tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85882576885586018832024-03-05T12:56:58.238-07:00Karen's Kraft KornerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-18802182584672003302009-07-19T23:26:00.006-06:002009-07-20T00:24:53.174-06:00And The Winner Is.......<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360417820544507266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_QKKFWQkrfi-2xx92NhibqrcjI7cpWpSzGaC4XZMwiEUVy5mqL1dSNtK6_a0kwPmsBwmk8eykSDGxegvP8Ocio85DInrjAaxN4OrMTZIqu_kMOWb09zyEnsN48Zj7I4ZeIDQ9_ws-kEI/s320/DSCF0182.JPG" /><br /><br /><div align="center">First of all, I want to thank each and everyone of you for the name suggestions for my new machine. Each suggestion got me to thinking...A few of you suggested 'Lucky'...I feel extremely lucky to have this machine. One comment was that my new machine was 'Lucky' to be coming home with me...Thanks T;) 'Happy' was another suggestion...happy only begins to express once again, that she is mine. 'Lady J'...I liked this one a lot, but my first golden retriever's name was Lady...a wonderful dog...and I will reserve that name for her. A name with lots of J's in it...hummmm.....again the wheels were cranking...Jackie suggested 'Sunshine'. Jackie's analogy with the rain and the sunshine got me to thinking and although I didn't choose this name it was the one that spurred me on to the one that I did choose.......... </div><br /><div align="center">Her new name will be..........</div><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360418920769021314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_BtBS4-lNQINWHxNE9EjUgDK3jUjoMViBnTfdUOUrW3DxYl4eUjLV8uLhuQRXDPCD4aI9TnOP-DGHu6yMg4ozj-_q5ijdy5Q-mS3qddTtOygfih47xGLWm3QC4hq1PnWce7UrzOJwX5o/s320/26377-6600p%2520beauty%5B1%5D.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong><em>SUNNY</em></strong> </span></div><br /><br /><div align="center">Do you all like it and think that it fits?</div><br /><br /><div align="center">I hope so.</div><br /><div align="center">So in the winners circle will be....</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><em>Each and Everyone</em></div><br /><br /><div align="center">of you for helping me choose;) </div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Please email me. Jackie; Dawn; Emi; Nanette; Rock Granny, sorry, I don't know your name; Jantine (I probably have yours, but please email me just in case); Karen, hey, what a great name;) (Sew Many Ways), Blogless Me, sorry, I don't know your name either; Stina, and Teri (P & P)with your snail mail addresses so I can get your goodies off to you. Please put the name 'Sunny' in the subject line of your email;)</div><br /><div align="center">I will be off to the International Quilt Festival in Long Beach, California this week so goodies will be going out as soon as I get back...I just might find a little something special there to add to each of your packages.</div><br /><div align="center">Again, thanks so very much for holding my hand through this adventure........</div><br /><br /><div align="center">And now......</div><br /><br /><div align="center">Let the sewing begin;)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-10131219994483705262009-07-13T23:26:00.004-06:002009-07-14T00:41:33.642-06:00I'm Sooooooo Excited<div align="center">I'm so excited...that I just can't hide it...I'm about to loose control...and I think I like it...come on ladies, sing along with me.........well, at least let me explain...</div><div align="center">My kids were all in California last week attending a family reunion. Before they left, my youngest asked if I would water their yard while they were gone...well, of course I would.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">We, my youngest and I, are just starting a mystery BOM at American Quilting. The first class was held this past Saturday and since I <em>have</em> to go by the quilt shop to get to her house, I decided to kill two birds with one stone, or maybe more than two;)</div><div align="center">I also decided that I would get ready for work at her house and just leave from there instead of going back home.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">About the time I hopped on my bike to head to the quilt shop and then on to her house, it started to sprinkle a little...and I'm thinking...this isn't bad, in fact it might just cool me off...it's been quite hot here lately.</div><div align="center">When I was about a quarter of the way there, the sprinkle was more like a down pour. I decided to duck into A-1 Sewing Machine Shop to look around and let this cloud burst pass.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">As I got off my bike, I noticed that there was a 50% OFF sign in the window...</div><div align="center">Huuuuuuummmmmmmmmm...</div><div align="center">I wondered.....what could be 50% off in this store???</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I should interject here that I've had my eye on a certain sewing machine for several months, but it's <em>way</em> out of my price range.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Anyway, I walked in and right away saw the sales lady that I had talked to several times before when I had gone in to drool over said machine...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I asked, "what's 50% off?" and her reply was...</div><div align="center">"everything"</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I think I was in shock, because I pointed to 'my' machine and asked,</div><div align="center">"is that machine on sale?" and she said yes.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I asked if I could put it on lay-away and she said 'yes'</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">DOUBLE YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">HOLY COW!!!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">COULD IT BE!!!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Would I be able to finally bring 'my' machine home???</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Well, I filled out the paperwork and gave my money to the sales lady</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">...and this baby...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358184973735898466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_wFzVfEaS0HfNg6elNAeDH6BIuHEWaTAp_kA5UPcT15AoANq4HLpBavdxQBxTRTISmeTG_ULK2ryTJ8avOgBbCntLItKDi8nW2SX9FQsVY-2E823SCoYD4K_KwNrr4tfi0dP9h3SH00/s320/26377-6600p%2520beauty%5B1%5D.jpg" /></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">...will be coming home with me very soon!!!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><em><strong>I'm soooooooo excited</strong></em></div><div align="center"><strong><em></em></strong></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">She's a Janome 6600</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">...the very same machine that <a href="http://oldredbarnco.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Dana</span></a><em> gave </em>away recently. I wasn't lucky enough to win that one, and I never dreamed that I would just happen to be in the right place at the right time to get this one, especially for 50% off!!!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">My new family member is going to need a name befitting her......</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">SSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOOO...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Here's the deal...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I'm going to have a little give-away;););)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">It's a one shot deal...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Leave me a comment...with a way to get in touch with you...telling me what name you think would fit her and why. If I choose yours, I will be mailing you a package of goodies...all sewing related. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">So, get your suggestions in...and spread the word...</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Starting now...On your mark, get set, GO...</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I will be choosing a name by this coming Friday...July 17th.</div><div align="center">Good Luck to all</div><div align="center">and thanks;)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-27084728541921134482009-07-11T01:46:00.014-06:002009-07-13T22:27:42.089-06:00A Needle Case and a Pincushion<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">This is the pattern that I won from a drawing that<a href="http://willowberrydesigns.typepad.com/"><span style="color:#cc0000;"> Cheryl</span> </a>had a couple of weeks ago. I think it will be fun to make, but I don't think I'll get to it until sometime in August. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357110916826237938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1y0tyPjkVEMnqJjFS9ygT5ziiwgNIym5rjITz4SMpNJz2wnct-8QAnHY8Fc8etD7WA7nW7_yi9_MUr8jRRzuah2ZPGpvOyj5f74oX_pWHVDWxS4kNLccoT0lk5R6_2Iare8O9Gs57tz8/s400/SANY0612.JPG" /><br />I will have family here visiting for a couple of weeks and then I'm heading to California to visit my oldest daughter and her girls and to go to the second annual International Quilt Festival that's going to be held in Long Beach;) </div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357120511947952914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSpMPycFU_4SrmmFa_amKMsXUH48n6PGBImP7-HYquSHu_TNBsbEeoJCkK7QtMk5dZKWRPczn69TYeFiQiFYb0NHlhg9iKiWB3qAj81KGHreLq9hKf1ub-c_iwiZh40e69ydfrx4aedus/s320/lbquiltfestival1%5B1%5D.jpg" /> <p align="center">This is the logo from last year.</p><p align="center"><br />I participated in a pincushion swap last month. </p><p align="center">This is what I used to make the pincushion for my swapee...</p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357110163873226834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZS8tSRycNlQh-jE8YLv1rpk4gk5T4RV6ehjBWRr22_OPPL-Bd0h-gGuewR8TBb8eWWN7UEbup3JkzvUBphtL-nuUxcKy2UmfPwA4IJsRoIJk2O-RAmQzRn8IQR-Dn_SSCM4xNLSW7Frc/s400/SANY0436.JPG" /><br /><p align="center"><br />I did a<span style="font-size:78%;"> </span><em><span style="font-size:78%;">little</span> </em>quilting...</p><p align="center">can you see it???</p><p align="center">Right there in the center...</p><p align="center">on the orange...</p><p align="center"></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357109456098369634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpGxgxDJDGf8OpJ1lIET7qs54W7K-nI9mbXX4f3bnmo-y_aH2zeDxMLmEwCd09rC40b-Y963EwA8KcQWbS4khMetT0JAaEmRB45YMGv7LJKuh6S4VzCzVDu-xtsAGEXTcW-m9k0N3zVx8/s400/SANY0456.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"><br />...added a little homemade piping...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Used to make piping all the time when my kids were little and I did a lot of smocking;)</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357109149791466322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtApDsxSSSRtj7iwIH9ct9mNZrEAxYwtixI5ImA9OZ5zYszhIxe0EEYudO2cxihdQ1upe4wfEEmwiibITGUc47hccpgaA_nV73KZ3uu2mCJaVvM4UxUAASBMu9-bbQwe3pwjDAS_iZgMs/s400/SANY0455.JPG" /></div><div align="center">...did a little more stitching...</div><div align="center"><br />...and this is how it turned out...</div><div align="center"><br />...a view from the side...<br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357108779371358194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2oBDRQM3qV_FA9g5_YUXfTVq8EnBbgVHmuFaIV_z-AMb5X_aY6eTuhgWmRHdTCs5BLXSkUaJI4ePbzWDzCJDwa4r_dmomcwnM5pKrdwgmvPWlvNfvJ9Bw8GKwe61Hm-151PjJPh9y858/s400/SANY0571.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">...and a view from the top...</div><p align="center"><br /><br /></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357108266767937682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia4oWNtHxrT_OIXy_OavEKpVUWF09xOBBkrG3k9fMQLo2njzCBVNsI6_yn3p5UNUke2gidSQshSfrmsuhVpzo9Vr3OrAz33eBWcd0nhF8x9UALsxzUijFgULaaGDouqo0AkkXXiEnuI5U/s400/SANY0568.JPG" /><br /><br /><p align="center">Now, in the world of pincushions, this one would be considered an extra large pincushion. Maybe even XXL!!! Ya know the kind that won't ever get lost??? If you spread your fingers out as far as you can and measure from your thumb to your pinky...you'll get the idea...like I said, XXL;)<br /></p><p align="center">I mailed it off to <a href="http://urban-sytle-jantine.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Jantine</span></a>, in the Netherlands, along with a quilt magazine, embroidery floss, a pretty pink fat quarter, and a spool of variegated pink thread.<br />She has posted pictures on her <a href="http://urban-style-jantine.