Oreo's quilt

Sept 2013

 

 

I haven't done any sewing in a few months. To get me started again I thought I would use some stash and create a quilt for Oreo's crate. Oreo is my neighbor's new dog and he is the most precious pup. He already recognizes my voice and he gets so excited when he sees me (I get happy when I see him too!).

 

Anyway, the quilt looks cute but it turned out to be my worst project! My corners are all wrong; my quilting isn't the nicest; I tried sewing his name on the quilt numerous times and it just wouldn't come out satisfactorily so I ripped it out only about a dozen times. I think I spent more time tearing out stitches than the actual time to put the quilt together! I would have expected this type of workmanship on my first quilt!

 

Finally, I faced reality and stopped pulling out stitches and accepted the fact that sometimes nothing goes right with a project. I consoled myself by remembering Oreo is a canine. I don't think he is going to mind if the mitered corners aren't exact or that the back of the quilt isn't as nice as the front.

 

 I hope I will be able to snap a picture of Oreo resting on his quilt. If so, you will see it posted.

Cozy Quilt Shoppe

Starting October 1st through December 18th, the Cozy Quilt Shoppe will now be open on Sunday from 12 to 4 in the afternoon. You will not only be able to purchase whatever you need to finish or work on one of your projects, but you could come on in and, as we say here at the shop, SIT, STITCH AND GRUMBLE. There is usually more laughing than grumbling, but grumbling is allowed when necessary. This way you can hit the malls on Saturday and relax and sew on Sunday. Just $5 for the afternoon. Please call to reserve a space.

WORKSHOPS FOR OCTOBER
QUILTING SATURDAY 101

Saturday, October 15th - 12:30 to 4:30 pm.
This is a workshop geared to our beginners. Sign up early as there are some supplies necessary for this workshop.

TURKEY LURKEY
Saturday, October 22nd - 11:00 to 3:00
This is a paper piecing workshop. You really need to come to see this piece in person - it's just too adorable. What a great addition to your holiday table. Sign up quick as spaces are going fast.

MYSTERY #4
Thursday, October 22nd - 11:00 to 3:00.
This workshop is truly a mystery. You will get your fabric and cutting requirements a week prior to the workshop. and then you'll come in to sew, sew and sew. Each month turns out to be more fun than the one before.

SPICY SPIRAL TABLE RUNNER
Thursday, October 22nd - 7 to 9:30
Wait until you see this cool runner. A pattern and template is required for the workshop. You'll receive cutting and sewing requirements when you sign up. Actually, there are only a few seats left for this workshop so sign up quickly.

QUILT CAMP
Saturday, October 29th 10:30 to 9:00 PM.
This is a sew-a-thon and a great opportunity to work on projects for the upcoming holidays. You won't believe how much you'll get done without any interruptions.

TREES ALL AROUND
Thursday, November 3rd, 10th and December 1st, 7:00 to 9:30. This is absolutely a gorgeous piece. It can be used for a center piece for your holiday table. You have a choice. By hand or by machine.


http://www.cozyquilter.com/

Sierra as inspector

Sierra putting her two cents in about my memory quilt.

Her front paws are on the square made

from Laura's bath robe

and her back paws are on the square made

from Laura's skirt and PJs.

Or maybe she thought we were going

to play Twister...

Flying Geese Pattern

I learned a lot making the tote. 

I took two classes to complete the finished

product for my friend in time for Christmas.

It has pockets inside and a removable bottom piece

for easy washing.

My first quilting project

Detail of my table runner

(starfish are free style and hand stitched)

This is more of the true color of the piece.

This is my first attempt at quilting and I am so pleased with the finished product. I took a few lessons at the Cozy Quilt Shop

in New Jersey. You can contact the owner, Denise, via:
denise@cozyquilter.com. I had a wonderful teacher named Marge. She was so patient, kind, and knowledgeable. She donated her own time to help us finish the project. She was very proud of her students. I look forward to starting another project soon. I decided to learn to quilt to help me deal with my grief. I needed something besides work to do that would ease my pain for a while. I started the class with a goal in mind. I want to create a quilt using Laura's clothing. I hope to start on that project in the fall. In the meantime, I want to try another design and hope to start a project soon.