The Christmas Tree mini quilt is finished too. I've been on a roll the last couple of weeks with the small finishes. This one is 13" square. Because I have 2 of these small metal hanger stands, I've been enjoying having lots of seasonal options to change out in them.
In this mini quilt, each tree is different. My favorites are the 2 with diagonal piecing. These are paper pieced from Shabby Fabrics kits, and their instructions are always excellent.
On Sunday afternoon I managed to finish the flimsy for the Bah Humbug pillow, but I'm not sure yet how I want to quilt this one. My plan C involved carefully adding another layer of fusible to the backs of all of the small wool pieces. And I ended up replacing those green eyes completely - swapping out the wool eyes with cotton ones. Everything is fused down now, and blanket stitched on the edges. The eyes have some simple straight stitching with embroidery floss in those tiny green pieces. The combination of wool and cotton, plus a loose weave fabric was not easy to work with. Add in what must have been "old" fusible that didn't work on the wool - what a pain! And that grey background is a nightmare. It is positively shredding on the edges every time I touch it, so I plan to do some zig zag stitching around it before sewing on the backing.
Not much time in my sewing room has happened so far this week. Monday was busy with various errands all day, and I went to my monthly pinochle group that evening. Tuesday was household chores and various appointments - followed by the first college basketball game of the season in the evening. After the game we stopped for an adult beverage with some friends. And yesterday I went for coffee (and lunch) with the retired group from the school I taught at, then got on the road to Brookings for college basketball double header. Today is my day to sew - hopefully. And maybe tomorrow too.
8 comments:
Bah Humbug is a good name not only for the cat's demeanor but for yours as you work on it! The strippy little trees are charming.
I love Bah Humbug and I believe I do have that pattern (not even started yet, of course). I know that gray background fabric is very touchy. He looks fantastic though!
Cute Christmas trees - but Bah Humbug!!!! THE BEST!!! that is too cute!
You really have been whizzing around the sewing room with all the fun finishes. But I got tired just reading about your week. I have stayed home all week and puttered around in the sewing room most of the time. Not a lot of finishes but lots of projects moved closer to the finish line.
That cat is scowling at you! Certainly is a Bah Humbug:)
The trees are so pretty on the wall hanging! I'm sorry the Bah Humbug is being a pain but it will be adorable!
The trees turned out beautifully, but I really love the grumpy Christmas kitty. That one is just too cute. Hope you got in lots of stitching time yesterday.
Love Love that Christmas Cat, Sara. Totally adorablly cute!
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