as mentioned, this is my last monthly mini quilt. i've got UFOs and WHIMMS (works hidden in my mind) that are whispering very loudly to me. i want to finish everything on my quilty plate. the paramedics are here at my complex nearly every day, sometimes more than once per day, reminding (screaming) to me that life is finite. these are things i lovingly started and want to see done.
my churn dash needle was stuck in its groove and i wanted to use a lot of different greens, not to mention that lovely paisley fabric in the border. the red toile was a small piece that is now gone. it's my type of mini, about 22" square....linking up with wendy and the other makers of marvelous minis!
my mom gifted me "yankee" magazine, which i love and then sent me these....first, the box of attachments for the vintage singer that is coming soon...
they are in this vintage chocolate box, i think given to her mother by her father...there are very few momentos left so i did what i could to repair it...the contents still faintly seen on the cover. my grandmother died shortly after my mother was born, so almost nothing of hers remains. she also put this in the box...
a lunchbox fave from my childhood...fluff and peanut butter! i still can sing along with the TV commercial from the 60s....it's a new england staple!
and something i gifted myself....
a real bargain at $2.50, used on Amazon. it had been a library copy and honestly, i don't think anyone ever used it. the pattern sheets are still attached in the back of the book, so it's like new.
just an example of the beautiful vintage designs in this book..in my soul i am an expert applique quilter but alas, it hasn't filtered down to my fingers. already it has drool on it....LOL!
slowly moving away from the deep freeze that came for Christmas...going from single digits last weekend to 60s next...and of course, we have no snow at all. celebrating with the kiddos new year's with dinner and prezzies. i miss new england a lot but so delighted to be close to my daughter.
lastly, the gift quilt is done and packed, getting mailed today so will be able to post a photo when it's opened. have to say it looked very nice on my bed and hoping the recipients feel the same. bring on the next UFO!
Keep your pins and needles busy for another year. Keep warm too. Happy new year, all the best wishes for 2023.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely little churn dash finish, Grace. I like the alternated value placement between the blocks. And the paisley border is a great finish.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet package of goodness from your Mom. I hope you will show us the machine when you get it. I wish I had my Mom's original Singer, but she traded it in only a year or so into ownership when my Dad's younger brother started selling Berninas. I do have that Bernina now.
What a great find on that bopok--really lovely designs. I am an expert appliquer NOWHERE--in reality or dreams. I have seen your work in person and it looks excellent to me!
That’s a cute mini. I like your WHIMM acronym. I think I have a few of those too. I hope you achieve lots of your projects in 2023. Glad to hear that the weather is starting to warm up a bit.
ReplyDeleteOh that Churn Dash is the best December monthly mini! So sweet and I do love that border fabric!! What a sweet little box of attachments. We do get "attached" to momentos, especially when they are so few form our ancestors. I also love that she sent you a jar of Fluff! When you enjoy - joy - joy your Fluff and peanut butter, you're glad to have enough for another Fuffernutter!! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI also have this book - definitely a drool maker! Elaine UK
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