Pyramid Quilt

On to a new project! I've been smitten by this Pyramid Quilt from Anthropologie (though, it looks like it's no longer available if you're wanting to spend some big bucks).

And when I saw Mary's rendition, I knew I had to try one!

I decided to create a bit of an ombre effect by positioning my solid triangles from light to dark down the quilt. I cut out lots of pyramids, sewed them together in pairs and put them on the design wall. Agh! I wasn't liking the look and had spent a whole day cutting and sewing.

I've been known to scrap a project at this point, but I was determined to push on. I went to EQ and drew out my idea. I kind of liked it on paper!

So yesterday, I sewed together what I had so far and voila! Love it! I'm learning - sometimes you have to push ahead, look at the big picture and do some more sewing before a design comes together. It certainly is the sum of it's parts.

 

And now I'm thinking of adding a "touch" of red.

The challenges of a quilter! It is what makes this fun! . . . Cindy

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Mischievous Monkeys

Having some internet issues tonight.....but thought I would just tease you all a bit more.
I know, I'm a horrible person.
But I can't stand it, I am so smitten with these darn monkeys.

 It's going to be hard to give them names, in fact, it may be downright impossible.
They will be as different as the rugs we weave here at Crazy as a Loom.

Do you love their little hats???

Sometimes in life, something will come along, that just makes you smile.
The reason may mystify you, but there it is.

We don't always have to know why.  We don't always need the answers to what makes us happy.

We just need to learn to let it happen.
Sometimes, I think, we don't do that.

Monkey see, monkey do.

Just for today, I am going to let it happen.

Being ok with what is.
Smiling at the incongruity of it all.

The monkeys made me do it.

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Monkey biz

It's been a crazy busy day.  I've been flying from one place to another.
But I just had to pop in and give you a heads up.

The MONKEYS are coming.
I'm serious.
They'll be here soon.
And they are MARVELOUS.

Now for a name.  You KNOW they have to have a name.  It has to be good.  It has to connect them somehow to Crazy as a Loom (I think).  I am going to give you all two weeks to come up with a great one.  I will choose on June 14th, and of course the winner will get their very own MONKEY.

The internet, and my blog, have found the perfect, crafty person to help make it happen.   I can't believe how well it is working out.
More on that later.
Here are the pictures I just got.

Look at their little butts????  Are they too adorable??

They are getting ready to make the trip to New Yawwwwk.

And from here, they will be ready to meet the world.
Oh, my.

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Blocks for Aiden

In the Redbird Bee this month Kyndra asked us to make a block of our own choosing for her 6 year-old son Aiden. She gave us fabrics in teal, navy, grass and chocolate.

I noticed that the teal matched the blue in Summersville and decided he might like a row of those cute cars from the line. The block is a variation of a Pineapple block.

She also included this adorable sock monkey fabric and I had to make up another little bonus block using the monkey fabric. It may or may not fit in with the final quilt, but I thought maybe she could add to it and make a pillow or something! 

Thanks, Kendra. It sure was fun playing with Aiden's fabrics! . . . Cindy

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Weather for sundresses.

Tornado warning...


where?   HERE.
when?    NOW

The sky is very dark.

So I think I will just do my blog post , and not think about it.  If it gets serious, I will take my lap top to the basement.
Good grief, this is the northeast.

We had company at the studio......our favorite company.

When O came in the door, she made a beeline for Sydney, and did some twirling on her way.
Little sun dresses are for twirling, after all.

Then she went looking for her 'cucharacha' toy.

 
And then she did a little dancing.

And did a little shaking.

Then it was time for a little weaving.

We were very serious today.

No kisses.  She made that very clear.

I said, "Well, how about a hug?"
She said, "Not neither."
She is not quite TWO.
I think she is getting her boundaries straight.
Good girl.

It was cool in the studio, even though it was brutally hot outside......and no, there is no A/C.  We just kept the windows closed, and it stayed quite nice pretty much all day.

When O left, I worked on this rug.   These double binding rugs are wicked fun to make, and also very time consuming.  This one has hemmed edges.

All in all, a pretty quiet day at Crazy as a Loom, and that was ok with me.

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A little reflection.

I just finished this 8 harness waffle weave blanket.
I went a little wild on the colors.
Don't be shocked.

I finished mowing the lawn at the studio.   Consuela couldn't keep the lawn mower going.

Imagine my surprise, when I realized the spark plug wire wasn't connected.

Her response:   "Who took it off???"
Duh.
Her:  "Well, I'm not a mechanic."

So after mowing, and then weed whacking in the heat, I decided to take a break.

I am followed wherever I go outside.

Just far enough from the house, we were all alone.

I am not much into parades.
But it is a day to remember.  A day to be pensive.

My Dad was in WWII.  He spent most of it in the north sea on a small boat .
It sounded pretty frightening.

So today, I am grateful for the life I have.

Sitting quietly, this cardinal swooped over my head.

And then, I think he MOONED me.
How rude.

My little buddy was content to lie in the grass, since I was nearby.

Cats and dogs need so little.  Food, shelter, and love.
That's it.
Makes me wonder sometimes, why we humans need so very much.

If you look close, you can see his little paws 'kneading'.  Guess he's a happy camper.

I bought two chairs, this lavender one, and a turquoise one.  $19.99 at Ace Hardware.
Big spender, yup, that's me.

I didn't realize that I had caught this butterfly in the frame, until I saw the shot on the computer.
He was enjoying the back yard quiet, as well.

I hope your holiday was a good one.   I hope you found a few minutes to just be still.

There's really nothing quite like it, you know.

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Retro Flowers hanging!

My Retro Flowers quilt is quilted and bound!

I quilted it pretty densely knowing I wanted to hang it on the wall.

The background is quilted with echoing short, wavy lines. In the petals, I did concentric wavy lines echoing the shape of the petal.

It's a nice, bright spot in my kitchen!

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