Cowl!

It hasn't arrived yet, but

here is a sneak peek at the cowl

my wonderful sister-in-law

Becky knitted for me!

She lives in WI, 

so we "shopped" together for the yarn online,

http://www.yarn.com in violet

and she made it in no time.

She says it is more purple than the picture shows.

I can't wait to see it!

My new scarf!

Wore it Saturday night,

and got many great comments and compliments!!

Finished scarf!!

Lining!

Originally I was going to use another fabric,

but this one won because of it's weight!

Love it!

Sewn and Trimmed!

Love it!

Next up. Lining!

It's a .....................

Scarf!!

I saw Jodie's scarf recently, 

and knew I had to make one for myself!

Jodie's scarf

All pinned!

Selvage sorted and ready to go!

Look carefully.

A clue to what I'm making!

Black and White Giveaway on Jackie's Blog!

Canton Village Quilt Works Giveaway!

Anyone who visits my blog knows how

much I love black and white fabrics!

Just ask my stash!!

A big pile of selvages can only mean one thing.................

A new project!

Any guesses?

Jules Birthday!

I got a text earlier this week

from my friend Beth,

whose husband Jules was

celebrating a birthday, turning 65,

and being honored at a luncheon today.

The text wondered if I had any inexpensive,

creative centerpiece ideas.

The above photo is what I came up with.

They looked amazing!!!

Selvage Fabric

  

From http://selvageblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/finally-selvage-fabric.html

Christina of A Few Scraps in Portland, OR made this selvage fabric on Spoonflower! Isn't this amazing? The biggest dots are about an inch across. Christina decided to make a smaller version too. You can see both on her blog, and you can purchase this fabric at Spoonflower ($18/yard): large dots, and small dots. I'm liking the busyness of the smaller dots. I've been thinking of this for a long time. Actually doing it is so much better! Yayy, Christina!

Dreaming of doing this, and actually doing it are two different things!

Personally, it is all about the selvage hunt for me!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Heading to Atlantic City with my 

Valentine overnight!

Ruth's Chris for dinner!

Marc, I love you!

Wishing everyone a day

spent with those you love who love you!!

Kindle cover for Rachelle!

My friend Rachelle

got a new Kindle Fire,

so of course, she needed

a selvage cover for it!

She is the friend who I go

to Lancaster with for the

AQS show.

Even though she doesn't quilt,

she is the best selvage stalker there is!!! 

New fabric!

Got an email recently that showed this fabric.

Was happy to find it locally yesterday!!

Timeless Treasures Gail-c8674

Want. Now.

Pantone by Tolani

Love, but not the $98 price tag!

If you love colors then you’re probably the type who’s such a purist about it 

and refers to Pantone swatches for the accuracy of color representation. 

For those who don’t know, Pantone, Inc. is a company known for its 

Pantone Matching System, which is basically a universal 

means of getting color to match across industries.

I had no idea!

Head over to My friend Karen Griska's blog..........

She just wrote another book , and is having a giveaway!

http://selvageblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/see-my-new-book-giveaway-starts-today-4.html

Marisa on National Television!!

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!

 In progress!

made this fabulous sweater 

for my nephew Miles-

seen modeling!!

Great job!!!

A Quilter's Brain!

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

Happy 2012!

Wishing you a happy and healthy 2012

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

Busy, busy, busy....

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

Finally started working on

this again!

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

Happiness is...

seeing this adorable picture

of Marisa!!

New Cabinet!!

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....

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!