Carpenter's Star is a flimsy, I think.

It is hot and humid here today, but that is to be expected. It is late June in Missouri, after all. LOL We may have some storms coming in later. Each weather person says something different, so I guess we wait and see. I did a double workout this morning, since I won't get the chance to tomorrow. Oh boy, my muscles are protesting now. LOL It was fun, though. Yep Sweating to the Oldies again. I have plugged this enough, that Richard Simmons should give me a cut. LOL 

After my morning routine, I went to work on the other two borders of the Carpenter's Star. I guess it is now a flimsy. I am debating on adding some more borders just to the top and bottom. Hmm, it is a square quilt. Our bed is rectangular. I prefer rectangular quilts. Would it look silly to leave the sides like they are and add another border or two to the top and bottom? I'll think on this for a bit. Kevin thinks it looks great like it is. I would just like for it to be a little longer.

I  had Kevin hold it up, but still didn't get a very good picture. Thought about taking it outside, but the wind is really blowing today. Don't think that would have worked.

Well, at least you get the idea. LOL Here is a picture of one corner.

I finished the quilting last night on another table runner. I'll save those pictures for next post. So now I need to get something sandwiched to have any more quilting time in the evenings. (grin) I can work on some redwork and have a couple of bindings to sew down. So I won't be bored.

We are going to Carolyn's and Bob's house tomorrow for a BBQ. Yippee. Hopefully I will get to see the grandbabies. I still don't know for sure if they will all be there, but sure hoping. If so, you know that next week will have grand children pictures. (grin)  Everyone have a wonderful weekend. Thank you for visiting.

First 2 Borders are on Carpenter's Star

I finally found some time to work on the Carpenter's Star. I don't even know what I have been doing, but I've been busy.(grin) Also we have had lots of storms. I don't use my machine while it is storming. I would cry if lightning struck my baby. LOL It has been way to wet to work in the garden, but I did get down to it yesterday. I bought cages for my eight tomato plants. I have them on now. Good thing I didn't wait any longer, cause they are getting big. My zucchini is up, so I dusted it again. Also pulled a few morning glories. I hate those vines. Supposed to be more rain coming through tonight. I am so glad I weeded the whole garden when I did. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't be able to find it by now. LOL I'll try to take a picture the next time I am down there.

I put the first two borders on the Carpenter's Star today. The first border was just strips from the background fabric. I didn't like the pattern's idea for a second border, so I made my own. I cut bricks of the Star fabrics 3 1/2"X7" and sewed them end to end. I then used some of the background fabric to make cornerstones. I like it.

I couldn't get a good picture, so I took a picture of one of the corners. After I get all of the borders on, I'll have Kevin hold it up for me. Only 2 more borders. (grin)

I need to get something else sandwiched for my evening quilting. I am almost done with the last project I had prepped. I still have some bindings to sew on, though.

I was so excited yesterday when the Fed Ex man pulled into our driveway. Look what he brought me.

I have all 4 of the first Sweatin' to the Oldies on DVD. I love these. I wore out 2 sets of VCR tapes, so I am thrilled to have these. These are so much better quality than what I have been using. Amazing how much better it is to have the pictures actually match the music and voice. LOL I am a big fan of Richard Simmons. I first saw him on General Hospital back in the early 1980's. (I used to be a big fan of General Hospital too, but quit watching soaps several years ago.)  I love exercising to these videos. If you are over 40, I imagine you will remember most of the songs. So it is like dancing and singing to songs from my younger days. Love it. Not only am I having fun, but getting a great workout at the same time. If you need to take some weight off and get toned, these might be a great option for you. I ordered my set from Walmart.com They cost me a little over $30. That also included tax and shipping. Not bad. Even Callie approves. LOL

Before I forget, check out Jenny's new blog. She is having a giveaway of a beautiful cloth flower broach that she makes. They are really lovely. So go on over and visit her blog. I know you will be as impressed as I am.

Well, it is about time to sit in front of the tv again. Everyone have a great evening. Thanks for visiting.

A Sewing Day

It was a rainy day, so I sewed most of it. Between my shoulder blades started hurting, so I knew it was time to take a break. I did some laundry, but by the time it was ready to go out on the line, it was raining. So, I hung clothes out in the rain. LOL I figured another rinse wouldn't hurt them. The sun did come out for a bit this afternoon, so they were able to dry. I have a front loader washing machine, so things are almost dry when they come out of it.

Anyway, I have the center done on the Carpenter's Star. I have never worked with HST's (half square triangles) this big. They were 6 1/2" square. These big pieces made it sew up quickly. I am actually thinking about making another Carpenter's Star in blues for my mom. I think she would like it.  Here is the center.

I think there is enough contrast between the fabrics. The pattern called for using 8 fat quarters, but I chose to use 4 half-yard pieces. I like it. I definitely had to keep the pattern layout diagram close by. It was really easy to get those HST's turned around the wrong way. I became reacquainted with my my ripper today. LOL

I started out by drawing the sewing lines for the HST's. Then I sewed on each line. As you can see, my helper was on the job. LOL

Then I cut between the two seams, to create 2 HST's from each square.

Here they are all pressed and ready to trim. I pressed to the darker fabric.

All trimmed and ready to lay out. I dislike trimming, but these weren't too bad. I made them with my June Tailor ruler that is especially for making HST's.

Here is another shot of the center. What do you think?

I still have 4 borders to put on it. With all these borders, it is supposed to measure 70" square. I'm not sure how I will quilt this, but there will be plenty of space for some fancy quilting if I want. Any ideas? I may work on it some more tomorrow, if my upper back cooperates.

Everyone have a blessed Sunday. Thank you for visiting.