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#cc0000;">blog</span></a>;)<br />Stop by and pay her a visit. You'll be happy you did;)</p><p align="center">I hope you all have a wonderful weekend filled with TOST;)</p><div> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-51410327350119249052009-07-07T00:23:00.015-06:002009-07-08T04:39:14.604-06:00Pincushions/Placemats/Block Swap/and a WIN<div align="center">Well, here I am again, barley able to get two posts up a month. Could it be because I work way too many hours??? This past week I worked 84...yes, that's right...84 hours! I can't believe that I did it. Fifteen of those hours were on July 4th! Bring on the holiday/overtime ;););) You might wonder why I would even consider working that many hours, or you might not, but the reason is purely selfish...I'm going to the International Quilt Festival later this month that's being held for the second year in Long Beach, CA and I want to have lots n lots of $ to spend. Last year was the first year that the festival was held in Long Beach...and as luck would have it...my daughter lives on the beach, within blocks of the LB Convention Center. The best of both worlds...I get to visit with my daughter and granddaughters and go to the festival;)</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">There will be more to come on both of these subjects...you can be sure;)</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Now, let's take the title of this blog in reverse...</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">A WIN...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I was one of the lucky winners of <a href="http://willowberrydesigns.typepad.com/"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Cheryl's</span></a> Sampler Embroidery Folder Pattern. I'm patiently waiting for it to arrive in the mail, but it has a very long way to travel before it gets here.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Cheryl has an ongoing embroidered BOM that is awesome...go check it out...I'm sure you'll like it;)</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">BLOCK SWAP...</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I'm participating in the <a href="http://fourseasonsquiltswap.blogspot.com/">4 Seasons Quilt Swap </a>where we make two sets of 20 blocks each and then mail them to our swap mama, Margaret.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">These are the two sets that I sent...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355613001231093890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvuPcCyVwqKFPBtkuuVbgK8YOhS6A1q7d_C4sFxEQyTnzBCkMTdIBfAP0tl4sEfSKLNu4LeCdYzCw52Ulwmq3d4OyZaS5nnhiBPtPBLa9Cstbx5ZOfs7-5B4XRz_puAU5EoCrRWN0FOhA/s400/SANY0598.JPG" /> <p align="center">The color here is <em>really</em> bad<br /></p><div align="center">I tried to get the color right by taking pictures inside and outside.<br /></div><div align="center"><br />The one above is the inside pic and the one below is the outside pic</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355614788593804066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVoJfy4u1XTxhtIKGyBvFGdGNtX3VZJWVXaoAJOPI4SNvk6i3jDEPj6OlqBX2Xsi0hcFHzWmIKQJK0p7qJQx-s3Cc6mx8Ogf4u-LDf7F8P6-eNVeaVZ2vIGeCoPFEu7O36V7ogv8vLd0I/s400/SANY0602.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"></div><p align="center">The colors here are a little closer, but the picture is a bit fuzzy<br /><br /></p><div align="center">These blocks were some that I had never made before, but they worked up really quick and there's a great tutorial <a href="http://fourseasonsquiltswap.blogspot.com/">here</a>.</div><br /><div align="center">I can hardly wait to see what comes in the mail in the next few weeks;)</div><br /><div align="center">PLACE MATS</div><br /><div align="center">I am also participating in a PLACE MAT SWAP. My swap partner, <a href="http://krpeizakspe.blogspot.com/">Rock Granny</a>, lives in Croatia and I will be sending what I made for her as soon as she gets her address to me. </div><br /><div align="center">Because she has not received her package yet I will wait to show any pictures. </div><br /><div align="center">Again, this was a first for me. Place mats aren't something that I've done before, but I had fun doing this project...and see more in my future;)</div><br /><br /><div align="center">PINCUSHION</div><br /><div align="center">I participated in a PINCUSHION SWAP that was hosted by <a href="http://quiltathome.blogspot.com/">Sandra</a> and haven't heard that my swapee has gotten her package yet, so I'll just give you a little peek...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355620546277706450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPkVT9POcdOqDPSQZZo6Dh43sCbbOWudbinqae6KcSSRJBBVfdwoPzRhBhsGBWIAbmJC_ziWY3Q1kzLPT_8JWTg14LlBiDlMmtKHXATlM2wBZz0Fn5i89DOmLdo6o4r30NrSQik-jl6c0/s400/SANY0456.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"></div><p align="center">My swap partner doesn't know who I am, so I'm not too worried that she will see it before her package gets to her home...far, far away over the ocean (Atlantic). I hope she will like it;)<br /><br /></p><div align="center">My Pincushion(s) came in the mail last week, but with me working so many hours I didn't have a chance to show it/them off. </div><br /><p align="center">My package came from <a href="http://1n3sew.blogspot.com/">Erin</a>. Erin lives in Malaysia;) </p><p align="center">Just look at all of the goodies she sent me... </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZ-koiCZrU6H7UVBrp8v1zRJaljyYrGd36mtuH5k695UvDB9i9qNHCk2lPKin63geAmj2xQ3hPVnoZHypa9X7MlS7DnnzlQG2lBfEeJOaVpUZvgnQRWD2ZZ_zTVcpw0oVHTgqZ0iLQjA/s1600-h/SANY0607.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355625248203555186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZ-koiCZrU6H7UVBrp8v1zRJaljyYrGd36mtuH5k695UvDB9i9qNHCk2lPKin63geAmj2xQ3hPVnoZHypa9X7MlS7DnnzlQG2lBfEeJOaVpUZvgnQRWD2ZZ_zTVcpw0oVHTgqZ0iLQjA/s320/SANY0607.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy06OekpIwcCimV9C5NZ-xDBoAdsqg4vw79se9MoeTwHhJhrXurLn558DjXAm5YBBDlK9QZQ0SoWHWHKNBhBecgr2j2l_-Q8VsU8J-svfbv1yCBcGCwnLIPsVM1jD_cZsbmYxlaBowTLU/s1600-h/SANY0606.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355629703245599202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy06OekpIwcCimV9C5NZ-xDBoAdsqg4vw79se9MoeTwHhJhrXurLn558DjXAm5YBBDlK9QZQ0SoWHWHKNBhBecgr2j2l_-Q8VsU8J-svfbv1yCBcGCwnLIPsVM1jD_cZsbmYxlaBowTLU/s320/SANY0606.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><p align="center"><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Not one, but two pincushions!;)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I love how the pattern on the round one looks so 3D and the colors in the square one are very fun;)</div><div align="center">Erin also sent me fabric, buttons, thread, and ribbon...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355633094303139266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUD0clZ7JoIRyFyP7oa5N0tr6zamNT_UxiURXSAlUuDCD23QgH8Z208leM-WPlC3N7hegX8cAGtAAYEXDpTMicCFQx72r3Q6w-vJwj-QYLc6mhXEhk5c-whkxALksRM8z1f7bmvbCVWW8/s400/SANY0603.JPG" /></div><p align="center">How lucky am I;)</p><p align="center">Erin, thanks sooooooo much for the pin cushions, ribbon, thread, buttons, and the fabric;) I'm sure that I will have lots of fun with all of them;)<br /></p><div align="center"></div><p align="center">I hope that you all have a great week with TOST</p><p align="center">(Tons Of Sewing Time)<br /></p><div align="center"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-43492429053847685002009-06-20T22:12:00.000-06:002009-06-23T23:46:03.611-06:00A Hopping We Will Go<div align="center">I got a text msg from my youngest daughter Wednesday morning that said...I'm going to Joann's when they open, if they don't have what I want I'm going to the Corn Wagon...do you want to go? Well, I will never pass up a trip to The Corn Wagon, especially if it happens to be on my day off, so I said sure. We went to Joann's and my daughter picked up a few things and because she needed a few more things, we headed for The Corn Wagon. It just so happened that Wednesday was the first day of the annual Wasatch Shop Hop. We went last year and had talked about going this year, but never made any plans to do so...that is until we got to the Corn Wagon. The Shop Hop is a blast! There are 15 quilt shops all up and down the Wasatch Front that participate and it's so much fun to travel to each shop and just absorb <em>TONS</em> of inspiration;) Wednesday saw us traveling a whole lot of miles and making it to 12 of the 15 shops. We finished on Thursday by heading north, about 2 hours from the city we live in, to hit the remaining 3 shops. We traveled over 400 miles between all of the shops!<br /><br />Now for the good stuff...</div><br /><div align="center">Quilts...Quilts...and more Quilts...oh yeah, and meeting a couple of ladies whose blogs I follow regularly...</div><br /><div align="center">The theme this year was ...</div><br /><div align="center"><em><strong>Trip Around The Town</strong></em></div><br /><div align="center">Each shop had their rendition of the theme quilt displayed for all hoppers to see.</div><br /><div align="center">Here are a few of them...</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350748813399796754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhejK19fkBYXwBs26WNUZ80t0ffe71WmilxbqmtMDl9S2t9lw00Qvzy2Hz7YYkfI6VU_lbF1xB5DohBz-xV6fNSM0UtXue4q_r7DXJ1g6xYWAYz3-snfn_Mh4tXApaoNGDuBt03oSHQzLU/s400/SANY0458.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350745169525797938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVVT5IHDOk0rSt6Td3jPYBuhPxUfB8B9OMUGbhnUqKhOFsM2UAUNjCSIgt7txgF95EcvLoVN_8l-6SXSPVHDA-lHDGXOth7gzF6BTJhMaUFO96AtZM9o5Gh-2HXzBI29BVFHtGvktV9EY/s400/SANY0511.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350743828048374242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0-fvygcR5_36KzMXOGscRSbEO_5YTivgGIohrv7stEClOIKZ8AV3YHID-MmvYbLFx37P43LFCaY9EWyNWnVWC3NZho_F2Xs6JZmn-CNrq50Ixeba_liZda00i-_7_GRs8J0VEf-Pdnrc/s400/SANY0460.JPG" /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350741420965587298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy-Mqwx5TqnB_ZvymXJV_WAtMLq6KG2UlLSjf5N2euGhGddMjPQU1VEO1QA6hS21ZkqP9umiYcq4x310wZQmmuJ1T4ogWK8yJq1oYB0Fgp9N83dExtZqEOPBMl0uVotVyf34JsjFb_kXs/s400/SANY0515.JPG" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><br />You all know of the plethora of ideas you get when you enter a quilt shop...well, multiply that times 15 and that's what's been swimming around in my head for the past few days;)</div><p align="center">One of the shops that we went to is called Piper's. Piper's had a lot of quilts hanging outside and while I was trying to get a few pictures of them, I saw a lady that I thought I recognized...</p><p align="center">It was Kim from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/bittybitsandpieces.blogspot.com"><span style="color:#990000;">Bitty Bits & Pieces</span></a> </p><p align="center">Once inside, I also ran into Nedra from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/cactus-needle.blogspot.com"><span style="color:#990000;">Cactus Needle</span></a><br /><br />Both of these ladies have awesome blogs filled with all kinds of fun things and information. Take a few minutes to check out their blogs. You won't be disappointed;)</p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350760921998969586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhDpD-BJnJaKAVPYVW-xl5Q3mtPpFH8vrqzJMqKlcT6sqff8T4K9BlS0o37fb-9nmnzRrFBfeGAyQdA5csKxr0QO2prRYpYHjk03VbmDW3Iry6zBPBx71UA17rckfPJ8_devc3mw3G0w/s400/SANY0485.JPG" /> <p align="center"><br />My daughter took this picture of Nedra, me, and Kim (and my grandson's hands)<br /><br />And now because I like to include pictures of flowers in my posts here's one of the Hollyhocks that Piper's grows outside their shop. They even sell the seeds in the Fall.</p><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 401px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 301px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350758114797579842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNP6wGWOeBljiEuXfqdQIUfvoROncVJBYJiw8kRahIEqhzpfHBPp37QXyXlUm9rireNj4z33uYdvkHr8FLtMiM8m7YLGLgjXSk75FslY2hV8u1Dy5WpeVkbDxM7qDVMMlRMAWtiZZLvTM/s400/SANY0476.JPG" />I hope your week is going well;)<br /></p><br /><br /><div align="left"> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-35067495064364236742009-06-11T17:44:00.000-06:002009-06-11T18:58:01.415-06:00RAIN, Rain...<div align="center">This time of the year, where I live, we get a fair amount of rain. We've already had two to three time the rain that we usually get by now. The local joke is...if you don't like the weather...just wait 5 minutes...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I took a bag class with one of my daughters yesterday. It was held at the Corn Wagon and we used a Melly and Me pattern...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346227578152631330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4w8w-q5ZE7PnlLyiy4doLx23J09eXjZlubZfPHioZ46AMysl1NqtAbIVo6jJX613jUbtavl2DEe2vY9mQ1zPj1TZcWjFKAs95Uc19hobU18-Fn0dx599_MwF8dPMKJMwrsJ3KuPcX4H8/s400/SANY0453.JPG" /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">No one was able to finish in the class, but I had a little time this morning and so was able to finish mine;)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I have been working on my quilt, along with everyone, over at Old Red Barn...