Jane's Fabrics and Quilts

Just a thought for Thursday.......

2012-01-26T10:24:00.000-06:00

What Thursday means to me...

I know I have mentioned that I get the wonderful privilege of watching my grand- babies 3 mornings a week. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. I adore every minute (yes, even helping with potty training), but by noon I am tired! The thought of hitting the sewing machine, no way! So on those evenings I do my stitching.

I wake up Thursday, a little sad as I have no babies BUT I dive into sewing. I try to work from Thursday until Sunday!!

I think I would be called a long weekend sewer!

Today I start yellow,

Here is the pile I will iron and cut!

I am also trying to design a birdie block for November. I have loved every block that Little Miss Shabby designed. It was a wonderful Quilt-A-Long! I however,wanted to try my hand at a block. I used her February Birdies (minus the hearts and flowers) and added a cornucopia, I may add the tree from her September block as it was so pretty.

Do you have special days you sew?

Yes, I have to get going, get off the computer, get off the computer, get off........

Brown...

2012-01-23T17:11:00.000-06:00

I started the Quilters Palette Quilt. I started with the color I had the least scraps. Ideally I would like to have 25 different prints but the first two colors I am using, well, hard to believe with the stash I have, but I am lacking in these colors. Brown and for some reason yellow.

When it comes to pink, I could make the whole quilt and never use the same print more than once!!

So, Let me introduce Mrs. Brown.......

Squares laid out.

Rows ready to sew.

Block done. Notice the kerchief girls! Also some of my favorite fabric, Katie Jump Rope and some fun coffee prints.

Next, yellow!!

Happy Sewing!

Flimsy Done!

2012-01-21T17:30:00.000-06:00

Now that my Wonky Houses are done I was able to move on to another project. I finished my flimsy of Sparkle Plenty. May I tell you Stephanie's pattern is wonderful. She makes it so easy not to make a mistake. I need to trim the sides then decide how I want to quilt it.

So, after a nice cup of hot cocoa in a beautiful pink china mug I looked at my patterns to decide what to start next.

Here it is.....

This is from Red Pepper Quilts and the pattern is

A Quilters Palette Quilt and I purchased it here

Tonight is...

Daddy/Daughter Date Night!!

So, while they are out, I will be pulling scraps from my stash and getting ready to start this quilt.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

It "ain't" called Jane's Fabrics for "nutten"!!!

2012-01-18T15:19:00.001-06:00

My blog title...

Jane's Fabrics and Quilts

Yes, I am Jane

I love Fabric

and I make Quilts!!

So....

Just because I do not sell fabric does not mean I do not

BUY FABRIC!!

I think I felt a little down when I closed the store so I did a little fabric therapy!!

My favorite Bliss pattern...

Meet The Gang..

Heather Ross Goldfish..

Heather Ross Campers on pink...

Pimatex Polka Dots by Robert Kaufman...

Appleville Fat Quarters and Half Moon Modern Charm Pack from Quilt Taffy...

A few more things are on the way!!!
Off to sew, have a great day.

Happy Tuesday!

2012-01-17T11:00:00.003-06:00

We had a nice long weekend, filled with fun! The Chicagoland area has its first significant snowfall. Not bad for Chicago, the middle of January.

We live on a hill so all we have to do is open the front door and sled. Little T came over with his family and they and Pops (DH) and Maggie all sledded. Come on, someone had to stay in the house with Little M!!!

On Saturday we celebrated my FIL's !00 birthday, even though he passed at 95. It was wonderful to have the whole family together and share stories about Grampy. He would have loved it.

The rest of the weekend was devoted to laundry and Wonky Houses!

As you can see from my flickr stream it is filled with Wonky Houses so I will show you just a few.

The Wonky Houses are done, so now on to other projects.

Have a wonderful day.

P.S. I am on the lookout for a Charm Pack or scrap pack of Katie Jumps Rope. Any idea where to look, or want to trade for thread? Thanks!!

Not again!!!!

2012-01-14T10:49:00.000-06:00

Comment Problems again!!

Oh no!

I hope if I just wait they will go away!

I am not ignoring you my dear friends, really I am not.

Hmmmmm.......

Stitching...

2012-01-12T20:31:00.000-06:00

Now that all my Christmas gifts are finished and in the hands of loved ones, I have had some time for stitching. Did I ever mention,(about a million times) that
I LOVE TV and Movies!!

So, at night snuggled under one of my quilts I stitch and watch!

Tonight Project Runway, and if you are a fan as I am, what is with all the changes!!

No likie'!!!

Here are two that I have finished.

October Birdie Block. I am getting there...

And one of the larger blocks for the Winter Wonderland.

Night, off to watch TV!!

Arter 7 1/2 years!

2012-01-08T19:30:00.000-06:00

I am taking down my shingle.

Janesfabrics is closing.

It is with a bittersweet heart that I do this but I know it is time.

Thank you to everyone who shopped with me, I am very grateful

Now, I am afraid you will not get rid of me entirely!!

I still will be blogging and swapping!

One cannot quit quilting!!

I have everything in my eBay store priced to sell. Etsy is closed.

This is the price and there will be no further reductions.

All inventory is listed.

Of course I will combine shipping.

Here is the link. My Store

I do ask one favor, please pass the word around. I would be very grateful

Thank you! Jane

Sewing for me!

2012-01-08T12:37:00.000-06:00

Yes, I have been sewing for me!

I have made progress on my Sparkle Party Quilt!

I love this so much!

I have been working on Wonky Houses! I love house quilts of any kind. But Wonky allows you so much freedom.

Colors should not match (really)

Pieces should no be symmetrical (really)

and they do not have to have matching seams!!

A quilters dream!

I drew patterns...

Tried so hard to make it into a paper piecing pattern

Nope could not do that at all!!
I wish there was a program where you could scan a pattern and they would number it for you!!
How sweet would that be?!

So I did some free piecing.

I have been trying my hand at raw edge applique.

I have never appliqued before but I like the freedom of putting pieces where and how I want.

I adore paper piecing and someday I will figure out how to turn my drawings into a pattern.

Well it is back to school tomorrow for everyone, I love having everyone home, so it will be back to reality! But the good news is I will get to have my grandbabies for a few hours in the weeks ahead.

Happy sewing and have a wonderful week.

BTW sale still going on at my eBay store.

Christmas Quilts I can now show you!!

2012-01-01T17:53:00.000-06:00

Well, we did it!! Made it through the Holidays and now onto a new exciting year! I sure hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday. I know I did! After a few days of rest, we got the Christmas decorations and the tree down.
The house looks so bare but soooo clean!!

I would finally like to share with you the quilts I made for family members.

First, my middle daughter. She got married a year and a half ago. As part of the reception, I made yellow and pink napkins.

The few that were not used I scooped from the tables!

I had some left at home and had bought extra yardage with this in mind...

I wanted to have it done for their one year anniversary but was only a few months late!

Next Little M.

I have been showing you her pink wonky stars but this is the finished quilt.
Now hanging over the back of her crib.

Little T

His Dr Seuss. So bright and fun! He asked for red yarn for the ties, I made them extra long so he could "feel" them as he falls asleep. The back is the softest minky I have ever felt. It is also in fun bright colors.

All in all, the quilts were a success!

Now I am thinking next year!

Really it is never too early to start!!

My message to you!

