Friday, January 20, 2012

bit by bit

Yesterday I spent time chain piecing my HST's...

I realized that , 
ONE WOUND BOBBIN of thread, 
sewn into HST's til it ran out is equal 200 3" HST'S!
or also, the length of my apartment!

 Keeping in measuring....
(because this is very useful information...LOL)



Jenny Egg is about 4.5 HST's tall.

 One bobbin of HST's down. probably 5more to go!
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25 comments:

  1. reganJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    Still laughing.....I love that you measure Jenny Egg! Your piecing is looking great! Love all that orange!

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  2. CarlaJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    What a fun post! The orangey background fabrics really are making this HST project sing!

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  3. Jan MareeJanuary 20, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    I think Jenny Egg is just the right size - what breed is she - I have one that looks just the same and measures about the same called Snickers - seriously yummy stuff coming our of your machine too!

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  4. Sue NivenJanuary 20, 2012 at 3:07 AM

    You had me in stitches! Love it, Your dog is just too cute too.

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  5. Nifty QuiltsJanuary 20, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    Very pretty! Those sparks of blue really make it sparkle.

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  6. Sarah MartinJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    I find it just fascinating how that blue pops in this quilt. It absolutely gives it life! Genius!

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  7. TerryJanuary 20, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    Your art training is showing with the blue and orange combo.

    DH thinks the blue and orange HST's on Good Bye My Fancy give it a very Indian touch. Pueblo/Piute style. I just think it's amazing.

    Nice way to measure by Jenny-eggs instead of feet.

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  8. Nina Lise@Mrs MoenJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    Butterflies at sunset?? Orange is a perfect neutral, isn't it. You are a patient woman indeed!

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  9. Purl ButtonsJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    Orange is a wonderful neutral the way YOU have done it!

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  10. Abby and StephanieJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    How fun is we measured everything by quilt blocks! Jenni Egg is the perfect HST size.

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  11. Teresa RawsonJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Love all the HST's (and the metrics displayed!). I need to put on a good recorded book and spend a day doing that myself! Your progress is inspiring.

    In stitches,
    Teresa :o)

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  12. Twisted QuiltsJanuary 20, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    A girl after my own heart! I do love some numbers. What a great way to teach measurements.

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  13. ChrisJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    I heard quilt designer Trudie Hughes speak once (very funny) and she said her personal record for chain piecing with an empty bobbin was 45 minutes! What's yours? :) We've all done it...

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  14. SaskaJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Love the colors...and the helping is just adorable.

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  15. HelenJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Wow! Those HST's look terrific on your dark floor. A possible stenciled design as room divider???

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  16. smazoochieJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    That is truly some chain piecing!

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  17. EncyclopediaJanuary 20, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    I love it...hmmmm...the ideas...you make HST's look fun...perhaps that will become a way to take a break from my quilting chores...smiles..

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  18. Jean(ie)January 20, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Keep chugging along. You can do it!!!

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  19. CathyJanuary 20, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Love it. Orange is my new favorite color. Can't wait to see the quilt. Hugs

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  20. KristiJanuary 20, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    you measuring your little dog gave me a chuckle. .....too cute!!

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  21. AlexisJanuary 20, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    So fun! What a lot of HSTs... love all the ORANGE!

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  22. cottonreelJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    I always do a square , draw a line on the diagonal and sew 1/4 inch either side of it then cut thro,. = no stretching on the cross of the material

    It's looking good , your quilt

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  23. Sandy PanagosJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Oh, what a fun post. I love it!

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  24. Tonya RicucciJanuary 21, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    triangle quilt is looking great. as always, I swoon over your loft. sigh.

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  25. ClareJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    I love that second photo (and your loft). Keep counting!

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