I think I spent as much time unsewing these blocks as I did sewing them together. The problem was the center. I needed to have two of the leaf blocks turn inward and I neglected to do that. Also, getting those four stems to line up in the middle was a bear.
Oh well, it's done now and trimmed up and ready to be quilted. I was pretty distracted by the fires and family members undergoing stressful times while I was sewing this, so it's no wonder all the leaves aren't going off in random directions.
My assistant approves.
The air quality is better today and there is a hint of blue sky behind the smoke. We could actually sit outside a bit before dinner. The evacuation orders were rescinded for the folks where my daughter lives, so that's good. Hopefully, the firefighters are getting control of the wildfires near us.
Hope all of you are hanging in there. Thanks again for all the support and encouragement over the past week.
36 responses to “Sew Much Un-Sewing”
The table runner is beautiful and your assistant looks very helpful there. Glad to hear about the air clearing up a bit and will still cross my fingers and say a prayer for all out there. Love your runner and have fun quilting it!
The table runner is beautiful and your assistant looks very helpful there. Glad to hear about the air clearing up a bit and will still cross my fingers and say a prayer for all out there. Love your runner and have fun quilting it!
The table runner is beautiful and your assistant looks very helpful there. Glad to hear about the air clearing up a bit and will still cross my fingers and say a prayer for all out there. Love your runner and have fun quilting it!
The runner is absolutely gorgeous, all of the unsewing was definitely worth it – love how the center came together. Seeing this makes my fingers itch to do some “real” quilting but I am still in mask making mode for family (using the Creative Grids ruler – thank you for that recommendation).
Wishing you more good air.
The runner is absolutely gorgeous, all of the unsewing was definitely worth it – love how the center came together. Seeing this makes my fingers itch to do some “real” quilting but I am still in mask making mode for family (using the Creative Grids ruler – thank you for that recommendation).
Wishing you more good air.
The runner is absolutely gorgeous, all of the unsewing was definitely worth it – love how the center came together. Seeing this makes my fingers itch to do some “real” quilting but I am still in mask making mode for family (using the Creative Grids ruler – thank you for that recommendation).
Wishing you more good air.
So glad to hear that your family members fire situations improved. I was in a fire in a dorm and could not ever live in CA because I would probably have a heart attack from the stress of a fire! I admire all the brave people fighting the fires and those who have to escape through them. Keep safe!!
Turning those 2 blocks really made the runner so much better! I really love it. I have done Pattern Basket’s bird block– but so far, just one bird for a pillow.
Good luck with the home schooling. We start next week. What grade are you in ? We (twin grand girls and I) will be in 2nd grade.
: )
So glad to hear that your family members fire situations improved. I was in a fire in a dorm and could not ever live in CA because I would probably have a heart attack from the stress of a fire! I admire all the brave people fighting the fires and those who have to escape through them. Keep safe!!
Turning those 2 blocks really made the runner so much better! I really love it. I have done Pattern Basket’s bird block– but so far, just one bird for a pillow.
Good luck with the home schooling. We start next week. What grade are you in ? We (twin grand girls and I) will be in 2nd grade.
: )
So glad to hear that your family members fire situations improved. I was in a fire in a dorm and could not ever live in CA because I would probably have a heart attack from the stress of a fire! I admire all the brave people fighting the fires and those who have to escape through them. Keep safe!!
Turning those 2 blocks really made the runner so much better! I really love it. I have done Pattern Basket’s bird block– but so far, just one bird for a pillow.
Good luck with the home schooling. We start next week. What grade are you in ? We (twin grand girls and I) will be in 2nd grade.
: )
Love the layout on this runner….
Sorry it was such a bear.
Is it your own bright idea?
Love the layout on this runner….
Sorry it was such a bear.
Is it your own bright idea?
Love the layout on this runner….
Sorry it was such a bear.
Is it your own bright idea?
Love your table runner and what a lovely assistant! So glad you and your family are safe. Sending good wishes your way and hope you have some peace and reprieve !
Love your table runner and what a lovely assistant! So glad you and your family are safe. Sending good wishes your way and hope you have some peace and reprieve !
Love your table runner and what a lovely assistant! So glad you and your family are safe. Sending good wishes your way and hope you have some peace and reprieve !
Really well thought out plan for the runner. It turned out beautifully! I want to make one too. 😃 A calm where the fire situation is concerned is good news. I’m sorry you and your family has additional stress in dealing with this. Let’s hope for better times.
Really well thought out plan for the runner. It turned out beautifully! I want to make one too. 😃 A calm where the fire situation is concerned is good news. I’m sorry you and your family has additional stress in dealing with this. Let’s hope for better times.
Really well thought out plan for the runner. It turned out beautifully! I want to make one too. 😃 A calm where the fire situation is concerned is good news. I’m sorry you and your family has additional stress in dealing with this. Let’s hope for better times.
The runner turned out great despite the aggravation. I don’t imagine you’ll forget ‘when’ you made it! That’s very positive news about evacuations being lifted for Sara’s area. Hoping others receive good news soon–and that the firefighters can go home safe & sound to their families. Stay well!
The runner turned out great despite the aggravation. I don’t imagine you’ll forget ‘when’ you made it! That’s very positive news about evacuations being lifted for Sara’s area. Hoping others receive good news soon–and that the firefighters can go home safe & sound to their families. Stay well!
The runner turned out great despite the aggravation. I don’t imagine you’ll forget ‘when’ you made it! That’s very positive news about evacuations being lifted for Sara’s area. Hoping others receive good news soon–and that the firefighters can go home safe & sound to their families. Stay well!
I love the center of the quilt!
I love the center of the quilt!
I love the center of the quilt!
your assistant is adorable! she looks so much like her mom. air quality here is still atrocious. we were able to go for our evening walk yesterday.
your assistant is adorable! she looks so much like her mom. air quality here is still atrocious. we were able to go for our evening walk yesterday.
your assistant is adorable! she looks so much like her mom. air quality here is still atrocious. we were able to go for our evening walk yesterday.
Your fall leaves are beautiful. I love the colors. Great job!
Mary
Your fall leaves are beautiful. I love the colors. Great job!
Mary
Your fall leaves are beautiful. I love the colors. Great job!
Mary
I love the final result!
I love the final result!
I love the final result!
Beautiful runner! Is there a pattern for it?
Beautiful runner! Is there a pattern for it?
Beautiful runner! Is there a pattern for it?