Hi All,
Friday sure was a busy day. First, I went to lunch with my blogger friends. (I blogged that yesterday...) Then, that night, I had a Friday Night Sew In! Woo hoo! I thought you'd like to see what everyone was working on! There were some new people there, so I won't be able to remember everyone's name...even some people who've been there before. But I'll do my best!
First, Holly had gone to California, and while she was there, she discovered that Purl Soho's yarn warehouse was only about 2 minutes from where her daughter lives. She was all over that! She showed us the awesome yarns she brought back, along with a new knitting bag. The blue yarn you see there is SO soft! Cashmere, if I remember correctly. Some of it was baby alpaca and some even had camel hair in it! She said it was an amazing place. She spent two days there...one day to yarn shop and another to fabric shop. (For those of you who don't know, Purl Soho is a yarn shop in Soho, New York. They have an awesome blog called the Purl Bee. I've reposted some of their posts here.)
She also bought this pattern, which I liked a lot. I took a photo of it so I could remember it!
Mary (right?) was back at it...making her little project bags for knitting friends. I showed you some she was working on at our last Friday Night Sew In also. I like this fabric.
Karen was working on this prayer shawl. A member of her family had died and she was making this for someone close to that person to comfort her. But now she decided it looks like a table runner. So, she's making it dual purpose. I like the little wool applique she has added on there. She is also adding little orange french knot berries near the flowers. Very nice looking.
Cheri was working on this little snuggly rag quilt. She was clipping all night. I love all the colors of minky! Isn't this going to be soft?!
You might remember this one from last time, too. Look how much progress she's made on this! I think it's beautiful! I love this...it's for her 13-year-old daughter.
Holly was working on her little miniature quilt from the George Siciliano workshop. Gorgeous. I can't wait to start making mine! Look how tiny some of those pieces are!
And how about this little lovely? I love how it looks like watermelons. The seeds are appliqued on there.
Cheryl was working on binding her scrap quilt. This was a bunch of blocks from a round robin her quilting group had held. It really turned out neat!
Laurie was working on this applique project. All fusible. She had it all fused by the end of the evening, and it looked really good. I neglected to get a photo at the end though. Sorry.
We had some young new sewers there. One of them was sewing up this little piece. Very lovely!
And her sister was working on a scarf she was knitting. She got a lot done that night!
This was a little sampler quilt that needed binding. I can't remember the backstory on this. Sorry!
Here is a disappearing 9-patch that will be a lap quilt for someone in an old folks home. Very nice! I think it looks great!
One gal was working on this quilt, which she had finished. She was basting it. What a great place to do that kind of work!
Another knitter, who was putting together the sweater she had knitted on her knitting machine.
I think I showed this one last time, too. But the top is finished, and it was getting basted. She said she was going to quilt little mice running around the purple border inside. What a cute idea! I think this is adorable. And the fabric line is the same as in the flower quilt above, if you'll notice!
Cheryl wasn't working on this, but she brought it so show us. She finished her Tree of Life quilt. Half of the applique is sewn down, the other half still needs to be done.
Her applique is so impeccable. Her quilt is just gorgeous!
There were other things going on, but I didn't get pictures of it all. I have a quilt I was working on, but I'll show it to you on Friday for my UFO update. :-)
Things are really busy here. I will TRY to get a post up tomorrow, but I went to get my permanent crown on the other day, and it was so painful that the dentist thinks I need a root canal now. I have to get evaluated for that tomorrow. So, be thinking of me. After the root canal I'll get the permanent crown. Plus, I have about a million things that MUST be done tomorrow! This is really messing up my schedule!
In sad news, my SIL Linda (SisLH) lost her dog of 11 years this morning. I am so sad to hear that. Gypsy was a good dog. Please keep Linda in your thoughts. We had a little sad news here, today, too. But, I'll tell you about that later, I guess. I feel like this is getting long, and I'm bummed out about it. So, I don't feel like talking about it right now.
Better news...I updated the Health tab. I lost a little more and am now down over 13 pounds. Yay! Wish it was coming off faster though. Isn't that always the case?
Hope you are all doing well!
Until next time,
Mama Pea
Hope all is okay!
Posted by: Jackie | May 24, 2011 at 08:50 PM
Great projects! Tell Linda I am so sorry for her loss. Busy around here too!
Posted by: Linda | May 24, 2011 at 08:56 PM
And what did you work on - besides photography?
I'm sorry about your tooth!! And you guys are leaving town soon too. Ouch! Crossing my fingers that you get good news tomorrow!
Posted by: Lynn | May 25, 2011 at 12:30 AM
What a great show and tell! Lots of creativity going on there! Too bad about the tooth! Hope the root canal takes care of your problems!
Posted by: Maggie Szafranski | May 25, 2011 at 08:24 AM
Loved all your pictures. I especially like what Holly is doing. Can you tell me more about that? Loved Laurie's applique. So sorry about Gypsy. I know the pain that can cause. Tell your SIL my hear goes out to her. Sorry about your tooth. Hope all is okay there and elsewhere. Cheer Up!
Posted by: carolld | May 25, 2011 at 09:26 AM
Well, you don't have an edit feature...at least I couldn't find it. I meant to write heart, not hear. Gads, I should really take time and proof read! Sorry.
Posted by: carolld | May 25, 2011 at 09:28 AM
@Carolld, just in case Mama Pea is not able to get back to you, I'll tell you what George is all about! He, and his wife, came to our guild and did an excellent trunk show. They then offered a workshop, which I took. The pattern we used is called "Diamonds in the Rough". Stephanie also bought the pattern, but didn't take the workshop. It's foundation paper piecing, like paper piecing. You also really need his ruler, to get that 1/8" cutting edge. Here is his website: http://www.georgesiciliano.com/
I love the way he has you set up a fabric guide (as seen in the left of the photo) and then pre-cut and stack your fabric pieces (as seen in the upper center of the photo)- the sewing process then becomes very Zen, since you are already prepped! I would highly recommend his patterns, they are really amazing!
Posted by: Sequoia | May 25, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Love all the pics! You are a group of talented ladies :)
Posted by: Donna | May 25, 2011 at 10:32 PM
What a great group - and their projects! Love them. I'm sorry to hear about Gypsy, that is never easy....and I'm sorry that something is bugging you too, hon. I hope and pray everything's ok.
Posted by: Allie | May 26, 2011 at 12:18 AM
Wonderful show and tell. Thanks for sharing. Sorry about the root canal thing. But congrats on the weight loss.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | May 26, 2011 at 12:12 PM
I've been gone for a few days, but I get to come back to some real eye candy. All the projects are so great. Thanks!
To Linda - I'm so sorry about Gypsy. I had a dog named Gypsy too and I loved her.
I hope your root canal is okay now. And also whatever is troubling you works out okay and quickly.
Posted by: Linda in Calif. | May 27, 2011 at 01:36 PM