Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
I put this Multi-tasker Tote on my list in 2013 or even 2012, maybe. It feels like it has been on that list forever. Fortunately, it doesn’t matter, because the pattern worked the same in 2015 as it did when I made it last time.** I couldn’t carry my machine and prepping projects seemed like … Continue reading “Gift Post #8: Multi-tasker Tote”
I was on a mission to start using some of the fabric I bought on my recent trips. I decided that after hauling the regular sized AMH MTT around for a couple of weeks that it was time to test out my mini version. Bottom line: I don’t like it. My basic problem is that … Continue reading “Mini Multi-tasker Tote”
If I didn’t think Anna Maria Horner was a goddess already, I do now. I spent the day on Sunday, minus a short chauffeuring task, with the Multi-tasker Tote (AMH MTT), a recent pattern from Ms. Horner. As I suspected, I did have trouble understanding the directions. It is the way I learn and not … Continue reading “Review: Multi-tasker Tote”
I joined the most recent guild swap and made an Oslo Craft Bag for Cyndi. She said she wanted any kind of tote bag. I was on the fence about this bag as it doesn’t strike me as a straight tote bag. A few years ago I wrote about this bag and have been wanting … Continue reading “Gift Post #1: Oslo Craft Bag”
I have been sewing fairly steadily for the past month or so. I am making progress, but don’t have any finishes – or any large finishes – to speak of. Somehow I feel like I am in a morass of projects and not able to move forward. It is as though I am sewing in … Continue reading “26 Projects – December 2016 Edition”
The last time I reviewed my list was in July. I have made some progress, but not a lot. August was pretty much a desert for getting projects done and I was gone in September so no sewing then either. I was ready to rock in October and am making some progress. Finished 2016 Quilt … Continue reading “26 Projects – November 2016 edition”
I am pleased to report I have used about 145 yards of fabric this year. Isn’t that crazy? I can hardly believe it. I still have to work on using more and I am sure I can use at least another few by the end of the year. November To Do Wash fabric AKA The … Continue reading “November 2016 To Do List”
2016 To Do List As I said in July, I have been using a version of Pam‘s spreadsheet to keep track of my fabric usage. My goal is still not to get rid of my stash, though I do want to use my stash. This means I am not telling you my Net totals. To … Continue reading “September 2016 to Do List”
I haven’t reviewed this list since April! I suppose I have too much other content to report on. Finished 2016 Quilt Projects Cityscape / Red & Black Improv quilt Flowerburst Flower Sugar donation quilt Food Donation quilt (did not quilt-just made top, back and binding) Finished 2016 non-Quilt Projects Apron Christmas Tablerunner Periwinkle Sew Together … Continue reading “July 2016 26 Projects List”
2016 To Do List As I said in May, I have been using a version of Pam‘s spreadsheet to keep track of my fabric usage. My goal is not to get rid of my stash, though I do want to use my stash. This means I am not telling you my Net totals. To date … Continue reading “July To Do List”
2016 To Do List I haven’t felt motivated enough to get busy on one of these projects, but I feel the urge. A la Pam, and thanks to Pam, I have been keeping track of my fabric usage. My goal is not to get rid of my stash, though I do want to use my … Continue reading “May To Do List”
In my last post on this topic, I was feeling as though I was on the verge of finishing several projects. I have two large quilt projects well in hand, but nothing else, really. I guess that means I am still on the verge or was mistaken or could have been experiencing a bout of … Continue reading “May 2016: 26 Projects List”
2016 To Do List Quilt Christmas table runner Wash fabric AKA The Great Unwashed-I washed a few more loads in the past month. I found the March-a-Long a good excuse to press and cut newly washed fabrics. Cut out 3 notepad covers for gifts Finish cutting out Day in the Park backpack variation Sew 3rd … Continue reading “April 2016 To Do List”
In my last post on this topic, I felt like all of my sewing work was heavy and unmovable. Fortunately, that feeling has passed. I have made some progress. I am also still thinking about working slower. Finished 2016 Quilt Projects Flower Sugar donation quilt (I feel odd putting this finish here as there is … Continue reading “April 2016: 26 Projects”
March?? March already? What happened to January and February? The last time I posted on this topic was back in December and that was a great post, because I had accomplished so much. So far this year, there is a lot of hunting and gathering going on, but not many completions. It is all about … Continue reading “March 2016: 26 Projects”