I can't sew, I can't go outside. All I can do is sit in front of the fan and dream of cooler days. We are having a heck of a heat wave. You can see my reflection in the photo above, balefully peering into our home thermometer. 104 outside, 79 inside. Ugh.
I lied, I have been doing a bit of sewing in the morning before my upstairs gets too warm. I had planned to have my 3 Sisters Larkspur/Into the Wind quilt put together by now, but have had one issue after another.
First of all, the darn thing is humongous. It didn't fit on my design wall, hence things kind of came apart on the lower right side, where I couldn't plan out my fabrics so well. I am going to have to replace one of those pink flying geese blocks because I am not having three of them in a row. I didn't realize it until I moved the furniture in my front sitting room where I had enough space to lay it out on the floor.
Then, I ran out of my background fabric, which is why you see three big gaping triangle shapes on the right side and bottom. I managed to find some more of it, from probably the last shop in America who has any left. So, for now, I have folded up the project and have it draped over my stair railing until the missing fabric arrives.
I have to say that I have found this project to be a lot fussier than I anticipated. I had more issues with color placement and layout than I have for a long while. The pattern is Into the Wind, a Miss Rosie pattern. A couple of years ago, Carrie Nelson (Miss Rosie) joined forces with Moda fabrics, and they are now producing her patterns. Moda isn't going to listen to little old me, but if I had a suggestion, it would be this:
One of the things that folks loved about Miss Rosie quilt patterns is the abundance of chatty instructions included by the designer, Carrie Nelson. Carrie is very amusing in her writing, but also extremely informative. She explains EVERYTHING in complete detail. In the effort of saving space, or editing, or who knows what, Moda has cut down considerably a lot of Carrie's explanations in their version of her patterns. The patterns still have the Miss Rosie "vibe", just not as much conversation between Carrie and the quilter. I miss that!
Now, I am a person who uses 50 words when 25 would suffice, so perhaps that is why I liked Carrie's chatty patterns so much.
Moda's versions of Miss Rosie patterns are all right, but I wonder if I would have had less issues with Into the Wind if Carrie had been given free reign to express herself more fully.
33 responses to “Mid Week Sweltering Check In”
OMG what a pain in the butt you have on your hands. It is beautiful though and I certainly hope you can finish it and be happy about it. I love the coloring and the blocks. CArry on Nicole. I totally agree about Carrie’s patterns. Less is not best with her quilts and I do enjoy all her rhetoric! Good luck with this one.
Mary
OMG what a pain in the butt you have on your hands. It is beautiful though and I certainly hope you can finish it and be happy about it. I love the coloring and the blocks. CArry on Nicole. I totally agree about Carrie’s patterns. Less is not best with her quilts and I do enjoy all her rhetoric! Good luck with this one.
Mary
OMG what a pain in the butt you have on your hands. It is beautiful though and I certainly hope you can finish it and be happy about it. I love the coloring and the blocks. CArry on Nicole. I totally agree about Carrie’s patterns. Less is not best with her quilts and I do enjoy all her rhetoric! Good luck with this one.
Mary
Stay cool first and foremost ! Glad you found more background fabric for Into the Wind because it’s going to be a lovely quilt. If you replace a pink block, perhaps the extra pink block can become a pillow ?
Can you move a sewing machine downstairs?
Hugs!
Stay cool first and foremost ! Glad you found more background fabric for Into the Wind because it’s going to be a lovely quilt. If you replace a pink block, perhaps the extra pink block can become a pillow ?
Can you move a sewing machine downstairs?
Hugs!
Stay cool first and foremost ! Glad you found more background fabric for Into the Wind because it’s going to be a lovely quilt. If you replace a pink block, perhaps the extra pink block can become a pillow ?
Can you move a sewing machine downstairs?
Hugs!
Oh are her Moda patterns different than when they were just Miss Rosie?? I have yet to make one of her Moda patterns and now I’m not looking forward to them. Thanks for the heads up, Nicole. Your Into the Wind will be worth the effort tho when you’re done it. Its gorgeous!
Oh are her Moda patterns different than when they were just Miss Rosie?? I have yet to make one of her Moda patterns and now I’m not looking forward to them. Thanks for the heads up, Nicole. Your Into the Wind will be worth the effort tho when you’re done it. Its gorgeous!
Oh are her Moda patterns different than when they were just Miss Rosie?? I have yet to make one of her Moda patterns and now I’m not looking forward to them. Thanks for the heads up, Nicole. Your Into the Wind will be worth the effort tho when you’re done it. Its gorgeous!
Hang in there Nicole. Your “Into the Wind” will be well worth all the effort because it is truly beautiful (3 pink flying geese in a row or NOT!). I feel your pain with the heat wave… 116 here in Phoenix yesterday. Spend the day reading instead (or maybe a good movie?)
Hang in there Nicole. Your “Into the Wind” will be well worth all the effort because it is truly beautiful (3 pink flying geese in a row or NOT!). I feel your pain with the heat wave… 116 here in Phoenix yesterday. Spend the day reading instead (or maybe a good movie?)
Hang in there Nicole. Your “Into the Wind” will be well worth all the effort because it is truly beautiful (3 pink flying geese in a row or NOT!). I feel your pain with the heat wave… 116 here in Phoenix yesterday. Spend the day reading instead (or maybe a good movie?)
