to go. My plan was to cut them all out today, but that's not happening. For the past couple of weeks, I have been developing a headache every afternoon at about the same time. Today's headache has arrived. It's one of those back-of-the-neck kind of headaches.
So I'm off to the medicine cabinet (really my kitchen cabinet) to snag some Excedrin and lie down for a while. I hope to get my last two owls cut out tomorrow. They will be orange and aqua.
On 10/15/2015, Linda Enneking said ...
Sorry to hear about your headaches. I used to have daily headaches for years, then for some reason I never get them any more. I think it may have something to do with my teenagers growing up.
I love the owls. When I first saw them I wasn't crazy about them, but I like them more each time I see them. It is going to be a really cute quilt. Maybe almost as cute as the one with the pink houses.
On 10/16/2015, Linda Heintz said ...
Way to go on the owls. - they are so cute. And your method of just doing what you can, when you can is a winner. Hope you feel better soon, Linda
On 10/16/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
LOVE these owls, too, and their facial expressions! Well done!
Hope your headaches stop occurring in the late afternoon and if so, have you been in one position for too long by then? Reading? Cutting fabric? Sewing? Might you take your Excedrin earlier and not get the headache? Might a shoulder rolling exercise done hourly help? Wishing you well!
Hugs!
On 10/16/2015, Joanne said ...
I love your owl quilt already. I'm going to try to make a brown-and-white quilt for my bedroom. (I posted this yesterday, but it didn't take.)
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I ordered this book yesterday. I want to make that charming sampler quilt on the cover. I figure if I whip out just one of those blocks a week, I can have a quilt in a year's time.
Is anybody out there interested in a quilt-along? You would have to buy the book if you don't already have access to it. It's $29.99 at the online Fat Quarter Shop. Speak up if you'd like to participate.
On 10/14/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
Cute quilt and love the happy colors. What size are the blocks?
I'm such a slow-poke at piecing, quilting, and the handwork and have such a backlog of project UFOs and quilts I want to make, so I will have to regretfully decline your wonderful offer participating in the quilt-along. My English teachers have each probably turned over in their graves at that run-on sentence. :)
Speaking of a quilt-along, you've reminded me to hang my Halloween quilt made during Pat Sloan's OP challenge several years ago. 'Tis the season, so thank you!
Hugs!
On 10/14/2015, gloria g. Walls said ...
love, love, love this book........I purchased in when it was released........love her strawberries....always......gloria g. Port Saint Lucie, FL
On 10/14/2015, Lisa A said ...
I have that book! Don't think I could whip out one a week, what with a job and all, but I definitely want to work on maybe a smaller version for baby gifts. We have so many folks at work having babies! Maybe I could crank out one for your every four and come out with a small project!
On 10/15/2015, Sophie said ...
Lori Holt just finished a sew-along on http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com If you haven't seen it, you might want to check out the Farm Girl Friday posts.
On 10/15/2015, Becky Blair said ...
Just bought it yesterday at cottage needle works in Pelham. It is on sale. Beautiful book.
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As promised, here are photos from the October meeting of Birmingham Quilters Guild. Our speaker, Irene Latham, author of Leaving Gee's Bend, was great; and the show-and-tell was inspiring.
The quilter who made these two quilts did so for her two grandchildren. The kitties are for her granddaughter, and the pups are for her grandson. The ears on the doggies are loose, and they're lined underneath with flannel.
Another grandson quilt
This quilter used ties from her husband's coworkers to make a quilt to celebrate his retirement.
A strip challenge quilt
An original design
This block was our October block of the month. Our BOM chairman, Nancy M., made this quilt not just to illustrate the block but also to give to her granddaughter Olivia (or it could be her niece; I didn't take notes and depending on my memory is an iffy proposition at best).
One of the charming cuddle quilts that was turned in at the meeting.
I can highly recommend Irene Latham's book, Leaving Gee's Bend.
On 10/13/2015, Thelma said ...
Your guild is a very inspiring and talented group, I always look forward to your meeting pictures.
On 10/13/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
What a delicious and varied group of quilts your guild members have made!
