What to do with leftovers.

Every project has them.  Blocks that didn't make the grade on the first top.

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 While sewing yesterday's 16 patch, which I've decided to name "Tea for Two", my brain moved on to other possibilities.

The left over blocks will be turned on point and sashed with white using 2" solid blue cornerstones.

Since I work with many young married folks, it's a good idea to have an extra baby quilt or two on hand.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

All Together Now

It's a top,

 albeit a slightly wobbly one.

Some of the seams did not want to nest nicely.  I'll add a border of plain white and cross hatch quilt it with cotton batting, which will allow it to shrink well.

But first, I really must clean up the sewing area.

There's barely enough room for Dolly and her blankets.

Until then, keep stitchin'.

Side tracked

The sewing room must have been invaded by gremlins, as several quilt tops seem to be in progress simultaneously.

 

 The one and three-quarter inch strip bins were overflowing, which led to pulling 1930s colors.

 Cutting a length of 16 and one half inches, light and dark fabrics were sewn lengthwise

 Cut in half and sewn again.  Seams pressed in one direction.

 Then cut into 4 units.

 Initially lights and darks were matched willy nilly.  After the mains sections were laid out, specific units were sewn and placed so everything would balance.  Special attention was paid to the yellows.  They kept shouting louder and taking over.  Yellows and oranges can get pretty rowdy you know.

 

Each unit of 4 squares is pinned in place, not sewn as a 16-patch.  It's easier to sew a lengthwise section and assemble the horizontal rows, rather than try to match seams in a sewn block.

Temps here got down to 28 last night and we only had a very light dusting of snow yesterday.  The coming weather was announced far enough in advance that I was able to adjust my work hours and stay home for the day.  In this area of the country, it's just not smart to drive on snow and ice.

For our neighbors to the west where the temps are really dropping,  please be safe and check on your outside critters often.

Until then, keep stitchin'.

Meandering Monday

Thought I'd share a few photos from a recent walk around the Folk School.

Until then, keep stitchin'.

More artisans, more neat stuff.

Fall Festival at the John C. Campbell Folk School was well attended, albeit rather warm and sunny this year.  We'll take the sunny, but the "rather warm" is getting old.

As you can see below, artistic talent abounds in western North Carolina.

 Hand spun, hand dyed yarn by Good Fibrations.

 Beautiful leaf imprinted pottery by Travis Berning.

 Life-like, hand sculpted dolls by Ann Hord-Heatherley.

 My favorite hand woven scarves by Ann Eastabrooks.

 Hand forged kitchenware by Elmer Roush.

Hand blown glass by David Goldhagen.

I have a few more photos to share so stay tuned.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .