Monday, September 13, 2010

WHERE HAVE I BEEN? WHAT HAVE I BEEN DOING?

Ironing



I blanket stitched this table runner..... you can find it at inchworm fabrics



Working on the border for this quilt. Something about doing all this blanket stitching that has made my mind go blank...and no desire to post, no desire to sew...just want mindless work..so the blanket stitch is perfect for that.



Today I taught two classes. I actually did my first trunk show...it was awesome. The first class had 20 students and the second maybe had 12. The second class was those that have sewed on a machine before.

I have decided that whether I am knowledgeable or not that I love to teach....brings me great satisfaction and happiness.
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25 comments:

  1. Wacky WomanSeptember 14, 2010 at 2:30 AM

    How exciting that you gave a trunk show. Nothing like being able to share your passion.

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  2. QuiltSueSeptember 14, 2010 at 3:45 AM

    It's funny how we can go through these phases of needing something mindless to do isn't it? I have to agree with you about the teaching too.

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  3. BetsySeptember 14, 2010 at 6:15 AM

    Barb, your blanket stitch project is beautiful. I know you are a wonderful teacher and I bet you beam when you see your students projects. You should be proud. Teaching is an honor only bestowed to a few.

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  4. luv2quilt2September 14, 2010 at 6:25 AM

    Good to see you back!

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  5. JustCindySeptember 14, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    You have done a lot of ironing! I like doing the blanket stitch as I can think about other things and still be creative.

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  6. PatSeptember 14, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Way to go Barb. Good thinking and doing!
    Happy Quilting!

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  7. Gene BlackSeptember 14, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Teaching is fun for me. I love it when I see "the lights come on" in students eyes.

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  8. Gene BlackSeptember 14, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Teaching is fun for me. I love it when I see "the lights come on" in students eyes.

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  9. RumiSeptember 14, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    Congrats on your trunk show. I'm sure those in attendance left inspired!

    I'm thinking that there is so much going on in your life right now that "mindless" blanket stitching is just what you need to destress and refresh you mind.

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  10. hettySeptember 14, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    Glad to see you back. I was getting worried. Teaching and trunk shows are two of my favourite things too! But the blanket stitch - I don't know about that. If I want to do mindless handwork, I do applique or English paper piecing.

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  11. Tangos TreasuresSeptember 14, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Yippie glad you felt like posting!! All your projects are pretty!! Glad you love teaching!!

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    The answer to where you have been is simply "busy"! Good for you!

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  13. CrispySeptember 14, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    You, my dear, would be such a wonderful person to learn from. I'm sure your students enjoyed every minute of it :0)

    Crispy

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  14. MillieSeptember 14, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Barb, good to see you and your projects back. Have a good day!

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  15. YvetteSeptember 14, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    Wanna hear something weird? I love to iron. I zone out and do my best thinking there. Yeah, I'm weird. LOL

    I really love your Patriotic table runner. I have nothing patriotic and should make one.

    Congrats on teaching! You must get a lot of satisfaction from those happy faces.

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  16. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)September 14, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    You've been busy doing a little of this a little of that. I know ironing is important but is definitely not my favorite quilting activity.

    I bet your a great teacher ;)

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  17. quiltsbyleeSeptember 14, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    I was wondering where you have been. I knew you were busy with something.

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  18. andsewonSeptember 14, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    Lots of pilla cases!! Yes I too understand the need for mindless sewing from time to time...;-).
    I do a goodly bit of machine applique and use this stitch a lot. It can be adjusted in so many ways just like any other stitch.
    I bet you are an awesome fun Teach!
    Maybe when you get back stateside you can do more trunk shows!!!
    Hugs,
    Lola

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  19. Needled MomSeptember 14, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    I can imagine that you have not felt the energy to blog with all that you have been doing, Barb. Good to see what you have been up to.

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  20. DebiSeptember 14, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    I don't like ironing..but your border is awesome. I enjoy blanket stitching also! Glad you enjoy teaching, me not so much!

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  21. UnknownSeptember 14, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Mindless work is good! It's a great way to relax and get rejuved.

    I think it is marvelous that you love to teach....what a great gift!

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  22. ShelinaSeptember 14, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    They are nice projects - I especially like the flag. I think you would be a great teacher - your personality really sparkles, and you are really good at quilting.

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  23. SharleeSeptember 14, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Barb I bet your trunk show was great and everyone enjoyed it! I love doing the blanket stich one of my favorites stitches.

    P.S. I did my first Drunkard's Path tester and I love how fast and easy it is. Thank you so much for the tips it helped so much.. Sharlene

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  24. Melissa ;-)September 14, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    Your blanket stitching may be mindless, but it is very neat and even!

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  25. SewCalGalSeptember 16, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    It is like going to a show, seeing all the beauties you create. Love them all! And I'm very happy to hear you like teaching and have such a GREAT turnout of students. If I were in AS I'd love to attend too!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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