Monthly Archives: December 2013

Confessions of a Quilt-aholic: Is Bigger Better?

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Question of the day, or as the Spaniards say ‘pregunta del día’ (can you tell I’ve been looking to Dali and Picasso for quilting inspiration): as far as project size goes, is bigger better?

Personally I prefer doing larger, big ticket items, like quilts ranging from throw size to king size. I do alright with smaller projects like coasters and mug rugs, but I always want to do loads of them. For example, I recently did coasters and pot holders for a few craft shows, and instead of only doing 2 or 4, I did about 20 coasters at a time.  I guess I’m just not one of these people that fall prey to the beast known as ‘moderation’. (I think I might be the only person who refers to moderation as a bad thing.) Continue reading →

I Pulled The Pond Out Of The Dryer!

So, last night I was able to get the binding on, and all I can think about is how I desperately need a new machine. I love my Free Westinghouse, but it is so slow compared to my Brother. Something that would typically take me only about 30 minutes took almost an hour! Although I did order my new Janome, and it will be in my clutches by Friday! Too bad I have craft shows Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, so Monday I will break it in! I’m thinking maybe I’ll quilt my King Size quilt that I made for myself. It was the first quilt I ever made, and I kind of want it now that the weather is getting colder. Although, it was in the 40’s today. Not bad for December! Anyways, back to the Pond. I washed it and then threw it in the dryer, but then had a doctor’s appointment, so I had to leave before it was done. All I could think about when I talked to my Psychiatrist was, ‘I hope the stitches look nice and the fabric poofs a little!’ Needless to say, it did! It looks fabulous, and I plan on giving it to her later this week!

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My Janome Will Be Here On Friday!!!

I ended up ordering the Janome 2212. It was a lot of machine for the money, and I cannot wait for it to get here on Friday! I’m also still getting my Mom’s Singer so I’m also excited about that! My Free-Westinghouse is out of needles, so I’m bummed about that, and I need to order more. My Singer 66 is still at my friend’s house, so I’ll have to go grab that later this week, because without a machine I will go crazy! Here’s to a new machine, and an old one! I’m excited!

I’m Still Sad About My Machine Dying, But…

That means I get a new one. I was thinking about a Janome, because there is an inexpensive one that I want, and I think it would suit my needs rather well. It’s called a Janome 2212. I’m still getting my Mother’s machine, but I kind of want a cheap workhorse to use for quilting. I think it will be a nice machine, and I know Janome makes good quality machines, and I just can’t wait to get one, I’m going to still be looking to see if I can get anything good on CyberMonday, but if I cannot find anything that tickles my fancy tomorrow, I’m going to buy it! I can’t wait!

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I’m Getting My Mom’s Machine!

My Aunt just emailed me and asked if I would like my Mother’s sewing machine. I instantly replied that I would call her after dinner! I am so happy! To be honest, I forgot what kind of machine it was, but I’m just so happy to have it! I’ve been plugging away all day on my Free-Westinghouse. In fact I just finished the quilting on this! This is actually for a friend of my Mother, who lived 3 doors down from me when I was young. She was the woman who did the hem on my communion pants. I’m so excited to give this to her!

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