2011-12-29T11:56:00.002-06:00

Happy Holidays!

2011-12-17T19:06:00.000-06:00

From my family to yours...

I wish you the Happiest of Holidays!

May all your dreams come true.

See you in 2012!

Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen!!

2011-12-15T00:01:00.001-06:00

Our youngest daughter turns 16 today!

Wow, how time flies!

She brings such joy into our lives.

There is not a day that goes by that she does not make me laugh!!

And yes this is where we are heading!!

The DMV!!!

Attention all drivers there will be a new girl on the road and she is an amazing driver!!

Happy Birthday Sweetie, we love you so.

(no honey, we are not buying you a pink car)!

What I am working on....

2011-12-10T14:29:00.000-06:00

I am very lucky; all my Christmas Projects are finished!!

So...

What did I do?

I started a new one!

But, this one will be for next year.

Even though you could easily finish it this year, I am in no hurry.

It is the new pattern

Sparkle Party by Stephanie from Loft Creations.

I love the black and bright version, but I am ~~stealimg~~, ~~coping~~, ~~using~~, making mine in the Christmas Colors she has posted on her blog.

I love polka dots and this just makes me so happy!!

You can read all about her pattern HERE and purchase it HERE.

Here is what I have accomplished...

Break time!!

Now for some fresh shortbread cookies and a cup of joe'

A Sneak Peek Reveal!!

2011-12-07T15:11:00.000-06:00

I can show you a Christmas Gift!!

This is something I made for a very special friend and since it is now in her hands I can show you!!

I was on verykerryblog where I saw this pattern. Not only did she designed the pattern she entered a contest and WON a new sewing machine!!!

Scandinavian Tree Pillow

I just knew I had to make this for my friend!!

This was the Sneak Peek...

My Rendition of the project.....

I am so happy I am getting to share a Christmas gift with you today!

I am sooooo very bad at keeping presents a secret!!!

A huge thanks to Kerry and her very fun pattern!!

The Kindness of Others!

2011-12-06T00:01:00.002-06:00

I got them!!!
After searching and searching I now have pieces of

Kei Kerchief Girls!!

In all the colors!!

Thanks to the kind ladies that helped me acquire these fabrics.
I have a special quilt in mind.
But...
Will have to wait until the new year.

Hey how about a Wonky House Swap?

Blocks not due until MARCH 1st.

Tons of time!! Details on my side-bar.

Happy a happy one!!

There must be a trick!

2011-12-04T18:55:00.000-06:00

There must be a trick to taking a picture of your lighted Christmas Tree!!!

This is what I took!!

Really!!

Are you kidding!!

Anyone have any hints for me?

Thanks

MMM....So Good!!!!

2011-12-02T13:03:00.000-06:00

A fairly new tradition has begun in our family. Thanks to one of my son-in-laws we have discovered the wonderful taste of Zabar's, Babka, and Rugelach!!He introduced us to these amazing tastes a few years ago.

Hence a tradition was born!!

We live in Illinois and Zabar's is in New York (thank Heavens or I would weigh a ton).

So, Once a year around the Holiday's I order Babka and Rugelach for everyone!!

Chocolate, because as said on the Seinfeld show "Cinnamon is the inferior Babka".( Not true also yummy). This year I also got the good old black and white cookie, yes, also delicious!

So, time for me to go as my coffee is getting cold!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Stitchery and a Sneak Peek....

2011-11-30T14:15:00.000-06:00

I am a little behind in my Birdie Stitchery! I just finished September and December is due out tomorrow!! I am going to finish I LOVE stitching these soooo much!! I so hope there will be another!!

I also finished another block in my Winter Wonderland Quilt.

and now for a sneak peek at a Christmas Gift!!
That's all you get!!

Still time to join

The Wonky House Block Swap

Blocks Due March 1st, so something fun to work on after the Holiday rush.

And feel free to add the button and link to the post, the more members the merrier!!

Click the house for more information.

Now...

2011-11-28T06:04:00.001-06:00

Now this is what I call a rest!!!

Wednesday---shopping, lunch, shopping

Thanksgiving---The New Muppet Movie ( yes, GO SEE IT), dinner, cyber shopping

Black Friday---Shopping, lunch, shopping, Gingerbread house

Saturday---Christmas Decorations, Christmas Parade

Sunday---Christmas Village, laundry (boo)

Today--- Announce the new swap I am hosting!!

The Wonky House Swap!!!

Comments will be closed on this post.

Click the house and go to my new swap page.

You will find all the details you will need to know on that page!

I hope everyone had a nice weekend.

I Would...

2011-11-21T22:37:00.000-06:00

I would Like to Wish Everyone a Very, Happy and Safe Thanksgiving.

I am going to take some time off to spend with my family.

See you soon!

Please Visit!

2011-11-18T02:01:00.002-06:00

I have block post over at

Sew We Quilt

Sure hope you come by for a visit.

Have a wonderful weekend.

So Lucky!!!

2011-11-17T00:01:00.002-06:00

I Won!!

For the last few years Stephanie from Loft Creations has had a green and red polka dot giveaway.

I won!!

I am so excited, not only do I love Polka Dots but all the other goodies she included.

Of course polka dot fabric, green and red paper clips, greens and red buttons, M & M's, cute socks, note cards, note pad, tissue paper, gift tags, an ornament, a key holder, ribbon.

Look at the darling mat and pincushion!!

Everything and anything a girl would love and want.

Just like Christmas came early to my home!!

Thank you Stephanie so very much!!

Tomorrow I will be guest posting on

Sew We Quilt

I sure hope you stop by for a visit!

I have just been "binding" my own business!!

2011-11-14T00:01:00.001-06:00

Yes, That is what I have be doing all weekend;"binding" my own business!!

Hmmm, binding, not my favorite part of the quilt making process, but this weekend,

I bond four, count them four quilts!!

Can I show you?

Noooo, not yet!

BUT...

I can show you the flimsy I also finished.

The Dr. Seuss quilt for Little T.

I used the pattern Happy Hour.

Here is interesting thing, this little guy loves quilts with fuzzies on them. That is a quilt that has been tied. So, this will be tied with a super soft backing to keep him all snuggled up this winter.

We also had our family portrait taken. No rain, warm, but very windy!

I sure hope you had a wonderful weekend too!!

I sooooo need to start to Christmas shop and make my cookie baking list!!

How about.....

2011-11-10T00:01:00.001-06:00

How about getting some Hostess Gifts!!

I may have a few ideas...

Invited to a cookie exchange?

How about a thread exchange?

Mmmmm Hot Cocoa and some stitching.......

Or going to a party...

How about this box full of fun!! What quilter, sewer, crafter would not love this?

Or a little of both.

There are always special people that we would like to remember during the Holiday Season.

These are just a few ideas.

AND as my Holiday gift to you

My WHOLE EBAY STORE is now 10% off until........

Happy Shopping!

Wanna' Trade?

2011-11-09T11:08:00.000-06:00

I am slightly obsessed with the Kei Kerchief Girls... Just a little OCD about them!! Dear sweet Ayumi from The Pink Penguin had three prints. I now have pink, brown, black.

All I need is a 5 to 10 inch piece of the other colors , I do not even care if it is square.

If you have any of the other colors....How about a trade?

One ball of Finca Thread for the piece of fabric.

I hope someone out there may not need their scrap but would love to try the thread!

