MONDAY ADVICE

 

STATEMENT

 I have recently returned to Blogger and found some changes I  have not figured out. I am unable to get email notification of comments and am unable to reply to comments. Your comments are very important to me. I try to include all the info on a project in case you want to make your own. If you need more info, email me at frantasticquilts@sbcglobal.net. My whole purpose is to share and have a conversation about quilting.

Thanks...Frances

NEW GIRL ON THE BLOCK

 I have always wanted a 301 Singer in Black, preferably with the long bed. This one is a short bed that came in a beautiful cabinet ( I have no room for it so it is not shown. Currently living in the garage.)

After good oiling and lubricating, it works perfectly. I need to replace the bobbin tire and cord. The machine shows very little wear. At $100.00, I am a lucky ducky.

Looking Pretty

 I have become serious about my knitting. There are so many beautiful yarns available and different techniques. I have taken to becoming a "picker versus a thrower". Much easier on my hands and it really makes knitting look effortless to me. So I decided I needed new project bags for my new pretty work.

The pebble quilting gives great texture on Grunge fabric. I used Jen Bakers drawstring pattern.

A GREAT QUOTE

I DON'T REPEAT GOSSIP SO SIT DOWN AND LISTEN CAREFULLY

Not my best work. The word "listen" got lost, but still my favorite saying just because it is clever and funny.

BIG BIRD

I love the work of Karla Alexander. Her usual MO is to stack, cut, shuffle, and sew. When I saw this design, I was amazed it was her pattern. I do consider it an advanced design. She gives you a few options on how to put it together. Not fast or what I would call easy, but very impressive when completed. It is called the Raven( I think) and still available if you want to feel really good about your piecing skills.

Working Small...Again

I seem to be stuck on small. Not a bad thing. It takes up less room, but you can spend just as much time on it as a large project. These little cups are paper pieced and surrounded by an improv border.
It will live in my kitchen. It makes me smile.