Showing posts with label Hocuspocusvile. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hocuspocusvile. Show all posts

Monday, September 30, 2013

September NewFO

I almost got out of September with out a NewFO, but I didn't quite finish a few things so I get to join the NewFo Party again this month.

The calendar says it's fall even if the weather here didn't get the message so I started this little flannel fall quilt.  It's now basted and ready to quilt.

[caption id="attachment_2299" align="aligncenter" width="251"]Fall Flannel Fall Flannel[/caption]

I also have a couple of Halloween table runners to finish up. They are also layered and ready to quilt, but here are the fabrics I'm using.  Don't you just love the spider color dots on the selvage.

[caption id="attachment_2302" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Halloween Tablerunners Halloween Tablerunners[/caption]

Here is a little update on last months NewFO.  I was just starting to trace my Hocupocusville blocks.  This is my homemade light box.  A thick piece of glass (maybe it use to be on a desk top) on top of some covered 2x4's with a couple of lights under it.  This really helps tracing on the darker fabrics.

[caption id="attachment_2300" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Light Table Light Table[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2301" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Hocupocusville Hocupocusville[/caption]

 

This month I've painted three blocks and I've started the embroidery so I'm using my darling Needle Nanny that I won last month when I had the luck NewFo number.

[caption id="attachment_2303" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Potting Shed Block Potting Shed Block[/caption]

This darling needle nanny is fantastic.  That needle does not go anywhere.

[caption id="attachment_2304" align="aligncenter" width="300"]Lama Needle Nanny Lama Needle Nanny[/caption]

 

My little lama is so adorable!! Thank You So Much Barbara. I also received my very own portrait of Smitty. :)

Head over to Barbara at Cat Patches for more NewFO inspiration.

 

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Labor Day Weekend Goals

Labor Day Weekend is here, the official, unofficial end of summer.  Except for the weather here there have been signs that summer is winding down.  It's not light outside when I wake up, the pumpkins are turning orange, traffic around the school has increased.  In truth I am ready for fall.  It's my most favorite time of year.

Jo at Jo's Country Junction has suggested listing our Labor Day Weekend Sewing Goals....Sounds good to me the List Maker. I've tried to keep it short and doable.

1. Fall Pillowcases


2. Trace all my Hocuspocusville blocks




[caption id="attachment_2257" align="aligncenter" width="225"]Hocupocusville Hocupocusville[/caption]

3. Two Aprons


4. Finish Cutting and Sewing 9 Patch blocks for Christmas present #1




[caption id="attachment_2258" align="aligncenter" width="225"]Christmas 1 Christmas 1[/caption]

Ok so I think I listed more than I'll have time for, I work on Saturday at the Antique Store and Sunday we've plans for a few hours in the afternoon.  Like it's the first time I wouldn't finish a list. :)

What ever you do this weekend, enjoy every minute of your last unofficial weekend of summer.

Linking up with Jo for Labor Day Weekend Goals.