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Friday, December 7, 2007

Approaching the Finish Line

I have two more unfinished projects to report. The first one is a second version of a basket quilt that I did for a challenge in our splinter group. The one I made originally was needleturn applique and the basket design was the same as in this one--which is fused and machine appliqued. On this one, I added an oval frame and the corner scrolls, plus a different colorway. I redid the outside border before I started quilting and was a lot happier with the final product. Anyway. it is now quilted--after at least two years!

The second quilt I just finished is for the silent auction at the Cobblestone Quilt Show in March. It consists of needleturn applique blocks that were "leftovers" from other projects. It, too, is now quilted. If I keep going at this rate, I'm going to have to actually start something new because there won't being any unfinished projects left!

Another thing I've been working on is knitting. I have resisted taking up knitting again because I know that it can eat into your time that would maybe be better spent on quilting but it's COLD here in Hendersonville and I needed hats and scarves--and, wouldn't you know, there's a WONDERFUL knit shop here in town. SO . . .I've been buying yarn (and also needles to replace the ones I gave away years ago) and finding excuses to watch t.v. so I can keep warm outside. And, now, my husband has complimented me and says if I have time, MAYBE I could make him a sleeveless pullover sweater. How could I turn down someone who has so lovingly and generously supported me in all of my quilting endeavors? Never!

4 comments:

KK said...

Oh, wow, Judy - both are wonderful. I think I'll be bidding on the silent auction one.

Guess if you are in Hendersonville I won't be seeing you at guild next week.

Corky said...

Karen and I will be bidding against each other on your quilt at the auction!

Judy Heyward said...

You both are more than kind. I hope you like it when you actually SEE it! No, Karen, I probably won't be in town for the guild dinner--unless we have a family circumstance that requires our presence. I miss seeing you all but this place is good for my spirit. Once our guest room is back up and functional, I'm always open for visitors.

KK said...

Judy - I sure understand needing to be where your spirit/soul is fed. I miss mountains every day of my life.