So , I am trying to decide what color thread I should use to quilt my “Hugs and Kisses” wall hanging. If you look closely, you can see my blue chalk lines. I plan to quilt circles (hugs). So, I was thinking gray, but I am just not sure. I really like this piece, so I don’t want to make the wrong decision. I am also concerned about quilting circles. I think it will require a lot of accuracy. Wondering if I should use a walking foot? Might have to try a test circle on some scraps to see what happens. If you have thoughts on the color, please let me know. I always get great advice from all my quilting friends.
Yes, that is my Moka wearing an activity monitor. Seemed like a good idea.
It is not really hers. My daughter got a new one that will monitor her swimming and I thought I should check how lazy Moka was. Totally lazy was the answer. I did way more steps than her today. I was all excited about that and then Kev told me that since she has four legs I had to double her step count. Not sure I agree with his logic.
So, I don’t really make New Year’s resolutions, but I am on a mission to lose some weight. Decided that I totally need to give up steroids (not the build muscles kind, the reduce inflammation kind). They were causing weight gain. They took away the pain, but I am pretty sure extra pounds cause more stress on joints, so it is a catch 22. I did good for about a week and half and then fell off the wagon. Stress did it to me. It has always been my trigger. Back on the straight and narrow path again. Ugh.
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needle came down. I took some masking tape and taped it down to my machine table (the original one sticks on it’s own). Well, it worked like a charm. It did make things slide easier and cost less
than $5.00. I know we don’t all have an unlimited money supply, so every little bit helps. If you don’t have a supreme slider, give it a try.
We also had a sad weekend. We had to say goodbye to our beautiful Clover Puppy. Clover was a dog we were supposed to be fostering. I knew the minute she walked into our house, she would never leave. That was more than 10 years ago. She was the kindest, sweetest dog that did not have a mean bone in her body. She never let the fact that she was missing a front leg slow her down. I know now that she is pain free and running with My Koko on all four legs. We will as miss her dearly.
for Kevin’s dresser. Besides once I am done with this sit on the couch project I will have to come up with a new one (not involving dog bones this time).
So, this month, I plan on quilting, trimming and binding this piece. This one is for Kevin’s nightstand. These three dog bones are tied to him. The middle one is Ohio State, of course. We (especially Kev) are Ohio State fans. The light colored plain one is actually a shirt he wore that got a tear in it in a place that could not be easily repaired. Since it was a nice shirt and 100% cotton, I figured what the heck. Then the last dog bone is dog bone fabric. I have turned him into a dog lover, so it is appropriate. Not a big giant project like last month, but still something that needs finished. I am still piecing the one for my nightstand and then one for his dresser. I did not use the cling wrap like last time. I created a template and traced my dog bones on it. Seems way better than trying to pick plastic out for hours like I did for the last piece.
Well, once again, my quilting ADD took over. Worked on a multitude of projects instead of spending all my time on my one monthly project. I did spend a little time on it, but I made the mistake of doing a little shopping, which makes my mind wander to other projects.
nightstand. Two more to go and all of the bedroom furniture will have some protection. So, you can tell this one is not for my side of the bed, although, I love the dog bone fabric, and of course Ohio state. The blue plaid is actually a cotton shirt that got a hole in it. It was one of Kevin’s favorites (and mine), so I decided to cut it up and use it somewhere else. Worked perfectly and was 100% cotton. All though he did look at me like I was some kind of weirdo when I cut the arm off his shirt and started to use it for something other than a rag.
instead of sewing down the corners, they glued it. Never thought of that and it saved a ton of time. You can see here on the back how I 
sewed most of them and then started using my glue stick. Looks the same on the front and once it is quilted, who is going to know? Has me considering some other shapes for my “Sit on the couch” projects.
receipts. Whatever you want. It was fairly easy, considering there was a zipper in it (which initially scared me). I obviously have friends and family that are cat lovers, even though I live in a “Dog” house (Ha! Pun). I will put some candy and/or lip gloss and give this to a friend for her birthday.
I actually completed something. The English Paper Piecing Dog Bone Hexie Dresser scarf is complete. I even went as far so to clean off my dresser and put it in its home. Three more to go, but they are all smaller pieced. Two for nightstands and one for the tall Dresser. Overall, I enjoyed English paper Piecing. I had never done it before and started it when my 
and hands. I just about have one of the nightstand scarves done also. As for the quilting, I don’t hate it (like usual). As I mentioned in a previous post, I would choose a different marking method (Not the clingy plastic wrap). The dog bones I quilted actually resemble dog bones. How about that. Shocking. It might lead me to get more adventuresome with my quilting. Who knows.
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