I am Learning Already
It is a good thing that I am starting my quilting experience slowly because already I have learned a very important lesson. I will share my new wisdom with you. 1inch + 1inch + 1inch + 1/2 inch DOES NOT equal 4 1/2 inches. (I suspect this it true with other things like centimeters, apples and kiwifruit but have not tested the hypothesis yet!)
Oh well, I was cutting pieces for the block along, so they will just be an inch smaller.
On Saturday, we suited up to locate our friendly neighborhood quilt store. (LQS?) I spent my allowance on some accessories. It is lovely.
These are some of the funnest craft supplies EVER! They are like the swift and ball winder of sewing. Thus making it really easy to cut a whole lot of fabric in the a short time before you even realize that you are cutting the wrong size.
Moving on...
We will be back to the quilt store soon. Out of a store full of fabric and stuff, Clarabel was able to locate princess fabric in 3.7 seconds.
Thought I would flash you my ancient Singer. Notice my pink magnetic pin cushion, another fun notion. My sewing basket in the background.
I really thought that this machine was finished. I was preparing to throw it out. Change of plans because it works great. Here's what I think happened. I think it was broken and I think my Nana Ferne found Mr. Singer, up there in sewing Heaven and gave him a piece of her mind. She was good at that. Likely he got jumping and sent his sewing machine minions to sort this machine out. As I said it is what I think happened.
P.S. I can't get my spell check to work.
7 comments:
I'm so glad your back in blog land and I love your motto of Me first! Everyone needs a little of that in their life. Love , Love the Twirly Skirt. My "old" sewing machine still works great too. They don't make 'em like they used to, do they?
Your singer is just a baby compared to mine. I'm definitely replacing it soon. As a new sewer (sewist?) what are some of the MUST have things (other than a calculator, obviously) that you would tell someone else just learning to sew that they definitely should invest in?
oh.......YES sewing supplies are fun!
keep that little cutter away from tiny fingers though, it is dangerous!
love your cool singer.......and the little story behind it.
I just stumbled upon your blog and found that you and I are a bit similar. I, too, am just learning how to quilt. AND you and I have a fairly similar Singer Stylist. I got mine from my mother, who got it from her mother. Mine is the 513, what is yours?
Don't feel bad about cutting your fabric wrong either. I, too, have done that. I think sometimes I get too excited to start the project and I just don't pay attention. My tip: buy extra! :)
Glad to see you're back! And sewing too - another love of mine! Unfortunately, I have no time at the moment but I do have a quilt to finish before April - eek! I'll send you sewing mojo if you send me some too...
yay! you're back. love all your great sewing projects. can't wait to see your quilt. quilting is definitely the sewing craft that tempts me the most. mainly because i love fun and beautiful fabric and think it would be fun to play with different combinations of them--kind of like playing with yarn. anyway, glad you're back. so sorry to hear about your car stereo theft. can't wait to see more fun projects--sewing or knitting--all are fun to see.
I like quilting, but only if the squares are REALLY big and have minimal pieces. Mom makes beautiful quilts but of course she does everythign beautifully..and rotary tools rule.. just keep them away from significant others who think they can cut paper with them!
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