Pretty Piles of Progress

Hello Everyone,As promised, I wanted to show you some progress on my Kaffe quilt! I just love how it is turning out, although I am not too far into the process. But I am just glad to be sewing and not unsewing!!So I started out by cutting all those fabrics you saw here into triangles with my AccuQuilt Studio cutter. Love that thing!! See all the corners are trimmed off, makes for perfect matching.You can see 2 HST trial blocks before beginning to sew all the rest.Whittling away at the massive pile of triangles felt so good!Had to show you...

A Quick Pause...

Hello Everyone,Just a quick break from Kaffe. I guarantee you that my next post will show you my progress on what I am making with those luscious fabrics. Thank you all for your input from the last post. I really took each and everyone into consideration.So my friend, Justine (no blog) asked me to be her buddy in the All People Quilt Quarterly Challenge. So of course I said yes! We each had to make a journal cover. I think they came out really cool. What do you think?Justine's (left) and Mine (right)She was here last night until 10:00 and...

Your Thoughts, Please...

Hello Everyone,I hope you all had a productive and delightful week! I have and have been contemplating a new project. I have sorted through all my Kaffe fabrics, fondled, folded, refolded, washed, refolded, sorted... well you get the picture. Many were in my stash and many purchased from Terri.Any way as much fun as that is, I think I have chosen the fabrics that I would like to use in my next project. Here is the photo below of the ones that I have chosen. A nice selection of ROYGBIV, wouldn't you say?I am thinking of pairing them up with...

No Gray Here

Hello Everyone,On my last post, I had said there was a lot of "unsewing" going on. Well that is still happening! Ugh! But, because that can be tedious and boring, at best, I needed a distraction. Something that could be whipped up pretty quick. So I made 2 more Sweet Treat bags. I tell you I am addicted to these! I love them and they are just the perfect size to put your notions in and carry around to class.So this time I did a black and white and orange stripe! My inspiration from this came from the last two...

Not Much "Sewin'" On Here....

Hello Everyone,Well, that is not totally true. I have gotten a little sewing done, but it is a top secret project. But I have also had a lot of "UNSEWING" going on. But I really don't want to talk about that. Have you ever had just a bad run of unsewing?So I thought, until I post again on Sunday, I would leave you with a bigger tour of my garden's gorgeous flowers.Beautiful Pink DahliaBeautiful Yellow and Pink DahliaTree HydrangeaHydrangeaPurple ConeflowerBlack Eyed SusanBee pollenating the Yellow LigulariaBeautiful Pink Rose of SharonSo there you have it a brief but beautiful tour of...

Flower Power

Hello Everyone,I hope that everyone has had a terrific week! I have, this is the first week that I feel we have had some "summer" weather. I am so happy, I live for the heat. Apparently, my flowers do too. I can't believe I actually have these flowers growing in my garden. This is the first year that I planted them and they are gorgeous! I just love the colors.Don't you just love them? I can't remember, but I think they are Dahlias. Do any of you know for sure?On another note, I recently won a giveaway on Kim's blog...

I Just Have to Show You This

Hello Everyone,As many of you know, I am a long arm quilter. Also, many of you know that I not really a blue (fabric color) person. But when my friend Deb brought this quilt to me to quilt, I just fell in love. So I had to show you the quilt and the quilting I did on it. Don't forget to click on the photos for a close up and personal look.Isn't it gorgeous! And to think she is giving this as a wedding gift?! I would be so happy to receive something like this. As you can see I...

On Their Way....

Hello Everyone,Yay!! I finished my Wonky Houses for Jane's Spooktacular Halloween Swap. I really had fun doing these blocks and used Lazy Gal Tonya's Free Piecing technique. So I finished them all up and put them in the mail to Jane. I can't wait to see what I get back.Here is a sneaky peek...More houses....Nine patches...Fun and frightening fabrics! Love them all! See you all on the weekend with another update. Hope you are all having a great day!Until Next Time....

To Dye For

Hello Everyone,So I have been kind of all over the place, meaning disorganized, with my thoughts and my days. Nothing seems to have any rhyme or reason. Maybe it is just the freeness of the summer days. Speaking of summer, we may actually hit 90 degrees today. They say it will be the first time since April!! Hard to believe that we have gone almost all summer without getting HOT.So anyway, I have done a little fabric shopping on Etsy and I wanted to share my yummy finds with you.First up, dyed fabrics from Vicki Welsh. She does some wonderful...

To Dye For

Hello Everyone,So I have been kind of all over the place, meaning disorganized, with my thoughts and my days. Nothing seems to have any rhyme or reason. Maybe it is just the freeness of the summer days. Speaking of summer, we may actually hit 90 degrees today. They say it will be the first time since April!! Hard to believe that we have gone almost all summer without getting HOT.So anyway, I have done a little fabric shopping on Etsy and I wanted to share my yummy finds with you.First up, dyed fabrics from Vicki Welsh. She does some wonderful...

