Wednesday, September 19, 2012

What's Up Wednesday: Happy

Yesterday I spent most of the day in my sewing room (which makes me happy) working on a few WIPs and finishing a little happy for a special friend!

Glimpse of the back
I can only give you a peek since it's a surprise.  Shhh...don't tell.
 There is quite a bit of white in this project and just as I was about to give the entire finish a final pressing, I noticed my iron had melted the top of one of my glass jars.  Don't know how that happened.

Major obstacle to finishing
Thankfully I noticed the sticky goop in time.  With all that white, what a mess that would have been.  Since this is the only iron I own, out I went to buy some iron cleaner AND a new iron.  I am pretty sure I cleaned off all the residue, but I wasn't taking any chances with this gift, so I used the NEW iron!

Old photo, but you get the idea
I didn't take any updated pictures, but I joined several rows of the baby chevron quilt.  I like to work on more than one project at a time.  Don't ask me why.

Playing with paper and fabric
I've been wanting to make cards with small snippets of fabric, and I finally played around with that.  I used an old needle and made sure my stitch length was longer, but I still need to work on the tension.

Good to remember
I've shown this photo before, but sometimes I need the reminder.  
I am happy that later today I am joining two good friends for lunch.  Can't wait!

What are you up to this Wednesday?

7 comments:

  1. I think that "happy" is a great theme for today. Have fun with your friends today. Speaking of small snippets of fabric, we sewed yesterday for Children Hemmed in Prayer and I have three bags of scraps for you. The ladies are so impressed with what you are doing for the AAQI that they are saving all their scraps for you.

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  2. Lovely post! i dropped my hot iron on the carpet last week and it picked up melted carpet. I'm resisting buying a new iron but may have to!

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  3. I sure like the looks of your label on that fun fabric. Oh, the mystery of all these "happies"!

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  4. I agree with Cindy. That label on that fun fabric is pretty fun. Your "special friend" is pretty lucky! I'm so happy you got to sew. I can't wait until Saturday, when I'll get to do the same.

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  5. Nice to have some "happy" mixed in with the iron mess!

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  6. Definitely a happy post!LOVE the baby chevron quilt!

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  7. Always love seeing what you are up to! Love the saying to. We use all the pretties at our house. Nothing is saved for special times. Every time is special!

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