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Glad you stopped by!

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Wishing everyone a wonderful New Year,

filled with health, happiness  and creativity!!

Sewing!

I took advantage of being snowed in

the past few days to sew up some more Kindle covers-

now for sale in my Etsy shop!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/cre8fmom

I am happy to custom sew whatever you want-

feel free to contact me!

Monaluna from Metro Café

AMN-10328-1 White by Robert Kaufman

The last of my purchases from Quilters Corner

The last snow of 2010??

Sunday night, 11:15 pm

Monday morning, 10:45 am 

Matthew, snowblowing us out.

Higher than the new snowblower! 

We got at least 2 feet,

maybe closer to 2 1/2 feet in some spots.

But, I did get to sew today!!

Monday, 6 pm and NO SIGN OF A SNOW PLOW!!!

June Blooms

by Alexander Henry

I actually ran back in to

Quilters Corner because I forgot to grab

a FQ of this awesome fabric!

Selvage Kindle cover!

I was lucky enough to pick up a Kindle

last week at Staples.

So far I love it!

Of course, I immediately set to work

making a cover/case for it!

The back:

I set the velcro too far in..... 

and although it worked, I added

a piece of rickrack and a button! 

Love it!

Merry Christmas!

to all who celebrate!

photo credit:

http://www.barrango.com/glitterball.html

The Quilter's Daily Deal!

Is everyone aware of this daily offer?

This was offered this past Wednesday, 12/22.

I can't wait for it to arrive!

Sign up for email alerts-

you never know what will be the next daily deal!

Sign up

http://missouriquiltco.com/index.php/deal-a-day

Binding fabric for T shirt quilt

1952-J Roses by Jackie Robinson

and Maywood Studio

Love it!

Pop Parade!

Pop Parade for Metro by P & B Textiles

While Marisa and I were browsing at

Quilters Corner

we turned a corner and were both

immediately drawn to this fabric!

We kenw we had found the

backing for her T shirt quilt!

Quilters Corner- Ithaca, NY

I had the pleasure of visiting and shopping

in this wonderful store on Sunday.

It was recently featured in the Fall/Winter 2010

issue of Quilt Sampler Magazine!

I met Merrie, one of the owners who

was delightful to chat with.

If my daughter Marisa becomes a student at Cornell,

I have already found my new home away from home.

From amazing quilts hung throughout the store,

to an incredible assortment of fabrics,

this store is a treasure!

Should you find yourself in Ithaca, NY

be sure to stop in!



Cornell

Home from a quick trip to visit Cornell University

AND A QUILT SAMPLER STORE!!

details tomorrow!

Straight lines??

Amazing!

Drawn with all straight lines

in art class this year.

Origami

I can't remember exactly how old

Matt was when he originally

became fascinated with Origami.

I think he was 9 or 10.

These are a few of his original designs

from the early years!

Swiss Army Knife

I love how he captured the detail!

Controller

I love how Matt really captured

the hands- so realistic!!

Avocodos!

Matt's Portfolio

With Matt's permission,

I am going to share some of the drawings, etc.

that he submitted as part of his

portfolio for admission into

Syracuse's Architecture program.

Apples:

Syracuse!!

We found out today that our son, Matthew

has been admitted to

Syracuse University School of Architecture!!

It has been his dream forever to attend Syracuse,

and we couldn't be prouder of his achievements!!

Love you!!

I've been searching....

Doris asked what words I search on ebay.

Above are some of the saved search terms I use.

I don't look at all of them daily,

but I do look at each once or twice a week

T shirt quilt top complete!

(click to enlarge)

I added 4 inch strips to each panel up the sides.

I really love the overall look!

Next, onto deciding on the backing fabric!

Mail call from down under!

Fellow blogger, and one of my first followers

Helen from Australia

sent a lovely holiday card

and this beautiful "cozy"

Stop by and visit her blog

http://auntyhennys.blogspot.com/

Thanks Helen- I think it is fantastic! You too!

Venice

Timeless Treasures

C7198 Ivory

Another great eBay find!

Anyone seeing a pattern here??

Ebay has been very good to me!

Hotflash by Louella Doss & Andrea Schuster

for Free Spirit

#LD01 Crazy Quilt

Fantastic Selvage is a bonus!!

Catch a wave!

 Windham Fabrics Rhumba

I have been very lucky on Ebay lately!!

Califon by Mark Lipinski's Home

Love this fantastic black and white

I found on Ebay for an amazing price for 2 yards!

Another great mail day!

 close up:

My friend Jenny, who saves selvages for me,

sent this amazing assortment!!

I have the best quilting friends!

I'm baaaaaaaack!!

Sorry I have been MIA--missing in action.

Since before the cruise, it has been non-stop

activity around here.

Unfortunately,

no sewing activity either.

But, it is a new month, and I

hope to get back to it.

I received an unexpected suprise in the mail last week.

A wonderful package of

FANTASTIC selvages from Pat.

Thank you so much!!

 Up close:

I have missed blogging, and missed all of your great comments!

Pre- Ordered at Borders.com!

Word Play Quilts

Easy Techniques from the UnRuly Quilter
by Tonya Ricucci

So excited to see this!!

Busy, busy, busy

I haven't disappeared.

Far from it.

Just life is getting in the way!

Finally caught up with all the vacation laundry,

and everyday errands, etc. are keeping me busy.

Was I really on vacation less than 2 weeks ago??

I hope to get back to daily updates

involving sewing in the next week or so!

Back after a wonderful week onboard the Oasis of the Seas!

My favorite picture of the week...

My kids

Matthew and Marisa.

We had a wonderful trip

If you ever get the chance to sail on

Oasis or her sister ship Allure,

DO IT!

So much to see and do!

Yet, plenty of relaxing time in the sun!

Been buisying catching up on laundry

and getting back into the routine!

Setting sail later today...

on the amazing Oasis of the Seas!

This will be one of my views this week.

While I'm away

grab a cup of coffee,

and view some of the amazing quilts on display for the

Blogger's Quilt Festival

I look forward to checking them out when I return!!