Finished: Teacher Pillows 2011

Whenever I finish the Teacher Pillow Project, I always feel a little sad. This is even after ripping half my hair out and spending way more time than I wanted in the process. Crazy, I know.Somehow the end result of a little pile of pillows is wonderful. And this is the last year I am … Continue reading “Finished: Teacher Pillows 2011”

Teacher Pillows 2011 Progress

I will be glad when this project is done. I wanted to finish last week, but there was too much going on. I thought I could make some progress this past week in the evenings. No joy there either. Today, I am supposed to be resting, because of this cold that I am trying to … Continue reading “Teacher Pillows 2011 Progress”

2010 Teacher Pillows

Yes, it is Teacher Pillow time of year. I had resolved to not leave it until the last minute, but being in bed with a nasty virus for over week did not assist me in my resolve. I made one pillow last weekend after I was feeling a little better. I also made a block … Continue reading “2010 Teacher Pillows”

Teacher Pillows 2009 Complete

The four Teacher Pillows are complete. I have one more pillow form, but the Child is being uncooperative about the last drawing, so I may just save the pillow form for next year. I could take a drawing out of his drawing book and use that…. We’ll see. I think I am done with this … Continue reading “Teacher Pillows 2009 Complete”

Teacher Pillows 2009

Yes, I am doing it again. If you want to read the torure from previous years, I have gathered the posts into one search just for you. My goal is to have them done before school ends this year, which is June 12. I actually have until June 11 this year as I am, sadly, … Continue reading “Teacher Pillows 2009”

Teacher Pillows 2008

Yes, I made Teacher Pillows again. I know I am going to get flak for reprising the project that made me so insane last year. This year my timing was off (summer, which, as you know, happens NOT to be before the end of school) and they turned out to be a lot easier. Spring … Continue reading “Teacher Pillows 2008”

Teacher Pillows Finished!

The Teacher Pillows are done and wrapped. HOORAY! I found the cute bags at Walgreen’s, of all places. They are so adorable (thank heaven for no boy teachers this year!) that I didn’t feel bad about not making gift bags for them. I delivered the Principal and Assistant Principal pillows before I left. P will … Continue reading “Teacher Pillows Finished!”

Teacher Pillows – No Torment

Despite the fact that I still can’t measure, 3 of the Teacher Pillows are close to completion. The machine stitching is complete and I only have some final hand stitching to do on them and, voila, fini! I thought to myself this morning that I should be able to finish three. I am not sure … Continue reading “Teacher Pillows – No Torment”

Finished: More Pillows

These pillows have been languishing in my fabric closet for so long they weren’t even on my WIP list. They were yelling at me very loudly on Saturday after I finished the Teacher Pillows. I was inclined to work on them since they were taking up valuable floor space in my fabric closet. The class … Continue reading “Finished: More Pillows”

Auction Throw Pillows

My DH is an executive board member for a California organization called the Native Sons of the Golden West. In addition to supporting the preservation of California history, they raise money to help people suffering from facial deformities such as Cleft Palette. During their elections, each of the candidates opens a hospitality room. They do … Continue reading “Auction Throw Pillows”

Teacher Pillow Success

First, some inspiration. I was inspired by Yarnstorm’s photos, so I took my camera with me yesterday and snapped a pic of these roses in my neighbor’s yard. Now on to the Teacher Pillows. They are done except for the hand stitching. I am thrilled that I survived. It is always touch and go at … Continue reading “Teacher Pillow Success”

Teacher Pillow Torment

I finished piecing all of the blocks, which is great. Above are the block for the Principal and the Assistant Principal, who are both retiring. It is the same block, but Around the Block shows it separately with different names, apparently because the colors go in different places. My next problem is borders. I made … Continue reading “Teacher Pillow Torment”

BAMQG April Meeting

The BAMQG Meeting was yesterday. There hasn’t been a meeting since the February meeting, so people were anxious to see each other. TFQ thought there were about 35 people at the meeting. Sara reported about 50 members total. Adrianne was sick, so she didn’t make it and we missed her smiling face. Kathleen did a … Continue reading “BAMQG April Meeting”

2011 WIP Report

Good-bye 2011! Hello 2012! I don’t care much about work except for the money it brings and the colleagues with whom I enjoy spending time. What matters to me is my sewing and quiltmaking. I have enjoyed 2011 and made some wonderful projects. Below is the 2011 inventory of the quilts, etc that I sewed … Continue reading “2011 WIP Report”