Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Glimpses

I've been working on several projects the last few days and thought I'd share just a little snippet of each. I amazed myself by pulling out a very large rug that I haven't worked on for years and years - and I actually added a narrow salmon colored border to one section of it. I would really love to finish this some day so I've put my thinking cap on to see if I can figure out solutions to some of the problems that made me put it away in the first place.

I've made progress on my Kim Diehl quilt - here is is arranged on my design wall.

Since there is quite a bit of wool applique to be done around the edges I was worried about having the cotton background fabric fray from all the handling it would be receiving. I took a class from Kim many years ago and remembered that she always ran a bead of Fray Check around the outside of her blocks for just that reason. So that's what I did and I hope it will help.

Have started working on a brightly colored baby quilt for DD#1. The baby is due in November and the baby shower is about a month away so I have plenty of time to get this made for her.

And my son's girlfriend will be a brand new 5th grade teacher next week. She's been busy organizing her classroom and fixing it up with fun bright colors. She has one window that I made some simple valance curtains for.

19 comments:

  1. You are busy, busy! Great looking valance. Thanks for the tip about the fray check. I will have to try that out.:)

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  2. The curtains turned out really cute!

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  3. You have been busy!
    Valances turned out nice. Bet they will make the classroom look very nice.

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  4. I'd like to see a photo of you wearing your thinking cap! : )
    Love the Kim Diehl quilt!
    Oh, that is a bright baby quilt. It is fun to work with bright colors for a change now and then.
    But it is funny--my DD#1 wants her baby quilts to be traditional patterns in CW fabrics.
    How nice of you to make the valance curtains--they are very cute.

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  5. What a great idea using Fray Check. I wonder if it also works on linen backing for rug hooking.

    It will feel nice finishing all these great projects. You are always so productive.
    The valance is so cheery. The new teacher will love it.
    Happy stitching.
    Hugs,
    JB

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  6. You've got a lot going on. I've enjoyed reading your blog and your links since you commented on my blog last week. I'm going to put a link to your blog and the Utah Rug/fiber guild blog as well. It's good to have a new acquaintance across the country. I look forward to seeing the progress on your rug and other projects.

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  7. I have a question, Gayle. Do you know the difference between fray check and fray block? Is one permanent and the other wash out? First grandchild?

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  8. Great projects. Thanks for the fray check idea. Hopefully, you'll work out a solution for your rug. It's a classic reason why projects get set aside.

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  9. great post, great project, and that's a wonderful tip on fray check!

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  10. You have been pretty busy with fun projects. Cute valances for the new classroom. I think the kids and teacher will love it!

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  11. Wow - I would say you have been busy, and with so many different projects! I bet you will have that rug done in no time, and I am looking forward to seeing your KD quilt progress. What pattern are you using for the baby quilt? I need to make one for a baby girl due near Thanksgiving.

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  12. Lots of different projects going on. Love the Kona solids you have for the baby quilt (I'm guessing your daughter's choice, not yours :)

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  13. So fun to see the bright colors for the baby quilt! And the curtain valance for the classroom... who wouldn't want to see those every school morning! What a nice idea!

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  14. Great stuff. You have really been busy. I especially love the Kim Diehl quilt.

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  15. The valance is lovely ! It will be a beautiful addition in the classroom.
    Amazing color choices for the baby quilt. Can hardly wait to see it as it moves along. ;)
    Rose

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  16. Busy indeed. Like the colors you chose for the valance; you definitely have an eye for color.

    Saundra

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  17. I have always admired rugs like yours, but have never made one. Now that I am retired, maybe I need to start one.

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  18. Hmmm.... good tip on the fray check. Mine usually dries up before I get a chance to use it!

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