Monday, March 28, 2011

Weekend Sewing

Morning!  How's everybody today?  Today is my first official day with no job.  How exciting.  But we're not going to dwell on that.  I want to show you what I worked on this weekend.

I started a couple of my many de-cluttering projects and one of them was my china cabinet/hutch.  It tends to be a "drop it here" area and then it becomes out of control.  I got it cleaned up and thought it needed some quilty pizazz.

I hit my favorite "just for me" stash and made a cute, quick stripped table runner for it.  I even got the binding all hand sewn yesterday afternoon.  I'm getting quicker with the needle on this task.



I also made a little blanket for Punkie's babies.  I practiced my free motion skills on it.  Oh boy.  It's not pretty.  But she loves it and that's all that matters.  I'm not going to show that project off.  ;)

Okay.  I'm off to work on thinning out Punkie's toys.  That is a whole day chore in itself.

Enjoy your day!
Jen
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16 comments:

  1. Karen - Quilts...etc.March 28, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    so is this a no job by choice? if so congratulations!! :) If it is not by choice I hope you find one soon.
    Karen
    http://karensquilting.com/blog/

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  2. TerryMarch 28, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Cute little table runner! I did free motion quilting on my Gardener's Journal and I obviously need more practice too! LOL

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  3. WendyMarch 28, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Glad you had a go-to pile just for you! Sure to always put a smile on your face when you need one. Enjoy your moments where you can ... good luck with the toys! :)

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  4. Kimberlee, The Spunky DivaMarch 28, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    I love it!!! Very cute, and the basket is very pretty too.
    ~Kimberlee
    www.TheSpunkyDiva.com

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  5. CarolMarch 28, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Cute, love the fabrics.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Gorgeous - love your choice of fabrics.

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  7. EllynMarch 28, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    so cute! I did some similar placemats but I can't show them off just yet.... soon! After the birthday girl gets them, LOL

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  8. CherylMarch 28, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    That runner is so sweet...and the job thing...well like you said you got to sew! Love the fabrics in that runner....and as usual your runner in your header picture continues to taunt me..LOVE THAT!!

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  9. Purple Quilter QueenMarch 28, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Sorry to hear about the job Jen. I hope that was a good choice?? In any event, it frees you up for more sewing time!! Cute table runner. And I'd still like to see Punkie's baby blanket. I really want to tackle free motion quilting on my machine too but am a bit afraid. I'll stick to straight line for awhile. Take care! Jenn

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  10. MyraMarch 28, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    I love it Jen! Make the most of your time off, it probably won't last long.

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  11. Dandelion QuiltsMarch 28, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    I love the runner...so cute. Great colors. Don't you love when something is fresh and tidy??

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  12. SandyMarch 30, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    What a cute tabletopper! Such bright Springy colors!

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  13. Vickie EMarch 31, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    How have you been doing? I read your posts on 'no job'. drat. there goes your fabric budget :(
    Hope you get some serious sewing done.

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  14. BarbApril 2, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    so you are a free woman, awesome...love the runner!!!

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  15. strawberrycream39April 2, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Beautiful runner Jen! How have I not seen this post til now?? It's so pretty, I love the fabrics you chose!!

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  16. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    Jen i love the fabrics that you have chosen for this table runner,very nice

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