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| Hoary puccoon at Hosah Beach (Zion) |
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| Iris in our front garden |
Outdoor activity on Memorial Day was hampered by rain and chilly temperatures. Indoors I could have done homework (three book reviews (for the ALA conference at the end of June) and an audiobook review (due last week, but I didn't finish listening to it until this weekend)). I chose to sew.
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HeartStrings group had a weekend sew-in. I had 25 HS blocks already made. I made 23 more and created this 48-block quilt. The quilting is an overall meander with lavender thread.
This is finish #18 for 2013.
I transformed a free totebag. The nylon trim (bottom and handles) is more resistant to wear than quilting-weight cotton. (I had trouble getting the lining to fit smoothly, though.....gotta work on that with the next totebag.)
Here's what's under the needle now: "Little Dipper" from early 2008. I got it basted and began quilting it last evening. I don't have much sewing time the rest of this week but it feels good to have this underway.
The HeartStrings group had a weekend sew-in. I had 25 HS blocks already made. I made 23 more and created this 48-block quilt. The quilting is an overall meander with lavender thread. 
I transformed a free totebag. The nylon trim (bottom and handles) is more resistant to wear than quilting-weight cotton. (I had trouble getting the lining to fit smoothly, though.....gotta work on that with the next totebag.) 
Here's what's under the needle now: "Little Dipper" from early 2008. I got it basted and began quilting it last evening. I don't have much sewing time the rest of this week but it feels good to have this underway.
Love the string quilt. They are so addicting. Did you sew fabric over the top of the tote fabric or only use the bottom and straps?
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