So I’m excited. Bernina came through and replaced the original Bernina 880 Plus with a new one. I will get it either Tuesday or Saturday next, depending on several factors. So I have been working on preparing to start a new show quilt, which is my Mom’s memory quilt incorporating her pieces of crocheted lace I found in her work basket and have held on to for the past 20 years. It’s time. I have completed the design, which really took me days and days and days, and have printed it out full size and taped it together (that’s a project, believe me). It is one of my biggest…59″ x 59″ and will be satin and dupioni and include painting and beads, and ……well, we will see as I go along.
I will also finish my appliqued bed quilt I started a while back using a Sue Nickels pattern I bought from her at MAQF a couple of years ago. And clothes…I have tons of fabrics for fall, winter, and early spring clothing and the best patterns I kept from my pattern pruning when I reorganized my studio.
I also have to complete the sampler for my fall workshop on embellishment.
Sew let the sewing begin! Did I say I am so excited?
Sew happy everyone. It’s time to start sewing for fall, winter, Christmas, and next year’s shows.
I look forward to watching your progress with your memory quilt of your mom’s crocheted lace!
Terry, It has actually been a great thing to take the time to plan this quilt. I even made more corrections to the design yesterday, and then I found the piece of fabric I was hoping to use is not big enough, so I ordered a new piece. Looking forward to starting the construction of the quilt. Mom was such a magical seamstress, though she never did quilting. I once saw her make a fabulous silk uneven plaid dress in muted grays in a pattern that did not recommend plaids. They matched magnificently and it was a gorgeous dress. She made many of my clothes and gradually passed that activity to me as I became more proficient from her teachings. Such a brilliant woman with many accomplishments who inspired me and encouraged me. It is a joy to make a quilt in her honor.