Tuesday, April 12, 2011

A few projects and update


I've been busy sewing lately ~ made this piece for my journal quilt group. The word was spring and there was no technique so I made this. It's a take off from Charley Harper's art, which I adore. It's also all freehand cut and appliqued on with the machine. Really love how it turned out. I'll be doing some quilting on it and then make it into a pillow for my bed.

This next project is rather a large one. A friend and I are doing it together and I'm enjoying how it's turning out! It's the Single Girl quilt and I just happened to have a bunch of fat quarters of Denyse Schmidts! Really like it quite a lot. It's going to be huge! Each block is about 18" and there's 16 of them. Very grateful that my friend Kathie is doing this with me, she's a fabulous quilter and knows what she's doing!



Now on to the weight thing.

I've been exercising everyday and managed to get to the gym on Friday. My daughter-in-law and son went with me for support (they exercised too) and I also went on Saturday and today! I've also been doing a video by Jillian Michaels everyday. It's amazing how just a little exercise can make you feel so much better.

I've also changed what I'm eating and how much water I'm drinking. I've noticed a few changes, but know that I've got a ways to go. The thing is, I'm doing something about it instead of just lying on the couch feeling sorry for myself.

Hope all are having a glorious day (the sun is shining here!) and that you are doing what you love!
elsa
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6 comments:

  1. ReginaApril 13, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    I love your bird. So sweet with a perfect hint of Charlie Harper (whom I love too!)

    And the single girl quilt is going to be so lovely! I love all the pretty fabric you are using :)

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  2. VictoriaApril 19, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Oh my, you've done what I've only thought about doing... a Charley Harper inspired quilt! (I drool over his illustrations!) Good job!

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  3. happy zombieApril 20, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I love your Charley Harper inspired birdie quilt! That is so beautiful, Elsa!

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  4. sewtakeahikeApril 24, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    cute, cute bird block, Elsa!! And good for you about getting going to loose weight!

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  5. sewtakeahikeApril 24, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    oopsie, I meant lose.

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  6. sew katie didMay 4, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Love the Hope Valley with the solids mixed in. I need to get out too, been a lazy winter. Have you ever tried the Firm exercise videos? they work!

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