It is always nice to finally finish something and move on to something new. I have a habit of having several projects all going at once. Variety is the spice of life, at least in the sewing room for me.
I finished my Spinning Spools runner. Lots of thread changing to match colors to these strips. It is bright, cheery and fun for a summer table. I still have another 12 block finished without the dot wedges. Not sure what I will do with them yet.
As is pretty usual for me I started another project, pleated blocks. Seemed like an easy thing to do. However, both my sewing machines gave me fits with these. I have a Bernina 750 and Bernina 480, both wonderful machines. But, I found neither of them liked sewing straight seam lines with the needle moved all the way to the left in order to make the 1/2 inch seams. Lots of breaking thread, shredding thread and skipping stitches. I finally gave up and screwed on an extra plate as a guide and got the job done. Not sure how I will quilt these things, but I do like the project so far now that I solved my thread issues.
I could not help but laugh when I saw the cartoon on the internet of Pre-Rinse Cycle, here is my little Pre-Rinse Cycle, Zoey our 4 month old Yorkshire Terrier puppy, she helps get the dishes into the dishwasher every evening.
I'm a one-project-at-a-time person but somehow lately I can't seem to keep from having several--gotta work on that! Still, yes, there is something to be said for variety! Good luck on the to-do's!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful Table Runner..so pretty and colorful.
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A cute spooky table runner and an even cuter pre-rinse cycle!:)
ReplyDeleteI like variety in my sewing room, too! It's fun to work on whatever suits your mood that day. I love how your spools runner turned out! Small projects are a great way to try something without getting overwhelmed with it. Zoey is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteYou are so very talented.
ReplyDeleteLove the cartoon and your pup is so cute. They are so precious.
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Haha, we have the same pre-rinse cycle.
ReplyDeleteLovely table runner. Good for you for sticking to it enough to finish the spinning spools project. Those pleated blocks look interesting! Can't wait to see what you make of them. Thanks for sharing on Wednesday Wait Loss.
ReplyDeleteLove the pleated quilt blocks. Doing pleating was so frustrating! I am glad you figured it out! And we too have a doggy pre-wash! Cinnamon has proudly been performing this necessary task for 10 years. BTW your puppy is a cutie pie!
ReplyDeleteI think all dogs would like to be the pre-rinse cycle :) Your little Yorkie is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing your work. I know it takes a lot of time and love in each piece.
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Oh funny - Zoey is your own pre-rinser!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Spools turned out great - it is so happy and colorful!
What a pretty scrappy table runner! And your Zoey is adorable. It's nice to have a little help in the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteYour Spinning Spools runner is beautiful! The perfect table topper for summer.
ReplyDeleteSweet puppy Zoey is so cute ;)
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Good job with the finish!
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ReplyDeleteYour pleated blocks are something I have not heard about. I shall have to look on the internet to see more about them. I hope to read more about them on a future blog post of yours. Hugs, Judy
That Spinnig Spools runner is so pretty! Love those colors!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you -- need several different projects going on at the same time! You have the cutest prewash helper!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and bright table runner. The pleated blocks look very interesting. Happy stitching this week.
ReplyDeleteOMG, DonnaleeQ!!! Zoey is just adorbs. What a little sweetheart she is. ~smile~ Roseanne
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