Thanks a ton.

Boo Hoo......

2011-11-04T00:01:00.001-05:00

It has been Ghastlie Fun...

but I am sad to say

today will be the very last day!

So go enjoy and take a peek...

it has been an amazing few weeks!!

Friday November 4th

Day 10

Mrs Nan Ghastlie

Mrs. Gmama Jane Ghastlie

Mrs Joan Ghastlie

Mrs. Nancy Ghastlie

Ms Susan Ghastlie

Madame Ghastlie (The hostess with the mostess)!!!

Ghastlie Blog Hop

2011-11-03T00:01:00.002-05:00

Thursday November 3rd

Day 9

Mrs. Sharon Ghastlie

Mrs Corrie Ghastlie

Mrs Cheryl Ghastlie

Mrs. Linda Ghastlie

Mrs. Pickles Ghastlie

What is the problem!!??

2011-11-02T00:01:00.004-05:00

Thank you everyone for your visits,it is 9:00 PM and all is well, I have picked a name to send to Madame Samm and that person is...

#53 Love Duff
Good Luck!!!

What in the world is all this Ghastlie stuff!! I mean can't you just leave us alone!

We are just like everyone else!

Really!!

We so enjoy each others company. In fact once a month we all get together for dinner. This month was my turn to make the main dish.

So I donned my apron and got right to work!

Mmmm, spaghetti, see, normal, just like yours!!

I was able to bring it nice and hot in my casserole carrier!

(pattern from 2 Little Hooligans)

I also brought the aunts a treat, they need to move into some other craft besides knitting!! This cute little basket filled with Presencia Perle Finca should do the trick!

(basket pattern from Pink Penguin)

This was the first time in months that we were all here so what a wonderful opportunity for a family picture.

See, we are no different than any other red blooded family!!

Who am I? Hmmmm, that will be my secret!!

Today's grand prize is this

Pink Kona Fat Quarter Bundle and some

Persension Finca Threads. (supplied by me)

Each of the blogs today will submit one name from their comments to Madame Samm and you will then have a 1 out of 5 chance to win this fun prize.

What do you have to do to enter, just leave a comment, I will pick one name later today and send it off to Madame Samm our hostess for this blog hop.

Winner posted on her blog

Sew I Quilt.

Now...

Hop over to see my other sisters today!

Wednesday November 2nd

Mrs. Jane Ghastlie You are here!!
Mrs. Laura Ghastlie ( sadly she will not be available)
Mrs. Mary Ghastlie

Mrs. Michelle Ghastlie

Mrs. Dawn Ghastlie

Mrs Mary Ghastlie

Ghastlie Blog Hop!

2011-11-01T00:01:00.000-05:00

Tuesday November 1st

Miss Daisy Ghastlie

Mrs. Dana Ghastlie

Mrs. Elaine Ghastlie ( you will find her on our ghastlie blog here)

Mrs. Gramma Sheri Ghastlie

Ms. Suz Ghastlie

Happy Halloween!!

2011-10-31T00:01:00.002-05:00

Happy Halloween Everyone!!

Monday October 31st

Day 6

Mrs. Toyna Ghastlie

Mrs Tiramisue Ghastlie

Mrs. Angela Ghastlie

Mrs Pauline Ghastlie

Mrs. Karin Ghastlie

Mrs Barb Ghastlie

It is over.....

2011-10-28T19:08:00.000-05:00

It is over....

Yes the

Quilters Wantobe Campaign

has come to its end.

What a ride it has been!!

Three FULL months, of fun.

Teaching, sharing, giving, telling, enjoying.

I want to say thank you, thank you to all who were a part of this amazing campaign

BUT...

Most of all to Madame Samm

for making this all possible.

You have touched so many with you kind and gentle ways. You have brought the world of quilting to thousands of people, new quilters and seasoned.

You have rocked the world of quilting and we are so grateful!

Now my dear, you rest... sew...enjoy...

Thank you xxoo

Ghastlie Blog Hop

2011-10-28T00:01:00.002-05:00

Friday October 28th

Day 5

Miss Trudi Ghastlie

Ms. Deonn Ghastlie

Mrs. Marlene Ghastlie

Mrs Kim Ghastlie

Mrs Tammy Ghastlie

The Ghastlie Blog Hop!!

2011-10-27T00:01:00.001-05:00

Thursday October 27th

Mrs. Katherine Ghastlie

Ms Sharon Ghastlie

Mrs. Gooden Ghastlie

Ms. Selina Ghastlie

Mrs. Melinda Ghastlie

Ghastlie Fun!!!

2011-10-26T00:01:00.002-05:00

Wednesday October 26th

Mrs. Barb Ghastlie

Miss Karen Ghastlie

Ms. Loralynn Ghastlie

Ms. Jen Ghastlie.

Ms Penny Ghastlie

Mrs Rhonda Ghastlie

Ghastlie Blog Hop, Day Two!!

2011-10-25T00:01:00.006-05:00

Yes, It is here...
The Ghastlie Blog Hop!!

For the next two weeks 50+ blogs will be showcasing their Ghastlie projects for you to admire.
There will be 5 or 6 blogs a day. On their day, each blogger will pick a name from their comments and send it flying on a broomstick to Madame Samm, Sew I Quilt, where she will put them in her cauldron.
One name from that cauldron will be picked and will win a wonderful prize.

Not bad odds, not bad at all!!

Here is a peek at some of the Sponsors...

Alexander Henry Fabrics- lot's and lot's of Ghastlie Fabric
Colonial Needle -sewing basket
Janes Fabrics -Kona fabrics in PINK -fat quarter bundle~~ That's ME!
Reliable Iron - orange Velocity 50
IHAN ( kelly )- aurifil threads
Coeurdalenegifts- 2 sets of Halloween lights
Forth Worth Fabric Studio - gorgeous gift set of Ghasltie fabric
Creative Grid -3 Rulers their top 3
Blue FIG- wheeled bag in PINK
Beam N Read and custom Ghastlie Buttons
(shipping cost responsibility of winners,
exception Wheeled BAG! Free shipping ).

Head over to Sew I Quilt to see what the prize will be.
and of course it would be so kind if you would follow Sew I Quilt and all the wonderful blogs participating. Right?

I will post everyday at midnight, the bewitching hour, the blogs that will be participating for that day. Some bloggers are even having their own giveaway!

So my dearies, enjoy this Ghastlie Hop!!!!
You never know what spooky and fun things may be in your future!!!

Tuesday, October 25th

Mrs. Annie Ghastlie
Mrs Doris Ghastlie
Mrs Brandie Ghastlie
Ms. Alidiza Ghastlie
Mrs. JudyC Ghastlie

Something Ghastlie is going on!!!

2011-10-24T00:01:00.002-05:00

Yes, It is here...

The Ghastlie Blog Hop!!

For the next two weeks 50+ blogs will be showcasing their Ghastlie projects for you to admire.

There will be 5 or 6 blogs a day. On their day, each blogger will pick a name from their comments and send it flying on a broomstick to Madame Samm, Sew I Quilt, where she will put them in her cauldron.

One name from that cauldron will be picked and will win a wonderful prize.
Not bad odds, not bad at all!!

Here is a peek at some of the Sponsors...