Switching Modes

Hello Everyone,I know you have been waiting for a name on our kitty. My daughter finally picked one.... drum roll please.... His name is Pavi. Yes, that is his name, she just liked it. Thank you for all your wonderful suggestions.Even though she didn't pick anyone's suggestion, I still decided that I am going to give away a charm pack. The winner is the 48th comment (generated by Mr. Random Number Generator)... Deborah from Caitty Quilts. Congrats! Now onto quilty stuff. I needed a quick little gift and decided to make a bag. This one made up really fast.Take note...

Christmas In July...

Hello Everyone,First a kitty update.... NO name has yet been chosen. My daughter assures me that the kitty will definitely have a name by Monday, when we have to take him back to the Vet for a check up. Hopefully, some news then. It will definitely be easier with a name, I can stop saying Pssssssst, Pssssssst!Now onto my Christmas goodness. My swap partner was Gai from Australia. She sent me some wonderful handmade items. This photo show a little of each item, the swag wall hanging. Very cute!The Christmas stocking, definitely will come to good use. Santa should be...

This Little Kitty Needs a Name....

Hello Everyone,For those of you who have been reading my blog for a while you know that I have cats and adore them. Well, after not too much thinking, my daughter and I went to the Humane Society today and adopted another. This one is a kitten!! He is just adorable. So let me tell you a little about him.He has tabby colored spots, but is mostly white.Cute little pink ears, nose, and lips.Very playful as he is only 3 months old.Loves his feather toy.Tries to hang on.Purrs very loudly, melting your heart.Loves to jump and is quite the acrobat.And...

What Do You Do When You Have Time????

Hello Everyone,Yes, I had some time! Granted, they were stolen moments here and there, but none the less, it was time. So here are a few of the things that I was able to accomplish. 1. I opened an Etsy Shop! Yay, I am excited. You can check it out from the button on my sidebar or just click here. My main focus will be die-cut fabrics in all forms, strips, squares, circles, dresdens, drunkards, you name it! I will do custom orders too! 2. I finally updated my website gallery with new customer quilts. Check it out here. I...

Rhythm

Hello Everyone,Yes, I am having a difficult time finding a good rhythm to my summer sewing and blogging. One thing that troubles me is that I love to answer all the comments that I get. But when I had my giveaway and then the drawing, I just couldn't keep up. Partly because we went away immediately after each posting. So, I have decided, like many other bloggers in the same situation, to wipe the slate clean and pick up from here. My apologies to all my wonderful readers. I will be answering from here on in, thanks for your understanding.Now...

The Big Day....

Hello Everyone,Today is the day where I announce the winners of my birthday giveaway. First off, I want to say that I am blown away by all of you! Thank you so much for the wonderful birthday wishes, you are all very kind. I had a wonderful day, last Tuesday. I am still making my way through all the comments and trying to respond to each individual. I have visited many new blogs and love all you talented and crafty people. I hope that you will continue to come back to my blog for inspiration as well. Now for the...

It's Time To Celebrate!!!

Hello Everyone,Well, yes today is a day for celebration! Why, you ask, it is my birthday. I would like to share my blessings over the year with YOU, my readers. I cannot begin to tell you how many of you have given me wonderful inspiration, tips, suggestions, and just have touched me throughout the past couple of years. In honor of that and to show my appreciation, I would like to have a big giveaway! It will run ALL week long and end on June 30, when I will draw the winners!!! I have 4 prizes and yes, one secret...

Design Wall Love

Hello Everyone,I have to say I have been busy the last week and lacking on my blog reading. So today I vow to get caught up.But first an update, for those of you who remember or participated, pillowcases were delivered to the Hole in The Wall Gang Camp. A total of 1,600 pillowcases. Thank you all for your generous donations. Our goal next year is 2,000!! So I will be putting a call out for some more help. You can read an article about it here. All I can say is that they were absolutely thrilled!!Also, my website has had...

The Colors of Inspiration

Hello Everyone,First I wanted to cover just a bit of business. I promised you a slideshow in my last post, just click here and turn on your volume (if you would like to hear the music). Lots of quilty goodness! Also, my newest Podcast episode is NOW available, click here or go to my sidebar and click on the link to listen to some great tips. You can also check out my June Newsletter here. Lots of stuff going on!Now on to more fun stuff and some great colorful inspiration. I recently finished this Pineapple quilt that I began about...

The Colors of Inspiration

Hello Everyone,First I wanted to cover just a bit of business. I promised you a slideshow in my last post, just click here and turn on your volume (if you would like to hear the music). Lots of quilty goodness! Also, my newest Podcast episode is NOW available, click here or go to my sidebar and click on the link to listen to some great tips. You can also check out my June Newsletter here. Lots of stuff going on!Now on to more fun stuff and some great colorful inspiration. I recently finished this Pineapple quilt that I began about...