Great job! I love your story and could just imagine you having such a good time sewing on your FW that you didn't even notice the power was back on. Glad to hear that.

I have a FW I got in late October (and named BellaRuby)that I've yet to use. You've inspired me to pull her out, reintroduce myself and use her to make a block for a friend.

NICE! I love how you figured out how to quilt in the face of adversity!

Sue

Gin - I was able to take off the ankle from my Pfaff and put in on the FW and use all the Pfaff feet. (My dealer showed me.)

I also wanted to point out to those who may want to try this quick quilt, but want it larger. Before the last step of cutting in half and sewing- the section measures 99" x 30"(a little larger after pressing)
3 jelly rolls sewn to this point, then the sections sewn together should give you a king size or close. I may make a quick king.

"I could use my Featherweight plugged into the gas portable generator without risking harm to the FW."

Sitting here smiling because you know you got it bad ............when.

We have a generator, but it was used mostly for g'house crops, and only found its way down to the house once q three days to kick on the freezer and fridge so food wouldn't spoil. The whole house is pretty much retrofitted now to run sans electric if needed.

I have hand quilted and embroidered by oil lamp. Suppose many generations before me did the same thing in this old house.

Nice! I may cut up some strips and bring them to the retreat. Great way to use up all those scraps.

beverly

Perfect use of a generator.
Perfect use of a jelly roll.
Perfect use of a feather-weight.
Perfect name!

Good job!!!

Kate

Glad you're back in business Marsha!!! I hand quilted with a flashlight (one of the big camping size) but it wasn't the same as having lights. To me the humidity was the worse part. We had 4 hurricanes in a row and trees and trash everywhere. But all fam & friends were safe!!
Thanks for the pattern, it makes a cute quilt.
Rosa

Very cool! Glad you got your electricity back on. You should quilt hurricanes on it!

Rebeca

I'm glad you have power again and you are all safe to boot. It's nice to have a "souvenir"of this harsh year. I'll be anxious to see how you quilt it. It's lovely.

Smart Lady! ...and you have a great quilt to show for it!

What an insparation you are to us hurricane prone area residents.

THX!
Gwen

Love your story, Marsha, and the name couldn't be any better! Good for you!!!! @:)

Awww...good job, Marsha! It's very pretty and perfect name! Glad you are back with power and things can get back to normal for you.

Dee

The instructions are to join all the strips on the diagonal. What would happen if they were all joined on the straight. How would the quilt look then? Would it be awful? Just a question.

Great job, Marsha!!

You can lead the races at Retreat then! I had plans to have 'quilt races' doing this! You can make your 2nd portion to your king-size!

Further details to come for Retreaters on what you need to bring...

Very good question - actually, sewing the diagonals is the time consuming part of making this, because I also trimmed the excess w/ scissors and clipped the threads after each seam. When I tried to chain piece, I inadvertently flipped the long strip and had the seam on the wrong side, even though I thought I was careful. I think you need the diagonal seam to keep the eye moving down the strips-visually looks better and more complicated.

I think I am going to add a border or two. Good idea Rebeca - to quilt hurricanes / wind.

Thanks everyone for your nice comments and allowing me to whine during Irene's aftermath.