Yup, yup, yup...a true Canadian, that's me... at least, according to a quiz I stumbled onto not once, but twice in the past few days (second time, courtesy of my friend elle). I'm a Beaver, through and through: "Analytical, self-disciplined, industrial, organized, aesthetic, self-sacrificing" - just ask my friends. (Don't ask my kids; they expect me to be this way -- I'm a MOM, after all! ;-) )And so I've been steadily working in the Sewdio, despite a head-cold which has me longing to lie down and sleep, sleep, sle-e-e-ep...
What's In Progress, you may ask (being as this is WIP Wednesday, after all!)?
Well...the Magic Tiles (nine block version) has been assembled and awaits its borders:
I'm thinking about a narrow (ish) pieced border (2" finished) and a wider solid border (4" -- likely black...with a subtle pattern).
And there are two new miniatures on the design wall, awaiting thread painting and/or a bit of hand-stitch:
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| Top: "Gone South" (WIP) Bottom: "Statuesque" (WIP) |
BUT I was distracted... by the latest from Husqvarna...
| Husqvarna Platinum 16 |
***TAKE DEEP BREATH HERE***
Okay! Back to reality via The Needle and Thread Network...WIP Wednesday, and the reminder that Christmas approaches, the Gallery calls, and The Beat Goes On!
8 comments:
Yes they are expensive, but I am glad that I got myself a HQ16 a couple of years ago. Not that I use it every day, but no more struggling with a big quilt on a domestic machine.
Meet ya in the water! I have looked long and hard at those short armed quilting machines. vbsigh Priorities! ;)
Like your ideas for the border of Magic Tiles. Those two miniatures touch my heart - your art quilts are beautiful, Margaret.
Happy Thanksgiving, even though it is a US holiday today.
Love the tile quilt, gorgeous colours! I just bought a machine that cost more than my car. I use it every day and have buyers remorse every day. It is amazing what you can live with! I love it to pieces.
LOL, I'm a beaver too. Love the fabrics you chose for the Magic tiles -- looking great!
Your minis are exquisite Margaret!
I love your red and black quilt!! I have the Tiara...basically the same as this Husquvarna...you would love this machine!!!!
You are so efficient that the description of a beaver suits you to a T. The machine looks rather like the Handiquilter Sweet 16 which is around the same price. As some people upgrade from these to a long arm you might put out feelers for a used one. Handiquilter provides wonderful phone support without needing a password etc.
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