I always have to pack some beach reading material. My little beach bag is packed with my camera, an "American Patchwork and Quilting" magazine with a quilt designed by Pat Sloan on the front cover, Mark Lipinksi's "Quilter's Home", and a book written by Lisa Boyer called Stash Envy. I'm thinking this may go perfect with my overwhelming scrap collection.
I may have told you this, but I take my sewing machine on vacations with me, along with a few projects. Vacations are supposed to be relaxing and what could be more relaxing? I love the beach, and shopping, but my sewing machine helps during the times that could be boring. I don't like to be bored!
My star crossing that was on my design wall now looks like
this, with pins, notes, and all. I shot a picture of each 4 patch section with my digital camera. I then labeled each section as row 1 A, row 1, B, and so on. I also wrote on the little post it note the coordinating picture number on my SD card. This way when I lay the blocks out to sew, I can look at the picture on my digital camera, lay out the block, and start sewing!
To get in the mood of the beach scene I packed my flamingo quilt designed by Carol Burniston. She is Barbara Brandeburg's sister.
I will miss you guys, but I'll be back, soon.
Until then, have fun!
Amanda
Have a wonderful time at the beach!!! I'm with you in spirit. We don't have Spring Break for another week. I just want to stay home and sew, sew, sew. I had to laugh when I saw your reading items. I just recieved Stash Envy in the mail this week. Maybe, we can comment on our favoite parts and see if we laughed at the same places. I haven't received my AQS yet. Maybe, it will be in the mail today. I did receive Quilter's Home and McCalls. I just love quilting magazines.
ReplyDeleteWe will miss you! Have a great time!
Becky in Georgia
Amanda, Have a fab time. I think it's great that you take your quilting along with you. Thanks for showing all those great quilts. Such inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAmanda, what a great idea taking your machine. I'm wondering if I could take mine to the lake this summer. Actually the island on the lake. Hmmm. What fun could be had. You do seem to have your scraps together. I was thinking that when you posted about it lol. Have a great time, just don't let that sand get in your machine. Talk to you soon, Love Stacy
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I'm a little jealous! Although I do remember a few years back when no one else wanted to go down to our timeshare condo. I packed up my sewing machine, fabrics and tools, and a stack of paperback books and went alone. I missed the hub and the daughter, but had a great time all by myself!
ReplyDeleteHEYYYYY!!! I recognize that book! I hope you enjoy every word of it, and I hope your Spring Break is wonderful and relaxing. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like sooo much fun...have a blast!!
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic break, sounds good for the soul. Can't wait to see just how much you accomplished!
ReplyDeleteHave a great trip! I too, take projects with me. I made the sunflower quilt in the Whimsical Quilt book, it is at the quilters as we speak. I know you are going to have a good time with all of the fun projects and inspiring reading you have.
ReplyDeleteHave fun at the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen. And have a great time.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time . . . don't forget the sunscreen and take lots of photos *s*
ReplyDeleteWow have fun. It snowed here today so I'm super envious. What could be better than beach/sewing? Add good food and a husband/friend and it can't get better. I like those sisters, too. Teri, the other sister, is my very favorite.
ReplyDeleteHey Amanda !! Have a great time!
ReplyDeleteBarbara Brandeburg has ANOTHER sister? I knew about Teri Christopherson, but I didn't know there were more talented gals in the family. I clicked over to Barbara's blog and I see there are apparently four! Wow! Have a wonderful vacation!
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