Remember I was sewing bits of fabric from this little container to make 'crumb' blocks. I did a better measurement of the container. It is 5 1/4 inches long, and 3 1/4 inches square otherwise. Below are the what I have sewn so far...the little coral fabric in the upper right hand corner of the top block came from another container.
can you believe there are still more?
And here are the last two:
That was 10 blocks from that little container, other than those scraps I mentioned. And I have at least half enough pieced for half of another block...and still more in the container but they are all just sort of blah and I will be adding more colorful scraps from other containers. This was just something to do to see how many I could get out the container.
Also, all of the above blocks are bigger than 6 1/2 inches square. I have not trimmed them down to size. I was keeping my options open. I might want to make them 9 1/2 inches square. I have not decided for sure. I don't necessarily think they are so beautiful...it is that I love sewing and I get so much enjoyment from sitting and sewing them together.
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Remember I moved my sewing machines to a room of their own. Well, I ordered another sewing table and moved one back to my dining room. There are so many times when I am cooking or just waiting for something that I missed having one of them in here. Plus, it sits in from of windows and so bright and light there. I am so glad I did it.
So last week was very eventful. I told about the flat tire. I did not tell that earlier in the week when it rained and blew, I had water get in the basement again. I checked before going to bed and all was okay, so I do not know just how it came about. I had so much water to get up. It is strange to have lived here all these years and did not have trouble till after Roger's stroke.
We might have a little get in in this one corner, but nothing to really worry about. Now I would be afraid to be gone when it really rains. Though what I could do by being here is more than I know. Those were the bad things.
The good thing is my sewing table came. It came in two boxes, each one very heavy. I kind of walked them in. You know how you stand something heavy one on a corner and move the other corner forward. Anyway, I got it put together. It has the heavy 'k-legs' and I forget what wood the top is made of but it is heavy. It may partly be the metal inserts in it. Anyway, I feel like my machine is safe in it. All of my machines are close to 30 lbs each. I would not feel they were safe on a lot of the sewing tables that are made. Besides the fact that they would vibrate bad.
That is a long ramble....I am sorry to be that way. I just could not think how to shorten it...even though I did leave out some details.
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Below is a video I may have shared before. It cracks me up. You got to follow the conversation....
That's a lot of blocks from such a small box! I have so many scraps (I just can't throw them out!) That I probably have a couple of quilts at least. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with these blocks.
ReplyDeleteWe sometimes have trouble with water in our basement during heavy rains too. In the areas that were leaking we added several bags of topsoil outside the base of the house. It made a big difference in keeping water out. Over time the dirt can pull away from the house and this helped us.
You new sewing table sounds great!
Those quilt squares that you've sewn are so cheery. When you sew them all together is that what is called a crazy quilt? I know some crazy quilts have even got embroidery on some pieces and I think they're so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThat little girl in the video is quite the sassy-pants!!
You put together pretty little squares the same as I crochet together pretty little scraps of yarn. It gives such a sense of accomplishment to use them for something constructive, doesn't it! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteI love your crumbs! I just came home from visiting a friend - she gave me three bags full of scraps she "saved" from the landfill at an estate sale - I will happily send you all...or some. ;o)
ReplyDeleteWhat sewing tables did you purchase? I really want to get rid of my ugly folding tables.
You can't argue with this little girl's logic! Why do they call them Crumb blocks? And will you be doing something with them? Glad you figured out a way to get those heavy tables inside and unpacked!
ReplyDeleteThat was a job to get those tables set up, I'm sure. Love those blocks!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL, that little girl cracked me up.
ReplyDeleteI love your blocks. You sure got a lot out of that box of scraps.
Yay for the table together and working and that you could walk it in. we are about to try to clean out the computer room which means moving a 100 lb crate that has been there for 33 years. w ish you were here, lol. it is hard to beleive all those blocks came out of that tiny bin.. waiting to see what you create with them. it sounds like your sewing is like my mothers crochet. she crocheted every time she sat down which means a lot of things created to get rid of.. she just loved to do it.. you love to sew. wish you were here with the machine, i have about 6 things you could fix for me
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ReplyDeleteThe quilt squares are so pretty. There are times we get water in our basement, at this time I wish we had a house without a basement. Take care, enjoy your day!
All those blocks are neat. Use it up and wear it out!!! LOL
ReplyDeleteLike all the pretty squares. You've done a fine job.
ReplyDeleteSometimes all it takes is to redirect the water away from the foundation of the house! It really is amazing what that can do.
Seeing those colorful blocks reminds me of my Mom. She loved doing what she called crazy quilting. It made for an interesting blanket.
ReplyDeleteThose blocks are real pretty Rose. I’m so sorry to hear about your basement and the rain leaking in. We have had our floods down in ours, so I know how much hard work you had to clean up. Glad you got your new sewing table. Thank you for the video, so cute and I was laughing out loud. I do believe Mama is going to have her hands full as the years go by :) I will finish up by wishing you a Happy Saint Patrick’s Day for tomorrow, and I hope the rest of your week is a good one.
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