Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Away!
We are currently in Arizona visiting my
brother in law and sister in law
near Phoenix, then heading to Las Vegas for a few days.
While I'm away,
I wanted to share my purchases from
our trip to Quiltique in Las Vegas
from July.
(I have no idea why I never shared these)
Wordplay by Benartex
Metro Cafe by Robert Kaufman
Friday, October 28, 2011
Welcome visitors from the Blogger's Quilt Festival!!!
Thanks for stopping by!
This is my 5th time participating,
and the festival is why I started blogging!
I made this quilt for Seth, who
is my sister-in-law Becky's
adorable new nephew.
Here is is admiring his new quilt!
The front "DAY"
The back "NIGHT"
Close up of quilting!
The fabrics are primarily from
The Very Series by Eric Carle
Thanks for looking, and if you like what you see
follow me!!!
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Patchwork Plus!
This store was featured in
Quilt Sampler in the Spring of 2009.
It is an awesome store. with 9000
bolts, and a friendly, helpful staff.
I got 4 pieces of
Downtown by P & B textiles
and a piece of
Happy by Me and My Sister for Moda
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Calico Gals!
During our visit to Syracuse this weekend,
I was fortunate to visit 2
Quilt Sampler stores!
Calico Gals was featured in the spring issue of 2005.
It is a beautiful store, with friendly
personnel and awesome fabrics.
Check back tomorrow to see
the great fabrics I had to have!!
Monday, October 24, 2011
We have a winner!!!!!
I assigned each comment and number based on order of
the comments, with an additional chance for followers.
I used random.org to generate a winner!
Congratulations to longtime follower Needled Mom!!
I will be contacting you via email for your address
Sunday, October 23, 2011
For Melinda
As promised, a picture of Marisa
wrapped in her T shirt quilt
that you so beautifully quilted!!
Cute story:
A friend of Marisa's came into
her room with her parents so we could meet.
Her friend said "Marisa, you have to
show my Mom your amazing quilt!"
Thanks again!!
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Parents weekend!
We are in Syracuse visiting
Matthew & Marisa.
They love it here,
and it is so good to see them!
We got them these fabulous
Otto the Orange hats!
Thursday, October 20, 2011
500!!
To celebrate achieving 500 posts,
A GIVEAWAY!!
(click to enlarge)
Includes a fat quarter of 5 fabrics,
and an assortment of selvages.
To enter, leave a comment,
and make sure the address
you leave can be replied to.
I will take entries thru
Sunday, October 23, 2011
at 10 PM
when I will randomly pick a winner.
If you are a follower, say that, or
follow me, and let me know
and I'll give you an extra chance to win!!
Post a link from your blog,
let me know,
and I'll add an extra chance!!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Update on Seth's Quilt!
It arrived in Hawaii,
and is already being put to good use!
Come by tomorrow for details
on my 500th post giveaway!!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Surprise in the mail!
My wonderful sister-in-law
made these amazing finger-less gloves for me!
I love them!!
This is post #498, so stay tuned
on Thursday for my #500
post giveaway!!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Post 497!!
Posted on October 13, 2009
I have decided to join the wonderful world of blogging in celebration of http://parkcitygirl.blogspot.com/2009/10/quilt-festival-fall-2009.html and the fall quilt festival.
I am excited to be taking part among so many talented quilters.
Now, on to choose my favorite!
Today, just over 2 years later,
is my 497th post!
Later this week,
I will be having a giveaway to
celebrate #500!
Thanks to all who have followed along .
and endured when I wasn't
posting daily!
Stay tuned!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Organizing!
I spent a lot of time yesterday
organizing the fabric
in the 12 green bins.
I got thru 6 of them,
and hope to finish the rest today.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Seth's Quilt- Finished
I machine quilted it myself,
and am very happy with how it came out!
Click photos to enlarge:
Close up of quilting:
It is packed and ready to be mailed to
Hawaii, where Seth lives,
in the morning!
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