Binding in my future.

I've been busy.  I had two quilts set aside that needed binding, then on Friday I picked up four more.  The little video is only 12 seconds, tell me what you think of it.  I've also taken on a commission, but I'm determined to get the bindings on these six quilts before I start another project.  I'll also need to take many photos and list some of them in my etsy shop.

May your bobbins always be full,

Oh, nothing, just de-boning some shirts.

To say my task of preparing these 22 shirts, so I can cut them with my rotary cutter is daunting, would be an understatement.  I actually walked by the shirts for half a day before tackling this part of my project.    My friend Nancy McFall suggested Bonnie Hunter's film tutorial on de-boning a shirt.  That tip has been invaluable.  Bookmark or pin it, because you may need it.  I mentioned Nancy in a previous post.  We have a lot in common; booksellers, married to retired police officers and quilters.

So, far I have 11 shirts de-constructed; 11 more to go.  One additional step I'm taking is snipping off all the buttons.  Why?  I'm 70, my parents went thru the Great Depression, and taught me many lessons about thrift.  This one stuck, never throw away buttons, you never know when you'll need one.  Each shirt has at least 11 buttons, most have more.  High count is 15, on the long sleeve shirts.  Don't worry, I'll use them for one thing or another.

May your bobbins always be full,

Delectable Mountain Quilt, Laying out the strips

I'm still making Delectable Mountain Quilt blocks.  I have made progress, but I'm not taking any shortcuts.  I think this would be an easy block to make mistakes on, if you get in a hurry.  I took a break from cutting and stitching to take some photos of  the process.  Instead of posting 9 photos, I put them in a short presentation.

May your bobbins always be full,

2013 Finishes

This was a great year, for me.  Plus, I was very productive, stitching-wise.  Nineteen finished quilts and two bags made.  I have to laugh about making the bags.  Whenever I need a new purse, or bag, I browse around etsy, and purchase from another maker.  But when my daughter asked me to make a bag, I did!  I may do more, because it was fun.

I also usually piece my quilt backs, so a made a vid of those, too.  I hope you have time to watch these short videos, if not, no worries.

Here's wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Productive New Year.

May your bobbins always be full,

Quiltmaker Shuffle

Look what I found on Youtube.  See, quilters have some moves, too!  If you read a lot of blogs, you'll recognize some of these gals.

May your bobbins always be full,