Sunday, September 14, 2008

Sunday Baskets and a Mini Quilt

Aren't Sunday's the best...nice and quiet, relaxing, time to get a little sewing done before church and then pleanty of time to work on ufo's after church. Here's what I did today......


I used the pattern from Pink Penguin to make these little beauties. Easy to follow directions and quick to make. I have a feeling that there are a lot more of these in my future.


As mentioned in an earlier post, I participated in the Booty Miniature Quilt Swap. I previewed the fabrics that I used and my partner should have gotten her package yesterday, or by tomorrow at the latest, so I guess it's OK to show you what I made for her...


I got the idea for this mini from a Fon's and Porter quilt that I saw in a recent issue of their magazine.

I had dinner outside this evening. I noticed that there's a little orange and red starting to show up on the mountains. I guess Fall is truly on the way. Y-I-P-E-E!!! I love the Fall, although they do promise 5-10 degrees warmer than usual for the next few days.


I hope that you all have a GREAT week;)




ENJOY!!!






13 comments:

maria said...

Hi, I love the photos of flowers on your blog, they are beautiful.
I've just seen the bag you made for the swap on the recipients blog!
Maria x

Nanette Merrill said...

The baskets make you want more! I know. Sounds like a perfect weekend. I love that.

julieQ said...

What very cute bags! Love them, very pretty. Your swap partner is a lucky lady!

Anna M. said...

I love the baskets you made and I really want to make one. I'll have to check out the tutorial...hope mine turn out as well as your's did! Thanks again! =)

Solstitches said...

You have been so busy and your baskets look great all lined up on the fence. Am I the only blogger not to have made one yet I wonder.......
Pretty little mini quilt too.
Your flower pictures are just beautiful.

Joanna said...

Hi Karen! Thanks so much for you comment - you are always so kind!!

Now, you know I love your baskets!!! They are rather addictive aren't they?!! I also love all your flower photos. So beautiful. Maybe next year will be my flower year. Maybe:) I also love the pillow you and your granddaughter made - so sweet!!

Nanette Merrill said...

By the way I"ve always wanted to make a flower like that one too.

Let me have your email address. It didn't come through on your post to my blog. I'm so excited to have you join us. I'll get you more information when I know how many sign up. But I think there will be 2 groups. And if someone wants to join both groups, they are welcome to if they are that ambitious! I might join both. But I'm crazy!

jacquie said...

love all your baskets lined up like that. amazing what you accomplished in a day!

Kathi Thompson said...

What a fun swap. I'm going to check out the tutorial and give it a try. Thanks for such a cute blog.

Leslie said...

So I know you are going to make a cool basket like this for K for next easter right? :o) You should think about doing these for B's christmas swap. Love ya mom!
-Les

Toni said...

those baskets are popular! :)

The little quilt is adorable!! Look at all that quilting!

Amanda Jean said...

I love your little baskets. and your photo is so great, too. they are hard to photograph, I think. but oh-so-fun to make!

Red Geranium Cottage said...

Great bags!!!!