Finishes

Despite the fact that I feel like I've been spinning my wheels lately and not really accomplishing anything, I did manage to get a couple things finished (in between starting yet another new project.)

This is a close up of the quilting on Hip 2B Green. I used Suzanne Earley's Meandering Magic and did my own version of "funky ferns" or palm like meandering. It's a little hard to see because of the busy-ness of the fabrics. Here's a shot of the backside that gives a slightly better idea. I'll be working on the bindng tonite while watching the final "ER".

Next up are two pillowcases. I purchased them as kits at the QA show in Monroe a couple weeks ago. The fabric is a new line with hollyhocks. I would have bought the kit for a wallhanging but Janet snagged the last one! That'll teach me. Next time I'm out with Janet I really need to be on my toes and quicker to grab something that appeals to me. She also managed to beat me to a lovely pink & brown piece in another booth when we were looking for fabrics for the Urban Hobo Bag.

That Plaid

Remember how I mentioned that The Bearded One actually liked Hip 2B Green? Remember how I mentioned he said it would look really good in a green VW bay window bus? Remember how I said "no way". Well, just in case you were thnking I was being mean or something, I'll let you see why I feel that way.

See this plaid upholstery? This is just one of the reasons why you will never see one of these buses in my driveway. What are the other reasons, hhhmmm, let me count the why nots. Comfort, lack of heat, tacky, tacky upholstery, comfort -- I could go on and on but I think you get the picture. Besides, he's about to spend lots of $$$ to give his current bus a transplant.

Enough ranting, I think it's time to go do some quilting.

Hip 2B Green

Remember that kit that was just "calling my name" the other day at Sew Expo? Well, here it is! And, surprise, surprise -- the Bearded One actually likes it! He says it would look just dandy inside a lime green bay window VW bus! Humph! That's what HE thinks. Ain't no way one of those buses with that hideous green plaid will find it's way to our driveway.

The QB's that were with me Thursday will be surprised it's done -- or maybe not. And I didn't even work on it at all yesterday, Saturday. Instead I accompanied Ann down to Olympia to "look at" an HQ16. Yup, she bought one! She's pretty excited. I know she's gonna love it. I've had mine for almost 3 years now and don't regret the decision to purchase it.

So, now I guess I'd better finish Sally's QOV so I can load this one up and quilt it. I even purchased some lime green King Tut thread for it. I suppose I should see what's in the stash for the backing. Unfortunately there really isn't anything that would work with it. The Bearded One was once again trying to be helpful and suggested a nice ORANGE -- not!