cre8fmom quilts

Marisa on National Television!!

2012-01-25T12:40:00.000-05:00

Last Monday, she was at the

Syracuse basketball game,

and as they panned the crowd,

they zero-ed in on her and two

of her friends for about 5 seconds!!

We were able to hit the DVR and get a recording of it!!

It was so incredibly cool!!!!!!

My talented sister in law Becky!

2012-01-23T11:43:00.000-05:00

In progress!

made this fabulous sweater

for my nephew Miles-

seen modeling!!

Great job!!!

A Quilter's Brain!

2012-01-09T09:54:00.000-05:00

Not sure of the exact origin of this, but ad to share!

Happy 2012!

2012-01-01T18:06:00.001-05:00

Wishing you a happy and healthy 2012

with lots and lots of creativity!!!!!!!!

Busy, busy, busy....

2011-12-19T12:15:00.000-05:00

I've been busy.

Went to Syracuse overnight last week

to bring the kids home for winter break.

Now, busy getting ready to

go to Florida Thursday.

Going on a cruise that leaves Saturday!!

5 more days until we sail!!

Can't wait!!

French Braid

2011-12-08T23:38:00.000-05:00

Finally started working on

this again!

Making progress, s-l-o-w-l-y

Happiness is...

2011-12-04T20:53:00.001-05:00

seeing this adorable picture

of Marisa!!

New Cabinet!!

2011-12-03T22:28:00.001-05:00

Absolutely loving the new cabinet

we bought for our dining room!

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/furniture/storage-cabinets/paterson-black-2-door-cabinet/s148264

Finished showing the vacation fabric....

2011-12-01T15:56:00.001-05:00

but look at this fantastic fabric

I picked up today at my LQS.

by Timeless Treasures

Another fabric added to the pile for Matt's quilt!

The Dressmaking Collection Buttons Black

2011-11-30T09:45:00.001-05:00

by Red Rooster Fabrics

http://www.redroosterfabrics.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/9014

Karen Foster Designs for Robert Kaufman

2011-11-29T10:47:00.000-05:00

http://www.robertkaufman.com/fabrics/sports_life/AKQ-11543-165/

Looks like a basketball.

Another fabric for Matt's quilt!

Red Essentials by studio e

2011-11-28T11:13:00.001-05:00

http://www.studioefabrics.com/product_info.php?cPath=32_106_109&products_id=1835

Flower

2011-11-27T11:51:00.002-05:00

By Timeless Treasures

Love this....

2011-11-26T10:00:00.000-05:00

but no clue about it.

No selvage info at all

Happy THanksgiving!!

2011-11-24T20:43:00.000-05:00

I will take time today to think

of all the wonderful blessings in my life.

I hope you all have a wonderful day

spent with those you love!!

Ladybugs

2011-11-22T08:56:00.001-05:00

by Ann Kelly for Robert Kaufman

Urban Zoologie

Starting with today's post,

I was at Quiltique in

Las Vegas

Buffalo Chicken Wings

2011-11-21T22:02:00.000-05:00

Timeless Treasures

Another fabric for Matt

More Downtown from P & B textiles!

2011-11-20T14:50:00.002-05:00

Amelia by Me and My Sisters

2011-11-19T22:26:00.000-05:00

Coffee buzz!

2011-11-17T08:50:00.000-05:00

Robert Kaufman

2011-11-16T10:41:00.000-05:00

Monocromatix

More orange for Matt!!

Farmers Market Oranges

2011-11-15T17:43:00.000-05:00

by RJR fabrics.

For Matt, my Syracuse Orangeman!!

Starting today,

these fabrics are from the

next fabric store I visited

http://www.35thavesewandvac.com/

It was an incredible store, and the

woman told me they have 18,000 bolts of fabric!!

Fantastic! Loved it!

lilla rogers studio p & b textiles

2011-11-14T09:57:00.000-05:00

2 colorways!!

Awesome Batik!

2011-11-13T12:00:00.002-05:00

Life of Flowers

2011-11-12T10:34:00.003-05:00

http://player.vimeo.com/video/27920977?title=0&%3bbyline=0&%3bportrait=0href=

No fabric today.

Had to share this very cool video!
Make sure your sound is on!

Enjoy!

