Sorry Blog.... I've been hibernating a bit this month
Nothing like a bunch of yellow to put a spring in my step!
I know it's coming. Can you feel it?
Spring!!!
Fabric Inspiration & Give Away
I ♥Amy Brackman. Quilt, pattern & fabric designer, book publisher, antique mall lover and rummager of things. She loves, well just about everything I love too!!
Pop on over to her blog {here} and sign up the win this special give away!
Tell her I sent ya!
okay, so like I am really starting to like this stitchery thing. Oh Help me. !!!! I started a sweet BOM program. Oh My!! I like it. Six strands of floss. Yes, my friends, embroidery is coming back in a big way!! You'll have to wait until December to see my finished quilt.
I made this quilt using some of my vintage antique table linens.
I bring it out every year staring February 1st.
Pouncing!
@ SewnNatural
@ brookiecookiesbows
@ knockKnocking
@ maddyandme
@ladybugboutiqueSpending way too much time "Pouncing" on etsy. But it is so much fun.
Valentine Ideas
When my kids were young, I longed for the next issue of
Family Fun Magazine
It really helped me get through those years. It's chock full of ideas.
I thought I'd take stroll over there is see what they're up to these days.
Family Fun Magazine
It really helped me get through those years. It's chock full of ideas.
I thought I'd take stroll over there is see what they're up to these days.
Sweet and innocent
Heart Art
For the Teacher!Everything here was made with goodies that you can find in and around your homes and garages. Or a quick inexpensive trip to The Dollar Store or Michaels. Instructions are found here too.
It's Done!
It's done, it is huge & I love it!!
Making this pieced parallelogram border was a lot of work. I do love how they turned out. Now I want to make another quilt with this type of border.If you want to make this quilt don't wait to get the instructions
Roll Roll Cotton Boll will only be available until June 1st, 2011. After that date Bonnie will remove the clues from her blog as it will be appearing in a future book release. I'd recommend printing all clues before this date.
The Curious Quilter
Meet Mary at The Curious Quilter. I love the quote on her blog header "Curiosity breeds creativity. What are you curious about?"
She has a wealth of information about the history of cotton, how it is made and processed and how we use it. She calls it her Cotton Chronicles.
She does something that I am afraid to try. APPLIQUE
That is a dreaded 8 letter word for me.
Her terrific tutorial is here on how to make a cute cupcake applique gift bag. But to make her post even sweeter, she is having a contest to win 3 autographed copies of an absolutely fantastic book by Debbie Field, creative guru of Granola Girl Designs.
A page from the book. Winners announced on 1/11/11
Resolution No. 1
New Homes for Orphan Blocks
We've all got them. Left over blocks that we just didn't like, samples that didn't turn out exactly the way we wanted them to. Extras from patterns that made one odd ball block that didn't fit into the rows.
Over the next week or two, I'll be introducing you to many of my Bloggy Friends as the month progresses.
They all want to organize and give their orphan blocks new homes too. Everyone is going to be giving away a stack of blocks. Be sure the check out their blogs, leave comments, and grab our buttons. It's fun, fast and FREE!
Here is a quilt from my friend Carol. She is a very traditional quilt and uses what she calls "dark and dreary". I think they are lovely. She doesn't have a blog but I wanted to show you her quilt using very traditional blocks and colors.
Her inspiration came from here
Riding the Orphan Train
Here are some goodies that may be in my give-away.
We've all got them. Left over blocks that we just didn't like, samples that didn't turn out exactly the way we wanted them to. Extras from patterns that made one odd ball block that didn't fit into the rows.
Over the next week or two, I'll be introducing you to many of my Bloggy Friends as the month progresses.
They all want to organize and give their orphan blocks new homes too. Everyone is going to be giving away a stack of blocks. Be sure the check out their blogs, leave comments, and grab our buttons. It's fun, fast and FREE!
Here is a quilt from my friend Carol. She is a very traditional quilt and uses what she calls "dark and dreary". I think they are lovely. She doesn't have a blog but I wanted to show you her quilt using very traditional blocks and colors.
Her inspiration came from hereRiding the Orphan Train
Here are some goodies that may be in my give-away.
Wow!, Regena over at Quilt n Quilt Things has been very busy this holiday season.
She also has some wonderful Barn Quilts that you really need to take a peek at.
She also has some wonderful Barn Quilts that you really need to take a peek at.
Is there a block for that?
Happy New Year to all of my Quilting Friends!
Well, today is the day for many of us to make our annual Hoppin' John recipes
Here is some deliciousness that I found on the web. Grab your dutch ovens, soup pots or skillets and start simmering your own variety.
found @ Hog and Hominy
found @ A Hungry Bear Won't Dance
found @ Allrecipes.com
found @ The Pioneer Woman
found @ VegWeb.com
Y'all think there is a quilt Block named Hoppin John?
Well, today is the day for many of us to make our annual Hoppin' John recipes
Here is some deliciousness that I found on the web. Grab your dutch ovens, soup pots or skillets and start simmering your own variety.
found @ Hog and Hominy
found @ A Hungry Bear Won't Dance
found @ Allrecipes.com
found @ The Pioneer Woman
found @ VegWeb.comY'all think there is a quilt Block named Hoppin John?
Stashbuster Counter Clean-Up Winner
Gladys W ....... Come on down!!!!
Shouted out to the tune of "The Price is Right".
Shouted out to the tune of "The Price is Right".
True Random Number Generator
Min: 1
Max: 23
Result: 17
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Collect your prize!!
10 Hoffman Christmas fat quarters
plus the Holy Snowball pattern.
Ladies, y'all are quite creative. I think my favorite tip was "Go sew at someone else's house, make the mess there, and then go home". Just kidding. We would never do that.
10 Hoffman Christmas fat quarters
plus the Holy Snowball pattern.
Ladies, y'all are quite creative. I think my favorite tip was "Go sew at someone else's house, make the mess there, and then go home". Just kidding. We would never do that.
Monday Morning Counter Attack... Submitted by Gladys
Clean it off and put things away on Sunday evening before you leave your sewing space.For the working woman, Monday mornings are a struggle getting children and husband out the door, while "trying" to have your turn in the bathroom...
When that working woman comes home on Monday evening, she isn't going near that sewing space because she doesn't want to face the mess...but if it is all cleaned up you will go in a grab, (sew) at least a few minutes for your relaxation.
For the non working woman, wouldn't it be nice to walk into a clean space with that first cup of coffee ??
I put it in the same catagory as my kitchen ...I don't want my counter full of dirty dishes, and my stove messy, I have to be able to get to my Coffee Pot !!!
Is there really such a book?
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