I got the next 2 veterans quilts loaded yesterday.

I quilt for about an hour at a time so that I don’t mess up all the great work my chiropractor has done to straighten out my back. That hour equates to about 1 bobbin and yesterday’s session got me almost through 1 quilt. I’ll get both of these done today after I do my weed killing chores first. Depending on if another top gets delivered to me by the weekend, I have either 2 or 4 more quilts to quilt before the August meeting.

After lunch, I got my hiking pants hemmed. I can now start packing for our vacation.

Until we leave I’ll be sewing my stack of potholders. I cut these out a few weeks ago. I ten to make them in large batches and keep them around for gifts. My stockpile was getting low and this is a great thing to sew over the next couple of weeks.

I got 4 done yesterday and lots more left to do. If you want to make some, here’s the pattern that I use.


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6 responses to “Quilting and potholders”

  1. Kristin F Avatar
    Kristin F

    It’s a great pattern for potholders. I’ve made several and they are well used!

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  2. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    busy as always I bet you are looking forward to vacation time

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  3. Vicki in MN Avatar
    Vicki in MN

    I am not disciplined enough to stop quilting after an hour, I get tunnel vision and just want the project done. That might be why I have some back/neck problems! I have a donation quilt on the frame and hope to do it today, just gonna stipple it.

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  4. marmic1954 Avatar

    Good for you for having the discipline to stop quilting before you do yourself any damage. I tend to keep on keeping on and then wonder why my neck is sore.

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  5. Quiltygirl Avatar

    Ohh fun to have those pot holders around! Stay cool

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  6. geneblack Avatar
    geneblack

    It is good that you have a way to remember to take a break when you are quilting. I generally quilt quite densely so it takes more bobbin thread. I need to learn to quilt more loosely.
    Every potholder that i use in my house is homemade. I do have a couple of “bought” ones but they are rarely sturdy enough.

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I’m Vicki Welsh and I’ve been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I’m into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here.

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