Saturday Morning Sew-In

I was a little disappointed that I didn't stick to my Friday Night Sew-In commitment at the start of the weekend.  I'd SO been looking forward to it. But, when my friend called and suggested dinner I decided it was more important to visit while we had a chance.  Life has been crazy lately and it was a good decision!  Then when I woke up early on Saturday, I was rested and ready to tackle my current project...the one I can't show and tell...not too much anyway.  Here's another sneak peek.

Hope you had a productive weekend too!

Inverse Hexies

In math, we use the term "inverse" for operations that "undo" each other or are like the reverse of each other...division is the inverse of multiplication, subtraction is the inverse of addition....etc.  (Now stay with me here....try to focus....how many times a day do you think I say that in my classroom??) Just a little math to start your day.   : D

Anyway, I finished 3 hexagon flowers this week.  And each one is the "inverse" of one I posted about last wednesday. I inverted the fabric....center became the petals, petals became the center.

Just Peachy became Peachy, Just a Bit

Pretty in Pink became Pink 'n' Pretty

Powder Puff became Puffed Powder

And....that's not all I got done.  But that's all for my One Flower Wednesday post.  Looking forward to seeing all of the new flowers this week.

The Sunday Monday Blues

So does anybody else start getting the Monday Morning Blues on Sunday night?

Actually it starts early sunday morning for me most weekends.  I just dread the rush of the week, no time to think....or do anything besides the grind of work.  But today I didn't let it get the best of me.  Got some housework done and then gave myself all afternoon to sew.

 A few more sneak peeks at the quilt I can't show yet! 

Now gonna veg with some hand sewing......

And then try to keep some balance by allowing myself a bit of time to sew every night...even if it's just long enough to make a few 9 patch blocks like these.

Hoping you all have a productive and satisfying week!

Friday Night Sew In

Hey, I just signed up over at Handmade by Heidi for the next FNSI scheduled November 19th.  Can't wait to set aside an evening just for quilting (or scrapbooking which also needs some attention).  Anyway, if you're interested click the button below and get signed up. Guess there'll be a big giveaway too!

A for Effort, C for Craftiness

Ok, so I've never been much of a CRAFTY person.  Needlework and sewing, well ok, but otherwise basic craftiness I just don't have the patience for.  BUT, I recently ran across a handy little notion...a finger pincushion.  I already own several pincushions including one I can wear on my wrist when sewing at my machine.  Yet, when I was introduced to the idea of a finger pincushion I instantly wanted one, knowing it would be ideal for hand sewing especially for hexagon flowers where I often switch between a needle and pin.  So when I saw one in a pic of a blogger acquaintance, I asked her about it.  She briefly described how I could make my own....so in spite of my craftiness handicap, I gave it a whirl.  Here's what I came up with. 

Well, aside from being a bit lopsided and maybe a tad large (most I've seen aren't wider than the base), it actually is extremely comfortable and functional too.  So I give myself a C!  Seriously though, laying by itself (see below) it reminds me of those ring pops kids were running around with a few years back, lol....

Also makes me think of Mario & Luigi in that video game my son was mesmerized by when he was little...I believe there was a MUSHROOM character...that looked similar to this...

All in all it was an interesting experiment.  Not to mention, I contributed to saving the environment....did my GREEN deed and reused a plastic bottle cap! 

See all the magic that happens when I have a day off?!?

Make you wonder what's in store for tomorrow? 

Think I'll stick to quilting where I just might earn that A!

Recalculating

Not too long ago, I posted what I thought would be my final hexagon flower for the quilt I'm making.  I was ready at that point to start in on the white border pieces.  But then I decided to make sure my original plan would give me the size I anticipated.  Now, since I teach math, normally I don't have a problem with calculating and recalculating.  But, honestly, sometimes after work I just can't stand the thought of doing more math.  So, I decided to just go ahead and sew some together and measure with my arms to reach the desired width.  Here's the hexie chain....

And the verdict....need to go wider and consequently a bit longer than planned.  So then I "had" to do the math and .... I need 40 more?!  Ah, well I love sewing the hexie flowers so I just got busy.  Here's 3 I finished this week. 

Just Peachy

Pretty in Pink

 

Powder Puff

I usually try to do one per night, so hopefully I can get back on track and keep up the pace... well maybe every other night!

Oh, and don't forget to stop by One Flower Wednesday's to see more hexagon projects and progress...there's a button on my sidebar.

The NOT-SEW Blues

Suddenly empty-nested and up-rooted, I haven't revved up my sewing machine in about a month!  Got me kind of down.  Hopefully will have things back in order by this afternoon and get moving on my next few quilting adventures. Took a quick shopping trip yesterday (to cheer myself up) and happened upon a few items I need for some "secret" projects  next on the cutting table.  

 Shhh...I can't tell what's in the works but here's a sneak peak.

Up first...Pretty Pastels

Hmm...and this little piece was the perfect find to complete what I need for another.

Curious? Check back soon!   ; )