I loved this pattern when I seen it in the Quilter's World magazine and knew I had to make it because the fabric is Swanky by Chez Moi for Moda and it is one of my favorite collections and I have alot of it. It was so much fun to make and very easy I now have to find just the right fabric for the backing which I'm going to go looking today for it so I can get it finished and have someone quilt it for me...don't think I will attempt this one myself.
These are the blocks I made for our Row x Row Robin for quilt guild it is a simplified version of the Cathedral Window block it's called 3D faux Cathedral Window. It was fun to make and very simple the fabric I used is Elm Creek Quilts Caroline's Collection by Jennifer Chiaverini for Red Rooster Fabrics I fell in love with it the minute I saw it, so this is what I've been up too lately hope to be back soon with the finished Twist & Turn quilt till then Happy stitching from me to you!!
Monday, March 5, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Dresden plates!
I have always loved the Dresden block so I'm finally trying my hand at it the fabric I'm using is "Georgia Lou" by Brenda Riddle Acorn Quilt & Gift Co. for Lecien. The fabric I just love because it's very pastel colors which are my favorites and the plates are fun to make a little time consuming cutting them all out but they go together quickly. I took time out to work on a project that we are doing in quilt guild so this is the only one I've made but, the other project is almost done so will get back at them soon stay tuned for more pic's. The project for quilt guild is going to be alot of fun we're doing a "Row by Row Robin" each person in the "Robin" make a row of blocks any size up to 54" in length then each month we exchange and make a row of blocks the same size as their's for their quilt then at the end probably in Oct. we will have the reveal and we each sew our row's together.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
New year new projects!!
Well, January is almost over and it's been forvever since I've posted anything it seems. I do get on and see what everyone else has been doing but, just can't seem to post for myself it's not that I haven't been making things I could share with all of you guess I just haven't been in the mood do you ever feel like that? So here are some of the items I've made and taken down to a local store where I live "Funky Junk Boutique" isn't that a neat name she has antique furniture, jewelry, purses, pillows made from recycled sweaters alot of creatve things recycled, upcycled and handmade items very eclectic.
The top 5 pictures are all made in my embroidery hoop they are boutique zipper cases 3 sizes sm. med. & lg. the designs came with all the letters in the alphabet so you can choose what letter you want to use on the front or maybe not use one at all.The lg. size can be made into a fanny pack which is in pictures 3 & 4 and picture 5 is made with vinyl on the front, could use it for a cosmetic bag, pencil case or for us sewer's put our rotary cutter etc. in it very versatile. The last picture are scarves made from recycled t-shirts very fun to make just get them at your local thrift shop and pick out the t-shirts in x-lg. or xx-lg. they are the best sizes to use so you see I have been a little busy and not just reading about all of your creations. I will try to do better about posting don't give up on me see you soon.
The top 5 pictures are all made in my embroidery hoop they are boutique zipper cases 3 sizes sm. med. & lg. the designs came with all the letters in the alphabet so you can choose what letter you want to use on the front or maybe not use one at all.The lg. size can be made into a fanny pack which is in pictures 3 & 4 and picture 5 is made with vinyl on the front, could use it for a cosmetic bag, pencil case or for us sewer's put our rotary cutter etc. in it very versatile. The last picture are scarves made from recycled t-shirts very fun to make just get them at your local thrift shop and pick out the t-shirts in x-lg. or xx-lg. they are the best sizes to use so you see I have been a little busy and not just reading about all of your creations. I will try to do better about posting don't give up on me see you soon.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Jenny's giveway
Jenny from http://www.elefantz.com/ has a new BOM starting called Promises & Borders and she also has a giveaway for some embroidery thread & a charm pack that she used in the BOM go over and sign up for it while there download the first block very pretty have a great day...do you have any snow where you live we got our first real snowfall yesterday!

Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Don't miss out on this beautiful giveaway!!
Rebecca at http://rebecca-gatheryeroses.blogspot.com/2011/12/proudly-dressed-in-glitter-and-lace.html is giving away this beautiful train case she painted hurry on over and leave a comment wouldn't this be a lovely early Christmas present to yourself if you won!

