Tuesday, September 18, 2012

A big mess...


Eight baseball games. 
One came in second the other came in first!
Ten Shrubs trimmed.
Fall mums planted.
Perennial garden winterized. 
Two trips to the gym to run out some stress.


Something had to give...


There is a giant mess on my sewing table. Lori's quilt along in progress.


Hexis sewn in the bleachers this weekend along with some amazing mail.


A new tool that has revolutionized my sewing.


Where has this tool been all my life?


I am itching to sew some of my newest fabrics.

18 comments:

  1. JoAnneSeptember 18, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    I LOVE the Angler 2. I'm using it right now, in fact. No more drawing the pencil line diagonally across a square!!!

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  2. vintage greySeptember 18, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    You are one busy bee! I need to get that tool! Where did you order it from? Love your new sweet fabrics!! Can't wait to see what beautiful creations you make with them. Have a restful evening! xo Heather

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  3. Chenille CottageSeptember 18, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    You are one busy girl, Renee! Don't you find yourself craving stitching like most ladies crave chocolate? I sure do!
    Can't wait to see your new creations, my cute friend!
    Blessings,
    Carolynn. xo

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  4. ImagiMeriSeptember 18, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    You better get to scratchin' that itch missy! I've just laid out 7 different selections for Christmas shadowboxes to make. I could make most of them tomorrow, but we'll see how I'm feeling. I stripped the vinyl off of one of my work tables (which took me most of the day) in preparation for a makeover. I should be posting about it next week.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  5. Perfectly PrintedSeptember 18, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    I sure do miss sitting in the bleachers,(well my softball watching chair)cheering my girls on. But it is nice to not have to rush out on a weekend morning! Love your fabrics!! My favorite store to shop in...the fabric store!!

    chris

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  6. MeckySeptember 18, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    What a neat tool!!
    I love Moda's fabrics. Have fun. I know you will!

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  7. Shortbread and GingerSeptember 19, 2012 at 2:55 AM

    Looks like you are going to be busy!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  8. vivianSeptember 19, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    busy busy busy! I love that moda cherry christmas charm pack.. what will you make with it? what ever it is, it is sure to be awesome!
    Is it friday yet????? oh well.. off I go to get ready for work.
    happy day
    xoxo
    vivian

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  9. Clara {Clover and Violet}September 19, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    All of your sewing projects look so fun! Love your new fabrics, too!

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  10. Musings from Kim K.September 19, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    I'll have to show my mom your post and ask her about the tool. She's the queen of quilting. You definitely are one busy lady. I understand cravings. I sit in faculty meetings dreaming of crafting. Have a peaceful Wednesday.

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  11. LBPSeptember 19, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Enjoy the busy, busy, busy. My DS has flown the coop and is in college and some days it is so quiet in my house I think I will go nuts! I kinda miss the ball games, PTA meetings, run here and there... then again it is nice to call my time my own!

    I will have to check out your new tool. Looks interesting!

    Linda

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  12. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~September 19, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    All of your projects look so fun! I can't wait to see what you make with your new sweet fabrics! Hope you have a relaxing day! :) Happy sewing! xo Holly

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  13. GardenOfDaisiesSeptember 19, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Hopefully life will slow down for you, soon, so you can get back to working on your projects.

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  14. WendyBeeSeptember 19, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Oh, I can so relate! I have sat in bleachers, stands, rinks, folding chairs, and on picnic blankets, cheering, rooting, gasping, wishing, and watching. I have kept my hands busy with tatting, knitting, crocheting lace edging. (3 boys: soccer, baseball, lacrosse, football, hockey..I think that's everything?) 16 years so far, and probably only 2 left. What will I do then to get chilled, stiff, hoarse, tired, hungry and behind on my to-do list? (Wait for grandchildren, that's what, and then start all over again!)

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  15. KathySeptember 19, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Oh my goodness, looks like a perfectly splendid mess of the very best kind to me!

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  16. Sewn With GraceSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    I don't understand how the Angler works. Is there a slit in it so you sew with it on your machine? I may have to get this. I hate drawing the pencil line and even when I do I don't keep the needle on it. My mind wanders when I sew, what can I say?

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  17. Sewn With GraceSeptember 19, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    I just watched the Angler 2 video on Youtube. OH MY GOSH…I think of all the half square triangle quilts I didn't make. I think this may have revolutionized my sewing as well!

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  18. retrorevival.bizSeptember 20, 2012 at 5:37 AM

    The life of a wife, mother and business woman ~ ha! Must say that even though you've got a bit of a mess, it sure is colorful and pretty:) Hang in there, busy friend ~ you're doing great!

    ~Cindy

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