It's time to announce the Schnibbles parade winners--there were so many wonderful Picnic quilts in both parades!Oh, before I forget...the pictures above are from Carrie's blog...there are actually two Tuffets patterns to choose from this month...the first Tuffets pattern and Carrie's new Schnibbles
Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day!
Today is Giveaway day over at Sew, Mama Sew...and I've decided to join in!I will be giving away one pincushion along with a matching friendship bag...made from the wonderful Mill House Inn by Moda! Just leave a comment here answering this question...What is your favorite homemade Christmas gift
Picnic Parade
What a parade we have today...so many fun versions of "Picnic" by Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilt Company to share! First...what I've been working on. A few pincushions...one in Swanky... and several in Mill House Inn. But these aren't just any ordinary pincushions--have you guessed--we know
Seeing Red
I've been thinking about "red" a lot lately. First there was this post by Nicole that got me thinking about red shoes. Then, I kept hearing about a red scalloped cake plate at Target (from Elizabeth, Pam, Camille, and Pat just to name a few). Luckily I was able to pick one up after visiting only one
Table Topper Tutorial
Well, I've been busy this week with pattern testing and bindings...but I did want to share the instructions for this fun table topper with you. I didn't take enough pictures while I was making the Verna topper, so I made another using my Martinique squares. I actually constructed the topper a
Verna, Mail, and Other Things
I heart these fabrics...all 40 of them! I don't have a favorite yet--don't know if I will ever be able to choose just one--they're all wonderful! I had to use them right away, and I wanted to use all 40 squares in the same project. So I designed this fun little table topper (tutorial coming soon)!
“Love” this bag…
I finally had a chance to finish my little project with the Amy Butler "Love" fabrics I picked up. Well, actually a couple of projects...but they go together. This is the front of my new bag along with a smaller bag to go inside. I used every print in the collection--and doubled up on a few of my
This and That
A rare occasion today...a picture of food on my blog! I'm not a wonderful cook, so you won't see this often...but yesterday my kids wanted homemade pizza for dinner...and I could not find my pizza dough recipe...anywhere! Luckily, I had just finished reading The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an
Whew!
Finally...although I don't know why...I'm feeling like things have slowed down a little...never mind that Christmas is on the way and I'm behind on all my projects...for whatever reason things seem a little slower this week. What was it about September and October? They seemed so rushed! Just this
Winners!
I can't post without at least a picture or two...so before I announce the winners from our Schnibbles Parade this weekend, I'll share a couple of things I was able to work on Saturday.First I made a couple more of Rachel's Friendship bags using Flower Sugar. I think they'll be great to have on hand
Schnibbles Parade!
Well, it's November first...the big parade...but, first things first...do you recognize this Schnibbles pattern???It's one of my favorites... The November Schnibble is..."Picnic!" Mine is made with Simple Abundance by Moda (thank you for the suggestion, Carrie)! I had a great time making this
Best Laid Plans
Really, I wasn't going to make this until next year...really. I have a plan of projects for the next couple of months that didn't include any new Christmas quilts for me.But the fabrics all came from my stash, with most of them purchased last January at 75% off. So since it wasn't costing
Sometimes You Know…
Sometimes you know that a project is going to turn out so cute that you might as well just make two to begin with...that's the way it was when I set out to make a couple of friendship bags from Simple Abundance using the tutorial by Rachel of PS I Quilt. After making the bags I decided one would be
Market Sewing
This is just a corner of the Fig Tree & Company booth at International Quilt Market in Houston this weekend. For me...the booth photos I was most anxious to see were the ones from this booth since I was able to work on a few things for Joanna this summer and fall. This is the first quilt-top I
Pay it Forward
I couldn't resist signing up for Pay it Forward on Sarah's blog!!! I mean...I own both Material Obsession books that she authored!!! So...you know how it goes...the first three people to comment will receive a Pay it Forward from me sometime in the next year! You have to play along by posting your
How I Spent my Weekend…or in other words…”Cameos” and Half-Square Triangles
I finished my "Cameos" quilt top using Mill House Inn Friday evening! I love this pattern and had been wanting to make this for myself since sewing the Whimsy version for Joanna. This quilt pattern doesn't just call to me...it sings. I already have plans for another one using fabric in my stash.
Three Piles Down…
Three piles down...well, actually four...but the two piles on the left were for the same project. Anyway...I'm getting things done, and some of them are even for Christmas. Progress on the Christmas list in October is always a good thing! First I finished my "Garden Path" quilt from the new Lori
Blogger’s Quilt Festival…and More!
I had so much fun with the Blogger's Quilt Festival (hosted by Amy over at Park City Girl) last spring that it was a definite for this fall. Today I've decided to share my very first sampler quilt made in 2004. I'd been quilting for a few years before getting the courage to sign up for this block
Mill House Inn
How many quilts is too many from one line of fabric? I don't typically make more than one quilt using a fabric line, but this fall I seem to be sewing with two lines in nearly every project I make. I have five projects going with Bonnie and Camille's Simple Abundance, and I've been sewing a lot
Winners and Weekend Sewing!
Wow...what a parade! Thank you to everyone who participated! We were so pleased with all of the participation and so many finishes...it was truly fun to see each quilt! If you visited the parades early yesterday, please stop by again as several quilts have been added to each parade! I believe I
Schnibbles Parade!
