Friday Progress Report.

Not much progress was made on the denim stained glass quilt over the last week. Partially due to the weather, mostly due to sewing problems. Had to rip back one of the sash seams three times due to my own stupidity (all because I was in a hurry and not paying attention). 

Also had trouble with the machine tension that took hours to fix. Don't know about anyone else, but I have to walk away from SNAFUs sometimes. Too frustrating.

Got the blue checked flannel out to determine if there was enough to back the quilt and I guess the answer is maybe. Turns out there are two different dye problems with the fabric itself. Will see what other fabrics are in the Rubbermaid tote. Really don't want to have to purchase more fabric. (yeah, right)

My Aunt says she uses sheets purchased in thrift stores. Great idea now the average yard of good fabric sells for $14. Ouch!

Bandit and I are both a bit foot sore after the last couple days of walks. Yesterday we walked a total of two and one half miles. A long way on snow covered ice. 

Snacking at night is still a dieting problem. 

This rash is driving me crazy. I don't like to take medication every day. Don't like to itch all the time either. A little over a month until I find out what it is and how to treat it. Hope this dermatologist is good.

Friday Progress Report.

Woke up this morning to find little two inch square pieces of denim scattered throughout the house. Evidently they are the perfect size for kitty toys. Made me smile and gave me a good memory for the Blessing Jar.

Got a lot accomplished this week with much more to go. 

Reorganized some of the hand sewing supplies. Still have to string the embroidery cotton so its not on those little cardboard tabs. The tabs seem to put kinks in the thread making it tangle. Usually not a big deal - unless you're working on a big project. Have to get in the shed to grab a paper punch. Once they're organized I can do an inventory and restock.

Ripped the seams on the first denim stained glass quilt section; replaced with a two inch block strip which completed section one. Ripping back black thread on black fabric was a load of fun. I liked it so much I did it again on the next section. 

NOTE TO SELF: Only three of four squares need the black strip. The last black strip will join the pieces together. 

Two sections complete. Four sections to go. Then I need to decide whether to back it with blue or red flannel (I have both). Will stitch in the ditch to finish.

Winter weather has disrupted our daily walks. Both trail and town are hard walking. 

Diet and snacking are going well. Started a food log Monday. The way my eyes are today ( itchy and swollen) wheat might be a contributing factor in this rash. The rash on knee and elbows that was looking better yesterday morn has flared up. I had four slices of homemade oatmeal bread yesterday - the slices are small. Still something has made this bad enough I took a Benadryl last night and am going to be take another soon.

No wonder I'm tired all the time.

What Are You Working on Wednesday.

Now that the pillow is finished I've pulled out a couple UFOs to complete. First up is a denim stained glass quilt which is shown here about a fourth completed. 

Couldn't find the pattern I originally drafted, so a couple hours were spent re-drafting the layout. The color variations will have to be done on the fly. Used the knowledge gained from a free pattern on laying out the setting so it joins easier and us more in line with the properties of an actual window. Am probably going to draft it again because [just now] realized what is wrong with this particular layout. 

Set up the ironing board. Pulled out the sewing machine, cutting mat, rotary cutters, scissors, thread, fabric. You know... All the things needed to prepare to work on a project. 

Once the third layout draft is completed comes the cutting of the one inch sashing. Lots and lots of sashing. Then the fun part - sewing it together.

P.s. (Three degrees outside. Am avoiding taking Bandit Good Boy for a walk until daylight at least. Wish me luck.)