Ms, Improv Eagle is being thread basted in place.....
That cone of white thread belonged to my Grand-mere...it is just perfect for basting....
And that little Depression glass dessert dish was also hers....
(I only have a very few of her things as she broke up housekeeping moving to
California to live with my Aunt Mildred, Mom's sister when I was a
young teenager...)
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Here is the new thread I purchased for quilting....I just love these colors....
aren't they gorgeous--what a treat....
The good news is.........
Madam is holding pretty still for me while I baste....
{the trade off from pin basting using this method, is my back gets sore from
bending over so long; but then, afterwards, I don't hurt my
fingers taking all those pins out ....}
6 of one kind of scenario I guess.....
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I have a few SECRET projects that I am working on these days....
Using some of these x-tra butterflies that flew in a few days ago...
across our rocky shoreline.
I have sewn them all using batik fabrics--I really do love batiks a lot....
Plus.....I have sewn a GA-zillion of my favorite 2-sies together, too.--uh
in TWOS..(lol groan)
Oh, look!!
this one flew in over a snowy field...
she must have missed the migration South..
I will have to put her someplace warm....;))))
Hugs, Julierose, La Blageuse (secret sewing-euse).
I am looking forward to seeing Ms Eagle finished. That is going to be such a pretty quilt.
ReplyDeleteLove those butterflies :)
You have been busy! I agree with you about those quilting threads!
ReplyDeleteHow special to have mementos from your grandmother. Even more fun that you use the dish regularly. Good luck basting Ms. Eagle. I look forward to seeing it in more detail.
ReplyDeleteFun projects you have going, pretty batiks!
ReplyDeleteLove your flying friends
ReplyDeleteI have a set of six (still packed) of your green dessert dish. My sis bought them for me at an antique store. We had some growing up - she got that set from Mom.
ReplyDeleteI, too, treasure the few items I got from my grandma... a pincushion (knitted by her) a scissors and an interest in making quilts.
Sew nice that Ms. Eagle is cooperating. Give yourself a break now and then, and your back will thank you.
Hugs
Such wonderful projects! Love your grandmother's dish. So pretty! You're keeping very busy!
ReplyDeleteMs Eagle's colors are fantastic - looking forward to seeing her quilted!
ReplyDeletewow you really finished that Eagle quilt fast !
ReplyDeletepretty dish and perfect for sewing tools.
Pretty batiks. Your eagle is looking lovely. Love your thread purchases. Lovely butterflies.
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