Sunday 6 October 2013

Distractions

I’ve had a few this week. Enough to keep me from finishing anything on my “to do” list. So as much as I wanted a finish to show off, I don’t have one.

One of the things distracting me was a property we found for sale that seemed to fit our downsizing plans. Much time was spent looking on google street view and talking it over before setting up an appointment to view. Then Saturday we had our view and still more talking going on. No sewing involved in this.

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Although if we do get this, I will have an awesome sewing room.

Another distraction was sewing related. I’ve know about Inklingo for a while and even have the shapes collection but haven’t used it. Then Linda started showing pictures of the Kaleidoscope Stars. Check them out here if you haven’t seen what she’s doing Inklingo - Kaleidoscope Stars.   So I’ve been working on printing out the diamonds and sewing them when I can fit in some hand sewing. (Like sitting waiting for the Kaffe Fasset lecture). My printing needs some work, well actually it would be the cutting out of the fabric to be printed upon. I didn’t get it lined up in exactly the same spot every time for all six sheets. So this is what my stars look like

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Just a little off.  But once I’ve mastered the technique I will repeat with the fabric I really wanted to use.

Butterflies

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So today I am linking up with Quilter Kathy for Slow Stitching Sunday. I will be sewing more of the practise stars in the van on the way to Burlington this afternoon.

15 comments:

  1. I've always wanted to try out the Inklingo as well. It seems like a nice idea for handwork.

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    1. I was pleased at how easy it is to cut and sew with the lines printed. Thanks for stopping by

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  2. I have been tempted by Inklingo also. But for now I will stick with EPP. I was tempted today also to do a small project, just came back from vacation and I needed to ease back into working on those long time projects! Beautiful pillows

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    1. It is hard to get out of vacation mode, must mean you had a good one. Thanks for taking the time to comment

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  3. I have looked at Inklingo previously and I think I will have to take another look!

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    1. The projects she is posting on her blog are just gorgeous. Thanks for stopping in for a look.

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  4. The stars are very cool, I'm not sure I have the patience for such piecing. but they are very pretty! Good luck on your 'down size' search! cheers, CW

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    1. Well, you are doing fabulous blue work that I can only drool over. Thanks for the wishes, going to be a slow process which I have a hard time doing. I want it today, okay tomorrow would be fine too.

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  5. I purchased the initial Inklingo but have yet to print anything out. One of these days.......

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    1. Kicking myself for not trying sooner. Thanks for stopping by

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  6. your stars are wonderful whether perfect or not~! love that you can create a 'pattern' by placing the fabric just so.

    i' ve heard of inklingo but have never pursued it.

    :-)
    libbyQ

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    1. Thanks, it's hard to be objective when all I can see are the mistakes, it's helpful to have another opinion

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  7. I think your stars look fantastic!
    Thanks for linking up to Slow Sunday Stitching and sharing your project!

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  8. Your stars look terrifc. I just finished my first Lucy Boston Block using EPP. I don't have a printer and I love EPP. your stars look terrific.
    xo jan@sewandsowfarm
    Oh and good luck with the downsizing. exciting that you will get a quilting room.

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    1. Too bad you don't have a printer, Linda has a lot of posts on doing Lucy Boston and I'm pretty sure all the shapes.

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