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Saturday, October 17, 2015

FNSI Unsewing!

My efforts for last nights Sew in hosted by Wendy over at Sugarlane Quilts are quite uninspiring to show. You see After appliquing down my hexies on the 1st border it became apparent that some silly hadn't taken the raw edge 1/4 inch seam into account. So lots of "unsewing " had to happen. Last night I was back to square one and reappliquing them.

I got one side done and halfway up the other. I didn't linger too long I am afraid as after babysitting duties and Grandparents day at my eldest Grandson's school ...

this Nana was a tad weary. So I  am sure that I was tucked up in bed whilst you partied on. I shall check later folks. Thank you  Wendy for hosting us again x

I did make progress on drawing up my applique blocks and cut out the  background fabrics on Thursday. All good to go now.

I am looking forward to playing with these. Just have to break the news to Mr R that he will once again be tripping over the French General fabric box..hehehe! Well it takes time to choose just the right piece for applique...or is that just me?
That's it from me.
I wish you a relaxing weekend. 
Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx
Posted by at 7:59 AM

25 comments:

  1. DashaOctober 17, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    Lovely hexi border going on there. What a shame you had to rip it all out and start again. I'm sure that it will look fabulous finished.

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  2. LeeanneOctober 17, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    Unpicking........"Oh Bother" Pooh would say! Nice time with the grandies.

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  3. OndreaOctober 17, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    Oh no! Reverse stitching isn't as much fun somehow. At least you enjoyed your grand children to ease the pain.

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  4. FlickenstichlerinOctober 17, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Dear Michelle,
    better unpicking then having to look at something not quiet right for the duration of the quilts life. So sorry for you. But looking at your applique patterns, there is something really exciting coming up. Can't wait to see more.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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  5. ChristineOctober 17, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    I'm sure you were having lots of creative thoughts while reverse sewing and its worth getting it right. What a handsome boy your grandson is!

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  6. Karen's KornerOctober 17, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    How frustrating to be back at the beginning. What a lovely way to spend the day being "grandma".

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  7. MariaOctober 17, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    GRRRR!!!! sew annoying to have to unpick....
    Bet you had a lovely time at Nana Day even though you get tired...

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  8. Karen SOctober 17, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    Damn that unsewing, but it has to be done. And some time down the track it will be forgotten. Worth it to get it right.

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  9. ShirleyOctober 17, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    Worth the unpicking as you would never be happy with it. Your grandchildren do look gorgeous. It is the eyes.

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  10. MariaOctober 17, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    Unpicking is always annoying...good on you for persevering and then getting quite a bit of the re stitching done.

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  11. SusanOctober 17, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    Tun picking is never fun, but I'm sure you slept better for having it done and restarted. It's looking beautiful. It's usually me tripping over my own boxes of fabric!

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  12. Peg - Happy In QuiltingOctober 17, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    Bummer about the unpicking... It is spectacular ❤️💚😍

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  13. dotty and the owlOctober 18, 2015 at 1:37 AM

    It's looking rather lovely despite the unpicking, and after looking after the grandchildren us grandmothers certainly need some extra beauty sleep.

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  14. Helen October 18, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    grr....unpicking ..but when it's sewn in the right way oh how good does that feel :)

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  15. LeanneOctober 18, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    Your project is looking beautiful Michelle,

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  16. AnonymousOctober 18, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    Hi Michelle,oh what a shame you had to unpick and love the pic of you and the grandies,my DD2's kiddies have grandparents day this Friday,enjoy your Sunday my friend xx

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  17. JeanetteOctober 18, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    oh unpicking, the bane of a quilters life. :) Looks like you had fun with the grandies. Have fun with the box of fabrics. Hugs,xx

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  18. CathOctober 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    unpicking can make you feel so unproductive! Love what I can see of the new project!

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  19. elliekOctober 18, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Funny how we forget that pesky 1/4" seam for the binding..Love the pic of the grandies

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  20. NarelleOctober 18, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    The loveliest or reasons for being weary :)
    Annoying but better to find the error now rather than later ... such pretty fabrics.

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  21. JanetOctober 18, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    I bet you are happy to have that unsewing chore taken care of! Grandkids are tiring but oh so much fun.

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  22. LinOctober 18, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    What a shame about that border! Sounds like you had a busy day though. xx

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  23. SusanOctober 19, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Oh darn - unpicking is so fruitless!!! but a lovely day with the grandies.

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  24. WendybOctober 19, 2015 at 10:36 PM

    Can't see a problem with a box of French Generals!!! Unpicking is a bugger but at least you will be happier than if you left it undone. Hope you got a good rest after such a big day.... Marilyn's shop really is beautiful...just wish I lived closer to visit it more often. Xox

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  25. FionaOctober 21, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    oh dear re the unsewing.. but it must be right and worth it in the end.... it is exhausting with the youngsters! haha... looking forward to seeing hte applique and of course the fabric has to be just right!
    Hugz

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