Slowly but surely I am working on the kimono quilt. Out of 36 kimonos to be completed, I finished 2 and 3…
So far, I’m very happy with these and I have figured out an easier way to deal with the diagonal pieces. After ripping those pieces out half a dozen times on the first kimono (you can see that one here), I knew there had to be a better way. I’m in the process of packing all the fabrics and copied patterns for our trip to Florida. We will be spending four months in my condo in Port Charlotte and I’m attempting to sort out what I must have with me while I’m there. We will be traveling with my machine and taking along numerous accoutrements but I can’t stuff the car full with nothing more than my machine and fabrics. I’m planning to ship a couple of boxes of fabrics and kits to arrive after we do.
I actually finished two snowman wallhangings for my friends, Su and Deb. Unfortunately, I didn’t get them done before Christmas but I don’t think they will care. I had plans to meet Su for lunch and was going to bring hers along but she is having serious family issues and had to cancel. I wrapped it and tied it with a bright gold bow, leaving it on her door as a surprise when she returned home. She loved it!
Both pieces were completed with the same borders and binding. The area between the inner border and the stitching was quilted with a meandering loop and occasional “snowflakes”. I’m not totally satisfied with the eveness of the quilting but I’m getting better each time I practice.
These patterns are 2 of 4 belonging to Cold Twigs Snowman published by buttermilk basin. Check out their website here. I did not originally plan to make these as separate gifts but I’m glad I did. I will stitch both snowmen again and make a larger piece using all four patterns.
I worked my last shift at Lowe’s on New Year’s Eve and it’s a great feeling to know that I don’t have to go to work any time in the near future…not tomorrow or the day after or the week after. Woohoo!!! I may reapply when we return in the spring; time will tell.
Bill worked his last shift on Dec. 30 after more than 25 years on the Cambridge Fire Dept. He grew up in the firehouse and all he ever wanted to be was a firefighter. Together we are going to create an exciting new chapter in our lives.
We are expecting a storm over the weekend with wind and snow so it will be a good time to stay inside and get organized for the trip. We are taking the cat to her winter foster home on Monday and want to leave by Thurs or Fri at the latest, weather permitting. There is lots to do between now and then. It’s not as easy as you would think to prepare for a four month vacation.
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Hi I have the same kimono quilt half together my grammother died and never finish I would love know the patteren so I cam finish please help
I would love to have this kimono pattern. Can you tell me where to find it please?