Adventures & a Finish

 This past weekend I attended my first Estate Sale.  The owner was a talented seamstress and gardener who loved to cook!  I could have rummaged thru her stash for days.  I did manage to restrain myself.   I only spent about an hour and a half at the sale.  I purchased  some vintage buttons & spools of thread, a handmade quilted throw, and a couple of vintage aprons that she had made.

Estate Sale Haul

  

Another adventure that I had over the weekend was attempting to color match a Classic Color works floss using Rit Dye.  I made 10 attempts each based on their websites custom colors  (only photographed 9).  I will try again another day because at the end of the day I was frustrated & dissatisfied!  

Failed Dying attempts

The reason for this madness is,  I'm stitching "A Study in Blue" by Sue Hillis.  I chose Cauldron instead of the called for floss.  I want my inside fabric to match the outside.   

Chart cover photo

I've completed all the pieces except the alphabet band.  I have until October to complete when my LNS is having a finishing class.

Here's a sneak peak of my pin keep:

As you can clearly see, my attempts are way too purple.  I think I need a darker gray with a hint of purple.  I will either get close or  I will use a neutral silk.  

I also have a finish.  It's for a Love Quilt Square due Sept 1.  It's in the mail & should arrive before the deadline!

Love Quilt  2019

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed your visit.  Have a wonderful week & Stitch on!  = ) Pam

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