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346226622855459666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG8xGgNNNDzsioViWRDxFu6Xw2eGimAjnIGpUyHYl0Y0ffzgH5bIOqxwV1zTupVnqbQyzMzxD3ttn12EK5HCeiRQpzYQUAd_cPne6Y5IP1wl-VcXbSrjTdPWEPP5RcwrZ-6ixSMYPFvaQ/s400/SANY0448.JPG" /></div><div align="center"><div align="center">The top is together;)</div></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><div align="center"></div></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346226014174100226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwSwUystqLUn2N4xCIPahD_nIKi2r0fHsNCG7oN31ZgS6yz5wLEs1nM6tpZglXcHTrAHH54QMvpdYIVnO-IpK8J0Ocx5HM8QWmtppzIYbeYqkTyGybt2jbgq_eqtHeDV4lhzzpm6v7JUs/s400/SANY0445.JPG" /></div><div align="center"><div align="center"></div></div><div align="center"><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><div align="center"><div align="center">Now I will wait until Monday morning to see what the next part of the challenge is;)</div><div align="center"></div></div><div align="center"><div align="center">I hope that you are all having a great week that includes lots-n-lots of sewing;)</div></div></div></div><div align="center"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-57900639564706649632009-06-07T21:45:00.000-06:002009-06-08T22:22:36.655-06:00See What I Did This Week...<div align="center">Seems to me that I've been quite productive this week especially since I worked 68 hours...</div><div align="center">Come along with me and I'll show you what I've been working on...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">First we have the beginnings of my 9-patch that I've been working on along with <a href="http://www.blogger.com/crazymomquilts.blogspot.com"><span style="color:#cc0000;">CMQ</span></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Hz-EknCFICaakhC5JvGEX1xxhCFo3G60ZN6X7p5eHTTkR3APhUhwwOXb_60KE0GSFW-vlTN_x51Koyf5vX69eMdf_MKvjqdfYGyMvoJE3ccVJmUVfqV83Ms5UKbbxMmThDDLyxxSI10/s1600-h/SANY0438.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344811232284935906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Hz-EknCFICaakhC5JvGEX1xxhCFo3G60ZN6X7p5eHTTkR3APhUhwwOXb_60KE0GSFW-vlTN_x51Koyf5vX69eMdf_MKvjqdfYGyMvoJE3ccVJmUVfqV83Ms5UKbbxMmThDDLyxxSI10/s200/SANY0438.JPG" /></a></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIgrWab3uy-Yc2hcLKLeeRl0BfphRHoWY4bq-KD6wSQUBvq7Fl8Pq1bocEHWJBsMjnS_347kaVZ3r9WZSTLwJx713Uep5I1G1sgtbWd2M8xbMi19oZEobMwpFhQq1C1bXzRRGsQyJDkSc/s1600-h/SANY0439.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344811616843877154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIgrWab3uy-Yc2hcLKLeeRl0BfphRHoWY4bq-KD6wSQUBvq7Fl8Pq1bocEHWJBsMjnS_347kaVZ3r9WZSTLwJx713Uep5I1G1sgtbWd2M8xbMi19oZEobMwpFhQq1C1bXzRRGsQyJDkSc/s200/SANY0439.JPG" /></a></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9G3XG2UybsArvflHUcRCURBJKlFFdt_4Iwvd2zK-yduo4QEmF-5fv9X2ubS8faDwQFYtWJW8ZlssuOxq2RWV_JmJ9Gmb7WDAinK4kwWATsZYgTKafT3zFz2ohQHCSOqbETaQtSs87DY/s1600-h/SANY0440.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344812146942124482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL9G3XG2UybsArvflHUcRCURBJKlFFdt_4Iwvd2zK-yduo4QEmF-5fv9X2ubS8faDwQFYtWJW8ZlssuOxq2RWV_JmJ9Gmb7WDAinK4kwWATsZYgTKafT3zFz2ohQHCSOqbETaQtSs87DY/s200/SANY0440.JPG" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><br /><br />...these 3 pictures are the first 2 strips to my quilt minus 1 square on each strip...lost those in the photo shoot (where are my photographer daughters when I need them??? Hmmmm could it be that one of them lives in California and the other one lives in Minnesota and I don't live in either one of those states...). When this quilt is finished it will be 10 blocks by 10 blocks plus sashing and borders. The blocks are 6" finished and the sashing is 1" finished, but I'm not sure how I'm going to do the borders yet, so I don't know just what the finished size will be. I have all of my blocks made and some of the sashing cut...yet another LIW (Lady In Waiting) to add to my list;)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Number 2 is an apron that I've wanted to make for a long time, but was unable to find the pattern. I was out shopping on Saturday and not only found the pattern, but found some fabric to go with the pattern...</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344810791719003394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBfOp4YBFFjW_XjJjB4VvaGzGr2pcKM-cTnsHpFhbo0HOjV0EXsyyinCvYZqdpg-rVkvxIDssmIErdUEFC62HMsdvzD72PPz4eR8lQUVR6ucGHRrpVkgiEBTKEI22FLkyvcrKEzJZpjYU/s400/SANY0443.JPG" />How do you like the Zebra and Turquoise together???<br /><br /></div><div align="center">Number 3 is for a swap that I'm participating in...<br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344810350487142226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGC-r5dm5Oc_76iPifwjFfCsy06DD6n4WffITa0xoDcUCmvi0H3KoRYDnWL9KTOo4xRUmMZbVCYENyCw7ataSx7hSGw5vvKZNn9KaoJRDSgGAABqrkLsOl7uRyLw7UkbvcFjIRBo_1Y5c/s400/SANY0436.JPG" /> <p align="center">Any guesses on just what it might be???<br />The pink fabric under the striped fabric is the 'wrong side' so it doesn't give the true shade of pink. It does have more blue in it than the stripe, but I think it will work out just fine...at least I hope so;)<br /><br /><br /><br />Fourth...</p><div align="center">A few more grannies to go with the <span style="color:#ffcc00;">yellow<br /></span>ones I posted about in my last post...<br /></div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344809861372386130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2hIfuA7tUyDvP8CjglzAjOrLEo9SjCJWEdT-LUaED-hQfhfjTWHH221KfO0UKBq0ZIcO2gmw3ZOTkr8gqB5vIOzlkYn0vUAKMW4D82x7stFLrwuoszesM4n1yzfbGtLal2QZet_rw6U/s400/SANY0434.JPG" /> <p align="center"><br />We'll find out this month if my youngest daughter is having a girl or a boy, and next month we'll find out what my middle daughter is having;)</p><p align="center">#5</p><p align="center">These are my strips of fabric all sewn together, cut into squares and ready to go for the next step in the mystery quilt I'm making along with Dana and hundreds, yes hundreds, of others over at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/oldredbarnco.blogspot.com"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Old Red Barn</span> </a><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344809469564827890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNhZ9yPF219ldCAKLZ5Eu_UTJIu8mp3nD_CeBtp_I901gBlVSnDqAeyeJ9feXsKSJG4nl7WG2pjw7xC4DbQ4MDsRSVKA64bCaVUE1P8MbQ6P8hrs8iHhuh4DM-NuziQdZiWx1tLL8m29E/s400/SANY0424.JPG" /></p><p align="center">Tomorrow Dana will reveal just exactly how all of these squares are supposed to go together. Can't wait for that;)</p><p align="center">And last, but not least...</p><p align="center">This is a picture of a friend of mine from work. We had a baby shower for her on Thursday. I made her a little quilt and had <a href="http://allmycreativeness.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Leslie</span></a><br />make a pair of matching baby shoes. Can you see them there in Debbie's left hand?? <em>They are so tiny and adorable;)</em> They stole the show and got lots of Oooooooo's and Aaaaahhhhhh's;)</p><p align="center"><em></em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344809014956056530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD6RYGNcJBUMHvm8hdeqBSeM21O-aQJyogR18FkCc2oRJ5fAB1_mL1FBUO03Rl9VrvuEvLBQxbYKjuitBjky39O7JABLUaRak7Jo7S_qRxCpV5Edpo_diNXxketaPQioXNIbV9Ag3PVlc/s400/SANY0421.JPG" /></p><div align="center">The top of the quilt is flannel and the back is polar fleece. </div><div align="center">I quilted around the moons on the blue squares and did free hand stars on the yellow squares. I'm sorry you can't see them in this picture...Oh yeah, and the back of the quilt is the same shade of blue as the lighter shade of blue on the moon squares.<br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I can't figure why the colors in some of my pictures just don't look like they should...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Some day I'm going to seriously have to read the book of instructions that came with my camera...I'm not a techy by any means...bet ya couldn't guess that;)<br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I was off this weekend, but don't have another day off until Father's Day and that's 2 weeks away...so I think that my progress is going to be slowed some.</div><div align="center"><br />I hope that you all have a wonderful and productive week;)<br />Happy Sewing;) </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-71760730276491082962009-05-31T14:49:00.000-06:002009-06-09T07:27:26.315-06:00Stripped And Ready to Sew<div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342094088638098818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Hw9KDukTVdWKN55HPLcIuXc9tGd4hyCV7SpPTZ_7xFQwEjtZ2CfOPucPRrVu1xS-fsPsjq0oDwiHwxeMoOzFeFhXzRZAb7BERtGxgN3fv_02RpU_z-jTFB7W7JwRIcTarvKoZ0SOxRc/s400/SANY0286.JPG" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Candy Kisses</span></div><br /><div align="center">by Sandy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Gervais</span></div><br /><div align="center">for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Moda</span></div><br /><div align="center"><br />is the fabric line that I have chosen to use for my mystery quilt that Dana is hosting over at</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://oldredbarnco.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Old Red Barn Co </span></a></div><br /><div align="center">See the button on my side bar just to the right...</div><br /><div align="center"><br />I jumped on the band wagon a little late, but I'm caught up and can't wait to get going. Since it's a mystery...I hope that these fabrics will be a good choice. I love the line and because it's not one of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Moda's</span> 'new' lines, I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that I don't run out before my quilt is finished.</div><br /><div align="center"><br />I've been working on a lot of projects over the past few weeks and that along with working a whole lot of hours has kept me very busy.....</div><br /><div align="center"><br />So without further adieu, let me show you what I've been up to...</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342098379704176130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI8ecnFQzMLvCXIQXYvZJ2BO1lxMaAU069JSjUMJX-8oRJY0r7-JC5xDkE2Huvrqy4XFdCib_g91vUrdEsyyzEou9_HNI0MW2WNRV_tNask-kAJCUjTF0ZEw4qDhXHjDnhE2G49gGHjbI/s400/SANY0357.JPG" /></div></div><br /><div align="center">As you can see...some granny squares...46 of them to be exact. My two youngest girls are expecting babies a month apart, one in November and one in December. We will find out in June and then July what they are having and so I thought I would get a jump start on making a blanket for each of them. This pic is a little off, but the color looks just like Kraft Mac and Cheese;p</div><br /><div align="center">When we find out what they are having I will then choose a color to go with these and then start on more granny squares.</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><p align="center">The older of my two youngest daughters has developed anti-bodies in her blood as the result of a blood transfusion she had to have after the birth of her first child. She also has gestational diabetes and with each pregnancy, it rears it's ugly head earlier in the pregnancy. All of this has made her 'high risk' and so the doctors are keeping a very close eye on her. </p><br /><p align="center">Here are a couple of (side ways) dresses that I have made for a couple of my grand daughters</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1hGpxa5dol20d7YCgbNYHak2JPWiM0YTvO9Wwo_O0EQWKY3yDN5d_8ctuVV4vRofmdt8ZacnBRhqZRwwRAQdTALwM4OpmnKBfBt3-cHCv_ROk3IWQLQQIiyk-Pry3fZXaRvdGBzcFpn4/s1600-h/SANY0251.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342102709228049362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1hGpxa5dol20d7YCgbNYHak2JPWiM0YTvO9Wwo_O0EQWKY3yDN5d_8ctuVV4vRofmdt8ZacnBRhqZRwwRAQdTALwM4OpmnKBfBt3-cHCv_ROk3IWQLQQIiyk-Pry3fZXaRvdGBzcFpn4/s320/SANY0251.JPG" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWCn5DlzY_sH_VVHs9xq34Bu9-sLBiazU1IEy4odxpaulolDQj3PCw7dDtmdJ7QPFSOCc62_reE5KfAWHnE-gOEVH6ifF-TKenr8CJu9_jQUSBqehEX7dIIggUZa2_bsy34QMOjp0HLLg/s1600-h/SANY0250.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342102184430629762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWCn5DlzY_sH_VVHs9xq34Bu9-sLBiazU1IEy4odxpaulolDQj3PCw7dDtmdJ7QPFSOCc62_reE5KfAWHnE-gOEVH6ifF-TKenr8CJu9_jQUSBqehEX7dIIggUZa2_bsy34QMOjp0HLLg/s320/SANY0250.