Rock Star

2011-11-11T16:32:00.000-05:00

by Beth Logan

for robert kaufman

BBQ wings!

2011-11-10T13:14:00.002-05:00

Timeless Treasures

Another fabric perfect for Matt's quilt!

Peanuts!!!

2011-11-09T10:31:00.000-05:00

by Timeless Treasures

This trip, I started buying fabrics

that I will use when I make a t shirt quilt

for my son Matt.

This was the first!

Passport Stamp fabric

2011-11-08T11:59:00.002-05:00

Quiltz second store visit!

2011-11-07T11:08:00.000-05:00

While in Arizona,

I visited Quiltz for the second time.

What a fabulous shop!

Robert Kaufman

You've Got the Notions- Project Runway collection

Pins in Pink

Novelty Quilts Magazine!

2011-11-05T18:23:00.000-04:00

Imagine my delight when I saw

this issue was available at my local Sam's club.

Guess what I will be reading later today??

http://www.allamericancrafts.com/magazines/special_issues/NoveltyQuilts/index.shtml

Big Board information sought!

2011-11-04T16:31:00.001-04:00

While away, I saw some

Big Board toppers

for ironing boards for sale.

My DH is going to make me one,

and I've been researching

options on the internet.

I am planning to make one

that is 24 x 60 inches,

and will use insul bright,

batting and cotton or muslin

for the cover.

Have you made one, and if so
do you have any tips??

Hopefully, we will get it put together

by this timw next week!

Back to Reality!

2011-11-03T14:45:00.000-04:00

We flew home late last night.

While we were in Las Vegas,

we saw Jersey Boys!!
It was fantastic!!

If you have the chance to see it, don't miss it!

Black and White, and crosshatch

2011-11-02T01:00:00.000-04:00

Monaluna by Robert Kaufman

Loralie Harris for Quilting Treasures

Crosshatch by Alexander Henry I had purchased this during

my visit last year, but needed more

I will be making return visits to Qultz in Phoenix

and Quiltique in Las Vegas!!

Full report when I return!

Floralicious!

2011-11-01T01:00:00.001-04:00

Stripes of sorts

2011-10-31T01:00:00.002-04:00

Black, White and Red

2011-10-30T01:00:00.001-04:00

Away!

2011-10-29T01:00:00.001-04:00

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

Welcome visitors from the Blogger's Quilt Festival!!!

2011-10-28T01:00:00.001-04:00

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

http://amyscreativeside.com/2011/10/28/bloggers-quilt-festival-fall-2011/

Thanks for looking, and if you like what you see

follow me!!!

Patchwork Plus!

2011-10-27T01:00:00.001-04:00

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

http://www.pbtex.com/html/downtown.html

and a piece of

Happy by Me and My Sister for Moda

http://www.meandmysisterdesigns.com/fabrics_for_moda/?id=10

Finds at Calico Gals

2011-10-26T01:00:00.001-04:00

2 by Benartex- Montage:

Timeless Treasures:

Calico Gals!

2011-10-25T15:22:00.000-04:00

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!!

We have a winner!!!!!

2011-10-24T15:48:00.000-04:00

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

For Melinda

2011-10-23T22:28:00.001-04:00

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!!

Melinda's blog

Parents weekend!

2011-10-22T05:07:00.000-04:00

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!

500!!

2011-10-20T12:09:00.004-04:00

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!!

Update on Seth's Quilt!

2011-10-19T09:09:00.000-04:00

It arrived in Hawaii,

and is already being put to good use!

Come by tomorrow for details

on my 500th post giveaway!!

Surprise in the mail!

2011-10-18T09:23:00.000-04:00

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!!

Post 497!!

2011-10-17T11:25:00.001-04:00

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!

Batiks and batik scraps

2011-10-16T13:45:00.002-04:00

Eyes Wise, Eric Carle, and Scraps

2011-10-15T12:53:00.002-04:00

Blue greens

2011-10-14T10:27:00.002-04:00

A little of this, a little of that

2011-10-13T10:59:00.002-04:00

Whites

2011-10-12T15:39:00.001-04:00

Black again!

2011-10-11T09:22:00.000-04:00

More black

2011-10-10T14:12:00.002-04:00

Black

2011-10-09T10:54:00.002-04:00

Tans and Browns

2011-10-08T00:24:00.000-04:00

Reds!