Alexander Henry Fabrics- lot's and lot's of Ghastlie Fabric
Colonial Needle -sewing basket
Janes Fabrics -Kona fabrics in PINK -fat quarter bundle~~ That's ME!
Reliable Iron - orange Velocity 50
IHAN ( kelly )- aurifil threads
Coeurdalenegifts- 2 sets of Halloween lights
Forth Worth Fabric Studio - gorgeous gift set of Ghasltie fabric
Creative Grid -3 Rulers their top 3
Blue FIG- wheeled bag in PINK
Beam N Read and custom Ghastlie Buttons

(shipping cost responsibility of winners,
exception Wheeled BAG! Free shipping ).

Head over to Sew I Quilt to see what the first prize will be.
and of course it would be so kind if you would follow Sew I Quilt and all the wonderful blogs participating. Right?

I will post everyday at midnight, the bewitching hour, the blogs that will be participating for that day. Some bloggers are even having their own giveaway!

So my dearies, enjoy this Ghastlie Hop!!!!

You never know what spooky and fun things may be in your future!!!

Monday, October 24th

Mrs Kirie Ghastlie

Ms Carol Ghastlie

Ms. Wendy Ghastlie

Ms. Carrie Ghastlie

Mrs Holly Ghastlie

Woo Hoo!!!!!!

2011-10-20T00:01:00.002-05:00

Finally,

I did some sewing I can show you!!

Dr. Seuss Blocks

HEY!!

Did you know that there is going to be a Ghastlie Blog Hop?

Did you know that I get to participate?

Did you know that 54 people will be showcasing Ghastlie projects?

Did you know there will be prizes?

Did you know it all starts

MONDAY?!!

I will post all the participating blogs here on Sunday night so you will not miss a single one!

54 people!

October24th through November 4th!

Now that is a

Woo Hoo, we can shout about.

I also added my Scary/Fun/ Halloween music to my blog.

Enjoy!

Shhh....

Another Ghasterlie Sneak Peek

I also started to follow this wonderful blog
verykerryberry
she has this picture posted

(curiosity of Kerry's blog)

I cannot tell you how badly I want these fabrics in all the colors
but, as the saying goes...
I am a "day late and a dollar short"
insert very sad face here :0(

So Hard.....

2011-10-17T00:00:00.001-05:00

There are so many things I am working on; but this time of year is hard. I cannot show them to you!! Only little peeks...

So......

I am working on this...

and this...

and this... (STILL)

and this...(WAY ON THE BACK BURNER)!

and this...

and no I have not finished these yet!!!

Only a few weeks left for the
Wantobe Campaign
I happen to know one of the days there is going to be a sewing machine up for grabs!
Do not miss a single day!!

Sew We Quilt

Have a wonderful day!

S'mores!!!

2011-10-11T18:13:00.000-05:00

The weather here in Illinois has just been beautiful. I love "Indian Summer"! So, we had the whole family over and my husband made a fire and we enjoyed S'mores!!

YUMMY

Our backyard pit area.....

Evidence of the fun.....

We also played a word gamed Banana's, super fun, just like scrabble.

Speaking of Scrabble, I NEVER go on Facebook but a friend challenged me to a game of Scrabble on Facebook. I am having a blast! No idea about the rest of Facebook but love this game.

Time to put up Halloween and Fall decorations.

Here are a few of my quilted projects.

This is a counted cross stitch hanging, that I made at least 20+ years ago, she is old and wrinkled, just like me!!

A Fall Table-runner I leave on my kitchen table all October and November.

Leaves and pumpkins, raw edged, and just tacked together for another table-topper.

My favorite, Charlie Brown, Oh how I adore Peanuts. Warm, happy memories from my childhood.

Good Ol' Charlie Brown!

And of course my Halloween Swap Quilt.

Sewing??

Oh yes, the PJ's are done and now I am taking them apart. Talk about the wrong size!! The crotch was down to his knees!!! Hard to measure a 2 1/2 year old!! I am going to try again!!

Wantobe at Sewwequilt.com

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-10-10T00:01:00.001-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Enjoy!!

Sewing...Really???

2011-10-07T00:01:00.001-05:00

Sewing??? Hmmm??

Oh yes!

That is what I did before quilting!

Lined jackets, dresses, blouses, skirts, PJ's

Soooo here we have Little T...

All Mommy wanted was some jammies

Should be easy, peasy!

Here is a pattern and some fabric....

See Jane open the pattern..

See Jane try to refold the pattern and get it

TO FIT

back as it was!!

You need a degree in rocket science to refold these, that I remember very well!!

Hopefully you will

See Jane show...

you jammies soon!!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dr. Seuss...

2011-10-03T00:01:00.001-05:00

Well, I am hand quilting Little M's quilt, so time to work on one for Little T.

Dr. Seuss!!

I love the fun colors of theses fabrics.

I have paired them with

Kona Red

Kona Lagoon

(Kona sale going on)

and some brights from my stash.

Off to cut!

I also finished block number three for my

Winter Wonderland.

Have a super day!

It is a Wantobe day, head over to

Sew We Quilt!

I would love to show you.....

2011-09-29T13:29:00.000-05:00

BUT

I can't!!

It is raining and dark outside so I cannot take a picture.

I have finished Little M's quilt top, border and all!!

I have decided to stitch a heart in the blank squares.

These are the threads I have auditioned.

First you will see white on the right side (a little of the making is showing through, that would wash out).

Then on the left you will see light pink, then dark pink.

I think I know which one I should use but...

What do you think?

Note to self!

2011-09-27T11:12:00.001-05:00

No need to comment.

Note to self.

My daughter has asked that Tuesday now be known as

Taco Night!

OK!

Off to the store!

It just takes one....

2011-09-26T00:01:00.001-05:00

It has been a very slow week for quilting and stitching. trying to rest my shoulder.

BUT...

Blogger help Bloggers...

Quilters help quilters...

One of our needs our help.

IT JUST TAKES ONE!

If each of my followers made just one block...

Why think of it!!!

Here is the story.

Please read.

Please help.
The Scrappy Appleyard

Here is the block I did.

I love working on my Winter Wonderland!!
This is the second block I finished.

It is a Wantobe day!

Head over to

Sew We Quilt.

Now do not laugh!!!

2011-09-21T16:18:00.032-05:00

No laughing!!

Anyone and I mean anyone who know me, knows my love of pink. As I was making the stars for my granddaughter's quilt, I started to accumulate pink scraps.

I have always wanted to have a lamp with a plain glass stem so I could add fabric scraps to the inside.

I have yet to find such a lamp

BUT

as my garbage can started to fill with yummy pink scraps,I found the next best thing to a lamp!

I had a beautiful glass container. It is now filled with happiness!!

This will be by my sewing machine as it just brings me joy!

Little M's quilt progress.

28 wonky stars finished.

28 pink dot squares cut and ready to go!

Next, rows!

It is so hard when your mind is young and your body is not!!! I worked on the stars all day Saturday and now I have such shoulder pain that I have to stop quilting for a week or so!!

This is soooo frustrating!!

I want to quilt.

But nooooooo, I have to use Icey Hot Patches and rest!!

Not a happy camper.

The good news, great TV tonight!!!

I cannot wait!!

BTW....

Did I ever show you my pink phone?

Yes, it works!!!

I could not stand it! Not one more minute!!