Reading by a fan would be all I could do in that kind of heat! I’m afraid I’d be ‘twitchy’ with the pink blocks ‘touching!’ I agree that Miss Rosie’s patterns & Carrie’s directions were always so precise–her personal commentary so helpful! Stay cool-ish if you can & drink plenty of fluids all day long!
Reading by a fan would be all I could do in that kind of heat! I’m afraid I’d be ‘twitchy’ with the pink blocks ‘touching!’ I agree that Miss Rosie’s patterns & Carrie’s directions were always so precise–her personal commentary so helpful! Stay cool-ish if you can & drink plenty of fluids all day long!
Reading by a fan would be all I could do in that kind of heat! I’m afraid I’d be ‘twitchy’ with the pink blocks ‘touching!’ I agree that Miss Rosie’s patterns & Carrie’s directions were always so precise–her personal commentary so helpful! Stay cool-ish if you can & drink plenty of fluids all day long!
You’re absolutly right one of the best parts about Carrie’s patterns and books is her introduction where she ‘chats’ with you and you have the feeling she’s right beside you. Didn’t make a Moda pattern yet but I sure would miss Carrie’s chatty part.
Love how your quilt looks pink touching blocks or not:-)
You’re absolutly right one of the best parts about Carrie’s patterns and books is her introduction where she ‘chats’ with you and you have the feeling she’s right beside you. Didn’t make a Moda pattern yet but I sure would miss Carrie’s chatty part.
Love how your quilt looks pink touching blocks or not:-)
You’re absolutly right one of the best parts about Carrie’s patterns and books is her introduction where she ‘chats’ with you and you have the feeling she’s right beside you. Didn’t make a Moda pattern yet but I sure would miss Carrie’s chatty part.
Love how your quilt looks pink touching blocks or not:-)
Good luck with the heat. Here in NH we complain all winter but it pays off in our glorious summers of 70’s and 80’s. love this quilt!
Good luck with the heat. Here in NH we complain all winter but it pays off in our glorious summers of 70’s and 80’s. love this quilt!
Good luck with the heat. Here in NH we complain all winter but it pays off in our glorious summers of 70’s and 80’s. love this quilt!
I sympathize with you in your heat wave. Hoping that relief comes soon. Now, about this Carrie Nelson business — I am so glad you mentioned this difference, as I, too, have noticed the change. I have made several of her patterns, large and small, and the newer stuff, while still “Carrie” is noticeably different. Finally, your Into the Wind is absolutely stunning, and I cannot wait to see it finished! I’ve got a bit of Larkspur fabric stashed away; this makes me want to get busy making one just like yours!
I sympathize with you in your heat wave. Hoping that relief comes soon. Now, about this Carrie Nelson business — I am so glad you mentioned this difference, as I, too, have noticed the change. I have made several of her patterns, large and small, and the newer stuff, while still “Carrie” is noticeably different. Finally, your Into the Wind is absolutely stunning, and I cannot wait to see it finished! I’ve got a bit of Larkspur fabric stashed away; this makes me want to get busy making one just like yours!
I sympathize with you in your heat wave. Hoping that relief comes soon. Now, about this Carrie Nelson business — I am so glad you mentioned this difference, as I, too, have noticed the change. I have made several of her patterns, large and small, and the newer stuff, while still “Carrie” is noticeably different. Finally, your Into the Wind is absolutely stunning, and I cannot wait to see it finished! I’ve got a bit of Larkspur fabric stashed away; this makes me want to get busy making one just like yours!
Love how your quilt is turning out! I headed to a quilt shop today to stay nice and cool, it was fine until I got into my car…yikes! I don’t know what people are doing that don’t have ac. I love Carries patterns and the way she writes them, so will miss reading her funny tips. Stay cool!
Love how your quilt is turning out! I headed to a quilt shop today to stay nice and cool, it was fine until I got into my car…yikes! I don’t know what people are doing that don’t have ac. I love Carries patterns and the way she writes them, so will miss reading her funny tips. Stay cool!
Love how your quilt is turning out! I headed to a quilt shop today to stay nice and cool, it was fine until I got into my car…yikes! I don’t know what people are doing that don’t have ac. I love Carries patterns and the way she writes them, so will miss reading her funny tips. Stay cool!
Into the Wind may have caused you a little stress, but the outcome is beautiful. Ok, yes you need to make one more block and thank goodness, you found more background, but it’s going to be lovely.
Into the Wind may have caused you a little stress, but the outcome is beautiful. Ok, yes you need to make one more block and thank goodness, you found more background, but it’s going to be lovely.
Into the Wind may have caused you a little stress, but the outcome is beautiful. Ok, yes you need to make one more block and thank goodness, you found more background, but it’s going to be lovely.
That is a beautiful quilt! I have some very old Three Sisters fabric that I think I’m ready to cut and sew up, this would be a perfect pattern. Thank you for the inspiration. I’m catching up on blog reading so I hope the heat wave is over for you!
Beth
That is a beautiful quilt! I have some very old Three Sisters fabric that I think I’m ready to cut and sew up, this would be a perfect pattern. Thank you for the inspiration. I’m catching up on blog reading so I hope the heat wave is over for you!
Beth
That is a beautiful quilt! I have some very old Three Sisters fabric that I think I’m ready to cut and sew up, this would be a perfect pattern. Thank you for the inspiration. I’m catching up on blog reading so I hope the heat wave is over for you!
Beth