Applause for your program committee, too, to have arranged for such a wonderful writer to be the guest speaker this month.
Hugs!
On 10/14/2015, Debbie Price said ...
What beautiful quilts! Love stitch by stitch. Thank you for always sharing the photos from the guild.
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My sister Ramey agreed to attend guild meeting with me today to hear a presentation by one of our favorite writers, Irene Latham, author of Leaving Gees Bend. If you haven't read this book, you should, especially if youlove southern literature and quilts. The story will grab hold of your heart strings, I promise. Click on the following link to learn more about the book. http://www.amazon.com/Leaving-Gees-Bend-Irene-Latham/dp/0399251790/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1444691629&sr=8-1&keywords=leaving+gees+bend
After the meeting, we had a great lunch at the Irondale Cafe, located in Irondale, Alabama, between Birmingham and my hometown of Leeds. You might think you have never heard of this eatery, but I bet you have. It was made famous by Fanny Flagg in her book Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlestop Cafe and the subsequent movie.The Irondale Cafe was the inspiration for The Whistlestop. We did indeed have some fried green tomatoes, which we usually do when we go there--or sometimes their scrumptious Green Tomatoes Parmesan, which they weren't serving today.
If you're ever in the Birmingham area, we recommend this place for wonderful (and filling) country cooking.
Tomorrow I'll post some photos that I took at the guild meeting.
On 10/13/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
What a great day you two had! It was nice to see Ramey and nice that she could go to guild with you.
I'd love to eat at the Irondale Cafe someday, but would choose a different menu item as (shhh! Don't tell) I don't care for fried green tomatoes.
Hugs!
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I have allowed my carpet to go longer without professional cleaning than I should have--especially with a house full of Furbies. I have avoided carpet cleaners because I truly hate how the carpets are wet for a couple of days after cleaning.
With the holidays coming on as well as November being my month to host quilting bee, I finally decided I have to bite the bullet and have my carpet cleaned.
But first, I decided, I would try this product and see how it works. I use the spray foam Resolve regularly for spot cleaning but had not used the damp powder. I used it on two high-traffic areas this morning, and as far as I can tell, it works as well as the professional cleaners.
Only two drawbacks: I have to do the work myself and a little does not go a long way. I figure I'll need at least 10 containers to clean my entire downstairs. Maybe more. I don't remember how much the one container cost, but I think it wasn't cheap.
But in addition to doing a good job, this product has one more thing in its favor. Although it goes on damp, the carpet is completely dry in 30 minutes.
I know I won't be able to do the whole job in a day, or even two days probably. But I think I can get it all done by the first Monday in November, bee day.
On 10/10/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
Thank you for this tip and a product I'd not seen. We have wall to wall carpet in only one room but it needs cleaning so will give this a try. Most of the house has hardwood, kitchen and sunroom have vinyl, and the hall, half bath, and laundry area downstairs have tile.
My sewing room has wall to wall carpet, too, but no pets are ever allowed in here and there are likely too many straight pins in the carpet weave that I cannot remove. :(
Wishing you well on getting the entire carpeted area cleaned before the November guild meeting.
Hugs!
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I have Row #1 of my owl quilt fused and ready for machine stitching (blanket stitch around the pieces).
My first thought for naming this quilt is based on something my daddy used to say. He told us that owls say, "Whoooo, Whoooo, Who Are You?" and that might be the title of this quilt. I've also thought about naming it "The Who." In all, through deaths, replacements, etc., I know that band has included at least nine members in all over the years, although I never remember any of them except Keith Moon (deceased), Roger Daltry, and Pete Townsend.
Anna is downstairs cleaning, the dogs are outside chasing squirrels, the cats are asleep. So I'm going to use this time to cut out another owl or two. Purple and Yellow come next.
On 10/07/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
Applause, applause! This is going to be such a delightful quilt and the owls in the first row are utterly charming. Don't they make you smile just to look at them?
Am glad your spoon supply is up to the fusing and cutting of these owl shapes.
Hugs!
On 10/08/2015, Debbie Price said ...
They are adorable owls! Excited to see the remainder of them.
On 10/08/2015, Sandy said ...