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center">Sorry about them being sideways (thought I'd fixed that).<br />I have 3 more dresses that I have made like these, but no pics of them. Guess I'll have to do something about that...</div><br /><br /><p align="center">This is a cute little picture frame that I helped one of my granddaughters make for her kindergarten teacher. I found a <a href="http://modabakeshop.com/">tutorial</a> for it. It's the <em>Fabric Picture Frame Tutorial </em>by <a href="http://rachel-griffith.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#3366ff;">Rachel</span></a> Very <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">gooooooey</span> and very <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">funnnnn</span>;)</p><br /><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342114665681285602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ut9PXwzxtXXrVFon40t3sdnZ97t8tlIoaKBNhcAOAJh63T13w1tEkcsXdsoBjqVymoZ0rZTyduOWpFXio38LrMePwvZXvMD1L2onnQ05Dw9S10ZGYoErIXimrqSUeAK_KpcHWnexYks/s400/SANY0277.JPG" />This picture doesn't do it justice but we sure had fun making it. We wrapped it up in some pink tissue paper and tied it with a strip of pink fabric with cherries on it. Needless to say, the teacher was thrilled with it;) </p><br /><p align="center"><br />The fabric that we used in the picture frame project is the fabric that I am using for my 9 patch project that <span style="color:#ff0000;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">CMQ</span></span> inspired me to do. Since my sewing time varies as to the number of hours and the days that I can devote to my projects I just have to do what I can when I can. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">AJ</span> invited all to join her in in making just one 9 patch block a day...and to make as many, or as few as desired. This was my first block...</p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342111135020981218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdhA4uWcRA3UO5azSEn7Tv_BJriOoQCOIb0cBwr-7MEyJbDgHHCAIpyBg3lZbgVpQ4JfFD0zzlI889EwIRNuYy2vA0eK4wLNPS_UJDqWndPuY_2ymnEBaOAW0jf0IhBwCCpeq3BRDfcXY/s400/SANY0208.JPG" /><br /><p align="center">...No contrast, you say? Well you would be right;) But I LOVE these colors, so this block and the other two that I have that are like it will be "re-purposed".<br /><br /></p><br /><p align="center">So........now my 9-patch is blues and yellows, as you can see from the frame. I have always wanted a blue and yellow quilt, and so I will have one, just as soon as I get this one finished. Right now I have two rows sewn together with white <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">sashing</span>. I was trying to get pictures of my layout, but I was working on it out on the front lawn and Mr. Wind thought he'd pay me a visit and well... I'm sure you can imagine just what happened. I will take pictures of my progress later this week and get them posted so you can see just how this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">LIW</span> (Lady In Waiting) is coming along;) </p><br /><p align="center">So that, and more, is what I've been doing with my <em>spare </em>time...what have you been doing with yours?</p><br /><p align="center">Just a couple of more things before I go...please drop by and say HI to <a href="http://allmycreativeness.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Leslie</span></a>. She's getting into sewing/quilting and discovering just what a blast and creative outlet it is. Her giraffe quilt is </p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">A-W-E-S-O-M-E </span></p><br /><p align="center">as are her other projects, but the giraffe quilt was her first and her own design!!! A very talented young lady <span style="font-size:78%;">(and yes, she is one of mine).<br /></span></p><br /><br /><p align="center">And just a couple of the pics I took this morning on the way home from work</p><br /><p align="center">(0630)</p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342119604389866162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW1-6wqLgnUWau2f_YIaNvR67BOAlnMKzX19oaZCWz7ZIjTrUiJ9J9moJ_3jz5bXOpn4Cpvt4s7G8fVaFtK31Zf7I1emD1KwW_Wj1pM55mnnblmXHbvtovH0bccfWHmVNfY7onEFgs5D4/s400/SANY0287.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342120160607252146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5W2HpipmJzmXgu09IVDKgeuiyYvQgdjWv-A_w5VdjYe3btOurC_zU5TPK8M5k0Z_D5ZvkaoRcX8KHUwH59XVmiiJuEs-yJIkb8j2gN84ipf45GV55cw0Hyn1t5ngI_uQ74zK7_eqjIaI/s400/SANY0331.JPG" /></span>I hope that you all have a terrific week with lot of time to do the things you want to do;)<br /><br /><br /></p><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center"></p><span style="font-size:180%;"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-41718038003802586662009-05-09T01:09:00.000-06:002009-05-09T01:24:26.232-06:00Happy Mother's Day<div align="center"> I rode my bike to work the other day so I could take these pictures of some of Mother Nature's handiwork...</div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333718774665938450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC965xeldYMcsWUVO6olv8s3sDTIvh2gAfXVecIl15SpY75wTATRqu9mpvmCk2wAnGVhsKOCxjDF738shkLEAC-BuHirtXNecj6CrZElHbUSSqQgk32Vxw9EMCTtZN2F1527bw1SvflrQ/s400/FlowersUtahMay+2K9.jpg" border="0" /></div><p align="center">I think she must have been taking notes when she was in Color Theory Class;)</p><p align="center">If you ever need some help with what colors look good together just take a walk outside and you might find something you like. I don't think Mother Nature would mind if you 'borrowed' some of her ideas;)</p><p align="center"><em>I wish you all a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY</em></p><p align="center">Enjoy your weekend;)</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-41483643799492160372009-04-28T20:54:00.000-06:002009-04-28T22:24:55.790-06:00A Few of the Things I've Been Working On<div align="center"><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">These are a few of the things that I've been working on this week...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">This is a crocheted bag that really gave me a workout.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigCCSXlESA2K1J5OPjd2ro0WWCmMyelwooR4NpevLNFiUdri0L3-EX5uYTlVARrjcbmRM8AhoQJKi4hvrsjtaO0e848kEXzyYluNQDSlvDolKtT3wfnr83a39YD8K6or5XKswg0qSG25c/s1600-h/SANY0204.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329954566193361314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigCCSXlESA2K1J5OPjd2ro0WWCmMyelwooR4NpevLNFiUdri0L3-EX5uYTlVARrjcbmRM8AhoQJKi4hvrsjtaO0e848kEXzyYluNQDSlvDolKtT3wfnr83a39YD8K6or5XKswg0qSG25c/s400/SANY0204.JPG" border="0" /></a>I used a size N crochet hook and 2" strips of fabric. It needs some finishing, but overall, I'm pretty happy with the way it truned out. One of my co-workers, a guy, said it was, "very Springy".</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I jumped on the band wagon with <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Amanda Jean</span> </a>and her block-a-day Quilt Along. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDLcXhqT-jE9mG4YZUcpBTJGW0v5Jynj-SJvv7nF_Esy59yLYAG4lENp4oPE73stcQtoDpLFlHGOwijER_BNpQkEjHUNRm_PnbgISrMSEoCJE_NLEuBjSaV3K3xEJB6t4WO6BntktRXkI/s1600-h/SANY0207.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329954016919183042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDLcXhqT-jE9mG4YZUcpBTJGW0v5Jynj-SJvv7nF_Esy59yLYAG4lENp4oPE73stcQtoDpLFlHGOwijER_BNpQkEjHUNRm_PnbgISrMSEoCJE_NLEuBjSaV3K3xEJB6t4WO6BntktRXkI/s400/SANY0207.JPG" border="0" /></a> This will be a simple quilt, just 9 patch blocks, and we will be making one a day. I will be using fabric that is in my stash, as much as I can. It will be BRIGHT! The perfect Summer Quilt;)</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">This is a quilt top, minus the borders that I'm working on for one of my granddaughters.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVrbk-MNegsperGJD7kkXbXAMmggwfMhE7IVNyfyN61jPocM0kkDkIl_Sd1WbdOtoKgyOC96u83PlfqeOskLXcHLBk2bU6T0tNG2xX5ZGIKk28EFsFnu9t8c7sLOIyISkewMzjFXmpY2s/s1600-h/SANY0209.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329953448426021762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVrbk-MNegsperGJD7kkXbXAMmggwfMhE7IVNyfyN61jPocM0kkDkIl_Sd1WbdOtoKgyOC96u83PlfqeOskLXcHLBk2bU6T0tNG2xX5ZGIKk28EFsFnu9t8c7sLOIyISkewMzjFXmpY2s/s400/SANY0209.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />It went together very fast. Now all I have to do is figure out what to use for the borders and the back. I have a couple of blocks, that didn't get used on the front, that will be going into the back of the quilt. I love a pieced back with a little suprise sewn in here and there.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">We had a really good rain storm this past Saturday and we're supposed to get another one tonight. I guess this means that we'll have lots and lots of May Flowers;)</div><div align="center"> I just hope that it doesn't get too hot too fast and the flowers wilt.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Here's to a great week with lots of sewing time worked in;)</div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-69842805013129277032009-04-21T23:41:00.000-06:002009-04-22T00:34:57.380-06:00Virtual Quilt Festival<div align="center">There's a Virtual Quilt Festival going on over at <a href="http://parkcitygirl.blogspot.com/">Amy's</a> . Go check it out and join in on all of the fun;)</div><br /><div align="center">This is a picture of one of my favorite quilts that I have made and here's why...although it's not very big, only about 30" x 30", I made up and drew the design, hand appliqued the stars and hearts on it with a button hole stitch and then hand quilted it.</div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327397854461271650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLmVrOnJXOHFw6xjJJJ0SxC7mJt8beNSV3XQ4iIVbCBM9jyZLmxkvPBx83Rtu_-d1hLsAHTFzqCfB6z-YtZDD4AlVBGK75CrFHZCrh732xcyJ4wtNbvnTk-r1lJyEWsr9EzhRtrMPFmus/s400/DSCF0038.JPG" border="0" /> As imperfect as it is, probably the reason this one is so near and dear to my heart is that a very young grandson spent the night and he asked me if I could take it off of the wall and cover him up with it. We left this one on the wall and covered him up with a bigger quilt and he was OK with that because he could still see my Stars and Hearts Quilt;)<br /><p align="center">Enjoy the VQF:)<br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-71414117733516531632009-04-21T20:55:00.000-06:002009-04-21T23:24:11.425-06:00Time For a Little Catch Up<div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center">First of all, I would like to thank all of you that sent well wishes regarding my kids and their so journ through the snow to come out for a visit. I truly appreciate it. My kids did finally get here, almost two days later than planned because of the snow in Cheyenne, Wyoming. As unhappy as I was about them being stuck in Cheyenne for nearly two days because of said snow, I was happy about it keeping them here for several extra days while yet another storm hit us and, again closed the roads. They are now back in MN and getting back to life as usual.<br /><br />One week ago tomorrow this is what my front yard had all over it...</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327362261848419234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHDv2_EqBiJlgJ7iWJLtlXwUwdAhTHzwcJOn43vzsWrHgzvCCU_1yY0-0vo06emMCAk0FpxAuZu57jIlVhh8_vZPSSGLFRPafb7IYcLcDsGgp4F2E3kSf6se2NSJmiDZ-OPwxq6wg_zZU/s400/SANY0170.JPG" border="0" /><br />...over 9" of snow fell in less than 24 hours! Today it's been in the mid 70's...dare I say it...could Spring finally be here???</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Here's a hint that it just might be...<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327363746966106658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicdTgFl2m4934_4LJanpY_HRdhIcsxfrLt6kMmD8SsnPTbUIg8BeBKt_BBokc-37mQT1MXykZQBMVq-W01jOlNUcoaky8pM1T7eONU0wIOZHGjnFWKGLRf1LaJvlOEQorAz4ZV7xEqMYA/s400/SANY0195.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"><br />Hopefully, it will stick around for awhile;)</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">This quilt top was a BOM that I did awhile back and, until a couple of weeks ago, remained a LIW (Lady in Waiting)...</div><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327366745478044530" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAp5xUVIPqCW87R8Hzujam6bU8eiM3Rrx86RMHFOQy9Uq_u3eDIzT6gwcMiQZ9O5NkHiXSGytYL3_lDxHvhQ18CXwhrnSCHIKbTQ9YaMEZDvM3k7Hw4q1b1HNZ_hk1kPh4jv8Q4eO1bHs/s200/SANY0097.JPG" border="0" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVIuLiZhCXC3cnlExdPhbv_dT8EwnTlsMnnUqHDxKTrJ189r3LgHIn7cmd4MnBMPqZ9pwPK3JdyGdKYYZi7ioBBDrNvQ3FpNtUCMl1avRYrW-G_BjroXxWmmil_1XQIhGcMu6ZFNcX88w/s1600-h/SANY0091.JPG"></a></p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwD0wLw0NwqJv2YT5IOkZkRwFkMt1SwpdRwxcx-t-2DfNIit9xR2IrqyjXZJ0pB4qJyEDOe9VUmG4b9eDpMIx0s-zf6ByMksz5ud2OpAJJfgkCt8-IQvoC0giv1IRx6LSEjyiRCrMkIp0/s1600-h/SANY0094.