2011-10-07T09:38:00.000-04:00

Organizing!

2011-10-06T10:32:00.000-04:00

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.

Seth's Quilt- Finished

2011-10-04T19:42:00.001-04:00

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!

Downtown by P & B Textiles

2011-09-24T17:12:00.001-04:00

I stopped into my LQS

Mouse Creek Quilts Thursday,

and couldn't leave without getting a cut of this

fantastic fabric!

It is number is 245 KZ

New computer!

2011-09-21T13:40:00.000-04:00

I ordered a new computer last week,

and it arrived yesterday.

I love the desktop background I found.

My old computer had a nasty habit of

restarting itself, always at the wrong time.

Wouldn't it make a fabulous quilt??

Ready to be quilted!

2011-09-15T10:25:00.000-04:00

Got it all pinned last night.

Hoping to get it quilted today!!

More on Seth's Quilt

2011-09-14T16:31:00.004-04:00

Top and bottom fabric added:

Side fabric added:

Top and bottom strips added:

Border top and bottom added:

Binding prepared!

Next up-

getting it ready to be quilted!

Best Notion EVER!!!

2011-09-12T10:29:00.000-04:00

I have been struggling to thread

needles for some time now.

The threader on my machine quit working a while back.

I did a quick search, and found this video:

Video

I HAD to try it for myself.

LOVE IT!

Now that I know what it is,

(they never say in the video)

Janome Needle Threader

Part number 200347008

Here is the best price (shipped)

I have found

http://www.sewshop.com/content/p/11

If you struggle threading needles, you NEED one!!

Never forget....

2011-09-11T10:15:00.002-04:00

2011-09-10T13:26:00.000-04:00

Yesterday was my birthday,

and we invited some friends and family

over for birthday ice cream cake.

Although completely unnecessary,

I received this awesome book

from our friends Beth & Jules.

500 Art quilts

T shirt quilt label

2011-09-09T19:12:00.000-04:00

Now that Marisa has opened her quilt

(and loves it),

I wanted to share the label I made for it.

It reads:

Look at this,

remember where you've been

dream of where you're going!

T shirt quilt

made with love

For Marisa

by Mommy 9/2011

Progress on Seth's quilt

2011-09-08T11:43:00.000-04:00

I got all the fabric cut, and

played on my design wall.

I love that it will be two sided!

Night

Day

Starting on Seth's Quilt!

2011-09-07T10:12:00.001-04:00

I started playing on the design wall

for my next project.

There will be one side "day"

and one side "night"

I am making this

for my sister in law Becky's

nephew Seth.

I am looking forward to finishing

cutting the fabric today,

and for sewing to begin!!

The fabrics are by Andover:

most are part of the Very Series by Eric Carle.

A few are from the other Eric Carle groups.

T shirt quilt finished!!

2011-09-06T11:43:00.000-04:00

Binding sewn on!

detail:

Folded up:

In a box and being mailed to

Marisa today!!

Marisa's T shirt quilt

2011-09-03T11:45:00.000-04:00

is featured today on

Melinda's blog!

Melinda did an awesome job quilting it,

and I just need to put the binding on

this weekend!

The City Quilter

2011-08-08T11:07:00.000-04:00

Saturday, I finally visited this awesome store!

I have wanted to for years, and it turns out to be a block

away from my niece's new apartment!

http://www.cityquilter.com/

Of course, I got some of their amazing subway fabric!!

The shop was featured in Quilt Sampler magazine

in the Spring of 2007!

Sorry I have been MIA!

2011-08-03T18:15:00.000-04:00

I finished the Olivia quilt today!!

I made a backing out of red and black

quilted fabric the client had purchased.

She wasn't willing to wait to have it quilted.

and will use it on top of a comforter on the bed.

Matching pillowcases

folded and ready for delivery!

What I've been doing.....

2011-07-13T17:58:00.000-04:00

Selvage Wall Art!

I've been swamped lately...

kids graduating,

getting the kids ready to leave to work at camp,

and having our basement finished into our

home based office.

My husband and I own an

insurance agency, which effective June 1st

was relocated to our home.

Construction is complete, and we moved in lst Friday.

