Sunday, June 26, 2011

Fun in the Sun

 Today was the perfect day to sew outside, a lovely 70 degrees.  Who could resist?


 I sewed the binding on this quilt, which I've been quilting little by little for the last month.  It's called "Red Lightning," and was made with the wonderful gals over at 15 minutes play.


I played with different designs on each block.  Sort of a 15 minutes play with free motion quilting.



Then I made some greeting cards.  Just little scraps on blank cards, sewn on.  It's a good thing to do just before you're ready to replace your needle. 

I hope you had a fun day too!

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14 comments:

  1. Quilting By CeliaJune 27, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    I like the any quilt that is red and these are terrific !

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  2. Julie FukudaJune 27, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Pretty quilts in a very pretty setting.

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  3. antique quilterJune 27, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    omgosh love those little greeting cards, what a great idea!
    The REd lightening quilt is just beautiful!!!! what fun machine quilting each block differently but I love the texture that gives to each of the different blocks can we see a picture of the whole quilt????
    I am very intrigued! must be the red, ya think?
    sewing outside what a treat!
    another fun quilt I see there as well.
    kathie

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  4. lizJune 27, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    I love your quilt. Your work in red is always a treat.

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  5. fiberchickJune 27, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    I could give "Red Lightning" a very loving home! Beautiful...

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  6. NancyJune 27, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    a lovely day, and you got lots done! I like the idea of mixing up the quilting designs in Red Lightning.

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  7. YankeeQuilterJune 27, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    The little greeting cards are a great idea...love the quilts and really love the idea of it being 70 degrees out in the garden! (we've been in the high 90's for weeks now and it is getting old...)

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  8. AlexisJune 27, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    What a wonderful day for sewing al fresco! I like your greeting cards and the quilt is looking luscious... can't wait to see it finished in person!

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  9. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingJune 27, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Pretty projects. I worked outside yesterday, too. I ironed fuseable Santa's for a block exchange I'm in.

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  10. UnknownJune 27, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    How fun is that sewing outside!! I think sewing is wonderful therapy, but this is total heaven. Wonderful projects to be working on too!

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  11. Sujata ShahJune 28, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Leeann,
    Your red Lightning looks perfect on the chair. A great idea to use different pattern on each block! Cooler summer days.. Oh I love the sound of that!

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  12. TeodoJune 29, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    Wonderful the different free motion in your blocks and fantastic the cards.
    I imagine to look out from a plane and to see.....
    In the 1st a corner for a pic nic.
    In the 2nd a child that playing on a terrace full of tablecloths under the sun.
    In the 3rd fields full of flowers.
    In the 4th the earth dancing with the rainbow.

    ciao ciao

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  13. VictoriaJune 30, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Wouldn't it be lovely if everyday was so delightful!?! Good for you for spending it so creatively!

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  14. meli BJuly 1, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Those cards are fun.
    I wouldn't mind a bit of sun. It's the middle of winter here and we are all rugged up.

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