Post hurricance update......

Well, we made it through with far less damage than other areas.  The rain was incredible starting on Saturday and ending late morning Sunday.  After the rain ended we lost power.  Come to find out there are 3 power poles came down on our road, complete with transformers and wires all over the road. 

The wind was gusting pretty heavily around 6pm,  strange since we thought the worst was behind us.
We still have road closures due to flooding in our town, but nothing too bad as far as I know.

We did get power back on Monday evening, after we spent 45 minutes in line buying a generator.  Oh well we lose power so often around here I guess we may keep it for future use!

There are still so many people without power and some that have lost their homes, very sad.

I did get quite a bit of hand quilting done on my Dresden Plate quilt.  I also moved my sewing room to a different room.  It works much better since the lightening is better and the closet that holds all my fabric is there.  This will definately be ready for winter. (ugh, don't like using that nasty 5 letter word!!)

Saturday Morning......Hurricane is coming!

We are getting ready for hurricane Irene.  Certainly been a strange year for this area.  We had amazing amount of snowfall this past winter, then the tornado a few months ago.  Earthquake in VA last week we felt here and now a hurricane!

Will most likely lose power, wish I had the treadle machine up and running!

1 UFO done......

Okay, so its just the piecing that is done.  Backing & quilting to come later when/if a wedding date is finalized.  I am just happy that this part is done. 

I think I will continue the contemporary look by quilting it in black.  It will break up the large white border.

 Backing will be something of a surprise color like teal or red.  Something unexpected!

Treadle Machine

As you can see it still needs some detailed cleaning of metal parts.  Overall in beautiful condition though!

Finally back to work....

Finally got back to quilting again!  I decided that I REALLY need to finish up all my UFO's.  So, I am starting with the black & white quilt getting the top finished.  Probably won't quilt it just yet.
Then I will finish quilting my Dresden Plate so it is ready for winter (what a horrible thought that is!!!).  Finally I will make a few adjustments in the pinwheel quilt and get it quilted. 

I figure if I write this all out I may actually stick to it!  Anyone want to hold me accountable??

Got the new cabinet all cleaned up.  While cleaning I found the box with all the accessories, feet, needles etc.  Very excited!  Can't wait to get it working, but it may be awhile yet.....

My "new" Treadle!

Picked it up last night, its a NEW HOME in parlor cabinet.  Really cool piece with one big problem.....when I opened the top the machine fell all the way down instead of coming up!  Hoping hubby can build a new support for it. 

Covered in mildew, dust etc.  Cleaning it up this morning and while cleaning found the key.  Considering, the best I can figure from a little research, its from 1906, still having the key is pretty amazing! 

Will post pics a bit later......

I have been slacking........

No excuses except that it is just too hot to sit and quilt!  Today I plan on giving my sewing/computer room a good cleaning up in prep for getting back to work. 

I gave away 2 machines that I don't use, thinking about getting rid of a third one that seems to need work.  That leaves me with 2, my faithful 29 year old Kenmore UltraStitch 8 and my Singer 221-2. 

HOWEVER....I am so excited.....about 2 weeks ago I mentioned to hubby that someday I want to learn how to treadle.   Well, the Lord is so gracious!  I am picking up a free treadle machine/cabinet either today or tomorrow!  So excited to try it!!  I hear it is relaxing and you have alot of control once you get the hang of it.