We received our new UFO numbers on the morning of June 1st, although, for some reason, I had trouble getting it. Anyway, it's number 10 - one that I was kind of dreading as it's the embroidery part of my Vintage Tin quilt. There are several blocks in it and I have most of the smaller ones done, which leaves me with four larger ones. Last night, I worked on the current block for about three hours while watching my Sunday night tv program(s).
Whatever is done on the bottom 'license plate' is what I did last night. I don't know if there's anything to watch/listen to tonight or not, but I know I'll be working away on this tomorrow night while watching America's Got Talent.
Also released on the first of the month was the new Caught Ya! BOM pattern... I wasn't going to let that 'collect dust'... Got it done right away.
I'm really beginning to hate those hooks... they can be so boring to applique' down. The back hook on the bottom block is splotchy - supposed to be solid black like the rest... I had a problem with the glue that I was using to temporarily hold the pieces to the background while I stitched them down; it should wash away.
Yesterday, I decided that since I'm going to be doing hand work on my UFO challenge this month, I needed something else on Mo'e and I pulled this out - the only top I have left that isn't on the UFO list and I pieced up the backing and even made the binding strips... I just need to load them on :)
I can't remember the name of the pattern; I'm just calling it "Lots of Dots 2" because it's the same pattern that I used to make my couch/nap quilt that is used almost daily.
I also started a new quilt top yesterday and it looks like it's going to be a quick one... only four large blocks, although I think I might add two more to make it longer. Right now it's only supposed to measure something like 52" x 52"... if I add the two more, it will be closer to large lap/ twin size. I still need to find backing for it, though. It's a charity quilt made from fabrics that Dee had in her stash when she passed away and one that I've had on my 'to do' list for several months - well, my first choice of the black & white fabric had to be substituted with a second one since I was just a couple of inches short of having enough - but that's ok :). The guild's sew-in is this weekend so I'll go down to see what's in the charity quilt fabric stash that Gloria has - I'm sure there's something in there that will work for backing.
The green isn't showing up as bright as it really is, but you get the idea and I'm sure once it's done and I get a pic of it outdoors, you'll be able to see it better.
That being said... I think I've caught you all up on what I've been doing in the past five days and since I have a dr's appointment this afternoon, I'm going to head into my sewing room to see what I can get done on this quilt this morning.
ok TTYL :)
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