HC Minis - new pics pg 172

[chandab]

A little holiday update. I got a Christmas card with pictures from the family that bought Junior this spring, they sent a couple pictures, which I scanned. they have started training him under saddle and to drive, no weight bearing, just the basics. She said he took to it like a duck to water, nothing bothers him. Yeah. So happy.

I had to scan them into the computer, so they look even worse than the prints I was sent, but still...



The saddled pictures were taken the first day he wore a saddle, not too worried.

 

[AnnaC]

Oh what a good boy!! So glad that it is all working out so well for him and for them!

 

[chandab]

So not horse related, but mine aren't doing anything this winter except eating hay and producing methane, so this is all there is...

We've started working on the house remodel again, finally. We got the new front door in, the last 3 new windows, 2 bathroom exhaust wall fans and finally started on the siding (1/4 of one side of the house done).

I've started a little bit of quilting finally, but with the remodeling on nice days, I've not gotten much done. I tried a new technique and made this table runner:



I've started another quilt using fabric samples with the same technique different arrangement, no picture, yet, as I've barely started it; but it's Western theme fabric in assorted fabrics.

 

[lkblazin]

Really cool! I wish I had a talent like that. How long did it take you to make the table runner?

 

[chandab]

Thank you.
I really don't remember; a couple hours, maybe longer since it was a new technique, I didn't keep track. It's only 4 blocks long, so not terribly big.

I know I have way more than a couple hours into the newest quilt, but I've only got the 12 blocks done, haven't sewn them into rows yet, so still a lot to do on that.

 

[lkblazin]

Really only a couple hours. If I tried it would probably be like a month. At the least. Very cool, you have a gift

 

[chandab]

I'm not a great quilter, but have been quilting for a dozen years or so, so a bit faster than I used to be. I didn't sit down all at once, since there are many things during the day to occupy my time, so it might have taken longer. The quilt I'm working on now has taken 3-4 days so far, but I've only been able to work on for maybe an hour at a time. I have the twelve blocks done, but haven't had time to see them together yet, and decide how I'm going to finish.

 

[chandab]

Here's the latest quilt, just finished it last weekend. I think it's about 40x55", but I'd have to measure to be sure.

 

[lkblazin]

That is so cool and very creative, double thumbs up.

 

[AnnaC]

Just perfect, a great design. Another fantastic quilt.

 

[chandab]

Thank you, ladies.

Should get a picture of the back too, while just rectangles, it's colorful too, as I used the rest of the sample pieces for the backing, so rope, cowhide, more of the green and a couple other western prints.

 

[Kim P]

So pretty! I sew a little. Made my grand baby an outfit but I don't know how to make the ruffle. I got this little sewing machine at the goodwill for 20 dollars. I believe it is a singer simple. It makes different stitches but I don't know how to change it I break the needle every time. Do you sell your quilts? You do a wonderful job. I can't believe you made that in less than a week!

 

[chandab]

Thank you; and, yes, Kim I do sell my quilts, mostly just sell those that I've already completed, rarely do custom work as it's too hard to please people in the process; it's so much easier for me to work on projects that I like to work on and then decide if I want to sell them or not. Most have reasonable prices on them, which will depend on size and what I had to pay for the fabric to make them (sometimes I get a good deal, sometimes I end up paying full retail). Not sure what other quilts I have done and still here, right now; besides the one I just posted and a couple really easy "cheater quilts" (I bought pre-quilted panels, and all I have to do is add the binding - have a pink and brown heart print, a blue stars print and I think I still have a couple of the cute cowboy teddy bear print).

I don't know much about different sewing machines, but there are websites for ordering owner manuals and service books and getting help with adjustments or using the different features of different machines. There are a few groups on Yahoo for specific machines, just don't know how friendly they are. I've never done a ruffle.

I know this thread is getting long, but if you go back through it, there are other quilts posted. I made a couple while waiting for my mares to foal a couple years ago, I usually make 1 or 2 a winter plus table runners and a few other smaller projects.

 

[chandab]

Sounds good, Diane, just remember I take awhile to do work.

 

[chandab]

I'm sure they are here somewhere (in my long post), but here are Diane's grand daughter's quilts from last year (well late 2013).





I found some fabric that Diane agreed to (she told me colors and I went looking), then I designed and made the quilts, and luckily Diane liked my choices, since I don't do full-on custom quilts (I only do what I want with limited input).

The fabrics I found, since the quilts aren't clear enough to show the fabric well:

 

[lkblazin]

Very pretty

kinda makes me wanna take a nap lol

 

[Kim P]

I would like you to make one for my 18 year old son. His birthday is May 8th. He is into hunting deer and duck. He loves to fish. He likes big jacked up trucks and four wheeling in the mud. He is in college for gas and oil. I will post a pic of his room and you can pull out his personality and make one that fits him. Please don't look at the mess. I do not clean his room and he is messy. Try to imagine it clean. His girlfriend helps him clean it every now and then!

 

[Kim P]

I just saw Diane's. They are beautiful! I absolutely love them.

 

[Kim P]

You are a great quilter.

 

[chandab]

Kim I'll think about it, as I don't often do custom work, and guys are especially hard for me to find fabrics for, but I'll think about it and get back to you.