Let's just say...OMG...I sewed the strips too long and they are driving my crazy. Rather than cutting them down I will struggle today and finish braiding them. I can't believe how fast the braiding has gone. I am really hoping that I have enough fabric for a nice sized rug at least 5 feet in diameter.
I am to the point now that I want to cut up anything in the house that doesn't fit us, but for now I will contain myself to the three rug projects for this year and then collect fabric for next years projects. 2009 Rugs 1)G Rug 2)M Rug 3) White Rug
If I had more followers I put up a survey mokey to see if I should make an oval or round rug. Madeline is voting for oval, but I really think the color look better as a round rug.
Off topic....I am thinking of compiling a book of essays from girls and women that have scoliosis. Kind of a diary or snapshot of different moments in their lives. Not sure if it would sell, but I think it could be theraputic for many people and they would understand that they are not alone.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Trials and Tribulations of a Tuesday
Tuesdays are beginning to evolve into a pattern of getting Jason and Griffin started with their day, breakfast for Madeline and I followed by dropped Madeline off at her Performing Arts Preschool (more about that amazing experience another time). Then I am off to Physical Therapy, pick up Madeline from school, lunch, nap time and that takes me to about 1pm. Plan dinner, do a couple of not so labor intense projects around the house or take a nap myself.
There is no doubt that I need a couple of projects going so I don't lose my mind since I am no longer working. Being the first day of the month seems to give me a refreshing view, as if I am looking forward with opportunities to explore my interest that I have never had the chance to do before - which I am sure were self limiting - although when you work 12-14 hours a day for 7 years you start to lose who you are because your work begins to define you as a person.
Here is the beginning of my project list:
Griffin's Braided Rag Rug - basic colors are red, white and blue, but I am trying to decide if I should add cream, green, blue and orange. From what I have read I need 300 yards for the rug so I may cut more on Friday so I can mix the colors evenly throughout the project. My Mom keeps telling me that I don't have to be so ridged with the color selections, but that is coming from a perfectionist Quilter that would never make a color selection that didn't have a theory behind it. Mom's color theory #1 - Nature is your guild - nature makes no mistakes when selecting colors of birds, animals and fish. Take a beautiful fish or bird for instance. Voila! you have an amazing color palate. More Momisms in the future.
Madeline's Braided Rag Rug - Once again I am on a mission to use her baby blankets also. I really think this will be a good keepsake for them while saving me the heartache of getting rid of their blankies.
My White Rag Rug - I have been saving sheets for a while and I would love to have an all white bedroom and bath. White with accents of candles, wood and fresh cut flowers, if seems like a dream room to me.
Those are my big projects. My thought is that I can do one a month on average, but with Christmas and Thanksgiving coming up I know that I will be adding a lot of additional activities.
SPARK (that is what I am calling my brainstorm ideas) - Braided Christmas Tree Skirt. That could be my November project.
As for additional projects - I am looking at doing a cookbook as Christmas Gifts and seasonal/holiday clothing and accessories for Madeline and Christmas gifts for my immediate family. Boys clothes aren't as cute when they are homemade - at least not at my skill level.
There is no doubt that I need a couple of projects going so I don't lose my mind since I am no longer working. Being the first day of the month seems to give me a refreshing view, as if I am looking forward with opportunities to explore my interest that I have never had the chance to do before - which I am sure were self limiting - although when you work 12-14 hours a day for 7 years you start to lose who you are because your work begins to define you as a person.
Here is the beginning of my project list:
Griffin's Braided Rag Rug - basic colors are red, white and blue, but I am trying to decide if I should add cream, green, blue and orange. From what I have read I need 300 yards for the rug so I may cut more on Friday so I can mix the colors evenly throughout the project. My Mom keeps telling me that I don't have to be so ridged with the color selections, but that is coming from a perfectionist Quilter that would never make a color selection that didn't have a theory behind it. Mom's color theory #1 - Nature is your guild - nature makes no mistakes when selecting colors of birds, animals and fish. Take a beautiful fish or bird for instance. Voila! you have an amazing color palate. More Momisms in the future.
Madeline's Braided Rag Rug - Once again I am on a mission to use her baby blankets also. I really think this will be a good keepsake for them while saving me the heartache of getting rid of their blankies.
My White Rag Rug - I have been saving sheets for a while and I would love to have an all white bedroom and bath. White with accents of candles, wood and fresh cut flowers, if seems like a dream room to me.
Those are my big projects. My thought is that I can do one a month on average, but with Christmas and Thanksgiving coming up I know that I will be adding a lot of additional activities.
SPARK (that is what I am calling my brainstorm ideas) - Braided Christmas Tree Skirt. That could be my November project.
As for additional projects - I am looking at doing a cookbook as Christmas Gifts and seasonal/holiday clothing and accessories for Madeline and Christmas gifts for my immediate family. Boys clothes aren't as cute when they are homemade - at least not at my skill level.
Monday, August 31, 2009
September Project - Braided Rag Rug
I am prepping for my September Project today. I am making a Braided Rag Rug from my Son's baby blankets. It breaks my heart the thought of giving them away so I decided to recycle them so he will be able to use the rug in his bedroom for years to come.
After researching the instructions on how to braid the rug for the best results I have found that I will be using three strands which are cut 2" wide. I will braid all of the fabric and then being sewing it together. Mother Earth News is the best resource for projects. They have everything online, the article that I referenced was from 1971.
My upcoming project for October and November is a Cookbook that our familly will be giving away as Christmas gifts. It will be filled with yummy recipes and pictures of our family.
After researching the instructions on how to braid the rug for the best results I have found that I will be using three strands which are cut 2" wide. I will braid all of the fabric and then being sewing it together. Mother Earth News is the best resource for projects. They have everything online, the article that I referenced was from 1971.
My upcoming project for October and November is a Cookbook that our familly will be giving away as Christmas gifts. It will be filled with yummy recipes and pictures of our family.
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