CRAZY NINE PATCH PICNIC

Well the weather here has cooled off a little. And the rains are coming down so what else can a girl to do but sew.

A good friend of mine brought me back a number of supplies this past spring when she returned home from Florida.

Now she hasn't sewn for some time, but she sure new how to pick out scrumptious material for her picnic quilt.. She had been to Rainbows End. If any of you gals have not been there check out their site. Oh I ooooed and aaaaaawed when I looked at all they had to offer.

Well this past week we got together and cut and sewed and cut and sewed. You get the picture.

This pattern was from one of Fons and Porter mags. dated 2002.

We did not have time last Wednesday to complete is so My Good Friend came to my house today so that we could sew. Just as I thought down came the rain and it was a perfect day and perfect company to have a sew along.

Instead of incasing the fabric like a pillow case we added muslin for batting and added on our own binding. We did meandering quilting and then finished it off with checkerboard trim to match the backing. We had a great day and great friendship.

With the leftover fabric I cut 6 1/2 " squares and then I made half square triangles .

I pieced together three accross and two down . Added my batting and backing and just quilted down in the fabric at random. I used white fabric on hand for the binding.

I was able to make four placemats to match My Good Friends picnic quilt. I should have them finished for the car club tomorrow night. They will be a sweet addition to the quilt. I can't wait to see how it looks on her table down in Florida.

Thanks for the fun time sewing. Its great when friends get together. till next time

Linda

Off to buy a ruler

Have you ever tried to no avail in searching store after store for a certain notion.

Well I have done just that. I let my finger do the walking first. (phone calls) then I finally found it.

Lets start at the beginning...

I have decided to make a dresden quilt. I had been on loft creations blog and she had a great tutorial. Easy to follow and had a pattern to download of the ruler and circle.

Well I did just that and copied it on to card stock and then traced it on to mylar.

Then I started cutting. Low and behold I was cutting the mylar as well as the material.

So that did not work thus calling around to find a dresden ruler. I really did not think that would be so hard.

Well after many phone calls to stores as well as fellow quilters I found one at a store north of Orillia.

So about an hour drive north , resulted in an hour and a half. Did not know that the highway was under construction. We sat for over a half and hour. My dh as patient as can be made no comment. Well we finally made it to the store to find out... you guessed it THE WRONG RULER..

This was a dresden ruler, but it was made from mylar as well. WHY??? How is this going to stand up with repeated cutting.

And this ruler was $29.99.

I was not about to spend that amount on a mylar ruler. I wanted a good solid one.

Well the drive was not a complete loss. I purchased this christmas fabric to finsh a bag and this pack of black and white fqs.

I had dh drive to another store in Orillia, just maybe ...

NO LUCK!! DH says pull out the map from under your seat. Find another way home.

We arrived back home three and a half ours later and a half a tank of gas used. Well dh by this time was a little impatient to say the least.

Time to start calling friends at my quilters guild. Horray. Found one and picked it up and have already started cutting. I'm using my charms Prairie Paisley by Minick & Lauri Simpson.

Here is a sample of my cuttings. I think I will start with a table runner. Then move on to a quilt for my grandaughter . Her room is in blacks and whites , so I will probably use my new fabric.

I'm one of those, you know, get an idea in your head and have to start now...

Linda

Simple Pleasures

This cute little book is by Hatched and Patched.
If you go over to Sugar Spun Quilts you will see what she has started working on hers and her beautiful Stitching. I have tried to google this book but can't seem to locate a quilt shop here in Ontario. I'm hoping that one of you bloggers may know of a store where I can get one of these lucious books.

What are you working on? I have finally finished all my tracing for CATCH A CHRISTMAS STAR by Bunny Hill Designs.

Its been awhile since I have been to a Quilt Shop. Must put that On my to do list and go see whats new. Take lots of cash, will probably buy. I know I must purchase a dresden plate ruler.

I have seen so many beautiful quilts out there in blogland that I'm going to start with a table runner done in a dresden plate and work my way up to a baby quilt.

Its funny how when the weather cools down that we get iching for sewing.

Well not today, I'm off to our family pool party at our Sons house. Should be around 60 of us there today. Talk soon...

Linda

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Around the house

Here are two plates that I found while out on Sunday.

Can you guess which ones are new? I'm slowly collecting transferware.

Look at what came in the mail today.
That's all I needed to get inspired. So I started a long awaited pattern. Here it is from Bunny Hill designs.

Now whom will receive this when its done...
While my grandaughter was busy doing crafts, I started the long journey of tracing the patterns on to steam a seam. That's the hard part right!!!!!
I love needleturn applique but I am a little, no make that a big , rusty at it.

Slowly but surely I will soon be finished x-stitching . I'm not too sure if I will continue this art.
But I do know the patience that all of you out there have that does count x-stitch and I give you quodo's.
Until next time...
Linda

Rose of Sharron

Here is my Rose of Sharron. I cannot believe how many flowers one bush can carry. Click the picture to bring it closer.

Lazy Days of Summer (antiquing ) cont'd

Here we are at Curry Mountain,
Haliburton .

We have the red 49 Ford P/U,
our friends drive the 50.
We are setting up for lunch. Take out the tablecloth, has to be cotton and the plates are melamine. I'm here you just can't see me.
I'm the one taking the pictures.

Remember those coca cola coolers, aren't they neat. My dh is in the red hat. They sure keep the food cold.
Our lunches were delicious. Green ice tea in the mason jar. Good idea to bring the watermelon. Skyline Park dedicated by Leslie M Frost Premier of Ontario. Look at this view of Haliburton Village. The fall is just as amazing with the leaves in full colour. We continue on our trip and come to a town called Gilert. Here is the barn that is full of antiques. Many to choose from. Washboards, china. What about that long harvest table all set for dining. Hutches, pie storage cuboards, ........................... too many to mention.

Well I guess you are wondering what treasures I brought home...

Can you believe it NONE. Mr DH could not believe it either... We arrived home in time for dinner. We had a splendid day.

Until next time...
Linda

Lazy Days of Summer (antiquing)

We woke to a beautiful Sunny no humidity Sunday.

Out with the old vehicles and pack a picnic Lunch. Lets see, leftover chicken from last night. I will chop up celery and onion and add mayo and make chicken salad sandwiches. Prepare ice tea in an old preserving jar. Pack plenty of water. Need some sweets. How about cherries. Oh and watermelon slices. Don't forget to pack the pickles, bread and butter always go well with chicken sandwiches. Everything goes into our Coca Cola cooler. Vintage you know...

We are off to the Mountain(lol) Curry that is in Haliburton.

I will take my trusted camera and take plenty of pictures.
Along the way we will stop at this huge barn full of antiques. Wonder what treaures I will find today.

Must run,.... take the dogs for a walk , prepare.......

Have a great Sunday!!!!!
Linda