I'm back working outside today, but without Jack, the Ripper, this time! Today I stamped spool blocks, using my Cindy Blackberg stamp, and now I'm outside cutting them out. I haven't cut out templates using scissors since rotary cutters came out. How long ago is that? 20 years? 30 years? I feel like a pioneer woman with my sewing basket, sitting outside, cutting my pieces with scissors. It's very relaxing and feels like getting back to our roots.
Here's a peak inside the basket. It is perfect for klosje work! It has 4 compartments. One for each part of the spool block and one for tools. This is one of those Longaberger Baskets that I 'just had to have' years ago, and never found the perfect use for. Now I know why I had to have it, LOL!
My dogs keep wandering by and are in the picture. They are practicing their 'catching flying insects mid-air' skills today. I don't think they're getting many and have resorted to sniffing the ground.
It seems like a really delightful way to spend some time. I'm loving the little klosjes, too.
ReplyDeleteWhen I hand-pieced some 6 inch spool blocks for the block lotto (in January 2009), I really enjoyed it and thought I'd make more ... and seeing these little spool blocks around blogland are calling my name ;-)
Hi Pat,
ReplyDeleteCouldn't you use Inklingo, I think Tilde posted a klosjes on the sampler blog.
Hugs,
Frummie
On the Lanai??? I think you've been reading/dreaming of "The Aloha Quilt". I finally got the book I had signed all read. I took my time and didn't rush it this year. It's a long time until next March when "The Union Quilt" comes out.
ReplyDeleteI am going to have to go searching for those stamps... SO tempting!
ReplyDeleteI love your sewing basket!
To Frummie: You need to change your settings so I can reply to your comments via email. When I go to email you, I get 'no reply'.
ReplyDeleteYes, Inklingo works for these too. I sort of like leaving the computer out of this one, and I'm stamping on really small scraps. It would be have to set it up in Inklingo, I think. Other than background, I'm only making a couple of each fabric.
What a relaxing activity!
ReplyDeleteThat basket looks ADORABLE!!! In fact, when I looked at the FIRST picture, it looked like a scrumptious chocolate cake!
ReplyDelete(bear in mind that I'm on a diet and did a bunch of household activities and I'm EXHAUSTED right now! LOL)
What's a Lanai?
Rosa
I am sorry, I thought I was on e-mail.
ReplyDeleteI will try to rectify that right now.