Ongoing Quilt Projects, Continued from the "No Appreciation...." Thread

[21hens-incharge]

This is from scraps so color choice is for visability. Looks ok to me. Just playing around with designs. The curves are penciled on then sewn but the foot was the guide for the squares. I did stitch the ditch around the star too.

I need a taller chair!

The machine sews beautifully!

 

[speckledhen]

I need a taller chair!

Yeah, I knew you'd find that out. Your machine on that table is like mine was on the other dining table, just too high. Now that it's sunk into the new table, the stool I was sitting on is perfect. Find something taller soon or you'll have neck/shoulder/back strain! Or do like I did and sit on a pillow, though that falls off every time you get up, LOL.

 

[21hens-incharge]

The table is adjustable. I was trying to keep it as high as the desk to help hold quilts. It probably wont matter if the sewing table is a bit shorter......

I will have to play with that some.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I think for now I will lower the table 4 inches or so. .....
Definitely want a different chair. I am using a very very very old kitchen chair as it is. Kinda hard on the bum.

I need to keep the table solid so it can do double duty as a cutting table too.

I freaking love this machine so far!

 

[speckledhen]

I think for now I will lower the table 4 inches or so. .....
Definitely want a different chair. I am using a very very very old kitchen chair as it is. Kinda hard on the bum.

I need to keep the table solid so it can do double duty as a cutting table too.

I freaking love this machine so far!

I agree on the chair. I'm using my mother's old sewing stool, which is good with the drop-in table. Before, it was too low. But, if you see some folks on YouTube, they have an adjustable craft chair with a back, which I think would be good. Put a plastic pad like they have for office chairs under it so you can roll it whichever way you want, maybe one with locking wheels. You may be able to find one at Walmart online. They have more than they have in the stores.

 

[speckledhen]

This one is going to take awhile. It's so heavy! Just the bulk of it makes me even more thankful for the new table!

 

[21hens-incharge]

I agree on the chair. I'm using my mother's old sewing stool, which is good with the drop-in table. Before, it was too low. But, if you see some folks on YouTube, they have an adjustable craft chair with a back, which I think would be good. Put a plastic pad like they have for office chairs under it so you can roll it whichever way you want, maybe one with locking wheels. You may be able to find one at Walmart online. They have more than they have in the stores.

I will be shopping around for a good, adjustable, with back chair.
Being so low compared to the table makes things way more difficult. It makes me even more glad your hubby fixed up a drop in for you.

This one is going to take awhile. It's so heavy! Just the bulk of it makes me even more thankful for the new table!
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I really like those colors together! Another great quilt.
Your years of quilting show in the great choices in colors and design.

I am inspired by your work to keep plugging along!

 

[21hens-incharge]

I made a small quilt. Very very far from perfect but it IS finished!


I had some poly batting and 25+ year old fish fabric. Not sure why I had it but there it was.
I think it turned out ok(ish).

Mostly ecstatic that I got it quilted here at home!

 

[wyoDreamer]

That small quilt is awesome. I love how you sewed around the fish and then did waves in the water. It sure is fun to freehand, isn't it?

I miss having my sewing room set up, still waiting on the craft shed. As soon as I am finished with the garden for the year, and the chicken tractor that I need to make, then I will start to finish the craft shed myself. No more waiting on DH. He has been complaining about his planter fasciitis (or whatever is ailing his foot) for months, I finally said "go to the doctor so I don't have to hear about it". I have had that for 6 years and I still get a lot done, I hobble around for about an hour in the morning until it eases enough to actually walk normal on it.

 

[21hens-incharge]

That small quilt is awesome. I love how you sewed around the fish and then did waves in the water. It sure is fun to freehand, isn't it?

I miss having my sewing room set up, still waiting on the craft shed. As soon as I am finished with the garden for the year, and the chicken tractor that I need to make, then I will start to finish the craft shed myself. No more waiting on DH. He has been complaining about his planter fasciitis (or whatever is ailing his foot) for months, I finally said "go to the doctor so I don't have to hear about it". I have had that for 6 years and I still get a lot done, I hobble around for about an hour in the morning until it eases enough to actually walk normal on it.

Thanks! Yes it was fun to free hand it.

It sounds like you are a very busy person. Getting your craft shed done will be challenging with difficulty walking. So satisfying once done though.