Madame Samm made this beautiful quilt for my Little M!!! My daughter is going to flip when she see this!! Hmmm, Grandma's House or Mommy's? Of course Mommy's house.

Do you see all the time and love that was put into this quilt?

Look at the label!!!

"Just Circles" she says!!

Like I could take circles and make that label.

Samm you are such a dear lady, I am so blessed to call you my friend. xxxooo to you

We Won!!!

2011-09-19T17:16:00.000-05:00

Oh my Wantobe's one of our members won!!

Laine won!!!

Congratulations!

and by the way, thank you to Laine!

because she won so did I!!

YIPPEE!!!

Now, now, do not feel bad if you have not signed up yet! There is still September and all of October left!!

If you would like to join in the fun, just send me your

name

email

phone number

Then head over to

Sew We Quilt

and start to leave comments!

Even if you do not win a prize we are all winners for getting a chance to read the wonderful posts the guests have written for our enjoyment.

Also, thank you to those who voted for my quilt, no I did not win but I had a ton of fun!

I entered a contest!

2011-09-16T02:00:00.009-05:00

I have never entered a contest but when the weekly theme at

The Quilting Gallery was the

9-Patch Quilt...

How could I resist!!
After all it is my favorite block!

I entered my
Good Morning Sunshine Quilt.

If you happen to mosey over there and happen to vote, maybe it would be for mine?

But please go and visit and see what inspiration you can get for your 9-Patch Quilt!

Voting ends Sunday night.

Vote HERE....

(thank you)

Have a wonderful weekend!

I tried!!!

2011-09-15T00:01:00.002-05:00

I tried!!

Really I did!

BUT!!!

It was everywhere I looked

So...

What is a Grandmother suppose to do?

Why get it of course!!!

Celebrate Dr. Seuss for Little T

and

Ring Around the Rosy for a pink wonky star for Little M.

Have a happy day!

input please....

2011-09-14T10:07:00.000-05:00

Bringing It Home

Input Please...

I love block swaps. In the past years I have hosted some and they were so much fun and very successful.

I so want to host another!!

NOW...

Not until the new year.

When the Holidays are over and we can get down to some serious sewing!!

BUT...

I would love your input.

Ideas... When I have about 5 ideas, I will put up a poll and see what everyone thinks!

Keep in mind...

I would like to use modern fabrics. (to me this means new lines we love within the last year or two)

100% cotton, quilt shop quality.

How many blocks to exchange?

How many in a group?

Or one large group?

Themed such as Houses?

Tradition such as the nine patch with modern fabrics?

My ideas? I have a few but first I would like to hear from you!

What do you think??

PS It is a Wantobe day! Head over to Sew We Quilt!!

Weekend Sewing.....

2011-09-12T00:01:00.001-05:00

I did some sewing this weekend!!! I worked on some wonky stars for Little M.

Eight done...

And quite a few cut and ready to sew.

We also went apple picking. Soooo much fun. Fresh apples, warm donuts and cold cider!! Yummy!

I finished my first block for my Winter Wonderland quilt. Not sure if I mentioned this before but when I pick my daughter up from school I like to arrive early to get a "good" parking spot. That leaves me with some time. Time to enjoy the quiet, feel the breeze with my car windows open and work on my embroidery.

Hey, I like redwork!! You never have to make a decision about what color to use! LOL!!

Have a wonderful day

PS It is a Wantobe day. Head over to Sew We Quilt and good luck!

9-11

2011-09-11T00:01:00.002-05:00

Bringing out the pink!!!!!

2011-09-07T00:01:00.003-05:00

There has been a temporary interruption of my Pink Lemonade Quilt.

I just NEED to make Little Miss a pink quilt!

I do, don't I?

I mean really what is a grandmother to do??!!

I have decided on the wonky star. It will be 5 X 5 blocks. 9 inches finished.
Not too big and not too small.

SO...

I need 25 different pinks!

Not a problem in this house, nope none at all!

Here is what I have pulled....

White Kona for the background.

and a pink flannel that I have been saying for years!!

I know I did overdo the words in pink, but I just could not help myself!!!

What do you think?

PS Yes I will change the backing, do not want my Little One to get glitter in her eyes. No problem, plenty of pink to choose from!

Have a happy day!!

The cutting.....

2011-09-06T00:01:00.002-05:00

PINK LEMONADE!

I am taking my time with this quilt.

I sooooo enjoy the process and there is no deadline..

SO.....

TODAY, THE CUTTING!!

I started with the Kona White

and here are the pieces.

Next the pinks...

On to my machine!!

Have a happy day.

A New Nine Patch

2011-09-05T00:01:00.002-05:00

First thank you to everyone who read my post on Sew We Quilt! Such a pleasure to have you here with me today. As I told you The Nine Patch is my favorite block. After writing the post and seeing all the inspiration on flickr I just could not wait to start another quilt.

So, a new quilt is in the makes...

Orange Slice by Quilt Taffy

I however in my true form have change the colors to pink!

I have nevered named a quilt in all the 25+ years of quilting until today.

This quilt will from now on not be known as my nine patch, or that pink quilt but forever will be called...

TA DA!!!

PINK LEMONADE!

Here is a preview of the fabrics I will be using. Kona White as my background fabric, and several miscellaneous pink prints. Some from my stash and some new. Yes, you do see an Amerika Samoa print from Barb, some Henna Garden, a VIP print from Cranston, and some Free Spirit.

Whew that was enough work for one day!!

Picking fabrics is a hard job, but I guess someone has to do it!!

Tomorrow cutting!!

Have a happy day!

Our Little M!!

Find me here....

2011-09-02T00:01:00.009-05:00

It's a Girl
September 1st 2011
Little M
6 lbs. 11 ounces
20 inches long
Pictures soon, to be honest I do not ever remember being this tired. But as I type this Little T is fast asleep with us and Little M is with Mommy and Daddy.

Oh My Goodness,

Oh My Goodness,

Yes, I am posting today at

Sew We Quilt...

BUT

When I woke up and saw the prize for today.

I just could not believe it!!

LOOK!!!!!!

Yes a Sewing Machine

OH My Gosh!!

How Fun would it be if one of my

Wantobe's won??!!!

Oh please go and leave a comment and the best of luck to mine and all the Wantobe's.

Thank you again Madame Samm for this amazing campaign! Have a wonderful weekend. Here in the states it is a nice long one so I will see you Tuesday!

Just a few things...

2011-09-01T00:01:00.004-05:00

editor's note, Second Grandbaby on the way!! Sorry that I will not be able to answer comments!
YIKES we are off!!!

I am guest posting on Sew We Quilt tomorrow! Madame Samm would not tell me what the prize will be, all she said was tell them...

"They Will Want To Be There"!!

Still time to sign up!

I finished my Sarah Jane Embroidery Block

My August Birdie Block

and now I will be starting this!!

No, not for this Christmas, maybe not even the next!

But I love the process!

Oh yes,

LOOK!!

New in the My Store
Michael Miller Red and Aqua Prints

Yardage and fat quarter bundles are available!!

Have a happy day!!

My Wantobes...

2011-08-31T00:01:00.001-05:00

OK my sweet Wantobe's today is your day!!

So head over to Sew We Quilt and see what you could win.

Remember it is not to late to sign up with me.

Yes, I just might be the guest poster this Friday.

Progress....

2011-08-30T00:01:00.001-05:00

I am making some progress on my $5.00 quilt.

