An early movie and a dinner out afterward - it doesn't get any better than that. A nice end to a day that started with a dental appointment. Maybe that's the way to schedule in the future. Gives me something to look forward to instead of something to dread.I worked on my applique 'adventure' last night and am ready to scrap it this morning. Somehow my fusibles got mixed up and I did not use what I wanted to. As a result, my sewing machine started skipping stitches like mad (gunk buildup on the needle) and it quickly became a disaster. Of course, I did the routine 'rethreading', rewinding the bobbin, cleaning extra thoroughly, changing needle (that's when I noticed the gunk) and then read the manual again. My piece of applique looks like an absolute beginner with huge needle holes and lots of skipped stitches (blanket stitch) - well, maybe a little better than when I was that beginner. Needless to say - there is not much to salvage from that project.
Now on to the next project. But for today it is a day away from the sewing studio. Other things take priority today.
On the positive side, I did get my puzzle finished (minus one piece). Big T swears up and down he did not take it. So I have one 999 piece puzzle completed and ready to put back in the box. I think next time, I am going to count the pieces first.
I also finished my block for the jelly roll challenge from Moose on the Porch Quilts. I love the shades of hot pinks and the chocolate browns. This is my first time to participate in a challenge. I can see where if you don't stay on top of it - you could easily fall further and further along.
Have you checked out the Spider Web quilt at Melody's Fiber Mania site? She definitely raises the bar for quilt art. I love her use of color and the total lack of inhibition she displays.
Hugs to all! Thanks for staying with me as I discover what I want to do when I grow up? :)
Marie
I so love doing jigsaw puzzles! Just like sewing and reading, I don't want to stop once I'v started! The block is gorgeous! I really like the way you use batiks.
ReplyDeleteShame shame on me. How did I miss your post for two days??? I hate gunked up machines...BOOOO. I'm glad I don't have a super duper machine like yours. I have a hard enough time when my thread gets all caught up in my bobbin.
ReplyDeleteI would go NUTS if I was missing just one piece. I think someone needs to make you a piece so you can finish your puzzle :)
That block is a BEAUTY! Well done!
The only reason I finished the puzzle was because I thought Big T was teasing me and he really had that one piece. I accused him of it for several days and he kept saying 'I don't have it.' But did I believe him - no, so I kept on going. I guess he was really innocent. I may have to apologize some time (but not soon).
ReplyDeleteMarie ~ Thank you for popping over for a visit & joining me.
ReplyDeleteYour block is gorgeous! I'd have gone flipping nuts over a missing piece of that puzzle, couldn't be in the corner, could it?
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Have a beautiful week.
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
The fusibles are all different so you have to be sure they all require the same amount of pressing time. I knew that Heat and Bond had a heavy one that you aren't supposed to sew through and someone told me there is a wonder under heavy now too. I only keep one kind in the house now.
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