I took my sewing machine out onto the deck. I've found the best room (outside) the house for some sewing - to beat the heat of the tiny room my sewing machine usually shares with the piles of laundry in waiting. Shade from the maple tree plus the umbrella over the table kept me in shade until 2 in the afternoon.I'm making another Circle Jeans Quilt - started this spring so it's NOT in danger of being labeled UFO. Yet.
I want to make this one big enough to cover our Queen sized bed. Time will tell if it can actually be used for sleeping under, or simply a cover quilt that's "okay if the dog climbs up or husband keeps his shoes on" layer.
I discovered the perfect sewing machine foot to combat the stretchy bias of denim cut in a circle. I've never actually used this foot and didn't know what it was for until I opened my owners manual. Book says it's a Corded Zipper Foot. (I think...I can't find where I put it. Which means I will tear the house apart trying to find it because I HATE not being able to find something. The mess I will have to put back afterwards is not always pretty.)BUT ANYWAYS...best foot ever for holding down the bias material while doing the best Blanket Stitch my machine can manage. Once I got used to "where I should be looking"
as I sewed along feeding fabric through.In other news: We got a new refrigerator. My first Brand New one. Ever. Stuff is cold again AGAIN and I guess that's all that can be asked. Except I'm ridiculously pleased with it!
Sears delivery & take away went off without a hitch.
Unlike the purchase of my new stove which I picked up at Home Depot myself and the silly old man tried to load it onto the truck all by himself. At which time I threw myself under a corner of the box about to hit the ground.Professional. I took a picture of the way they carried the old one out. Told them "I blog" as I snapped the shutter twice. Man walking backwards said "Well, that's a first"!
3 comments:
The porch looks like a delightful place to sew as well as practical. I don't think I have ever used that foot either. I'll have to check and see if I actually have one.
Wahoo!!! A new fridge!!! Very interesting way to transport a huge appliance like that.
So nice to see you back in action, Laurie. The summer days sure have a way of slipping by, don't they? How'd your fishing expedition turn out? I love the circle quilt; my friend made a denim one once, and it turned out very nicely. I like your inclusion of other fabrics.
OMG, I have never seen blocks made this way. You are giving me all kinds of ideas. I like the look of this quilt and it seems simple enough!!!
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