Tuesday, August 13, 2013

waiting for cool...

I am not sure why the refurbishing bug hits me in the summer.  I guess since it is so hot that I don't go outside much and can see what is in my house.... hence the mood to fix, clean, redo comes upon me.
After putting new carpet in the bedroom and laminate down the hallway which by the way Cecil does not like I await the roofer.  He is trying to find three plus days of dry weather.  I guess that will come next week or not.  Can't wait to get up for the next few days to temps in 60s and drier air.

Finally finished the appliqued borders on mystery quilt now to put them on and miter corners.  I will be glad to have that done and will probably take it to Heather to quilt.  Would love do quilt it myself but my fledgling hand quilting skills are not ready for prime time.  \

Went to LibertyRosePatterns.com to see patterns and signed up for class for Halloween tree.  More applique.  I must be crazy.  It is nice to have hand work to do while I laze in the recliner watching Castle.  I do love that show.  I know I have seen most of them several times but as I have dvr set to record whenever it comes on once in a while I get to see one I have not seen before.  Joy!

I am working on the "Confetti" pattern by Augusta Cole and it really is rewarding to add new strips to the corner pieces.  Here is what I have done so far.
I am using batiks and the sad thing it has not made a dent in my stash.  I do love the color.
Time to go to meeting, bank, and then "Stitchers Garden" class at Thistle Bee.  
Colorful cool quilting
Sally