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327367655194716722" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwD0wLw0NwqJv2YT5IOkZkRwFkMt1SwpdRwxcx-t-2DfNIit9xR2IrqyjXZJ0pB4qJyEDOe9VUmG4b9eDpMIx0s-zf6ByMksz5ud2OpAJJfgkCt8-IQvoC0giv1IRx6LSEjyiRCrMkIp0/s200/SANY0094.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327372807514310354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNuPFhd_o8-PD0wp6BwmgNfwX7nh4dUhsf7Y6ZrdA_tSjr5WaDKSCRhahVTUNlmCMaVA48sYQ1Dqn4iceoA5BgaH-JiLhyphenhyphen3FdjY40x-yqfHb61USiLE8fK7eJR2SEHCEp3c-uomYYQGMI/s200/SANY0092.JPG" border="0" />This middle picture has the truest color </p><br /><p><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327371078865390386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEySn1YUfpiw7kb37e8zCtju2Wk_c5mlYp5EHTjvcz-sbdTavFIE9A_vaeyCxrGi2DlHCRT-wkKGW7exJ3RXkOw5mDUctoch9JSwYHUUCS98gTls03RMYCKhUq4e2HksEL15zsaWCMrlM/s400/SANY0095.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center">...ALL FINISHED...;););) </p><br /><p align="center"><br />I made these three skirts...</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327375391014578018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyGa_sRzdHX2BLNjASvwggvsTO0jYeozLYuoTOZBwpWA_uJ7WFERzmdiejxK10sJDyMRgfeO2gJzJUnux32ko0M-FTYTQP-Taq7mNtaPlQLB8L4AFy7_DwHIFv0cb2_n0XbNraH_CMSHU/s400/SANY0127.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center"><br />...out of this...<br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327376278509692482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsYvtSJvCvN0fqJnDCIwfA0QM_KRIe3YdvLn0Wjk1iqdJ2sSvPDEai2d0v3LUc9NAwM0V51y3PA9sH7XZZp-IR5mF4adtzr8ScI9EF6MM_rtK4steKpBn9OP90FtHFFhnfguDSh-tfTp0/s400/SANY0122.JPG" border="0" />...old jeans and lots and lots of ribbon and trim...</p><br /><p align="center">I made little bags out of the leg pieces that I cut off of the jeans;) I also made a couple of of pillows for 2 of my grandsons. I get so excited about giving them the things that I make for them that I forget all about taking pictures.</p><br /><p align="center">I'm participating in Connie W's (Cootie Bugg 2) Siggy Block Swap. I'm just waiting to get my blocks...all 60 of them and then I'll have to figure out how I'm going to put them together. </p><br /><p align="center">Projects in the works are...a crocheted bag, my red, white, and blue afghan, new scrubb tops for work, my applique block from the Linda Jenkins' class I took, and..., and..., I think you get the picture.</p><br /><p align="center">I just have to add one more picture of the snow from last week...</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327381260095370514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqQNstAAfz4bA5bbZKzhcbhnLi2Dn7mwRUrhofD0Emi590xs8TR1h3gFGsECAGBMmYvo4gopuxMLm5Dxq-N0lwACku-fAVVb2A5rwVnRZ1hyphenhyphenfbIgIM8MWCqvl-NkFyD37eiqDXHvTcixo/s400/SANY0171.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">This is one of the trees in my front yard...I think the picture looks pretty cool (no pun intended) with the black of the trunk and the white of the snow.<br /></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center">I hope it's not too late to wish you all a happy week;)<br /><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAp5xUVIPqCW87R8Hzujam6bU8eiM3Rrx86RMHFOQy9Uq_u3eDIzT6gwcMiQZ9O5NkHiXSGytYL3_lDxHvhQ18CXwhrnSCHIKbTQ9YaMEZDvM3k7Hw4q1b1HNZ_hk1kPh4jv8Q4eO1bHs/s1600-h/SANY0097.JPG"></a></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-41988489865209588672009-04-12T02:30:00.000-06:002009-04-12T02:39:45.257-06:00Happy Easter 2K9<div align="center">Wishing you all a Happy Easter</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323720745104659410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9n4v1OjWdgPD5PWPlqd2no1WneOhiLWI9xm1-W4Av44vC0NH6J0Wg4BAx1nGfCIHoBhGglDBVAoixtQTZeJlhKFGbgFs_hSW5FAYR4pU7d5O7fll05lYDAR7NyeMXUTG8Eu6fu6qwilo/s400/DSCF0177.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Enjoy your day;)<br /></div><div align="center"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-53210543139683606022009-04-04T15:46:00.000-06:002009-04-04T16:19:39.585-06:00Lookie Lookie Sugar Cookie<div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320957186041705202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipX06Z25d-JSyIgNglrzR5QMqyeEEplDANC8Xl3kuWk7prazRMavyPLdQxdsbD_m_mrQ1ZQqFzoBUP1WU10dfbMOrW2cLiLC5Sbs0SzoktQSiyFBP-WCKSO4d5hNafe5rOdGN0On5zBUs/s400/SANY0086.JPG" border="0" /><br /> OK...so it's not a sugar cookie but you have to admit that it rhymes;)<br /><br />Let me explain...this morning, well actually it was about 12:30 so I guess that's really this afternoon...my neighbor's brother knocked on my door...I had just gotten up. No, I don't usually sleep the day away, but I did the night shift last night and didn't get home until 6:30 AM...anyway, back to the knock at my door...I answered and the man there introduced himself as my neighbor's brother and said that he was visiting his sister and wanted to make her some cookies, but she didn't have a cookie sheet and wondered if he could borrow one of mine...Well, of course, and when he brought it back this cookie was on it. He did give me a whole cookie, but I think I had it half eaten before I thanked him and closed the door. It was yummy;p and just for the record...you can borrow my cookie sheets any time;)<br /><br />The cookie was a high point (ahhhh the simple things in life) to my down day today...My middle daughter and her family live in Minnesota. They left home yesterday and headed this way for a visit...She sent me a text msg this morning (2:00) telling me that they were stuck in Cheyenne, Wyoming in white out conditions...no more traveling. They got a hotel room and went to bed. This morning they were still in white out conditions and still unable to travel because the roads are closed! OK!!!! Where is Spring????? If anyone knows will you please, please share??? The earliest that they will be able to leave their hotel room will be tomorrow morning, cutting our visit one day + shorter;(<br /><br />Here are a few pictures of projects that I've been working on...<br /><div align="center"><br />This is a quilt that I'm working on for one of my grandsons. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320961195421238258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkw7e7s21oQ4hKAuYTf32o411ksrbDsVWHkLrrvG5Qtwm8YAzOIp8man2Gnc0eyEkXKSwhtXieiMkLx1S2k_tOH1knWh4je1o4UBTtbAZ0YXRdm8ClTTIDg4yPqkXDx8g38xIS5PU4B1M/s400/SANY0087.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">The backing fabric is flannel with baseballs all over it.</div></div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320961584094725810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht5O6T_wwpiF66Q8_erJIhAJNroMoeKzruFJGyyKO83XiPmRiOvBGebr-klXrvHCgfUz0Q6pFMdyEWAJR9H9f3btMTMwyGOQAy2S4I7RYG9LM9cwMPyAC7tDrutoxLb77dUXGrAfNimRs/s400/SANY0088.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center">Can you see it in the upper left corner???</p><p align="center">...and this is my Linda Jenkins' block...</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320962045904670002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVhn2GkNd3GopY_2n5e0Dp3nyWLWz8y_bcvBqPKBBZrxjXhhppN83NrI3gTvyuwNjwvQSadt1xZnJebyZt20jCa3qXe_CCw-EvgjSDFgf1bw-t2an6OuTu8PQ2wHRzFi1VzPxYh-qd7nk/s400/SANY0089.JPG" border="0" />I took a class from Linda a couple of weeks ago and this is my rendition of the block she taught us.<br />I have several more leaves and a whole lot more circles to add before this one will be finished. I'm not very good at applique, but I'm having a lot of fun working on this one.</p><p align="center">Time to go get ready for another night shift...</p><p align="center">Have a great weekend;)<br /></p><div align="center"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-73038346868168687282009-04-02T20:31:00.000-06:002009-04-03T16:10:07.678-06:00A Couple of Things I've Been Working OnThis is the afagan that I've been working on...the red, white, and blue one that I mentioned in an earlier post. There's no pattern, just lots and lots of single crocheting. I hope to have it done by the Forth of July.<br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320295754867268674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0RoZHOVRypcofzkMcdeshkde7iryN_B-2FOQ92Tncz-9oIZqt4rnc7WWKcqrh30lRV0oTXx93vF-tduLg87VQEp0nzU_qkQFDHvGim_P8BxeXKmZFpgKZzBaVC4tRc5DR7Elea-G6ZHY/s400/SANY0083.JPG" border="0" />Can you see the green at the top of the picture? That was covered with snow on Monday morning. That snow is gone now, but we're expecting rain with thunder and lightning tonight and tomorrow.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Here's a picture of the signature blocks that I've been working on... </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320296206364906978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuI9oPOQniUC_FhAWRxTWFQwS2XtEPhwoZj_ors6cCTuAr7ZbIquiIni13FZLyAHhaPcpwyr4QKO6KaN2MxVM8MUxCfViYJOX6I7cGekh_-IMFJwCbZWne4g73a_HGGlgw8VIvIqqJg6c/s400/SANY0080.JPG" border="0" />The picture is a little blurry, still working on the settings on my new camera.</div><div align="center">I'm participating in a Signature Block Swap and these will need to be in the mail in the next couple of weeks. </div><div align="center">I made more than double the squares I needed, so those will be used in the borders of my signature quilt.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">My kids from Minnesota will be here this next week, provided the roads remain open and they don't get snowed out. I can hardly wait to see them;)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I hope you all have a great weekend;)<br /></div><div align="center"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-10813064243232126472009-03-30T10:56:00.000-06:002009-03-30T11:59:10.043-06:00Happy Snowy Monday<div align="center">The calendar says that it's Spring, but I wonder--is it really???</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">This is what I woke up to this morning...</div><br /><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319037029003845666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbVdw_FuFI6R6cCyyf2T3q6DfMznVAo4Exgo9OE3RLt5c9srFbYM_D0uYkhtumrs-c0Kk2_niFQMI43pBPManqqZJDU41fQfq4-FJXrbsyrsns-B5DVStKsjK6hhIQrwNiQyDcbgX3TGc/s400/SANY0073.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">........nearly 3.5" of new snow.........</p><p align="center">that grass was green when I went to bed last night;(</p><p align="center">No wonder Spring seems to be much shorter than Winter and Summer. It's cheated out by late snows and early hot spells.</p><p align="center">I have so many projects in the works right now that I need to focus on just a few...</p><p align="center">so I chose this quilt ...</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319039620821197874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVxSRs06LDOi01VbyzdUzPZ7fcmgRzJEw4O6dG39V0z0B2nm1KxdrRtJ-l1AZOd-2P6JZAe_42JGXEuS0KMlpErtJ_vB7ESfQh5SlnEEAgdy3wRHNi7b0CaL6TKANWQBPYvW46eodg1xY/s400/SANY0075.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"></p><p align="center">I made this one about 3 years ago. It was a BOM that one of the local quilt shops was doing when I first moved here. I made a couple of changes to the original that the shop was doing and then took it to a local longarm quilter, Laura Erickson, to do the quilting. All I need to do is the binding so this is what I will be working on over the next few days.</p><p align="center">I think I'll take it to work with me tonight (doing the night shift) and if I have any down time I will work on it. Ahhhhh, but it's Monday and Mondays are usually busy. Maybe by the time I get there things will have slowed down. Yeah, right I have my doubts about that. Oh well, at least I have a job...in fact I have two, so I'm not going to complain, except that with two jobs there's not enough time to sew;(</p><p align="center">I hope you all have a great Monday;)<br /></p><br /><div align="center"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-42765831825814229082009-03-22T15:45:00.000-06:002009-04-07T22:02:55.707-06:00Lots to Catch Up On<div align="center">Holy Cow!!! Where has the time gone??? I knew that I hadn't posted in awhile, but was surprised that it had been as long as it has...Soooooooo there's lots to catch up on...<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br />The two most exciting things going on right now is that my youngest daughter and her husband are expecting their second child in November. Can I just tell you that being a grandma is one of the best callings in the world! This will be # 11 for me YIPEE!!! Secondly, my oldest son and his family will be moving here from Arizona. I can't tell you how excited I was when they let us all know that they would be moving out when their kids get out of school (end of May). My son starts his new job on Tuesday and so he will be here sometime tonight. His wife and the kids will remain in AZ and make the move June 1st!