Thanksgiving 2009

Here's the day so far: Ken making pumpkin pie from scratch (except the crust), the table in progress, and whatever else shows up...

My Bag

My Bag
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Just finished this up for me! It's about time I made a bag for me and tooted my own horn! Next a wallet and checkbook cover! I love this red fabric and would buy a whole bolt if I could find it again!

Squirrel Pincushion

Squirrel Pincushion
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

OMG!!! I ordered this from Elizabeth Holcombe- Words & Whimsies and Dime Store Chic. I sent her the squirrel and she created this absolutely adorable pincushion for me. It is a work of art!!!

Nancy's purse 002

Nancy's purse 002
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

My latest project for a dear friend. This was the last piece of this tablecloth-very lovely...sad to see it go!!!! I just love making these- they take on a life of their own! I meant to have the handles with the design on the inside but ooops and they look good this way! There are no mistakes!

Strawberry/Cherry Apron

Added the red border because of a hole, but adding polka-dots is always a good thing. I love making aprons- it really showcases the vintage tablecloths.

Porch Swing Cushion Cover

Well, lots has changed since I last posted. The Gallery has moved- 2 doors west- to 128 W James. We are sharing the space with the 1928 Dunbar popcorn wagon that was an icon here in Columbus for many years. It's a great piece of Columbus history! And I can make popcorn anytime I want! YUM!!!
The cushion cover is a custom order I just finished. It has 2 different looks- the yellow piece is from a vintage tablecloth. I am sewing more and loving it!

Dysfunctional!

I love Michael Miller fabrics! This line happens to be "Dysfunctional Family". A client picked out 3 of the blocks and I made these zippered bags for 3 of her friends. Too cute! And funny!!!
Made a couple of onesies, too. many people I know are having grandchildren! I am not ready for that yet, but I'm sure it will fun someday.
Hope everyone is having a great Memorial Day weekend!

4-patch swap blocks

4-patch swap blocks
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

My Favorite Quilters group is having a 4-patch swap and these are the ones I am mailing out tomorrow morning. I love doing these swaps and I start out all excited and on the ball but kind of "peter-out" about half-way thru! The thrill of starting something new! So, if you swap with me, you'll get something a bit late, but worth it.

2009 Quilt Retreat

Working away on 48 center star blocks for a quilt I started 10 years ago- for ny sister's 40th....ha ha...it's going to be done for her 50th!!!!! This was our yearly quilt retreat- always so much fun!!!

Tagged

Tagged
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

16 things about me....

working on the binding

working on the binding
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

This quilt for our bed has been waiting for it's binding for a couple of years! It is one of my New Year's resolutions...after this is finished,it's off the the BIG washing machine to soften it up a bit.
Next I will have to make some window treatments to coordinate. I do have some pillow shams started that also need finishing, too!

Memory quilt 003

Memory quilt 003
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Got 3 of these done in time for Christmas! Each one has a different plaid. I think the girls will be pleased- their Mom was!

Christmas apron

Christmas apron
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

I got two aprons from this tablecloth with lots of leftovers, too. The rest has quite a bit of red stain- maybe too much wine at a Christmas dinner????
Merry Christmas everyone!

Open sign 002

Open sign 002
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

The latest thing I have completed. it's hanging on the front door of the Gallery. It was fun free-piecing the letters! and I used fabric I already had- nothing new!

Dishtowels 001

Dishtowels 001
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Too funny! I think I'll make a His/Hers pair...would be a great shower gift for hip couples!

Christening dress 003

Christening dress 003
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Custom order from her wedding dress. I was very nervous! But I think it turned out very nice! Of course it looks better in "real life". I'm not sure I want to do these very often...

Claire's Bag

Claire's Bag
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

What I made today...I'm glad to be inside because we are having a heat wave! UGH!!! Sewing in the AC suits me fine! This was fun- I had all the fabric here. Took awhile to decide what to line it with but Claire likes dogs and I thought this green just gave it a kick and the button matches the green just right!

Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

In the backyard- I didn't trim it back at all last fall and it' doing very well this year!

Tabby

Tabby
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Our 11 year old tabby has a new favorite sleeping place....she loves to get in tight spots!

Dishtowel apron

Dishtowel apron
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Finally finished this one! Cute apron that my daughter found at an antique store...worked well for this!

"Table-wear"

"Table-wear"
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Some of my items I make from vintage tablecloths.

