Thursday, February 25, 2010

Spring Sewing Party!


9:20 PM Update
Had dinner, watched Canada win the gold in curling and finished the first sleeve for my sweater!  I haven't knit a sweater for over 20 years (and that was a baby sweater).  It's obvious...apparently a few times during the lacy portion of the sleeve, I messed up and the pattern is off.  Good thing I'm not a perfectionist...I don't think it will be a glaring error once the sweater is done.  If it it, I'll reknit the sleeve.  I'm going to check out all the blogs and see what everyone else has been up to.  I'll leave the cutting of my second block for tomorrow...I'm a little too tired to use the rotary cutter! Can't wait to see what everyone has been creating all day!

6:00 PM - Second Update

Block #1 is finished!  Dinner and curling, then hopefully I'll still be awake to do block 2.  :o) 



4:30 PM - First Check In...
The plan was to be ready to go, with dinner in the Crockpot by 10am.  I was ready, dinner was set...but due to circumstances beyond my control, my plans were changed and I didn't set foot into my sewing room until 3:30 this afternoon. I was going to make the two blocks for my Heartland Heritage BOM as my first project...looks like I'll be lucky to get both of them done as my only project!

The first block is now cut and the sewing has begun...
And I"ll be taking a break to watch the Gold Medal Curling match at 6...it probably will be my last chance to see curling until the next Winter Olympics! 


I haven't been near my sewing machine in over a week and it's time.  Guess where I'll be this weekend?  Yep, Kelly and Joan are the hostesses for the Charming Girls and Guys Spring Sewing Party.  I'll be working on my February projects...see you on Saturday!

27 comments:

furiousBall said...

Spring? What's that?

Michelle said...

See ya there!

joan said...

So glad you can join us! See you tomorrow at the party!

Cindy said...

I'm so ashamed. I haven't been to your blog before. I joined the CGQC the first of the year and this is the first I've said hello.

Sew....hello. My name is Cindy and I look forward to getting to know you better.

My blog is.

http://sewcindy.blogspot.com/

Kelly@ Charming Chatter said...

Welcome to the party - looking forward to sewing with you!

Simone de Klerk said...

Have fun! I'll come over tomorrow to see what you made.

Cindy said...

Okay, some on new found cyber-friend....time to fess up and let us all know what you're sewing today..Give us some hints.

Hooked on Quilting said...

What are you working on today? Need an update.


Hope you are having fun at the party!

Michelle said...

It's a party...so anything goes!!!

Karen said...

This Olympic season is the first time I have heard of curling. I don't understand it all but looks interesting.

SewCalGal said...

Lovely fabrics. And I love your block. While you've been busy today, I still hope you find time to enjoy some sewing time with friends!

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Great block and nice fabric choices.

Michelle said...

I love that block!

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

Love your block--Life does get in our way sometimes -- doesn't it--
Hugs, Di

Cindy said...

Ooh, Carolyn, I love that fabric!! Is that the BOM from Fat Quarter Shop? Man, is that going to be lucious.

Karen said...

The sweater sleeve has such a pretty, lacy design!

Darlene said...

Very, very pretty. I don't knit but I appreciate it's beauty. I hope you had a wonderful day.

Claudia said...

Nice job on staying up to date on the Heartland Heritage. I've got two to make, to be up to date.

Unknown said...

Hi Carolyn!
I did some knit too! Your block is very pretty.
Manuela

Jenny said...

The sweater sleeve looks wonderful to me. I can't seem to manage knitting or crocheting because they go too slow for my taste compared to sewing where you can see big pieces come together quickly. Your quilt block is lovely!
~Jenny~

Moneik said...

Have fun sewing.

~Marica~ said...

Great work on Spring Sewing party :)

Take care!

joan said...

So glad you could come to the party! Yea! for the Canadian Men's Curling "GOLD"! Now off to the hockey game this afternoon...USA VS Canada
Happy Sewing!

Quilter Going Bananas said...

Some sewing accomplished is better than none, I always say. The curling game was great though!!!

Strlady said...

Your block turned out great!

Loralynn said...

Love your block and your sweater sleeve is gorgeous! Love the pattern and the color! Nice job!

Kim said...

Beautiful block, love the colors.