One Charm pack?

What do you do when you have only one charm pack?

I started out with a pattern from Simplify.

The pattern uses one charm pack and a light background.

I tried putting the blocks together in the assorted manner shown in the book, but I was not happy with the results.

So I rearranged the blocks, and decided to work this as a table runner instead of a table topper.

Much better :-)

Happy Quilting!

                                                            Sew and Tell

Selvage pin cushion

 Yep, selvages!! Aren't they yummy? I loved them so much. So I made a Tuffet :-)

The back was some fun left over green polka dot.

I just love it!!

Waste not, want not!

Happy Quilting!

                                       Sew and Tell

                                      Can I Get a Whoop Whoop?

                                      Finished or not Friday

                                      Peacock Party

What a week!

 We had an absolutely wonderful week!  My daughter, who is a missionary in S.Korea, flew home for a business meeting and was home for four days. So we were very excited to have her here for the few days she was home.

Then our son asked if he could come over with his family on Monday. The kids had fun, and so did grandma and grandpa :-)

On Wednesday our other son, brought his family over to see his sister. How can you not have fun when you get to visit and play with your grandchildren. And all in one week!

What a blessing!

I hope you had a great week too!

Tame the scraps

I came across a blog post (and I'm sorry I can't remember who posted) sharing how she used photo boxes to store her scraps. I liked the idea, and having a couple of boxes, I set about to tame the scraps.

Started with one of several baskets full of scraps.

And here they are, sorted into the photo and shoe boxes.

They will stack nicely in the closet.

Much better!

Memorial Day

 

Memorial Day is a truly patriotic holiday which is celebrated on the last Monday in May. It is a day set apart for remembering and honoring those who died while serving in the American Armed Forces.

In 1971 Congress passed a law making Memorial Day a national holiday. Typical Memorial Day celebrations include parades, special programs and speeches. Americans often attend picnics and baseball games, and almost any other type of outdoor event made possible by the freedom these soldiers died to protect. This holiday is the unofficial beginning of summer.

"I have never been able to think of the day as one of mourning; I have never quite been able to feel that half-masted flags were appropriate on Decoration Day. I have rather felt that the flag should be at the peak, because those whose dying we commemorate rejoiced in seeing it where their valor placed it. We honor them in a joyous, thankful, triumphant commemoration of what they did."
Benjamin Harrison,the 23rd President of the United States.

Thank you.

Hands2Help final

 

Hands2Help Comfort Quilt Challenge, has been an ongoing quilt challenge for several years. I finally finished the binding of the last quilt and am ready to send the rest of them out.

These are going to the Little Lambs foundation for kids.

And I'm sending these to Quilty Hugs for Happy Chemo.  I had already sent a box to MCC. 

Praying these quilts will bring a little bit of sunshine into someone's life.

                                      Sew and Tell

                                      Can I Get a Whoop Whoop?

                                      Finished or not Friday

                                      Peacock Party

Spring cleaning

It is wise to regularly clean your machine. Sometimes we get in a hurry and forget that our machine has been a little work horse. It's a good habit to clean and check your machine after you have sewn a couple of projects. 

I use this kit that attaches to my vacuum cleaner. It has several different size attachments to get to all the places you need to clean out. 

Take the throat plate out, remove the bobbin, bobbin case and hook race (if you have one). Clean under the feed dogs and around the bobbin area with a small brush. 

Don't forget to add a drop of oil to the hook before returning it to the machine. Check your machines manual regarding any area that might need oiling. Using only a small drop for each spot. 

One final hint. Always unplug your machine when you finish for the day. If for some chance there is a power surge, your machine, especially ones with electronics, will fry.

A surge protector will help, but we had a TV fry from a surge, even with a protector. Unplugging only takes a minute, and can save you a headache and a bundle.

You can easily maintain your sewing machine by yourself, but it is good to have your dealer check it over every couple of years. Your machine is your best friend and will give you years of service if you take the time to care for it properly. 

Happy Quilting!