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Monday, July 19, 2010

Crazy Hot Quilter Ahead!

Why did I pick a hobby that is so HOT! I don't just mean hot... but it's really too hot to quilt! Not that I have any intentions of NOT quilting, but seriously! Who else wraps themselves up in what is becoming a BLANKET in the heat of Summer?
There were laws past during the industrial revolution to protect people from sweatshops, right?
Well, evidently I am a tyrant.
I didn't let myself out of my sewing room all day yesterday...
with one exception: to sweep and mop my floors!LOL
But I did make progress on my list of projects!
I have my rows for the Fig Tree Cub project...

and I have the sashing... so that is getting close to finished. Or so it seems... of course there is inner and outer borders too!
A tote bag for my swap partner...
now I just need goodies to put in it! Hmm, I did make a wallet but it turned out crappy very less than perfect, so I have to try that again!
 
I like the tucks on this purse pattern!


Freckled Whimsy quilt along project, part 1. The fabric. I'm going retro on this one!



My upside down picture of Due South.. or is it North... Carrie has me all confused on this one. I just need to slap those borders on this one too... and then whala, the quilter does her magic!


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Cindy said...

I love your Due South quilt. I started one in black and whites and it was way too busy. I'm going to have to try it again in some pretty fabrics like you!

Denise :) said...

LOL! This hobby does rather lend itself to cooler weather, huh? I just turn the a/c down. I like your purse -- and the Due South quilt! Nice! :)

Kim Brackett said...

Doesn't look like the heat has slowed you down any -- you've been busy! I love all your projects. Everything is so gorgeous!

Kate said...

That is one downside to summer, though right now Id give anything for a bit of warm weather. Your quilts are looking great.

FabricandFlowers said...

Love your Due South quilt. I agree about the heat. Add a heated iron in the room and it's a steamy hobby.

Sherri said...

You have been busy...love the bag...and your fig tree quilt looks great...isn't it a fun one to make?! And a Schnibble too...you really have been sewing along!

Béa said...

I love both quilts.I signed for next year Fig Tree Club, hope to have so beautiful projects as I have see this year.
Have you already an idea for the after " A year of Schnibbles" ? I loved this monthly challenge.

Cherie said...

The only reason I would leave my sewing room to mop is if I needed to pin/baste a quilt for quilting ;)

Anonymous said...

Must agree...lately I look at the iron and think how I LOVED it during the winter's chilly days...but as of late...not so much!

Carol said...

Oh I love your Due South!!! Your Fig Tree club quilt is going to be outstanding and your swap is going to FLIP! What a great bag!!!

Nicole said...

You have steamrolling through your projects, in spite of the heat! Great work!

Unknown said...

I love the quilts and the bag....
I think I have that pattern too...I have a thing for bag patterns.....

Sharon said...

Busy girl! LOVE the fabrics in your Due South quilt! I plan to work in my "sweatshop" today...not complaining!

Lisa D. said...

I really love your Due South quilt! And your Fig Tree, and the bag. Aw heck - it's all wonderful!

PunkiePie (Jen) said...

Is that bag mine??!! I LOVE IT!!!

Stina Blomgren said...

Hot or not... we are having fun ...havent we?? :o))))
I just love your quilts Sinta.. just beautiful..
And btw... In Sweden it aint being that hot... so quilts are very much needed.. hot or not..:o)))

Cyndi said...

Love your Fig Tree Club project, and that tote is gorgeous! Such great fabrics you used. Your Due South/North quilt is pretty great, too, whichever direction it's going! LOL!!!

XOXO,

Cyndi

Kelly@ Charming Chatter said...

You've been a busy girl - I love your Due North/South - and that sweet bag! Your Fig Tree project is looking great too! Way to sew!!!