The past couple of days I have been involved in cleaning up my sewing room, and organizing that closet, and a chest of drawers, and Saturday, helping DD#2 choose a wedding dress. I also started hand-quilting a bit on my old Christmas UFO, deciding I didn't like what I did, and picking it out. Saturday, Katie and her fiance came to dinner, and last night Kristen, Jeff and kids came over.This piece is from a swap I was in a number of years ago on the CQ list, called "It's Your Bag". You sent a number of fabrics, trims, and embellishments to your partner and she made something out of your baggie of goodies. I don't remember who made my under the sea project, she didn't label it, but I was thrilled with what I got back. I keep meaning to put a hanging sleeve on it, but haven't gotten around to that yet.
This is a flimsy that I made several years ago, I still need to quilt it. It was by Patchwork Pieces and called Primitive Lilies. The original quilt was 60 x 60, without the border, but I found the perfect fabric for the border so added that. I think this one measures about 70 x 70. The next time I get the Handiquilter out I plan to work on getting this one quilted.
I forgot to add about why I have been a bum. I am an avid reader. Last week a friend gave me 2 banker sized boxes of books. I separated them into ones I have read, and ones I have not, and I ended up with 1 box of new books. I think in the past week I have read almost 5 books, and I work full time. So I have not been getting any handwork done, or sewing on my machine. That has to change this week though, as I have some projects due next week for swaps.