I have ironed all 400+ squares.

Sew them into 2 patches.

I am now working on 4 patches.

None of them are the same size, so instead of trimming 400+ squares I will deal with that when the blocks are much bigger. They then will be trimmed and put together for the top. This is such a fun project as there are "no rules". You see it will be a picnic quilt and those to me are "no-rule" quilts!

Remember...

New in my store.....

Some yummy fat quarter bundles.

Have a super day!!

Back to School Night.....

2011-08-26T00:01:00.001-05:00

It is not just me is it?

I love Back to School night!!

You get to meet all the teachers that will be a major influence on your child's life.

You get to hear what they will be learning.

You get to put a face to the teacher they are talking or complaining about!!

You get to meet the parents of your children's friends.

You get to follow their schedule and wonder how they make it to the next class without being late!

BUT....

Best of all you get to remember what school was like and thank the Heavens above that you are done!!!

Happy Weekend!!

Civil War Blocks

2011-08-25T00:01:00.000-05:00

Along with working on my new computer I did manage to finish two Civil War Blocks. Not as many as I hoped but I am in no hurry! It is not too late to join, here is the link.

Have a happy day!!

Back to School Sale!

2011-08-23T22:27:00.000-05:00

I know for me it is always a sad time when school starts.

Summer is my favorite season.

BUT...

It does allow for a little extra sewing time!

So,

I am having a back to school sale!

Not one or two items but the whole store!!!

This is a great time to sew, especially Holiday Gifts.

You can link through my "shopper" on this post or on my side-bar.

Happy Sewing!!!

Wantobe's it is your day!! Head over to Sew We Quilt!!!!

A New PC!!!

2011-08-23T00:01:00.001-05:00

Yes I have a new PC!!

So, this weekend there was

no sewing

no blogging

no cooking ( Oh, wait, I never do that anyway)!

But there was computer time!!

It set up like a breeze, well that is until the internet part arrived. Two hours on the phone with my brother in Texas and she was purring like a kitten ( Thanks Joe xox)!!!!

I went all out with this baby! I bought a 24 inch monitor! Talk about large, this is how I felt!

It was just too large for me! So back it went and I am now happily using an 18.5 inch monitor!!

This is the first monitor in many years where I can use it as intended. I do not have to change the screen resolution. That means I can see whole pages without having to scroll right to left!

For me, this is a super biggie!!

Did you know that my blog has blue polka dots on the sides?

I never saw that!!!

This is Week 4 of the Wantobe Campaign.

I sure hope you are commenting.

Remember if you win so do I and that my dear friends is

sooo sweet!! Have a happy day!

Ready to start!!

2011-08-18T00:01:00.002-05:00

I think I have everything I need to start working on my Civil War Blocks. I plan on doing the piecing by hand.

So I have set up a little sewing station.

Yes, right smack dab in front of the TV!!

I’m no fool (contrary to the rumors).

Here is my tray setup….

My iron, PINK!! And it works!

Soft batting as an ironing board.

Thread, needles, pins…

And yes two items I would be lost without.

These scissors and thimble were my great-grandmothers.

I would be lost without these precious items.

The thimble has medical tape on it for a sure grip and it has been “smashed” into an oval to fit my finger.

So, I think I am all set!! Now what to watch?
Ahhhh, yes
Project Runway!!!!

I hope to be able to show you a few completed blocks tomorrow.

Slow and easy......

2011-08-17T00:01:00.003-05:00

It is a little quiet in the sewing room. I am just about done with all the bees I am in; just one more month. Looked at some UFO’s and decided to keep them just that, UFO’s!!

I did work on a bee block with a color I have never used before...

Brown

This member sent each participant a different color for their block. This will be an amazing quilt for her when she is done.

I have been working on my Sarah Jane stitchery. This is such a fun pattern.

Chloe and I were having fun today, she kept on peeking as I was trying to take some pictures. She is such a sweet little one.

She thinks I am doing a "fine" she did not say "great" but a "fine" job!

Oh I love her so!!!!

I am also working on a Christmas gift, but I cannot show you just yet!!

So, as you can see not too much creating!

BUT it is a Wantobe Day!!

So head over to Sew We Quilt.com and good luck!

Week Three.......

2011-08-16T00:01:00.001-05:00

It is week three of the Wantobe Quilting Campaign.

I want to share this with you...

Have you signed up?

Do you like to win prizes?

Tons and tons of prizes?

Look at these Sponsors

It is not too late to sign up!! This campaign continues until the end of October.

It is easy to sign up…

Here is how…

Send me (pnkcndy@sbcglobal.net)

Your name

Phone number

Follow my blog

And follow Sew We Quilt.com

New Quilters (without tools) can win on Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Quilters can win too!! On Tuesday and Thursday.

Leave a comment on Sew We Quilt, let them know who are registered with, I -hope -ME!!

And let’s win!!

Yes, you can win more than once so keep the comments coming!!!!

I am off to bake cookies for my school girl. Oatmeal/chocolate chip!!

Have a great day!

It is a sad day in Mudville.....

2011-08-15T00:01:00.003-05:00

My baby, yes my baby starts school today........

I know she will be a Sophomore in high school but college is so close.

I may need some fabric therapy,

NO WAIT...

I think I will toss in a whole (yes, I said whole) box of dark chocolate creams.

P.S. It is A Wantobe Day!
Head over to Sew We Quilt!!
Madame Samm is waiting for you!!!

You Could Win!!

2011-08-12T11:47:00.000-05:00

Wantobe Quilters

Today is one of your days!!

Wait until you see what you can win!

and guess what?

You can win more than once!

So, please do yourself a favor and head over to

Sew We Quilt.com

and enter!!!

OH NO..........

2011-08-11T00:01:00.001-05:00

No body no!!! Not now….

Please….

Yes sadly it is true my body is telling me something and I have closed my ears for some time now.

BUT

The constant yelling is really starting to bother me!

So, YOU WIN!!

Yes I am getting older and some days I am so tired even though I had a great night’s sleep.

It is telling me the awful truth!!

I need to exercise!!

What do you mean I cannot work out in my nightie?
I do not like to wear shoes!
This is getting worse by the minute!!

REALLY????

So, I started, very slowly mind you. Now woman are suppose to glisten not sweat! There was no glisten on this lady.

This is yucky…

I do not like it….

I do not want to…

It is a pain….

Takes too much time…

BUT

I will do it.

On to day two!!!!

Mmmm, so pretty.......

2011-08-10T00:01:00.000-05:00

Not too long ago I ordered these beautiful jelly rolls from The Scrappy Appleyard.

Look at these yummy colors.

I thought one of them would be perfect for a border for my quilt shop.

Oh how I love all these prints!!

The blues, I think I will save for an Americana quilt!

Have a happy day!

The word for today……

2011-08-09T00:01:00.001-05:00

Kindness

Wikipedia defines Kindness as…

the act or the state of being kind —i.e. marked by goodness and charitable behavior, mild disposition, pleasantness, tenderness and concern for others. It is known as a virtue, and recognized as a value in many cultures and religions.

To me it is the number one rule in our home. Acts of kindness are like dominoes; once you start the acts just keep going! You will feel wonderful and that joy will be passed on, and on, and on.

Have a Happy Day!!

To Bee or not to Bee......

2011-08-08T12:12:00.000-05:00

Happy Monday!

