Still On The Hexie Bandwagon

Yes , I am still playing with hexies.  I am also enjoying every minute of it!  Thought I would show how far I have gotten on a design of my own.

It will be wall hanging size when finished , for me about 55 x 55.  It will also have  a distinct border  around it all.

 I am also in the process of binding this Japanese Taupe table runner from the book Runners Rock  by Gathering Friends.  This one is called  Interface .

Hopefully I will have time to finish Binding it  today.We are scheduled for light rains for the next four days, I am tickled pink because it means no snow! Chit chat a little more later, Martha.

Obligations

I am getting close to 60 years of age and I am coming to the conclusion there are many things one cannot avoid doing in life. One of them ,at least for me is making a tee shirt quilt! Below are a couple of pics of my grandson's quilt ,  which just today,  I finished binding and sent off in the post.

I have reconciled myself that I am just going down the same path that Fons and Porter, Eleanor Burns and other not so famous quilter's  have walked down. Doesn't mean I went there willingly , I don't want to travel this way again , either.  Fons , Porter and Burns are on their own now!  Chit chat later, Martha.

Spring Time

 I received my 30's bunny quilt ,with hexies of course, from Nancy Gervais the day after I got back from Kentucky. I have finally got it bound and ready to show you. There is a surprize in it for both you and me  . There are bunnies quilted in some of the hexies! So creative! Nancy went the extra mile! I put a wool bunny on the quilt because bunnies were in many of the pre-cut hexies. She took it a step farther, so cute. See if you can find one too! Enjoy all the pics.

Remember to click on pics if you want to enlarge them. Happy Mother's Day, Martha.

Prairie Women's Sewing Circle

We had our group meeting yesterday . One in morning and one in afternoon.  I really enjoy the members and love seeing their  projects and accomplishments.  They are such a fun group to be with!

This is Bunny Witt  with a quilt her mother started and she finished.

Sharon Jacobson showed her project with hand applique from our first handout. She hand quilted it too!

Karen Martin showed this small quilt from Temecula Quilt Co. and

a Schnibbles small quilt called  " Hat Trick".

Mary shared one of her family heirlooms with us also! She is also making one  herself and progressing quite well. Love these hexes!

Dawn Lietsch showed us her table runner and quilt from one of  Kim Diehl's books which she also hand appliqued!

These ladies are so very talented and they all share not only their  beautiful projects ,  but also their knowledge .  It is a pleasure to be around them all. Chit chat later,Martha.

There and Back Again

This is a pic of my hubby and grandson in his apartment. Mr. Sew What is holding a quart jar of Moonshine which he received for his birthday from our  grandson.  I was told he had to go to a very shady part of town for this.

The energizer bunny waved goodbye to Minnesota after a 1 1/2 year stay and said hello to Sandwich, Illinois!

This is a part of Mumaw clan's heritage and quirky game playing. This bunny has been from coast to coast and taken a turn at visiting aunts , cousins ,uncles and siblings. If you are reading this son he is in your laundry room closet!

This is part of my grandson's desk.  My grandpa's last name was Cash.  Ever since  Eric was a teen he has loved all of Johnny Cash's music.

The day before graduation we took some pics and many more the day of graduation. Just thought I would share some with you.

Will chatter more later, must start the laundry now. Martha.

On The Road Again

We will be visiting our children in Illinois and be going to graduation ceremonies in Kentucky,  at University of Kentucky,  for our only grandson.  I sent him pics of the  twin quilt I made him from tee shirts his mom gave me.  She also purchased the border fabric. It is right now at the quilter's. I will send it to him after I bind  it. I am going to share pics with you too!

Blocks with signatures are people who signed the quilt and have worked   for or  with  my grandson. He was a tutor and managed other tutors.

So for the next week you will not here from me. Chill out and have some fun in your sewing room. Martha.

Travel

When I am going to travel by anywhere I like to make up something to do , with handwork. So I might be able to take anywhere , Bleacher seats , lobbys , nine hour truck rides, you have been there, you know what I am talking about.  Plus when we visit our children and grandchildren, they sometimes have school or work to go to. So I started looking thru Kim Diehl's book "Simple Graces"  and I found something that fits the bill. I not only have a nine hour drive to see my kids but another seven hour drive to be able to see my grandson in Kentucky. Then there is the trip back. No need to say any more!  I first picked this base to work on......

Then  after  some wool additions we have this....

Now all  I need to do is gather all the threads needed to stitch them down .Then  I will have what I need to keep me occupied and busy.

My husband cut me a piece of pressboard 18" x 12" for a portable ironing board. I wrapped it in leftover batting I had. Then some  insul-bright (stuff used in potholders). I then took some flannel and made a pouch  to slip over it . Now I just have to hand sew one end shut.

Di Ford has written a book called "Primarily Quilts" .  I highly recommend it! Makes a quilter's mouth salivate! So many scrumptious quilts in there.

Chit chat a little more later, Martha.