... the infamous t-shirt quilt ...

Well now ... another quilting project coming to an end. One of the tasks I do not enjoy is the binding! Cutting off the excess fabric after a quilt has been long armed is labor intensive ... especially when said quilt weighs over five pounds AND your work space has been reduced ... hmpf!!!

The quilt is big enough for a queen bed, but could also fit on a king - if one isn't to particular about the length of the "drop". I set up a table and move machine over so that I can accommodate all the "fabric" of the quilt. While this photo may make it look awkward, it works for me - 

I lost much of my "cutting room" space when mid-arm machine and frame came back to live in our basement. The up side is that money will be saved by doing the machine quilting myself ... mid-arm does have a computer so it should be easy-peasy!!!

Once the handwork for binding has been completed the finished t-shirt quilt will be ready to share.





Homeward Bound ...

It was time to return our house guest to her rightful owners. There was a lot of sadness on my part ... she had become a member of our family ...

Because a cat carrier is so-o-o-o demeaning we purchased a small crate, fashioned it with her favorite rug, litter box and food/water bowls ... and ... she preferred Jake's bed pillows ... oh well.

Came upon a grass fire west of Oklahoma City ...  had a short wait of 10-15 minutes due to a large plumb of dark black smoke.

Cousin time



 

While I enjoyed the trip to Texas, to see the Carps again, there really is "no place like home"

... mini banner ...

 

It's a "mini" Big/Little Red Banner ... only measures 5 x 15 ... but it speaks volumes!

Clothes Dryer ....

We're gona take advantage of those Nebraska winds ...

 

... or screw the clothes line into the ground trying!!!

Cozy arrangement ...

New seating on upper deck! I'm looking forward to my morning mocha tomorrow ...

Go Big Red!!!

Beautiful spring-time moment ...