</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br />In all of this I have also moved to a new home and with everything that entails, service people not showing up when they're supposed to and then when they do they can't get the job done, had no Internet service for nearly a month. I finally go fed up and called my provider and had them walk me through the set up over the phone. After nearly an hour on the phone I was up and running...finally...I think I stayed up until nearly 3 that morning just trying to do a little catch up.<br /><br />My camera got packed in some box that is somewhere here...I will eventually find it, but that was just the excuse I needed to buy a new camera. I should add here, that I now have 3 digital cameras...the one in the box, another one whose cables are packed away in another box somewhere and the new one that I bought just before I moved and now have no idea where it's box and cables are..........can we say AGGREVATION!!!!!!!!!!! I have been snapping many pictures, tho, and will be tearing this place apart to find the missing parts so this post won't be naked, as it were;)</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">There's nothing like moving to point out just what size a person's stash is. I knew that I had a lot, correction...TON of fabric, but now I truly know just how much I have...You might wonder if that's stopping me from getting more...well, of course it isn't. I went out and bought new supplies for the class I took with Linda Jenkins. I didn't have time to go through boxes. Anyone else suffer from this??? ;)</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em>I FOUND THEM I FOUND THEM I FOUND THEM</em></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><em>YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEE</em></div><br /><br /><div align="center">well at least one of them anyway...</div><br /><br /><div align="center">What you might ask???</div><br /><br /><div align="center">Camera cables, of course;)</div><br /><br /><div align="center">this post won't be naked after all...</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><br />During my down time I was lucky enough to win not one, but two blog give aways. The first was this scrap bag from <span style="color:#ff99ff;">jelleybelley <a href="http://wwwjellybelly-jellybrain.blogspot.com/">http://wwwjellybelly-jellybrain.blogspot.com/</a></span>. </div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317550787497448082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQztyIA-DABNi8E6q7EntijRncipNMI7wV3O7V4dCE-N2RG_3VofuIO1AqCq8M0oCdDwNKpNbjdlUFh3GKxcMfXYum_CWzqiKDzzX8HGiR3OjBKXKuz4sV9lvutZK2nB8lI7hX7FXTGzQ/s400/SANY0001.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">Lots of fun little scraplets along with a few large pieces. I know that several of these will go into my postage stamp quilt that I'm collecting for. As for the larger pieces...not quite sure yet. Thanks a ton, Emma, for picking my name;)</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">I also won another drawing...a quilt of all things!!! How generous of Barbara</div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://panhandlesuesquiltingspot.blogspot.com/">http://panhandlesuesquiltingspot.blogspot.com/</a> to offer a quilt. I was shocked that I won her drawing. Take a look......</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317552988879398722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLWfNrUv7AIWBsQs-VJXNCPR0urad4mhP7rfqbI8bsXpsLOiNbkby2ObMJ7Xg_PnWw1qgaRZdznB4UWlM6M1LcvVCqrQbHK1InhdEEQDdgnm2r9zSFMeijnD1vdu9OINWnVRwmhTkDhy0/s400/SANY0004.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center">The front<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center">Sorry about the picture being sideways.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">I love the <span style="color:#ff99ff;">pink <span style="color:#000000;">and black.</span></span></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317554203079343490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfZk06Ks6W9BA8K_kRcJUqCO3Htkz8fiClaIe9bMbQ9Zz7Z1oOCX18wrbf7LLJw4fPHQKqTc-tFmv9h-33FlSB1v3OKzrvTKpI2lxItl6-t2tDJWVgH-xXDPryoKIHiVtR3fR5R-Y8WY4/s400/SANY0005.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center">(and just so we keep the neck exercises equal on both sides...)</div><br /><br /><div align="center">The Back</div><br /><div align="center">the stripes are too cool!</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><p align="center">What a cute little label with all of the pertinent info on it;)</p></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317555681615621282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjapNkFVfYvJ_QHT_-Cszqo0EezL0rFvFgjvkfLhb1_D3d2Ke0ui05fFTTMGvkmr6T6LL6dyRoyinyTHznYIfrkZNuAEZzAPKXj5kB6iAfKfVk5xKSeSUsehKiu8Br06OiSMde-yZqQEsw/s400/SANY0006.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center">Thanks a TON, Barbara! I feel so fortunate to have won your quilt;) This little jem will be loved and cherished;)<br /></div><br /><p><br />And more fun stuff...Had Quilt Guild meeting last week. We had a very special guest...Linda Jenkins from Piece O Cake. Linda gave a class on color before our meeting. It was great, filled with lots of info, and the room was overflowing. After lunch we were then treated to a trunk show provided by Linda and her ever able bodied assistant, Paul, aka her husband. She shared over 50 of her quilts with us. I took lots of pics with said new camera, but am afraid that many of them might land on the cutting room floor because I'm not used to the new camera yet. There are beautiful pics on our guild's blog (uvqg dot blogspot dot com) tho, and you can check them out. Here is just a very small sampling of some of the quilts Linda shared with us...</p><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317569205523406722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMzPqrAPBdl__BMzS50r0jKBk96kwE1eGKNove8lpSU4sm6m3JKIcAQro90SbmSMzRLGM-h15yB4h7m6FGadW7gPv5pfY7cvn5tn9VaVm_ilhiwI-V_xbqFPPSZ-BLSXbE5ApuGIyvyv4/s400/SANY0008.JPG" border="0" />Linda's applique work is beautiful</p><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317571063548566722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD4P5eMtqWpypxbOLdTvDmaH6PQyjY6prM6Ta1MpmrytDw1GhmOuIquR0ZG5A3VOcXmNfZYS-BN6jlfIEwXmiQg3Cwlfg8cw59zmmy01y6xtcmgYdMMPuw9gvaI1wQ6FPVVsE_fZbsxk4/s400/SANY0018.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><p align="center">The front </p><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317572022124410178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt445uMdsaBTTCMtQGXwiniepfrTy9QxG2hQIv0-JE8CJyNrgP3z2WiZrOFXeX3t0H5-VARDjmoGmqdzywhuyTCtvmeOX7bla8oWgiVX_nDVA-ud60eJozgBoLYoOXPA4SX94Pmoz-xa8/s400/SANY0042.JPG" border="0" /><br />and the back-just as pretty as the front</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317573056166826738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikYF10cqFDlBHB9jlj2UdzOAuAydHUTEIU8Fsll3qTZe-hTu_n1Fahv76O62V6eE1nO795SrhP6y8fYcUnQKtk51ovX42OwnYpag4-vJKa341HA4tOFR4hHATkfAxGX0JAO1dVRPb7Q9E/s400/SANY0043.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center">The next day Linda did an applique class for us. There were only 20 spaces and I was lucky enough to get one of them. She taught us one of the blocks from her quilt, Aunt Millie's Garden.</p><br /><div align="center"><br />Aunt Millie's Garden<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317577127092545490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRZ9-a5nX_2MYlIm61941LIFjqiSlo2sry5hls4wolTOpHXI9Rhqq3ZJPMJWSjxaTDrElwENWogRInAQSFo7BK2bn0S-GBXL5X1dmZd8q-0ToY1ic76yOGAUUgy69pKqzlWIHwHkf1CrY/s400/SANY0013.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><p align="center">We did the Rose Block...third from the top, left side</p><br /><p align="center">A close up of Linda's hands in action<br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317581108286167538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3664mK1Awm6EplpBIRYZHH4OjlcQ0pqIILZfXvftqC4J0kDvnyjFB-K8TxKcgukXRSCEyVKlF0nbKu0yMZNFNrjcXNpN32t7sAdk0VjiSIpgSNALZZlOfG18QXVWmE5s3luuW4S4Vn0E/s400/SANY0064.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">Working busily on our applique<br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317581907319317634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTrX3h2js2smcIs6DIP4vV0PkcI3ptA1fVLpc5INhwA9D8As1hj9QVOq4V-Bms7-QkDLowc1lcwLqC98wGJ3yFo5nMOXb6NfjQ9ZQEclp-25U8-Way7u3m1_-m7ofAiwVXdWkd6o6mkY0/s400/SANY0063.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">well, sort of</p><br /><p align="center">Paul and Linda</p><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317582753712902034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1OV1NfSVKelgGh82W-VLbXgKKjpKR3Hl6FwbLMc-nOy5hZxJx6w50vsKq3cLpcqVdqLx_qV-xK-7R9q25x9H-KJqsbbA87VyO1kFOkeqRDKpQSTG81ZmpvEz3USpvjqg3dVuqXO0BmFM/s400/SANY0070.JPG" border="0" />Paul is Linda's husband and now that he is retired, accompanies her when she travels.</p><br /><p align="center">I will be making my block into a pillow. I love the portability of applique and the fact that there's a lot of handwork that goes into it. I would say that I have about a quarter of mine done now and am having a blast working on it. It definitely has that "handmade" look;) My applique skills are in severe need of help, but it's still fun.</p><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">There's been more knitting/crocheting going on here lately. I knit several beanies and matching scarfs for several of my grandchildren that they will get next winter. I'm also working on an afghan that I hope to have finished by the 4th of July...that's a hint as to the colors I'm using in it. I have to get a jump start on my gift giving and knitting/crocheting in the summer isn't one of my favorite things to do.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Just two more things and then I'll call this post good...</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">First of all...I am participating in a PIF</div><p> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322165561367174482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfH9uxr0-lUezQMVx6io28V5H4MxiA-M0RY-qU2Zuhm5MytqYmEFfUU9DEkYUyNjtfDx7qF1bnMSajUnVXVNvYRLnGJNrDT1Xi_Q1wgRz2Xi86F1GBotFbnuqxgFfJHFAr5lycfdT_O-M/s400/payitforward%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" />...so if you are interested in receiving a handmade suprise from me within the next six months, just leave me a comment and I will be choosing 3 of you. Make sure that you leave me your info so I can get in touch with you. The PIF part of this is that you will also post about PIF on your blog and agree to make something for three of your 'fans'.<br /></p><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Second...I woke up to snow this morning. The sun is out now and most of the snow from earlier has melted but the wind is blowing and it's C-O-L-D!!! I like Winter and the snow, but I think I'm ready for Spring and sun and flowers;)</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-17748323695980779502009-01-12T20:13:00.000-07:002009-01-12T23:43:09.986-07:00Another Birthday...and A Few More Pincushions<div align="center">I would be remiss if I did not take a minute and wish my youngest a Happy Birthday today. Her birthday is the third of eight that we celebrate this month.<br /><br /><span style="color:#00cccc;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LES!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">I made one of these pincushions last week (previous post) and was very surprised just how quickly it went together. When I find something that is quick and easy I usually make several and so here are a few more of the same that I made tonight.</span><span style="color:#000000;"> I love that they are the same, but different.</span><br />A top view...sitting in the snow...<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290658917469002162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhthB_Syf467Z4cd16zhMYHNnBOf7Au68_OgOEQdtzpzESPpaxYlEp2Zwp1vNaGly5TASuKJa1Tt-fx3ifKdhDIZ1h-E33VC-hcpsb40e4nxt-y-L-mVUtxHgO0KkFGAwxXEdhy5MMkffQ/s400/DSCF0011.JPG" border="0" /> <div align="center">...and here's a side view so you can see the different fabrics that I used...</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290659181721735154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibgXFKtlRNEXcrY6Bqqk9Oi_1BhccDqGQnVmn8JNyUnk1XLzHkZlfPBjt28r0MUPTM-ovRWyA-LTaRkznHN5cioqJOrJ5NQOKal5JNrbrmTA1gEWfdoTnvRsfHGggTkDZ47qhnSbpkCqA/s400/DSCF0008.JPG" border="0" />All of the fabrics that I used are from my stash.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">If you need a new pincushion, or even if you don't...try this pattern...it's quick, easy, fun, and best of all you probably have a lot of fabric choices right in your stash;) You can find the pattern over at May Britt's blog...Abyquilt...