It was foggy all day yesterday. I went out after supper and snapped this photo of the sun breaking through the clouds.
The background for each is a piece of homespun plaid, an homage to the plaid shirts Stevens wore.
I had a fabric adventure last week. I wanted a navy skirt to wear at the funeral. I still have tissue paper patterns and a fashion fabric stash. I was excited to find wool yardage, but it turned out to be black. I went to one Joann's--very little left, let alone anything resembling skirt-weight wool (poly would have done). So I drove to Vogue Fabrics in Evanston. They downsized and moved several years ago and I had not been to the new store. But, whew, they still had bolts and bolts of suiting wools including a navy that was just right. $29.95/yard, but I only needed one yard.
Oh, yes, Vogue has quilting cotton....and I bought some. But not very much.
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I've enjoyed reading books set in Maine since before I met Stevens. I admit that this one is not "Down East quaint charm." Nor is it Stephen King. More like The Beans of Egypt, Maine, set in a mill town (Waterville) with Franco-Americans and drugs. It's also about heritage, pride, and love of family no matter what. Well-written but definitely not cheerful.
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I'm sure the photo collages will be enjoyed by the many people who knew Stevens.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize your Stay at Home Round Robin quilt was so large. Each of your borders worked so well and the overall color scheme is so nice. I'm always attracted to medallion style quilts but have made very few of them.
I always think of one of Helen Kelley's "Loose Threads" articles in Quilters' Newsletter Magazine, in which she describes making a garment after years of quilting, and feeling as though the 5/8" was more a ruffle than a seam allowance.
ReplyDeleteWhat a project those collages are! You'll both be in my heart on Saturday,
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if need be i could rustle up a skirt as well...but not sure where i'd find fabric...i did score some fabric from senior center for winter pajamas....used to shop downtown boston fabric district with lots of lovely wools....made a coat, skirts, blazer....lined them too...still have the coat....i lined it with flannel and it's a great inbetween dressy short coat...
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure I could make anything with a 5/8" seam allowance these days. It is hard to find much other than cotton fabrics anymore if Hobby Lobby doesn't have it. Looks like your skirt worked out well.
ReplyDeleteThe photo collages look wonderful - I'm thinking people will really enjoy looking at them. The new skirt is impressive! My mom was the clothing seamstress in our family - I did not inherit the enjoyment of that from her. Your SAHRR looks gorgeous - wonderful finish!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on producing a skirt so promptly! And what luck to have a serviceable fabric store within striking distance - I live in a big metropolitan area and would have to drive for 45 minutes to find something comparable. And the SAHRR is beautiful.
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I used to love shopping at Vogue in Evanston when I lived in Milwaukee and made costumes for a living. I still have clothing patterns and some garment fabric, but I rarely make anything other than pajama pants.
ReplyDeleteYour SAHRR quilt is gorgeous. I'll be thinking of you on Saturday.
The photo collages- what a labor of love and sweet tribute. They will really draw people in and provide comfort to see the story of his life. Lovely quilt- and a big one! Blessings for the funeral this weekend.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if that fog might have been from a forest fire? It looks rather like it might be.
ReplyDeleteYour SAHRR is absolutely stunning! I embiggened the picture so I could see the details better and liked it even more that way.
Glad you found fabric for your skirt. Think of you as your remembered Stevens this weekend in a special way.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on your SAHRR! Love it. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Lovely SAHRR -- and it's bound. Woopee! It is always interesting to see photo collages -- it helps round out a person's life. We all know people in different ways. Hopefully you are doing OK. BTW -- I'm in awe of the skirt making. I bought fab for a long skirt for the chorus I sing in, oh about 5 years ago and still it waits. Maybe this year.... probably not but I can think about it! Take care.
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