Monday, October 31, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Donna's great giveaway!!
Donna at http://brynwoodneedleworks.blogspot.com/ is having a great digital scrapbooking sotware giveaway, so if your into that and would love to win a great software program head over to Donna's and leave a comment.
Friday, September 30, 2011
A couple starts & finishes
This Merry Christmas is going to be a wall hanging the pattern is from the Art To Heart book "Star Of Wonder" by Nancy Halvorson don't you love the buttons on this it really makes it stand out. The snowmen pattern is from Crab-Apple Hill and it's going to be a pillow I did most of it while we were at Mrs. Miller's cabin last week.
This bag is a pattern from Marlous Designs called "Maggie's Bag" and it's going to one of my BF named Maggie the fabric is "It's a Hoot" and I made a coin purse from the Stitchin Sisters Snap Happy pattern.
The fall table runner is out of a magazine sorry I couldn't get it turned the right way it is made from flannel and wool so that's it for now need to get my starts finished then I'll post them till then Happy Stitching!!!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Mrs. Miller's cabin weekend
Last April I went on a retreat with girls from my quilt guild and there was a shop hop going on well I won the top prize of a one night stay at Mrs. Miller's cabin in "Charm, Ohio" right in the heart of Amish country... how ironic since I'm Mrs. Miller cool huh....so I invited 10 ladies from guild to go with me because I could take up to 10 people so this past weekend we went but, only 7 went 3 couldn't go and did they miss a good time. We got there at 3:00 on Thursday afternoon and stayed till Sat. morning because we decided to add an extra day so we stayed Friday night also. We had so much fun we were all doing different things, some of us took hand embroidery to do one girl put the binding on a quilt, the quilt in picture below some cut out pieces for quilts they've started and of course lots of talking & eating and can't forget shopping since the cabin is right behind Mrs Miller's quilt shop the cabin was just beautiful so peaceful & serene we are all ready to go back again. If you live close enough and would love a quiet weekend away I highly recommend this place.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Saturday, September 10, 2011
A couple of finishes!
This one is an Advent quilt by Nancy Halvorson it was alot of fun to make quick & easy just the kind I like all the figures are attached by a piece of round cord elastic on a button so they are removable. I only stitched around the angel at the top the rest is not quilted. The one below is a Halloween one that I finally finished and have hanging in my kitchen I just did some wavy lines for the quilting on it my free motion quilting leaves alot to be desired well that's all for now have a great day!! 
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Been way tooooooooo long!
Good morning...I know it's been way to long I just haven't felt like posting....sorry maybe this is a new start and I will get back to it.
I've discovered this new site along with many others I've noticed but, just in case you haven't seen or heard about it, it's called "Pinterest" you can post pictures of all different things you love and make different boards with cute titles then someone else see's it and they can repin to ther own board and you can repin to yours from other boards sort of hard to explain so just go to my right sidebar and click on the link to "Follow me on Pinterest" and you will be hooked there are so many beautiful pictures of everything imaginable hope to see you there!!
I've discovered this new site along with many others I've noticed but, just in case you haven't seen or heard about it, it's called "Pinterest" you can post pictures of all different things you love and make different boards with cute titles then someone else see's it and they can repin to ther own board and you can repin to yours from other boards sort of hard to explain so just go to my right sidebar and click on the link to "Follow me on Pinterest" and you will be hooked there are so many beautiful pictures of everything imaginable hope to see you there!!
Monday, July 25, 2011
♥Jellyroll quilt♥
Well, finally finished the jellyroll quilt "Rural Jardin" that I pieced together at the retreat I went to back in April, in Amish country with the ladies from my quilt guild ...to quilt it I just sewed in the ditch every other strip, wanted to free motion but, I'm just not real good at that and didn't want to mess it up. The back fabric is a cream color with little roses the same color as the red on the front with tiny blue flowers. Not sure what I will do with it just happy to have it finished...haven't done much sewing of any kind lately too much outside work to do etc. I know so many of you are having the same heat wave that we are having so be careful when working outside rest and stay hydrated better yet stay inside and sew where it's cooler....better take my own advice....
Sunday, July 3, 2011
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