</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I hope that you are all having a good week with lots of sewing time. </div><div align="center">Stay warm, or cool where ever you may be;)<br /></div><div align="center"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-55695727246460803492009-01-10T19:34:00.000-07:002009-01-10T22:00:57.733-07:00Look Out Improv...Here I ComeFirst of all, I must start off my telling my oldest son HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! His is the first of eight this month and the first of three in a row. He, his wife, and two children live in Arizona and I was lucky enough to go out a visit them last month.<br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#3366ff;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DANNY</span><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div>I was thinking that I wanted to challenge myself, in my quilting, this year. I usually stay within the confines of traditional patchwork and applique with mostly traditional prints and colors. In other words...not much imagination. With all of the bright, fun prints that line the shelves of our quilt shops now a days it was about time for me to take the plunge and step into the present day. I have no doubt that I will continue to do traditional quilting it will just be with a somewhat more modern look...I hope...I think...<br /><br /><br /><div align="center">As I was visiting <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">blogland</span> this week I found that the hostess of a blog that I follow, Jackie at Tall Grass <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Prairie</span> Studio, was challenging all, who care to join her, in doing that very thing, to think outside the (their) box. </div><br /><br /><div align="center">One of the things that each "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">challengee</span>" is to do is to choose a color combo from the three that she offered and make a Log <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Cabinish</span> type 12" (finished) block that will be part of some quilts that will be made and donated to charity. </div><br /><br /><div align="center">There are people that have volunteered to donate batting and backing fabrics and others to machine quilt all of the quilts that are made and still others have volunteered to finish up with the binding. What totally <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">awsome</span> people!!!</div><br /><br /><div align="center">The color combo that I chose was orange and pink. I love the look of these two colors together because the remind me of the beach, where I used to live, at sunset.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">The fabrics that I chose to make my block out of...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289866197709472690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7IwoAbmOF-7EkoX65VNCwCw0A741T-ORwsr8xE6Dlyf4E2bQoLl9xLvtwNS_XL5FR5MotV0xBKbmIFaWh-9ZWsS5YM08zoAID-z-NnfZ_OjWsK_WnrVLNTxCpb5ErOkpDiXUV0KBcKw/s400/DSCF0001.JPG" border="0" />...all <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">from</span> my stash...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">When we chose our color combo Jackie said that we could add other colors to our block, so I threw in a little green and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">turquoise</span>. </div><div align="center"><br />Here's my block.......</div><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289866915991167746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZiG-Hln-dumpWw4WFfeyio3SUA888TqB6l8YXP23f6qFCJckkDi3CoC2LSl-b9R_ttEvV9pih1zFhY8nBOuDIhRuDz3X1T9SYTAeYImYRv77GYF9TUhLdJDL1gkc0VYt_G31ZDs9gBj4/s400/DSCF0005.JPG" border="0" />...what she lacks in construction points, she more than makes up for in cheery brightness...at least I think so;)</p><p align="center">Tomorrow, I will be another year older, and wiser too , (yeah, right) Happy Birthday, to me;)</p><p align="center">I hope that everyone is having a GREAT weekend;)</p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-76017228088185130252009-01-04T17:24:00.000-07:002009-01-04T18:45:51.243-07:00My First Finish for 2K9<div align="center"><div align="center">I hope that every one's New Year is off to a great start.<br /><br />Looking around blogland many of you are getting projects finished up that were left over from last year. I love to see what everyone is working on and that so many of you are already off and crafting on new projects for this year.<br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">One of my favorite things is to see the same project being worked on by several people and just, even though the project is the same, how very different each one is, depending on the creators likes and preferences. There's so much inspiration to be had out there.</div><div align="center"><br />My daughters/daughters-in-law and I have started a new challenge this year...we will be doing one craft per month and one quilt block per month. Three of us quilt and three don't, so for those that don't we will be starting off with the basics, in hopes of not overwhelming them and inspiring them to do more.<br /><br />Our January craft project is a pincushion. I chose to use May Britt's Pincushion Tutorial on her blog, abyquilts...you know the rest... Her directions and pictures made this a very quick and easy project.<br /><br />Here are a few pictures... </div><div align="center">Sitting in the snow...</div><div align="center">...could it be a snow star or snow flower???...<br /><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287604565095082146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmpTjmqZmP8y8TW0jlrU-1ICAI885etwjlw3VC00rBppV4yD6frPI19b1t9xDp43nL-azSSqM1Qc7_U0PVnpYABDJwlC0tCw04lA6xMhN7hX690Q52zz0j9827WPPU4XPqCaHmUDlxR7o/s400/DSCF0082.JPG" border="0" />The snow really throws the color off... <div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287604748048528322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2yMNsUd7Lnz8gBfatqkdQyZb529iR9I7czmbAqd9xR0rzwB1j0IjNukHwOXXI7DhL-RT-5AXEVL_fJ47GJDYK-NlZQ_9xXysg6d-tAHnzSnM7Y7mkX5gP954z5LWrvDOq8haVvwevhI/s400/DSCF0083.JPG" border="0" />...the color here is much better...</div><div align="center">The button is abalone and just a little smaller than a quarter...</div><div align="center">...and a side view...</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287604912730484882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFRExTXcEB3QaLeX8ZiP_-r_GDOP2v-byrWRNzb-mZcE4zngUVqPkF2K4Fjmx4BInzxb701YAlqnVtF7V7_QVO3b5C3f6nSZKPTy95ll4gUB_MOln0GDOKlcc1hOmO9cXyqDpgV3A9DCA/s400/DSCF0085.JPG" border="0" /><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I hope that you are all enjoying you Winter/Summer whatever it may be where ever you may be;)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-86487654930209422282008-12-27T14:58:00.000-07:002008-12-27T19:01:57.991-07:00A Couple of Days After Christmas<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I am so grateful for this time of year and for the things that we celebrate. Without getting caught up in all of the commercialization, I decided to give handmade gifts for Christmas this year. I was involved in a few swaps and had a very fun time with those. I think that I have been very good to wait to open my SSCS gift, until the big day.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">On Christmas Eve, I worked from 1500-0500 Christmas morning...a long shift to be sure. Went home to get a very few hours of shut eye and then............................... it was time for................ the grand opening...................but wait............before that.....my SSCS elf was none other than Chookyblue herslef. It seems that my original elf had to pull out of the swap and being the perfect swap hostess, CB took me under her wing;) Something we all need to think about before hosting a swap...what will you do if someone who joins your swap is unable to make it to the finish line???</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">OK....now for the unveiling...... This is what my SSCS gift looked like all nice and neatly wrapped up when it arrived.....................</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284599023799522066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiItJQuOKWx_Z8O3f3vB5BPK3E50ApcQRp3a2jOB9mvHDYTBJLSaYui9YX28lSVPZkC6AwhsZd_ftHIuAQIOXcUmUhugndIjVpARlmkoH6JeaOHrvaTSruDv860AYFW-pq52Br-3TUyl2s/s400/DSCF0013.JPG" border="0" />..............and inside I found..............<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284599693363746034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2zPanI01dyZzBkfDjm8U8KK906OR735T_s7bUGUbNAiq8zlbW-IP6AVLYpWe4vuDMza1Vm-bf51HqH4V9XVee6fgur5HMrqBvt4FoQTYy1AV6EAKHQqs_3SSR_jfQLFFrT89JNtP96vk/s400/DSCF0015.JPG" border="0" />...............by now I was pretty excited because I had waited about 3 weeks to open my gift.............</p><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">The Violet Crumble, I had never heard of before....but for the record........it's gone.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Needless to say it was yummy. One of those things that you just can't get enough of.............When all of the wrapping paper was removed .... look what I saw..........</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">.....a lovely little mini quilt, a kitchen towel, a charm square pack and my yummy Violet Crumble;<em>p</em></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284601038004618962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzVkIIXQASNx0MWo5HqPBXPg94s9yrzTZ7CK4pNkyqHZspZW7ODdYSYYdz5tEvrsxcm_ecT1Ft_aF-WWj-_7t2pVwRbq6upT5JKiJE0rj2Qb9fUWQzHh057ldTZPcXuKH6WCuE5TmEW4E/s400/DSCF0016.JPG" border="0" /></p><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">My mini quilt<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284602020343161858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGdeD_vQEqa_v6kkrCYSueAuNwOlMSuJbL7wi_tOBFYCznTIHdo0jyJzgl3P9uctZInEmHqYUA60pasI6sFq8bqFzajvjLBd_GZcYfcESeRmgguOIkQfM7l3bC421RHQg27ci_e3gCHno/s400/DSCF0020-1.JPG" border="0" /> </p><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">...............a cute little kitchen towel.............<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284602850491320994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsIml3Wn9ZK9GRQQkhid9ui_sbhr_Crd1Npo_a8Mdky32ZTnfE7pf8OxO1wzwimKuLUBSgSLEUFMCsARDrMVsdu4wuxaSZE7SbfqGbY-h6268vHsesGVI7cQNVOatIOg39CTTUHk5PsS8/s400/DSCF0017.JPG" border="0" /></p><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">........sorry about it being sideways............</div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center">and my charm pack, and of course, the oh so quickly disappearing VIOLET CRUMBLE . . yum;<em>p</em></p><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Thanks so very much Chookyblue, for all of the goodies that you sent. They are very much appreciated! </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br />And thanks so very much for offering the SSCS to all of us;)</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I played SSCS elf to Kris in Australia. I peeked in on her blog several times to try to find out just what I might make for her. I had never seen Kris' blog, Tagalongteddies (you know the rest), before so I read several of her posts just to get some ideas...Well I found out that she liked teddy bears......hummmm.....imagine that........ I wounder how she came up with the name for her blog. I also found out that she has a wonderful sense of humor, and feel like we would have a blast hanging out together.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center">Anyway, this is what I used to make her gift.......</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284608745429204050" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXgH0tuk5Go37KC_gP95rsEC8ySQcXmABKjB0A8qenAZ1xzsMOShwgOn62riIaVjmwKfVFJZUxg1TwMY5ZAWI0etDIT4aSQqeMqk4CIEwa33DhE_WFI_BLx1cZ75roXttPXiwHDLWnTCE/s200/DSCF0025-1.JPG" border="0" /></p><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU2jeEGr6iUiTrZU8eaWWq9SKq2QhtfcGUbGFIxM3WpkFPRB8LBSJhuWNcvqA2aTHI3WE_d3Ngraebis2n52YZKzb0kEFkizQwXcMevTgL7rRbCvKhRWUks1EU0Tz7_voxxyfhyphenhyphenUx3X1s/s1600-h/DSCF0030-1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284625514213044578" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU2jeEGr6iUiTrZU8eaWWq9SKq2QhtfcGUbGFIxM3WpkFPRB8LBSJhuWNcvqA2aTHI3WE_d3Ngraebis2n52YZKzb0kEFkizQwXcMevTgL7rRbCvKhRWUks1EU0Tz7_voxxyfhyphenhyphenUx3X1s/s200/DSCF0030-1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div align="left">...some <span style="color:#ff99ff;">PINK </span><span style="color:#000000;">leopard fur........</span><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">...............shinny black eyes...