"Make what you want to make, and make it the way you want to make it." Gwen Marston

Monday, January 1, 2018

December OPAM

Surprise!  I'm back again.  I went outside today to brave the cold for this picture.  It has been unusually cold the past few days, and there doesn't seem to be a warm-up in the near future.  This quilt was from the Class I took at our Cape Cod retreat back in late September.  It's called Atlantic Flyway, and features Deb Tucker's flying geese ruler.  My colors are similar to those shown on the pattern sample, but it was fun to see all the other color combos that classmates chose.

I also whipped up a little cover for my new Featherweight.  Now I just need to clear some shelf space for her to sit when I'm not sewing on her.

And of course I needed to make a spool thread doily for her as well.

Which brings us to my word for the year.  Challenge.  It's not easy to see, but there is a buttonhole on this doily.  I don't know if I've ever made a buttonhole before, but If I have, it would have been in Junior High Home Ec class.  I won't challenge you with the math, but that was a very, very, very long time ago.  I had to decide between the challenge of figuring it out and just doing it, or finding someone to do it for me.  Guess what:  making buttonholes is quite easy.  But you all probably knew that. 

I plan to challenge myself in other ways this year as well.  I'm going to learn some new quilting techniques, improve my photography skills, and address some health/exercise challenges.  And I won't back down from the challenge if I need to make a buttonhole!

How about you?  Have you chosen a Word for 2018?        Sunny

20 comments:

  1. Such a beautiful Quilt you finished and the cover for your Featherwieght is pretty as is the doily.. does your machine not do a buttonhole ?
    Choosing a word for the year must be an American thing as I haven't heard of it till I blogged with you lovely ladies...
    Challenge is a great word...

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  2. Totally awesome Finishes ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  3. no words for me but gooduck on your plans and challenges........you can do it........go for it......

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  4. Challenge sounds like a great word for 2018, especially when you have had a challenge already. Very impressed!
    Lovely finish with your quilt. I do like the geese flying in the circle. And the machine cover looks lovely.

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  5. That quilt is gorgeous, hon!! Love the colors. Really love your new cover too, and your doily - I've made buttonholes as practice, with my Viking, but not something I'd ever want to do again, lol. I like your word - I haven't picked one, mine might be "relax", lol.

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  6. The quilt is pretty and I would say it was a challenge, too. I love your machine cover, I need to make myself one. The doily is adorable and no, I've never made a buttonhole. ha! I haven't decided on a word for 2018 yet, but I have some ideas. Happy New Year!

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  7. Your quilt is gorgeous! A beautiful finish! ~Jeanne

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  8. I am liking the positioning of all the flying geese used in your quilt. Gives it lots of movement.

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  9. I love love love your quilt and the cover for your machine is perfect.... Such a good idea making the spool flower - I just have the ugly piece of felt!!! Good luck with your challenges - its a great idea to try new things....
    Hugz

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  10. Great Quilt....... Any finish is a wonderful thing.... Your spool flower is delightful........ I see one in my future.....

    Where did you have your class on Cape Cod?....... I have a friend that has retreats there....

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  11. What a beautiful quilt Sunny. Love your machine cover too.....best of luck with your year of growing xx

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  12. Challenge is a great word Sunny... I'm with Maria; I've never heard of this thing of choosing a word for the year ahead, but it seems like an interesting idea.
    I would probably choose FINISH... I have so many WIPs, WISP & kits... plus fabrics bought for particular projects not yet started.
    The machine cove is so pretty, well done! x

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  13. oh ps... I meant to say I love the thread spool doily... super-cute ! I've never seen or heard of that either, LOL

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  14. Oh, that sewing machine cover makes my heart melt! That is about the prettiest one I’ve ever seen! You go, girl!

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  15. Hey Sunny... the machine cover is gorgeous and oh, that thread spool doily is so cute!!! My word for the year is Dream..... hoping some dreams come true for me and those around me :) Happy New Year!! xx

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  16. Hi Sunny beautiful finishes my friend,love the machine cover,you are so clever ,good luck with your new challenges xx

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  17. I love the thread doily! I have never seen one of those before. Looks like you did a great job on the buttonhole.

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  18. Great quilt and featherweight cover. And I know what you mean about the cold. It's like that here too. Brrrr.

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  19. what a lovely cover for your new baby and I LOVE the Dresden spool doily! Happy New Year.....my word for 2018 is RETIREMENT! yay

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  20. How did I miss this delightful post? Atlantic Flyway came out beautifully! And that sewing machine cover.......where do I place my order? Challenge is a great word for 2018 and you’re off to a perfect start. I haven’t selected mine yet, but 'focus' keeps popping into my head, as I’m so easily distracted and I tire quickly of working on the same thing, day after day. XO

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