They are so stinkin' cute Susan. Love them
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I worked on my Granny Square top yesterday at bee
while we visited and talked.
Yesterday morning, I met Cindy M. and Sally B. at Hancock's parking lot and we carpooled to Barbara's for the October meeting of our quilting bee. We had a good time eating and talking. I worked on my Granny Square top, and now I have only half a row left to join. Then I have decide if I want to add border/s.
We had a bit of show-and-tell: Both Doris and Mary Grace had cuddle quilts (charity quilts) that to share with us.
Now I'm going to cut out a couple of owls for my "Who Are You?" quilt.
On 10/06/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
What charming cuddle quilt and applause to their makers, Doris and Mary Grace!!
Love your Granny Square quilt and its fabrics, too!
Are you sure you don't want to name your owl quilt "Whoooo Are You"?!
Cheers that you're feeling good enough to go, sew, and cut out more owls!!
Hugs!
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"Little pig, little pig, let me come in."
I have a lot of October traditions and activities: changing out the hanging quilt in the foyer to one of my autumn/halloween quilts, changing the wreath on my front door, first pot of chili, setting the Jack-o-Lantern on the front porch, and more. One of my October traditions is to watch Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining." I'm watching it right now, but I must say, after 35 years, it's getting a little predictable. I can recite the dialogue right along with the actors.
"You are the caretaker, Mr. Torrence. You have always bean the caretaker."
But one thing remains the same after all this time: I still think Jack Nicholson purposefully turned the character of Jack Torrence into a farce. Anybody who has read Stephen King's book knows Torrence is a very sympathetic character, albeit a troubled one. Nicholson portrays him as a hateful psychopath. I also don't approve of what Kubrick did with Dick Halloran. I don't know why I keep watching this movie. Time for a replacement tradition, maybe.
Good riddance to a bad character.
Of course, Alabama football is another October tradition around here. Today, Bama travels to Athens, Georgia to take on the Bulldogs at my husband Vann's alma mater. This was about the only time that Vann and I ever disagreed on who should win a ballgame, foot or base.
ROLL TIDE!
On 10/03/2015, Joanne said ...
I agree about The Shining movie. Nicholson overacts, the good guy gets killed. Still, it's hard to resist watching it.
On 10/03/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
Nope, never watched The Shining and never, ever will. Thank you anyway!
Now, Crimson Tide football is another matter and it's on the TV right now, too. ROLL TIDE!!!!! :)
Hugs!
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I got webbing for two more owls traced and fabric scraps chosen for a green and a red owl. Now I'm going back downstairs to have a cup of tomato soup and then read some more. I finished one crime novel this morning, The Calling by Inger Ash Wolf. (See left sidebar for short review.) With the weather changing to cool and cloudy, it seems all I want to do is read these days. I have three more books already lined up on my to-be-read list.
On 10/03/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
Cheers for the progress on the cute and expressive owls!
I'm with you on the inclination to just sit and read on these chilly, rainy days we've had. More than 3" of rain has fallen here in the last week but am grateful not to have had the deluge other folks have endured. We turned on the heat this morning just to get the damp chill out of the air indoors.
Hugs!
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Before I hopped in the car and beat a path to Hancock's for more navy fabric, I decided to just check and make sure that the background pieces that I cut were not going to work for my owl quilt. So I traced, fused, and cut out the pieces for one owl, and, as you can see, the 10 1/4"-wide background strip is plenty wide enough to accommodate the birdies. And since this is a wall quilt, not a bed quilt, the length of the finished piece won't be an issue.
So no trip to Hancock's was necessary after all. And I have decided I don't have to retire from quilting just yet.
Happy October, Everyone!
On 10/01/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
Happy dancing and virtual cartwheels because you'll continue to make quilts AND that your background fabric was cut large enough. After all, "enough" is what counts!! Love your first birdie and applaud your focus and success in making him.
Watching the rain forecast here and hoping Hurricane Joaquin stays out at sea.
Hugs!
On 10/01/2015, Susan Bailey said ...
Glad everything worked out!!! I understand the frustration in cutting incorrectly, but it happens to everyone along the way!!
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