First of all...I know you all know what today is...Schnibbles day! And...it just happens to be Carrie's birthday...perfect timing for our first parade! And...it's Sinta's birthday today as well! So happy birthday to both! So...without any further waiting...here is the October Schnibbles pattern. I
Some Favorite Things
I've been working with some of my favorite fabrics and have a couple more finishes to share. Yesterday I made a Sugar Pumpkin with Mill House Inn by Joanna Figueroa. I love this fabric more each time I work with it, and I love the pumpkin/pincushion--I used crushed walnut shells for the filling
September Sewing
Where did September go? Things have been busy around here! I've been doing a lot of sewing...a lot of it that I can't wait to share...hopefully soon! I've been trying to catch up on things this week but got side-tracked when my youngest broke his arm in his football game the other night.
Welcome Fall!
I'm so glad fall has finally arrived! Even though it was still in the upper 90's here today...I felt better just knowing that it was officially fall and that cooler temps are on the way! I took out my fall quilts yesterday and started doing a little decorating...I'm not finished yet, but it felt
Sewing “A La Mode”
Two patterns arrived the other day..."Posies A La Mode" by Joanna of Fig Tree & Company--which is found in Fresh Vintage Number 13, and "a la mode" by Camille of Thimble Blossoms. I was smitten with both patterns...couldn't decide which one to start first (you know how that is)...so I started
I Love the 2009 Designer Mystery BOM!
I've had so much fun this year (as I did last year) with the Designer Mystery Block of the Month from Fat Quarter Shop! The blocks are all gorgeous! This months block is designed by Sandy Gervais and is stunning! I can't believe the first four blocks are finished...the year is going by quickly! I
I’ve Been Sewing!
Just this morning I finished piecing my "Christmas Wish" quilt top which was a free block of the month design from Gail Pan (Thanks Gail)! I'm so glad I waited to put my blocks together until I saw Gail's version...I love the scrappy sashing! The only thing I did a bit differently was I cut my
Mini Shop Hop & Charming Girls Quilt Projects
This week I took my daughter back up to school and took advantage of the trip to treat myself to a mini-shop hop! I visited American Quilting in Orem, Utah, Pine Needles in West Jordan, Utah, and Material Girls in South Jordan, Utah. All three shops were delightful with friendly staffs and
Wordless Wednesday
First Project
Are you ready to begin the year of Schnibbles? Well here it is...one corner...can you guess the pattern? Here is another angle... And here is my finished quilt top! Yes...it's Winter White, one of my favorite Schnibbles patterns by Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilting Company! I decided to use the
Just In Time!
Just in time, at 5:00 tonight on August 31, I finished my August project for Kelly's Charming Girls' Quilt Club. I was able to get the muslin I needed to finish the inner border and just got the borders on today. And, I already know my project for September--a Halloween one. I thought I'd also
Fun!
Sewing and quilting are just fun! They are a wonderful part of my life--not a day goes by that I'm not grateful to my Mom and Grandmother for not only modeling their love of the domestic arts but also encouraging me to try my hand at whatever I wished. Even if my daughters never love quilting as I
Stress Relief
Last Friday was kind of a busy, stressful day. Nothing major happened, but when you only get 3 hours of sleep (don't know why I couldn't sleep)...anything is bound to cause stress. So I told my older daughter who is home on summer break that I thought some sewing would make me feel better. Off I
Some Schnibbles Fun and Fun Fabrics!
Well, here is my fun news...Sinta of the Pink Pincushion blog came up with a great idea and invited me to share in the hosting fun of a new blog club! And...it's going to be called A Year of Schnibbles. Anyone who loves these fun little patterns designed by Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilt
Blocks, Fabrics, and Exciting News!
I've been busy sewing for Joanna with the gorgeous fabrics of Mill House Inn...projects I can't share yet! So for now, I'll just have to share a few of the other things I got finished this week. I love Anne's Tisket a Tasket free block of the month quilt, and August's "Picnic Time" is one of my
An Authentic Bag!
Okay, so maybe I didn't really need a new bag (although I did take my Wonderland bag in the cave at Mammoth--and it did get a little dirty)...but I've been wanting to make this one ever since I saw the Sweetwater Authentic pictures on the Moda website (the fabric designers have a great blog called
Another Family Quilt…And Some Mill House Inn
One of the important projects on my "to do" list is to compose a family quilting and sewing history; I've written to various family members to ask for their input and have recently received wonderful letters from my grandmother and two great-aunts on this subject. The quilt pictured above is a
August Charming Girls’ Quilt Club Project
It's time for my August post for the Charming Girls' Quilt Club sponsored by Kelly. I really appreciated the motivation to finish my July project...and hope to have another finish by the end of this month! I have 24 blocks that I made last year from the book The Civil War Love Letter Quilt. All of
Vacation, a Quilt Shoppe, and Good Reading
I got to spend a wonderful four days out of the heat up on Utah's Cedar Mountain in the Duck Creek area. My entire family along with some extended family and friends had a wonderful time enjoying the cool mountain air, fishing, swimming, quad-riding, fun day-trips, and lots of s'mores! On Saturday
Be Back Next Week!
I can't wait...a few days of cool weather...family...food...and sewing! Be back next week!
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