Nancy's bag 003

Nancy's bag 003
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Just finished! I found this fabric at a local antique shop and had to have it. We host the Columbus Carriage Classic, a pleasure driving competition, here in Columbus WI every summer- this year Aug. 22-24. I made this for a dear friend for her birthday. The fabric is a Waverly- called "They're Off". Don't know what year it was made. I got a good sized chunk of it and will make some more totes and maybe pillow, too!

Tree branch down

Tree branch down
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Didn't hurt anything except the cable line!

Tree branch down

Tree branch down
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

I wonder if they will have to take the entire tree down?

Tree branch down

Tree branch down
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

We are having record rainfall and storms...this just happened about 30 minutes ago in our next door neighbor's yard. It fell in just the right place! Nothing and nobody got hurt!

Movie pictures

Actors chairs
Me with a real Tommy gun- very heavy!!
Setting up the camera, etc
Some of the excitement here at the Gallery...we are the scene of the Green Castle bank robbery. They spent all day, Tuesday March 18th, filming this scene...the gang coming out of the bank after robbing it. Can you spot Johnny on the car? We did get to meet him very briefly- he is very gracious. They finished up the filming here last night-or should I say early this morning (3am) We will miss them!

Quilt upholstered 2

Quilt upholstered 2
Originally uploaded by sunshinesyrie.

Found this in a new group I joined- isn't it just gorgeous!!!???

The Force is Strong...

The Force is Strong...
Originally uploaded by jigabugbaby.

Is this the coolest nursery set you've ever seen????? I am blown away by this! So creative and fun!

Our Bea

This is our Bea-short for Beatrix-she was an English Shepard- the good old farm dog. She passed on March 14th from kidney failure. She was the BEST dog ever-never ran away, never barked except in a thunderstorm)loved everyone, stayed in our yard with no fence! We miss her but know she is at peace now. This was taken on one of her best last days- she loved to be outside and would only come in at night. She was 14 years old.

Pillow close-up

Pillow close-up
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Here's a close-up of the hanky. I have lots of these and have to make them into something! They are just sitting in a box!

Pillow

Pillow
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

did this yesterday, too. I think the fabric worked wwell with the hanky.

Johnny Depp bag

Johnny Depp bag
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

I made this yesterday. they were working on the doors and I had no customers so I had a lot of time to sew. This is for my daughter's friend's birthday. It's about 8 x 10.

Entrance

Entrance
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

The new entrance - cool transom- huh???

Entrance

Entrance
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

A peek at theoriginal brick...before the current facade was done this was 2 brick buildings. the current facade was done in 1916.

Entrance

Entrance
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

All the original doors and transom are gone. Boarded up for the night. Chris and kerwin are the workers.

The Bank

The Bank
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

A close-up of the entrance. There was a horse/carriage related shop in here before we moved in. The decal is still on the transom.

Bank before

Bank before
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

This is the ouside of the Gallery before any of the movie "dressing" began.

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Universal Studios is filming in our town!!!! The movie is "Public Enemies" starring Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Marion Cotillard. My Gallery which is housed in the former First National Bank is in a scene, we get "robbed'. Johnny will be running out the doors!!! He will be in the building- how lucky is this?

Johnny Depp in Columbus!!!!!

OK- I have to post this...Johnny Depp is coming to Columbus and will be filming for the movie Public Enemies. One of the scenes will be shot in my Gallery!!!! The Gallery was once a bank and will be a bank again- although the scene will be shot from the outside- Johnny will run out of the front doors, get into a car and be drive away. I'm not sure yet if we are being robbed but I'll let you know as soon as I know.
VERY exciting!!!!!

Notebook cover

Notebook cover
Originally uploaded by zenzhey.

Oh! Look at this cool notebook cover! What a fun way to use all your scraps. I must make one for my purse!
Fabulous!

Tote for Clubhouse

Tote for Clubhouse
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

Here's the inside...

Tote for Clubhouse

Tote for Clubhouse
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

I've had this fabric for at least 20 years!!! Made a tote for our before and after-school program called Clubhouse - they are having a fundraiser- silent auction.

Custom bag and accessories

Custom bag and accessories
Originally uploaded by redthimble.

One of my favorite things to do- make custom orders! My friend Laurie brought me this fabric and asked for a bag and accessories for her Mom for Xmas. Isn't the fabric pretty!!!