Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Put-Togethers ... AGGGGHHH!!

It seems there is always something you have to Put Together.  I try to put together meals, which don't always work out so well.  I can put together a quilt pretty handily, but when it comes to furniture, my put-together either falls apart or I have to take it apart due to operator error.

At least I've had some beautiful morning sunrises to view out my big sliding glass window.  Although I would prefer the view were to the West for amazing sunsets, MY West view is of a hill topped with a couple houses.
I just love it when the sun rises over the desert and mountains.  Pictures just don't do it justice at all.
Once calm and relaxed like after taking a Yoga class, I began the task at hand.  Another Put-Together.  Who would have thought I needed Furniture Making 101 classes.  These bungee chairs from the Container Store are the BOMB!!   Except that is, for the one day I got my thumbs stuck when I got up.  No, I've no idea why my thumbs were in between the cords.  Remove hands before rising.

Luckily the first one I purchased was already put together.  This one came in a box.  RATS!!  The hardest part was trying to figure out which way the cylinder went.  Directions on that point were a little skimpy.  
With it finally together ... the base, the cylinder, the seat and finally the back ... I gingerly sat down.  It didn't fall apart, so I hit the lever underneath to raise it up and VOILA!!  I have a sewing chair!!   
That's when I discovered there's part of my machine missing.  There's a put-together piece that snaps on giving you a wide sewing area.  As it is, my sewing area is about two inches wide.  Not so good.  Alas, there's nothing I can do for the time being.  

Here's my ASKEW quilt ... another Put-Together.  I was pretty leery cutting up all this beautiful fabric into crazy shapes with no pattern whatsoever.  
I tried laying one out to see if this was really going to work, or if I just wasted $80 worth of material. Sure enough, I think I have a winner.  Once I sew this and cut it down to a 10" square, I'll have my block.  Only 47 more to go!!  I know, it's a weird one.
The weather has warmed up to 38 degrees, but the Vail Gale has come again in earnest.  I have a large beautiful tree with the biggest spikes on it I've ever seen that needs to be trimmed.  It's hitting the corner of the house, enough to wake me up at 3:30.  By 4:30 I got up.  There's no use trying to go back to sleep just to have horrible nightmares (it never fails).  When the wind stops, the tree limbs are HISTORY!!




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  1. You quilt is gonna look pretty good , love your sunrise pictures and that chair looks really comfy.

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    1. The quilt will definitely be different ... but then so am I. LOL

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  2. That looks like a cool chair! I'm glad you got it together because we need you to comfy to make those quilts!
    I'm sure your put-together quilt will be beautiful! Love the material.

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    1. Thank you Patsy ... the chair is just so light weight, super easy to move around and comfy. Unfortunately, not cheap!!

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  3. Nice job with the quilts.
    Now you get to try your Chainsaw on a pole. You did bring it didn't you?
    Operate Safely and Enjoy the Arizona Sun!

    It's about time.

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    1. I sure wish I had brought the chainsaw Rick. I just couldn't get it in the rig. No room AT ALL. Next time for sure, I'll bring it along.

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  4. First I love your sewing table and chair. I laughed at the picture of Dory. That was so me before we started snowbirding. I wish I had the patients to do quilts the one you are starting looks like a fun one.
    I just wanted to say thanks for the tip about taking pictures. I cannot believe what an easy solution it was to just focus on something with a distinct line and then move to what I want to take and click I have the picture.

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    1. Thank you so much. If I wasn't quilting, I'd probably go crazy from boredom!
      You are so welcome for the tip. I've taken lots and lots of classes and I love passing on the info. Any questions, just let me know. I love to help out other photographers.

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