03 February 2022

Free Time at Last

It's been so long since I've had time to do whatever I want, I was almost frightened to pick a project!

We are visiting my mother-in-law this week. I didn't bring my sewing machine this time, but I did bring my HST collection. I brought Lizard's rag quilt project, and the Christmas present I cut up for my mother-in-law is waiting to be assembled. I brought three crochet projects, and I've put about 16 hours so far into one.

My mother-in-law confessed she has not touched the Christmas present. She said she just doesn't feel up to cutting up the beautiful fabric. How often have I felt that very same way!

I offered to help her make the quilt or to make it for her if she would help design the project. I want it to be something she loves, so I think she should have a say in how it gets put together.

She was a bit side-tracked when she discovered the antique treadle machine a neighbor was discarding. It's now in my mother-in-law's garage, and her husband is planning to restore it as much as he is able. We, meanwhile, enjoyed sifting through the dusty, weathered drawers...

Meanwhile, I'm making progress on the Christmas skirt I did not get finished in time for last December. My goal was to wear it in December. Now my goal is to be able to wear it next November and December.

I put in the pockets, the zipper, finished the side seams, then hemmed the skirt before our trip, and I've worked on the crochet edging in great daylight this week. The first row was a bear, trying to catch the foundation stitching I put into the hem specifically for the crochet work. But now that I've reached the end of that first row, my hook is moving much, much faster. I can actually crochet without my glasses now if I have good daylight!

Linking up with Alycia Quilts and Confessions of a Fabric Addict.

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  1. Ooh, so many treasures in that old sewing machine cabinet. And your skirt edging is lovely.

    Enjoy your free time!

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    1. Thank you, my friend! It was super peaceful. I hope the next one is super pieceful, though... ha ha!

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  2. Trying to leave comments is troublesome sometimes. Oh that sewing machine is really nice, I wouldn't change a thing, what a neat treasure. Your skirt is lovely. To be able to combine sewing and crochet is a gift. Really pretty.

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    1. Thank you, Faith! I can't wait to show of the Blockheads project...

      Firefox has been a real bear for me the last few days. I'm forced to use Chrome now to do anything on blogger. I have a feeling a major upgrade on my part will be required soon. Darn it.

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  3. The crochet lace is lovely! Hopefully the sewing machine will run again.

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    1. Oh, Regula, I hope he can get the machine running, too. But even if he just gets it shiny again, what a stunning conversation piece!

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  4. That antique is a treasure - what a find! I really like the crochet edging on your skirt, very pretty.

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    1. Thank you! I would love to find a machine like that for my own. But where would I put it?!?

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  5. Glad you found some free time! Hoping you and Lizard enjoy the visit with his parents.

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    1. Thank you! It was too short. But they said we can return any time. Perhaps we will just have to think about that...

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  6. you have cowboy fabric.....
    and how cool to spend time with your MIL dreaming of things to create. That machine is cool!

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    1. Thank you, Alycia! We did come up with a cowboy quilt plan. And she may even help with it!!! She wants me to give her time to redo her extra spare bedroom into a sewing room, though. And because I've been doing my sewing in my dining room, I totally understand!!!

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