Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
I had several face masks in process for a number of weeks. Since I decided to work on small projects, I decided that I would finish them.Finishing them also means I get them off my cutting table, so I can actually cut things out. (I can but half finished projects are definitely in my way). … Continue reading “Additional Face Masks”
I had some large-ish ‘scraps’ recently, so made a couple of masks for the YM. Since I was mailing him a package I also made one for his girlfriend. She is S-i-Ping 4 hours away from the YM, but I know that that they are trying to see each other as often as possible. By … Continue reading “Gift Face Masks”
I am still flailing away at face masks. Deirdre has made tons and she sent me a pattern that I tried over the weekend. Even with curves (which don’t’ scare me), this mask came out a lot better. It still isn’t ideal as I didn’t have anything to put in it as a nose-shaper, but … Continue reading “Even More Face Masks”
Push came to shove this past weekend. I couldn’t put off making masks any longer. I had a dentist appointment in the City. The City requires that N95 masks be covered, if you wear that kind of mask. That is the mask I have been wearing on the few occasions I go out. They have … Continue reading “Face Masks Again”
I need to get more masks finished. I have several from the video pattern in progress, but haven’t gotten to finish them. I need a few more since I seem to be going out a little more. I want to change them after every day I go out. As I mentioned, the YM needs some … Continue reading “More Masks”
The guild had Virtual Sew Day on Saturday. There were 9-10 people at any one time, which seemed like a good number. After I put some rectangles on the design wall (empty after taking FOTY 2018 to the longarmer), I worked on masks. I am still using the DIY Cloth Face Mask video pattern and … Continue reading “Face Mask Saga Continues”
I feel like I made progress on a face mask I can make quickly that will work with my/DH’s/ YM’s glasses. The original pattern for this one came from the video tutorial I talked about before. I like this pattern because of the shape and the ease of making it. I tweaked the pattern to … Continue reading “Best Face Mask Yet”
In an effort to help out my neighbor, I made her some more masks. I am also using her as a guinea pig. She will tell me what she likes and doesn’t like about the masks, I hope. The top one (Martelli pattern) I modified and put a nose piece in it. I like the … Continue reading “More Masks”
I finally had some success with face masks over the weekend. This has been an ongoing problem for me. Not because we don’t have masks, but because I feel bad that I haven’t been successful. I think I needed to find the right pattern. This one seems like it might work for me. The pattern … Continue reading “Face Mask Pseudo Success”
I finally made a face mask. I am ashamed to say that I have only been encouraging/enabling others to make masks. One thing I did was post a list of face mask patterns. This is the first one I have made. I don’t know why I haven’t been able to get it done. I have … Continue reading “First Face Mask”
Finished 2020 Quilt Projects Six quilts are now complete for the year. I am thrilled. Black Windmill – finished December 14, 2020 Cool Windmill – finished March 2020 – I gave this quilt to its new owner and she was thrilled. Fabric of the Year 2018 – finished Plaid Block Party – finished August 2020 … Continue reading “Quilts, etc 2020”
Another year and more projects finished 2020 blog posts: 359 2020 fabric used: 95 yards net I reached 100 yards used for the first time ever! I actually made it up to 113 by 12/17/2020. I was super excited. Of that 28% was for charity quilts. Of course, then, after writing the post about the … Continue reading “2020 Year in Review”
I reached 100 yards used for the first time ever! I am super excited. Of that 31% was for charity quilts. Of course, I want some fabric. Finished 2020 Quilt Projects Five quilts are now complete for the year. I am even more thrilled than I was last month. Cool Windmill – finished March 2020 … Continue reading “26 Projects 2020 #11”
My fabric usage was small for October as I didn’t sew as much as I expected. Still I am up to 92 yards used, which is 7 yards more than I used at the end of last year. Of that 29% is for charity quilts. Finished 2020 Quilt Projects Four quilts are now complete for … Continue reading “26 Projects 2020 #10”
I checked in on my donation blocks progress a few days ago. I wanted to see how many I made and where I was in comparison to last year. Last year I made 115 total donation blocks. So far, this year, I am up to 95. I want to make at least 20 more to … Continue reading “26 Projects 2020 #9”