Long time no blog, because, quite frankly, our extreme heat
is just zapping the energy from me.
Also, many of my works in progress are long-term and repetitive and I'm running out of ideas for photographs. So, there you have my excuses.
I have been working, though.
My English paper pieced hexagon quilt is growing. These units of three hexies are pinned on the
design wall so I can play with the arrangement when I finally decide I have
enough. It has at least doubled in size
since the last photo I posted May 27.
I also took 15 completed anti-ouch pouches to the July Guild
meeting bringing my 2018 total to 75.
The project coordinator estimates that it takes an hour to construct each
one. I think I may be a little faster
since I’ve been making them so long and do them assembly line style. I probably spent 8 to 10 hours making
these. Someday I will try to keep track
of my time just to see.
Finally, I have also been busy making these tissue holders
for retreat gifts. I have made 30 plus so
far. Mine are made out of cotton.
My Aunt Mary used to make them by the dozens every year and
she always generously shared them with me to use as gifts for friends. She preferred brocade fabric. When
it became hard to find in fabric stores, she accepted the donations of friends’ cast-off formals. I still have a few that I
treasure as a remembrance of someone who had a lot to do with my love of
sewing.
I’ve been tracking our days over 100 degrees this
month. We had an unusual respite with some rain early in the month, but it has been dry since then. Our highs since last Monday have been
101, 103, 106, 105, 106, 106, 108, 112 and 104.
This is the first day we don’t have a heat advisory in effect and the
predicted high is only 99 degrees.
Needless to say, I am grateful for a working air conditioner and the
ability to enjoy a craft indoors.
There have been several wildfires in our county. So far, they have been contained with no lives
or homes lost. I know all this is minor compared
to the extreme weather happening in other parts of the country and the world at
large.
So, my friends, I hope you are successfully
coping with whatever challenges you face and finding time to do something
that renews your spirit.
3 comments:
Oh, your red and white is beautiful! And you have made a lot of progress. Looking at your totals for the year you have been busy with those pouches.
I love the tissue holders. Did you use binding or piping? How about a quick tutorial for the cover and your tips for making them too. After 30 I am sure you found the tricks to do. I really like your old brocade ones....sentimental ones are always dear.
We haven't had the extreme temps for more than 2 days at a time.....just consistent heat and humidity. But the entire nation seems to be in sweltering temps. So I too am thankful to be inside and cool.
love that hexie quilt! so pretty. The heat must be awful but like you say thank heavens for A/C I don't know how people were able to do anything without it years ago and they worked hard just to do daily chores didn't they. I complain with it being in the 90's every day - we have not hit 100 so far at my house.
Your hexi quilt is stunning and classic. Love two color quilts.
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