June, 2017 - lovinglylissa

Isn’t all sewing “me time?”

Well, yes and no. I do absolutely love to be in my room and at my machine. Lately a lot of what I am creating are must do’s. Things I am working on in order to obtain a goal I have set for myself in the quilting industry. Sewing for fun and nothing else doesn’t happen too often.

I don’t feel like I am missing out. Until a night like last Friday happens.

I took a class a local quilt shop to make a book clutch. It was so much fun and I loved what I came home with.

I am not a clutch person, so I added straps to mine and made a cross body.

On Saturday I just couldn’t stop myself. I had to make more of this. So I made a wallet to match the mini Tudor bag I made a few months back.

This fits some cards and cash perfectly and also can slide right into my back pocket. Great for grab and go times and times I don’t want to carry a bag!

Saturday evening my daughter comes to me and tells me there is a huge warehouse book clearance going on Sunday. Would I take her and a friend? YES!

The book sale was $2 or less per book. And some of these book covers are so gorgeous they don’t need fabric covers. I plan on doing some more modifications, adding card pockets, inside zippers, different closures, etc. These will make great gifts and now is a great time to make them. It requires E6000 glue and if you have ever used it you know how bad it smells. Perfect outdoor activity right now.

Lovingly,

Lissa

Have you ever wondered how a guild quilt comes together? I have and I belong to two guilds! One guild handed out background fabric and instructions on types of fabric to use and block directions. We all returned the blocks and one member completed the quilt top, quilting, and binding all by herself.

Now the other guild likes to get together and have some quilting fun! I’m referring to the Central Ohio Modern Quilt Guild. We handed out fabric and block directions to any member who asked, but once collected we planned a sew-in day to put them all together.

Of course there were some hiccups, but nothing these multi talented, extremely intelligent ladies couldn’t figure out!

First, let’s get all the squares laid out.

That doesn’t look complete, let’s rearrange and take another look.

We have a bit of math to figure out (thank goodness there were more abled thinkers, ’cause my maths skills were sorely lacking)

Angie is thinking I should put the camera down, get over there and cut the fabric. And DO NOT mis-cut, because we may not have enough as it is!

Cam and Betsy are so hard at work they don’t see the picture perfect day out that window.

What’s missing?

Cassandra knows what it is. The last 4.5 inch square that we just managed to cut out of the remaining background fabric!!

Everyone is smiling because it is coming together so nicely, or because they all know there is a camera on them!

Can you tell what it is yet? It’s upside down in the above picture. Here is the picture of the completed quilt top.

The State of Ohio!

Oh, it was such a fun day. I so enjoy spending time with members of this guild. I truly love this quilt top too. Do you? Well, then stay tuned. It went home with the awesome Cassandra Beaver to be quilted and after it is bound it will be heading to the Ohio State Fair so you can see it in person. After it’s attendance there, we will be selling raffle tickets to WIN THIS QUILT!! I will keep you posted on when the tickets go on sale.

Lovingly,

Lissa

Month: June 2017

Me time

Guild Quilting