I put the finishing touch on today

by making Selvage Wall Art to conceal

the alarm box!!

A few photos along the way:

Marc's desk:

My desk:

Making the Selvage wall Art was simple

I stapled selvages to the fme back cardboard,

popped it into the frame

and voila!!

Happy 4th of July!

2011-07-04T17:30:00.000-04:00

Wishing a safe and happy 4th of July!

Olivia top- finished!!!

2011-06-23T17:38:00.000-04:00

and it is bigger than

my design wall!!

Graduation!

2011-06-20T23:59:00.000-04:00

Tonight, my kids graduated from

high school.

How did that happen???

Couldn't be prouder of them!!

Happy Father's Day!

2011-06-19T11:38:00.000-04:00

The last dance.....Recital

2011-06-10T22:45:00.001-04:00

Tonight was the final dress rehersal,

and this weekend will be the final

3 shows of Marisa's 15 years

as a student at

The Dance Den.

It is bittersweet, as dance has

been so important to her, and is a huge part of

the wonderful young lady she has become.

Her smile lights up the whole stage!

Sweetheart, dance like nobody's watching!!!!

Olivia.........

2011-06-08T19:08:00.000-04:00

It is getting hard to get a good shot of the whole quilt top.

It is almost larger than the design wall at this point!

Olivia progress!

2011-06-07T02:45:00.000-04:00

Love how it is coming along!

2 more borders to go!

Marisa's senior prom

2011-06-04T23:31:00.001-04:00

was last night.

She looked gorgeous
and had an awesome time!

More Olivia!

2011-06-03T23:32:00.000-04:00

Crazy, busy day!

Got part of the next fabric on!

Olivia's quilt continued

2011-06-02T18:39:00.000-04:00

Made great progress today.

Cut down the red stripes to 4".

Liking it much better!

Border also reduced to 5".

One more added, and 3 more to go!!

Olivia's quilt in progress

2011-06-01T17:44:00.000-04:00

Fabrics I found!

About a month ago, I met a woman

(while we were having pedicures)

and got to talking.

It turned out she wanted to get a quilt

made for her daughter Olivia out of the

Olivia the Pig fabric,

but had no idea how to find someone to do it.

Long story short,

I searched the internet for this

out of print line of fabrics,

and began sewing today.

It is going on a full size bed.

I'm thinking the red stripes should be narrower.

They are 6" currently.

Any thoughts?

Bloggers’ Quilt Festival-Spring 2011

2011-05-13T21:50:00.003-04:00

If you are here from the Bloggers' Quilt Festival,

WELCOME!!

Judaic Star Quilt

I wanted something larger than the original pattern,

and came up with the quilt pictured above.

It hangs in my dining room,

and I love all the great batik fabrics!

This quilt is based on a pattern by

Fay Nicholl

Tradition

Thanks to Amy and enjoy the festival!!

Quilt Sampler Magazine Spring 2011

2011-05-11T11:11:00.000-04:00

Woo Hoo!

Got it yesterday, and

took a first pass thru last night!!

Love this magazine!

Unknown fabric....

2011-05-01T22:04:00.000-04:00

that I love,

but the piece I got has no selvage markings.

Nice Threads

2011-04-26T22:52:00.000-04:00

by Alexander Henry

Wishing.....

2011-04-24T11:27:00.002-04:00

all who celebrate a very happy Easter!

Stitch in Time

2011-04-23T11:36:00.000-04:00

by Marcus Brothers

Guitar Picks

2011-04-17T20:30:00.000-04:00

for Avlyn

Pattern # 2703-400

Back to school

2011-04-16T16:11:00.000-04:00

by Robert Kaufman from Ellen Krans

AEK-10422-2 Black

Numeri Piccoli

2011-04-15T20:48:00.000-04:00

C4399

by Michael Miller

Coffee buzz by Andover

2011-04-14T21:40:00.000-04:00

Already had the black on white,

HAD to have the white on black!

Not So Basic Black and White by Avlyn

2011-04-13T16:24:00.000-04:00

Waves on black

Scrolls

2011-04-12T15:46:00.000-04:00

Black & White

Sew Fabulous

by Loralie Harris for Quilting Treasures

Henry Glass Fabrics

2011-04-11T21:11:00.000-04:00

Color Principle

7265-99