Monday, June 16, 2014

It is Monday!

The last time I used my sewing machine I was hemming a pair of my nephews navy pants for my FIL funeral. I did learn to do the blind hem stitch with foot 5 on my Bernina. It's been a surreal week and much, much harder than I thought it would be. It didn't help that yesterday was Father's Day.
I finally got a frame for the antique block with my initials that Laurie gave to me. I have it hanging up in my sewing room. Thanks again Laurie!

For the lack of my sewing I thought I'd show you one of my favorite vintage quilts. It's a funky free-form log cabin in my favorite colors.

Love baptist fans and especially large ones like this that go in every direction.

And a little sugar sack to sweeten the pot.

I hope to get back to sewing. I've let so much go that I'm trying to get caught up on paperwork and life.

Make it a great week!

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  1. Cissa KJune 16, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    Same to you. Have a great week.

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  2. KarenJune 16, 2014 at 6:39 AM

    You have had a rough couple months. Maybe you will find comfort in sewing again.

    I like your log cabin quilt very much. A touch of funky as you like so well. I have only come across one log cabin quilt in an antique shop in all the years I have looked at quilts. It was a wool one and no one working in the shop knew what the price was or who owned it to try and find out. Probably more than I had to spend.

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  3. WoolenSailsJune 16, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    The quilt piece looks wonderful framed and I love that log cabin, that is my style too.

    Debbie

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  4. julieQJune 16, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    Oh, I love your golden oldie beautiful wonderful quilt!! That is a lot of adjectives, huh....the close qulting is wonderful! Hope your week is peaceful and productive for what you want to accomplish.

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  5. belarminaJune 16, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    Mi deseo que pronto se recobre tu animo
    la costura ayudara seguro
    tu colcha log cabin preciosa
    buena semana para ti

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  6. MaryJune 16, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    Praying for a calmer week for you and yours family. The baptist Fans must have been relaxing to quilt in all directions.

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  7. Janet O.June 16, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    What a difficult Father's Day that must have been for you. So sorry.
    You really could use some sewing therapy, couldn't you?
    I have a vintage log cabin quilt that is quilted with Baptist Fans, but it isn't nearly as nice as this one.

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  8. JanetJune 16, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    I bet it was a difficult Father's Day for your family! I hope it gets easier. I love the framed block - it looks great! That log cabin quilt looks wonderful - my favorite colors too and the texture from the quilting is marvelous! I hope you find some stitching time this week :0)

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  9. DianeJune 16, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    I'm sorry you are going through a difficult time. Holidays can be very bittersweet. Thanks for sharing the lovely log cabin. I hope you have time to comfort yourself with some stitching soon.

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  10. WendyJune 16, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    The framed block is very sweet to have on the wall. Love the log cabin quilt too!

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  11. audreyJune 16, 2014 at 10:54 AM

    Life is just hard sometimes. Love your log cabin quilt. The stitching is just fabulously quirky.:)

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  12. SharonJune 16, 2014 at 11:41 AM

    I was thinking about you yesterday. Thanks for sharing some of your fab things. I too, love that log cabin and the fan quilting is amazing. Have a good week, and remember, it's one thing at a time. Big hugs to you.

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  13. BethJune 16, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    What a difficult time you have been through. How is Cory doing? The sewing will wait for you. Hugs

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  14. Rebecca in AKJune 16, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    The Log Cabin quilt is just wonderful! What a treasure! Your antique block in its frame is so sweet, what a great friend to send it to you. It has been a such a difficult time for you family, I hope with time things will get easier!

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  15. KyleJune 16, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    Your log cabin quilt is great. It's a good reminder that anything goes.

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  16. LauraJune 16, 2014 at 9:54 PM

    Love the antique block. I picked up a couple at a quilt show earlier this year and need to get them framed and hung, too.

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  17. antique quilterJune 17, 2014 at 1:43 AM

    love that log cabin, I agree its a treasure. Love the colors too.
    framing the antique block was a great idea. what a thoughtful gift
    thanks for sharing
    Kathie

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  18. ChantalJune 17, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    Small steps will get you there too. No rushing.
    Love the log cabin. Do you know how old?
    Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Linda OJune 18, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    The antique block looks wonderful all framed up, such a sweet addition to your sewing room. That log cabin is wonderful, and the fan quilting is perfect! Things are bound to settle down for you. Sure has been a rough season - you're due for some smooth sailing for awhile!

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  20. BarbJune 24, 2014 at 4:20 AM

    what a great LC quilt. I love those big fans. You'll be back into the groove soon
    xx

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