It's been a hectic spring at our house. The great weather outdoors constantly beckons me to come out and enjoy nature. So, often at this time of the year my sewing time is given up for the green outdoors. But, that is just fine. Afterall, it's the colors in nature that often inspire my quilts.
Of course, while outside doing the yard work, I noticed the lanterns on the front of the house were looking pretty bad. The black paint was badly faded. So down they came and the spray paint came out. I used a hammered bronze paint which really turned out great!
We have also spent some time updating the furniture in our family room. Furniture shopping is very draining especially since we were looking for a piece that we both could find comfortable. We ended up with a power sectional. Then a new lamp shade was needed and another lamp. We went to a neighborhood garage sale Saturday and found a 2 dollar lamp that had a great base and I knew Tom could add a harp and with a new lamp shade it would be perfect. It is a wood lamp and of course the wrong shade of stain so I spent time painting it while Tom did the modifications to add the harp. More sewing time gone, but it was a fun project to do with my husband.
But, I did find a few hours each eveing to hand piece some more half square triangles. I only need to do about twenty more to have enough to make 36 - 16 patches. It seems like I just started stitching these, how time flies. So I apologize for not posting but I have been too busy. But today, is definitely a stitching day. Hopefully today, I can get a good start hand piecing those half square triangles and getting them all pressed and ready to assemble into sixteen patches. I will join Kathy and the others linking up their slow stitching progress.
Of course, while outside doing the yard work, I noticed the lanterns on the front of the house were looking pretty bad. The black paint was badly faded. So down they came and the spray paint came out. I used a hammered bronze paint which really turned out great!
We have also spent some time updating the furniture in our family room. Furniture shopping is very draining especially since we were looking for a piece that we both could find comfortable. We ended up with a power sectional. Then a new lamp shade was needed and another lamp. We went to a neighborhood garage sale Saturday and found a 2 dollar lamp that had a great base and I knew Tom could add a harp and with a new lamp shade it would be perfect. It is a wood lamp and of course the wrong shade of stain so I spent time painting it while Tom did the modifications to add the harp. More sewing time gone, but it was a fun project to do with my husband.
But, I did find a few hours each eveing to hand piece some more half square triangles. I only need to do about twenty more to have enough to make 36 - 16 patches. It seems like I just started stitching these, how time flies. So I apologize for not posting but I have been too busy. But today, is definitely a stitching day. Hopefully today, I can get a good start hand piecing those half square triangles and getting them all pressed and ready to assemble into sixteen patches. I will join Kathy and the others linking up their slow stitching progress.
Such fun projects indoor and out! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWow Carla! I love your bearded irises in purple and yellow... so vivid! and your hammered bronze paint job looks great against the stone of your home. I love the lamp and shade you chose to go with the power sofa you got. And to top off all that fun time spent with your hubby making home decor decisions to hand piece a bit is divine! Thanks for blogging and sharing all your progress! Kathi
ReplyDeleteYou've been busy! Buying furniture with men can be tricky (or maybe that's just my man). Happy slow sewing for the rest of the weekend x
ReplyDeleteI, too, am drawn to the outdoors this time of year. And one thing always leads to another. By the way, your lanterns look great.
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