Before I go on did you know that a sewing machine is being given away for “Wantobe” Quilters?

Get over there… HERE

(courtesy of sew we quilt.com)

Now I have shown you many of the blocks I have made for the Bees I am in but I would love to show you what I have received.

These blocks are from the

3 X 6 Bee

My colors were red/aqua/white and pink if they wanted.

Look at this talent!!!

My advice...

Join a Bee.... you will learn so much, meet some wonderful people and have a ton of fun.

Where to find a bee to join..

Check this out..

List of Bees

Are you in any bees?

have I missed any I should join?

Ready... Set.... Fun!!!!!

2011-08-05T20:13:00.000-05:00

Oh yes my Plan!!~! Work for one hour on many projects at a time. Little by little they we make progress.

It worked for one day!

Yes, One whole day.

Nope, I am going to do what I want and if those UFO’s stay UFO’s it was meant to be!!

I am starting this….

It is the pattern I ordered from Sarah Jane! The pattern was traceable or iron on; Hmm, iron on for me!!

I love to use a small hoop, 4 inches. I also use a stabilizer. The back of my work is so messy. The flannel that I use I love so much that I bought a bolt of 20 yards!! Since it will be years until I use it all I have it listed in my eBay store. This is the only flannel I will use for the back of my embroidery. You needle will glide right through and no stitch work will show on the front. I highly recommend this flannel.

Also added to the store the highly awaited black Finca Floss, black Kona .

Remember to visit Sew We Quilt at Stash Manicure for the Wantobe Campaign. It is amazing and has been only 5 days!!!!

Happy Weekend!

To all my wonderful followers….

2011-08-03T00:01:00.008-05:00

Oh my dear sweet followers! I read every comment and question you send my way

BUT

Quite a few of you are no-reply followers. In order for me to answer your questions and respond to your comments I need to have an email.

Jodi from Pleasant Home wrote a wonderful tutorial on how to fix this problem

Please take a peek and add you email and remember to HIT SAVE.

Just click on the button below.

Now to answer a few questions from some of you. For my Zig Zag quilt I used Presencia Perle Finca (which I happen to sell)
HERE

My $5 Quilt LOL!!

I went to a quilt store that was closing and every time someone made a purchase they would let you pick a 5 inch square to take home.

So when it was mine turn to check out I asked if I could buy them all; the cost $5 for over 500 squares and the white tray!!!

Soooo hence my $5 quilt.

Which I plan on working on today.

Happy Sewing!!

The Plan.....

2011-08-02T00:01:00.001-05:00

Did you ever have too many projects going at once? Too many UFO’s? Too many bee blocks waiting to “become”? Embroidery projects on the burner?

This is where I am now!!

When I first started to quilt, I made one item at a time. I bought the supplies I needed for that and only that project. I started at the beginning and worked until it was completed. Now, I am so inspired by what I see that I must do it all!! Well start it all!!

So, I now have a pile of, “must do it all’s”!!

Hmmm, as I get older I tend to get bored just working on one thing. So I needed a plan, a plan to finish what I started. You know. the things we really want to make and complete. Believe me there are many UFO’s that will just stay that. But by working on those quilt projects I learned a great deal about quilting.

See I am rambling…. So back to a plan!

I sat at my sewing machine and thought okay, one hour of just machine sewing. Yes, just one hour and see what happens. (I would so rather be hand quilting)

But!!

By gosh it worked!!

I worked on a new Zig Zag Quilt,

worked on my Five Dollar quilt

and worked on my string quilt.

No, of course I did not finish then but I did not get bored working on just one project!
And progress was made!
OK not a ton! But progress!!

YIPPEE!!

Tonight while watching TV I will hand quilt a Halloween project I am making. This is my reward for putting in my hour!!

How do you work on projects? One at a time or many?

YES!!!!!!!

2011-08-01T00:01:00.007-05:00

EDIT: Oh my goodness!! I have no idea Madame Samm was going to post such special comments about me on her post today.
Let me say this...
It is so easy to be friends with someone who is so kind and caring.
And yes there was a lot of giggling going on, and squeals of delight! Thank you Samm!

Today is the day!!!

Yes! Finally!!

August 1st!!!!!!!

So it begins…..

What? You say?

Why the Wantobe Quilter Campaign!!

The one that is posted all over blogland!

The one that was put together by

Madame Samm

The one that Madame Samm but together for you.

For two reasons only…

1.To keep this time honored tradition of Quilting alive. To introduce this art to those who may not have had the chance to experience it; and fall in love with it as she did.

2.To honor the quilters already in the world and thank them for all their inspiration.

What does Madame Samm receive for her countless hours of work?

OUR THANKS!

So please when you leave a comment say Thank you, two little words that mean so very much!

Thank you Madame Samm, thank you……

Here are some of the fabulous prize s you could win. Sewing machines (yes more than one)!

Irons (yes, more than one)!

Sewing supplies, rotary cutters, mats, rulers, thread, patterns, Go cutters, books, sewing baskets, sewing machine rolling bags, batting, Sizziz machine, notions. Way too much to mention it all.
Thank you to the sponsors!

(Photo courtesy of Madame Samm)

Oh gosh!! Wait!

Fabric!!!

Not any fabric but

The Greatest, Latest, Best!

(photo's courtesy of Madame Samm)

REMEMBER

Starting August 1st every Monday, Wednesday and Friday are days for new quilters to win prizes. So on those days you leave a comment on Sew We Quilt @ Stash Manicure and then tell them you are registered to Jane's Fabrics! You also need to be a follower of my blog and of stash.

Quilters will be eligible to win on Tuesday and Thursday. So on those days you leave a comment on Sew We Quilt @ Stash Manicure and then tell them you are registered to Jane's Fabrics! You also need to be a follower of my blog and of stash.

You will be responsible to pay for the shipping of your prize to your home.

There will be prizes everyday!!

It is a three month campaign!!

And you can register anytime during the three months.

Now Go!!

Scat!!

Scram!!

Sew We Quilt/Stash Manicure

Really I am done, stop reading!

GO!!!

A blinging good time!!! (GIVEAWAY)

2011-07-27T18:07:00.004-05:00

And the winner is
True Random Number Generator

Min: 1

Max: 54

Result:

43

Powered by RANDOM.ORG
Congratulation to The Rogue Quilter
an email is on the way!
Thanks to everyone who.entered.

Ahh yes Christmas in July!!! There are many tools and gadgets out there for us to use for quilting and crafts. Some are better than others and some are just plain fun!! This tool is just so much fun!!

It is the I-rock by imaginisce. You have the heating tool and all of these fun gems.

They not only come in silver and gold but also colors!

Turn your tool on, it heats up, place your gem where you want and press down. The glue will melt and the gem with adhere!!

Here is Maggie having fun!!

Look, ornaments on the tree! Even the lovely lady is smiling at her blingy tree!!

Time for me to have some fun….

Twinkle’s in the sky!

Really this is soooo much fun!

Sorry have to go now and do some blinging!!

GIVEAWAY

How would you like to do some blinging too?
YOU CAN!!
You can win everything in the above picture!!
How, you say?
1. Comment on what you would like to bling.
2.Must be a follower to win.
THAT'S IT!!!
Winner will be announced Sunday July 31st.
Good Luck!

