Lots of fun going on in blogland. Today is the last day for this The Minnesota Blog Hop is on too. For 2 weeks designers are giving away free tips, patterns and tutorials. Plus chances to win on each blog and a grand prize. It’s still really hot here. Now that I’m entered in the…
Or at least mine who has a great stash that she’s willing to share from.I asked for some help in getting some more neutral fabrics for my Lady of the Lake blocks.She didn’t deliver, but mail it she did! BIG time.Lots to love here.After a quick flip through the stack these 2 came out on…
My design wall is quite empty this morning! This past weekend was a ‘ketchup’ funfest with Pat Sloan. And ketchup I did.I got all the inner blocks assembled and the first border on the picnic quilt. I put ties in more than HALF of my OP quilt. I’m very happy with how it’s turning out!…
It’s time to catch….up! Pat Sloan is hosting another great weekend of ‘get her done’ activities. She always motivates with goodies. Which, apparently, is a good motivation for me:)I spent time last night basting my OP with safety pins. Now to organize my embroidery floss and see how much I can get done this weekend.…
While the foreshadowing ‘it almost fits’ from the front of the quilt should have given you a clue…it still wouldn’t have been BIG enough! The backing looks great. You used some leftover blocks and spaced them out really nicely at the bottom of the backing. Now you layer the top over it right sides together.…
These blocks were quick to sew and turned out fun! Full credit is due to Marcia Hohn of the Quilter’s Cache.If you have never checked out this awesome list of blocks – I recommend it. It was incredibly handy for me because I was looking for another 10 inch block to complete my outside border…
It is time for the design wall Monday post, but here is something I’m sure most, if not all of us, need to read sometimes (and sometimes on Monday mornings the most!) http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2009/06/you-matter.html I have been busy looking and cutting and playing with fabric for this quilt that has grown exponentially in my mind and…
Regularly scheduled (?!) quilting was put on hold during this morning’s toddler nap to make this bag.I again did the drawstring top as I love the gathering effect. This one is for another birthday girl.She was at the last party and requested one! Big fish in small pond? No, just girls:) and their accessories.I did…
Here’s my design wall this morning. I forgot how much I enJOY working with kid prints and bright, happy fabric!! This is the middle of the quilt. We’ll see what I do next as this is all of the green print I have. You can also see that I decided on a bright green for…
I actually got a lot DONE and STARTED today:) Here’s my design wall:Top Left: A NEW project. The beginning of what I’m planning to be a picnic blanket for my youngest niece who turns 1 next month. Nothing like planning ahead of time:) This is based on the 2nd Urban Amish block. We’ll see what…
