I started and completed this today. Very easy, very fun. I love the prairie points! It is Lonely Hearts Club Table Mat Kit
Sandy Gervais. I got my kit at FQS. There was enough backing to make one more kit if you buy an extra charm pack. Just FYI.
I have finished a few new projects in the last few weeks. I just finished this pillow for my niece for Christmas. I love the polka dots! It is minkee and satin. Love the combo but what a pain to sew!!
This coin quilt was from Moda Bakeshop.
This quilt is BRRR by Sandy Gervais. While sewing this, I sewed right over the tip of my left index finger. Talk about pain! OUCH. A week later and I’m much better. Thank goodness.
And finally, I stitched this a couple of years ago but finally framed it this past week. It is from Mirabilia. It is Christmas Elf Fairy by Mirabilia/Nora Corbett.
Hawthorne Threads is the new website for Fabric Supplies on Etsy. They are having a great giveaway.
Check here: http://www.hawthornethreads.com/giveaway
Good luck!
What a sad state of affairs that I haven’t updated my blog in months. That was why I ended my last blog and now I’m doing it again! I had a wonderful summer off of school. I didn’t finish most of my to do list for the summer, but I did do a lot of reading. I finished 9 of the Sookie Stackhouse books and got caught up on two seasons of True Blood (the tv series based on the books). I also finished a quilt which I will show you a picture of soon. I sent it off to a friend who had her baby at the end of August.
I started back to school on 9/21. I have 4 more classes to go before I transfer to Franklin. I am really struggling with burnout, but I will continue to push myself because the alternative (taking a break or not finishing) is not an option right now! I’m half way to my goal. Since going back in the Fall of 2007 I have completed 12 classes most with As and Bs. I did receive one C. Let’s just say that Managerial Accounting was an extremely difficult subject and when you couple that with a crappy professor, well… Overall I am very proud of myself. When I first started back I was so nervous that I would not be able to get the grades I needed to transfer. I am happy with how I have done so far.
On another happy note, I won Annette’s blogiversary drawing for some new books! I’m excited to get the new books in the mail. I’ll be reading the book based on Castle as soon as it arrives! I love that show. The writing is clever and the characters are very likable. Hope the book is just as fun. =) Thanks so much, Annette!
I’m doing a quick, drive by posting to show off my latest quilt. It’s just back from the quilter. I’m in the thick of the kids’ final weeks of school and mine too. I will have a 4 month break before my next class starts and I’m just thrilled. Think of all the crafting and reading (for pleasure) that I will get done. Can’t wait!
On to the beautiful quilting job. The woman who quilted this is so talented!
Ok, back to my crazy schedule. Boo!
I had one last day before the kids come home from the in-laws so I figured I would spend it sewing. I got this quilt finished. It is another quilt from Moda Bake Shop. Instead of the recommended fabric, I used Swanky.
I even quilted it myself which I said I wouldn’t do again. I’m actually pleased with how it came out. I especially love the corners.
I also made a cute bag but I am out of velcro for the closure so I’ll post a picture after I replenish my supply.
The kids come home tomorrow (yay!) and school starts for me Monday. Good bye sewing! WAH!
I was able to complete this quilt in just two days. I love how it turned out. Especially the prairie points. It was very, very easy to do.
I had a friend come over today and we did some crafty things. I started and finished this adorable carrot runner. I’m having Easter at my house this year. I thought this would be so cute for the center piece. I love how it came out and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was.
After my friend left I started sewing the blocks for this quilt from Moda Bakeshop. I love how they are coming out. Funny how I picked the orange fabric to sew first after my orange project from earlier in the day.
I couldn’t resist any longer. I ordered a die cutter/embosser and it came this week. What fun! I know that I am going to have lots of fun with this thing. Plus what is not to love, it is pink and black! =)
Here are a couple of shots of the first things I made.
Those are felt flowers and cardstock flowers. I love that this die cutter will cut more than just paper.
If you are interested in where I got this, Ritz is having a big sale until the end of March.
I spent Sunday working around the house, finishing up homework and doing some crafty stuff. First up I finished this pincushion from Elegant Stitch. I’m sorry but I just looked and it is sold out. I could not get the finishing right with the piped edge. I was so unhappy with how it turned out that I came home last night and ripped it out and put on a twisted cord edge. I think it looks a lot better. Sorry for the crooked shot.
Then I started working on a cute bag with some Heather Bailey fabric from my stash. I used this tutorial. It is a little crooked but I like how it turned out. I’m going to make another using a different technique to see if I can’t get it straighter.
Several months ago I was visiting a fabric shop and they had a cute sample of an apron on display. It is a 15 inch square on point. Very simple and a cute idea. I made a small one for my niece and a little larger one for my nephew.
And finally, I had to leave you with two funny shots of one of our cats, Sammy. The first made me think he was in trouble, giving himself a timeout. The second shows you how big he is. I came back to my sewing area to find him sitting on my sewing machine table.