Sarah Jane Patterns

2011-07-25T18:45:00.002-05:00

I am sure many of you are familiar with Sarah Jane Studios. If not you are really missing out on some fun things. Her fabrics are darling as well as her art and her embroidery patterns.
Here are two of her patterns that I just received in the mail and cannot wait to stitch!

Photo’s courtesy of Sarah Jane’s Shop

Hot and Wantobe News.....

2011-07-23T17:56:00.004-05:00

HOT HOT HOT…
Oh yes it is hot here. Some of the world is experiencing very hot, oppressive heat.

I am!! How about you?
It tends to make you feel a little sluggish and not like doing too much.
So…. I have been working on some embroidery projects. I finished the two Birdie Bee Blocks.

JUNE

JULY

Then I decided to try my hand at a pillowcase. I have never made one but had just the right amount of the Hungry Hungry Caterpillar fabric. Little T loves this book and he is now in a “big boy” bed. I thought he would like this. So, I hopped over to the Sew We Quilt@ Stash Manicure Tutorial Page Why I’ll be dipped in chocolate, it worked!! I even made it a two sided pillowcase, with French seams! Never made a French seam in my life!! I am tickled pink with how it turned out. I am now off to thank the guest who posted this tutorial!

OH, BUT WAIT!!!!!!

YOU WILL WANT TO READ THIS!!!

WANTOBE QUILTERS CAMPAIGN

I would love to welcome you
to a Wantobe Quilters Campaign over here. At Sew We Quilt @ Stash Manicure.
They have quilting supplies to giveaway 5 x a week for 12 weeks!!
Supplies that will have you quilting
before you know it...From sewing machines!!! to irons, to die cutters,
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Super Zig Finished!

2011-07-18T00:01:00.000-05:00

Done!! Finished!! Wash, dried, and on my daughter’s bed.
Not sure if your remember this quilt I was making…

It was from Happy Zombie. The pattern is called Sipper Zig and can be found here.

I have wanted to try my hand at big stitch quilting for some time now and this quilt was perfect to take for a test drive.

Here we go….

ZOOM…………………………………….

Why yes, I did use dot fabric from my store!

Oh, it would look wonderful in Kona Solids too!

Oh thank you for asking again, yes I did use
Presencia Threads~~Finca from my store!

I thought it would be fun to use a scrappy binding.

Maggie picked the back, as she claimed the quilt!!

Now on her bed being put to good use!

I HIGHLY recommend making this quilt!! It was fast, easy and sooo much fun!!~
It is going to be unbelievable hot this week, so be safe if you will also be in the heat.

Civil War Blocks.....

2011-07-14T15:55:00.002-05:00

Oh, you wanted to see more finished Civil War Blocks?

Sorry to disappoint, but I do not have any to show!
My friend Elaine and I meet once every week or so and cut out the blocks. No, wait, reverse that, SHE cuts out the blocks, I iron the fabric (tough job but someone has to do it)!
Elaine has made, all by hand, pieced and quilted the Dear Jane Quilt. It is stunning. But as she was working on the quit she came up with a great plan to keep all the blocks organized.

I am sooo into organization, now stop that, really I am!

So, we pick a block, pick the fabrics we like, Elaine cuts, I watch!

Then we put the numbered block with the layout directions together

They go into a sheet protector

And into a 3 ring binder.

Yep, I knew I had been saving this Little Mermaid Binder for YEARS for a reason~!
All in one place safe and secure! This is going to be my take along project. You know, waiting in the car, watching sporting events, sitting on the beach (yeah, like I would quilt if I was at a beach)! I am doing mine by blocks by hand. I feel I can match the pieces better if I take my time and do not zip them through the sewing machine.

So, for right now, we are just cutting, sorting and talking as we “work”

Have a happy weekend!

I Spy...

2011-07-12T17:14:00.002-05:00

This post is for me, I know selfish!! You can stop here if you would like, really no hard feelings at all!!
I first made an I Spy quilt for Maggie when she was little; being a girl of course it has a ton of girly prints. I did it all by hand;

Our first grandchild is a boy, so this will I Spy quilt will never do and really Maggie is 15 and there are so many new characters around, SpongeBob, Go Diego Go, Thomas the Tank, New Movies, such as Cars, Finding Nemo, Toy Story, also boy items such as Cars, Bulldozers, Dino’s, sports, animals and do not be too fooled, if we have a girl there is also princesses, paper dolls, Minnie Mouse and of course Snoopy and Charlie Brown for Grandma. Oh yes, plenty of candy!!

Now I was Smarter with this quilt. It is all done by machine. It was cut with my Accucut Studio. It was pieced by machine and then tied! You may not remember that I could not understand why it looked like this…

But to be honest if I tried to make it look like it does now, I would not have been able.

And I like it!!

Thanks to everyone who sent me novelty prints for this quilt

We love it!!!

Not Too Much.....

2011-07-11T12:32:00.005-05:00

That is what I got done this weekend, not too much. Plenty of softball but Mommy had to leave before the paramedics arrived for heat stroke. You spend so much time caring and worrying for your child you neglect yourself. With temperatures in the 90’s and not one smidge of shade, I had to miss a few games.

Boy, it is touch getting old!

I did manage to make one block for my Bee Wonky Bee. Our member asked for wonky houses and I thought it would be fun to make a Halloween House. I sure hope she likes it!

Stay cool or stay warm, whatever your case may be!!

My Quilt Shop....

2011-07-07T12:00:00.000-05:00

My Quilt Shop Stitchery is completed.

I had so much fun stitching my little shop. Come on, who does not love a tree with pink blossoms??!!
What? What did you say?
Yes, of course I used my Presencia Finca Threads!!!

Now I need to decide if I want to make a pillow, frame it, or a wall hanging? I am leaning towards a wall hanging!

I have some Flower Sugar Fabric from Lecien that I was lucky to find listed in my store.

Enjoy your day!!

Being a Grandmother is sooo much fun!

My Birthday.....

2011-07-06T14:09:00.002-05:00

My Birthday came early this year!!!

YIPPEE!!!

I am sure many of you saw this beauty over on the
Sew I Quilt Blog...

(photo courtesy of Madame Samm)

I sure did!!

BUT NEVER…

Did I imagine that it was for me!!!

You would have thought I would have figured it out when I saw the “J”, but nope! I had no idea!! Look at the appliqué work!!

(photo courtesy of Madame Samm)

Madame Samm sent me an early birthday gift!! A Stitching Shawl!!!!
Oh my goodness it is so soft, so cozy, so pretty, so warm, and so perfect!!

I love to wear it when I feel a draft from the AC. It is not too warm but just right. I had it on the other day when I was sitting sewing at the machine. I sit by a vent and it gets chilly with the AC blowing. Oh My Goodness I LOVE this so much!! It is amazing!

THANK YOU SO, SO VERY MUCH!!

For some of you that do not know Madame Samm also makes dolls.

Look….

I would like you to meet “Samm”.

No, that is not her name but to me she will always be “Samm”. See her sweet face and look she has red hair!

The detail work is amazing!! She even has a tiny bell in her pocket.
And you know…
“That every time a bell rings, an angel gets their wings”

I love her so much.

She will be in my studio as a constant reminder of how blessed I am to have a friend such as Madame Samm.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

2011-07-03T20:28:00.004-05:00

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY

FOURTH OF JULY!!