</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284609047156295426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijbdmnwNGteY_rotw0xSCZPAYK_YzfwQF4F7X9F_rUsr-IvlLFSt8k1S3Z67ZhM-3bURqGcS9nHATCg0Dma-PNu6OQM8NFdIRcetaHSl2UhjsiM3WFzt2_bbDpTHfbZHcUKHgmHOhb3Wg/s200/DSCF0028-1.JPG" border="0" /> .....a BLACK VELVET nose............<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284614865724172674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT_CcuGsgbsfetIiCyHkGhlM_eT_03ssXQSjO_xuURqI9KPygySdnk9PrKcbyISOmPEhMSQdrLGTWcnTf9hadvE9QhOFYbTQEBrYlB6eyPrff04bpixRUlBTNqdNDimAzagMjkMYU2vPg/s320/DSCF0029-1.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">pink</span> button belly button<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAuPlc25Inqa8b_bq31kj7ALQ775eFSBT-l67AgvC7cm-SKZghI15bEH3yauTxvHHxuFfprNuA89Z7cZD2suxqtc9TO8gQsw-kWU7tyWnPZxyjWYuSpA4_ZKwtXgxCxI3BFOol7gsfqrc/s1600-h/DSCF0007-1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284609975335354610" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAuPlc25Inqa8b_bq31kj7ALQ775eFSBT-l67AgvC7cm-SKZghI15bEH3yauTxvHHxuFfprNuA89Z7cZD2suxqtc9TO8gQsw-kWU7tyWnPZxyjWYuSpA4_ZKwtXgxCxI3BFOol7gsfqrc/s320/DSCF0007-1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /></p><br /><p>before the final stuffing and embellishments.....<br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><br /></p>.........and after the final stuffing and embellishments.........<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284610776801019330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja_0o9MFhQoYKfhuP1bXTzXXfGJV_bzel6l2lTK2F1gkKvML12DgqbNdPmsxTAi6INjf5Fijz8DUGDjiX_AG8dOKbUqJS31-uxgk3yBLXJ9oT_7TMG4hgnMID2VNlHV2yzcKNANgltez8/s400/DSCF0009-1.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"><br />...... soaking up the last rays of sun before the snow gets here.....</p><p align="center">Again, sorry for the sideways pictures.</p><p align="center">I hope that you all have a healthy and Happy New Year filled with lots of love and creativity;)</p><p><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:180%;">HAPPY NEW YEAR</span></em></p><p align="center">to you all!!!</p><p align="center"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p><div align="center"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-38449952486271359912008-12-25T11:16:00.000-07:002008-12-25T11:21:57.644-07:00Merry Christmas to AllMerry Christmas to all of my new Bloggie Friends. I hope that your Christmas is a very happy and safe one. Thanks for so much inspiration and for your wonderful comments. I look forward to spending much time with you all in 2K9.<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">MERRY CHRISTMAS</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-26431965238339389432008-12-19T07:02:00.000-07:002008-12-19T07:08:18.879-07:00PIFJust a short post to let you know that I am participating in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">PIF</span> Program and here are the rules...<br />I promise to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">hand make</span> three of you a little gift that I think you will like and have it to you within the next six months. In return each of the three of you will promise to do the same to three others. Easy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">peasy</span>...so please let me know if your are interested by leaving me a comment. I will be taking the first three that specifically mention that they would like to participate in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">PIF</span> Program;)<br /><br />Happy Holidays To ALLUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-10560384826379355512008-12-07T17:23:00.000-07:002008-12-07T20:29:46.619-07:00Where Does the Time Go???<div align="center">I can't believe that it's been weeks since I've had the time to do some blogging. With all of the hussel and bussel of the season and all of the added things to try to get done time has just flown by. I have a lot of catching up to do---so let's get to it.<br /></div><div align="center">I've been involved in several swaps and am receiving some really fun goodies in the mailbox Isn't it the most fun to open the mailbox to find goodies from some other part of the country or even the world. I love the thought that there are people all over the world with whom I can share the things that I love to do and that make me happy. I love checking in on all of your blogs and seeing all of the lovely holiday goodies that you are making and receiving. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I'm not even going to try to do these in the order done or received... </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">This is what I came home to on Friday...<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277211661244065618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiedr2dXWPagTjYM4BLF_hO1erG5l9oI5uj2XVGMKyWXwSWO1GCiXSklvXcRAcMMYr0jjvfdWMpAAobXFzFc_4839JhXuv1KlpEf9Tx6uoOZoDv_6I8qiFb3nXAhdT0tOxkB_WZ841EaYs/s400/DSCF0013.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">With the ever present warning...</div> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277212176998355922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPc-oHGgAdtyqn9vQpwjqxfItRePtKXBMFeSMDE1dBuzeyhByrFzVrDUK_N3E7Pd8HetT_aefWyMbaF49UVro5jCanfCVqQHNVSOb7KDuCz5aLR4BWLzUHS3CwBjKwvhpNV4BXgey6Qyw/s400/DSCF0014.JPG" border="0" /><br />Can I just tell you...this is killing me...good thing I'll be going to Arizona later this week so the temptation to ignore the warning and open this package will wane, even if just a little. That is if I can make it to Thrusday.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Here's just a little hint of what I made for my SSCS partner...</div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277213421542589586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-j3bTblBXForhiPsjEeymmqdIaBSsImsGw4f3JVZVXiCLNZdsAySqvZObI7BTTohUYq_XEFXK8679MYjW6pdVT5qzU8OJmtW7Q0jsdB_2AzcZ1oh1FmHprxReumqJTvt0YB7Ah7onWEc/s400/DSCF0021-1.JPG" border="0" /><br />Sorry about it being sideways--thought I fixed that. These are some of the other things I used to make ............<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKlfvX5-p04hWudrFCOFkQpGvTXcJkykw7Hu0JQ7cHUbJo3MfICMeBAX1IxZOIxx6t_ktQbvgsyXjFPwdGsRxNwn-SdMV3jchf8G2CAE5FMIOCZGxS3ogKn35Qj7RDMPF88TPKSEKbTk/s1600-h/DSCF0025-1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277252438434027586" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKlfvX5-p04hWudrFCOFkQpGvTXcJkykw7Hu0JQ7cHUbJo3MfICMeBAX1IxZOIxx6t_ktQbvgsyXjFPwdGsRxNwn-SdMV3jchf8G2CAE5FMIOCZGxS3ogKn35Qj7RDMPF88TPKSEKbTk/s320/DSCF0025-1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />...I took some of this...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1pgd6TW7r-hb9LSAQ8we7yTAUoOFg1Iw7VkZWD86O1r1KikflQeQc7mm1B5DblyTU5qOP1KylERu0uxvoj6kO9w_3sCMr95KaMgZYZmKRPXslZyOJxllF2QiA74MgPbPH3aRJRai_xtA/s1600-h/DSCF0029-1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277215339031464514" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1pgd6TW7r-hb9LSAQ8we7yTAUoOFg1Iw7VkZWD86O1r1KikflQeQc7mm1B5DblyTU5qOP1KylERu0uxvoj6kO9w_3sCMr95KaMgZYZmKRPXslZyOJxllF2QiA74MgPbPH3aRJRai_xtA/s320/DSCF0029-1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />...and a few of these...<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p><p align="center">...and one of these...</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277214670530208738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_CZSrUKypOhYk3ZUSM7nXdjV3dGebeM4hGvTiJmNjw8Xq4gn8Uni9_0E7b0eLYhU088IvTZ0YxL258AMWfCP_CwNZKnHGSQ2nyPw_zgKjicBg-Tb3EItu5Md65N0FyQGtSdjkY-bo-x4/s320/DSCF0028-1.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJ_FQR8r47tJXXhSNSPrBOIWNkSlU5f7L_-e1ZgZ0lHSp_WKn1vX0ojyZvFN_X8SPMuc7BcMqyJBhqa83tY3EKC-DJrhR3dYS9mJAGghs7pufiKW0CWtAkuqQkNO-mmtoIY1BIq7Kbc8/s1600-h/DSCF0027-1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277216820494662802" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJ_FQR8r47tJXXhSNSPrBOIWNkSlU5f7L_-e1ZgZ0lHSp_WKn1vX0ojyZvFN_X8SPMuc7BcMqyJBhqa83tY3EKC-DJrhR3dYS9mJAGghs7pufiKW0CWtAkuqQkNO-mmtoIY1BIq7Kbc8/s320/DSCF0027-1.JPG" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />...and a whole lot of this...<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCJ_FQR8r47tJXXhSNSPrBOIWNkSlU5f7L_-e1ZgZ0lHSp_WKn1vX0ojyZvFN_X8SPMuc7BcMqyJBhqa83tY3EKC-DJrhR3dYS9mJAGghs7pufiKW0CWtAkuqQkNO-mmtoIY1BIq7Kbc8/s1600-h/DSCF0027-1.JPG"></a></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I have more pictures but they will have to wait until I hear that it has arrived at it's new home far, far away from here;)<br /><br /><p align="center">Another swap was ALQS. Has anyone ever quilted with metallic thread??? That was the challenge that I took on. I don't recommend it. The pictures that I have don't hardly show the quilting or the large seed beads that I added for bling, but I had fun making this little gem...</p><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277221999533196834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51J5AAZoP4OVICQReHAkP23elS03lUxakxOPbe1jY4f4SA_pGMs0dGmXrkoTIwaS6tGmq9TLsqjWdHeKStnLcyWG76VIPBJBlc_xLFmO37BMY1uObDgjuWN04o5AgR67NhrDxnjZ57lQ/s400/DSCF0036-1.JPG" border="0" /> You can see a little of the metallic thread along the back of the snowman on the left and if you look really hard you can see some of the seed beads. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277222954792775746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsdp0_sGe1CEZYPLKtib63nToVlR8OSo098jBAqlJnwQfN5HFgHcrCkKXcpliOBC_kLg94I5T7CDTtDeYFFlcBle6yeeGP6gtbsiHBL4QaBU5wZ6igqh6OYnlTK9uOq4pcM3vehK5TqKI/s400/DSCF0038-1.JPG" border="0" />As hard as it is to see the details in this little quilt when the light hits it the look is just what I was going for. I hope that ____ in____ likes it.</div><br /><br /><div align="center">One of the RT's that I work with raises alpaca. This yarn is from some of the animals that she owns.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277226673609497362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggWyzGaF8m1TNB7Y4pKEUSqTQWODCJi7eMXPu0h8vAPR1_OYt6UYcb6NAHOsHRH2aUDn9fJwCapnEoTfaWlv5e6aiVyQEX2eZv8I_9Xtz-Pb0zQquIMd-fu8OEWJoXpcx41rtd8i4LEVY/s400/DSCF0003-1.JPG" border="0" /> I can hardly wait to start knitting with it, but that probably won't be until after the first of the year. I would also like to try some dying...</div><br /><br /><div align="center">A week or so ago I came home to this...</div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277233923273904514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNjWvE1YddZJ4M7SVeA-Y7niqAiuo8ynt19zydeqVmYRXrKgNXVQk38mynjKUproxTTaNrDWiC9fYo3-Mvxj5J6ovddzOr4ekPAutloiWOWJPpg6veTyVbt6P4A4LIu9LrhJ17Sr7oZuU/s400/DSCF0002-2.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><p align="center">...all the way from Teresa in Whales...<br />There are 4 little maple leaf buttons that are just adorable and the colors are very just beautiful;) </p><br /><p align="center">She also sent along these yummy little goodies ... </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277236559066518898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNIcoBWnnZeXXU9RXXZMDNX2rFMmq4qhkqK3Ps6fX5dkRwRUEPzeUbEgF2l5EIgCD8asl_cQU8MUJDjYbCfXUeWfshyixauv-ZsKYEx9dHN9Bp4GMnHui0162ETYROpHLkTx5EqhuEPM/s400/DSCF0003-2.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center">...and as you can see ... there aren't many left;<em>p</em></p><p align="center"><em>Thanks sooooooo much Teresa the little quilt is just as cute as it can be and the candy has been enjoyed, as you can tell.</em></p><br /><p align="center">I made these today...They'll be heading off to their new home in a few days...along with some other holiday goodies...</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277238576160260626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPKlo-bPsciwwPSUKDtGSCQRTDQPZdnW0FJMcrNv3jKje1vXPHw0HGilHonNnoKJCihWdetqVkC8RZdabIV-Y8kXGRa4CWoftnMM1z-yvNadMdKnXQzwJ-EuUPpK2Rsfy0NBtiUmBKRxo/s400/DSCF0040-1.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p>When I was a little girl one of my great-aunts gave my brothers and me a very special Christmas Pillow Case. I remember hardly being able to wait for December to put my Christmas Pillow Case on my pillow. I left it on clear through January because I wanted a special pillow case for my birthday and that was the only one I had.</p><br /><p align="center">Well, this has turned out to be longer than I had planned and I still have more...I will be heading off to Arizona on Thursday to visit my oldest son and his family. We have an annual ornament swap each December that my dil's mother organizes. It's fun to get together for a night of girl stuff, yummy food, and ornament swapping.<br /><br />I hope that you all are enjoying this holiday season. Until next time...</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277242236361055250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0vGUvjVF7sARStNwkzkvdOmg7t6QkD2x6I9MU89pLQ6ezcOlWAF2KfGegoSFAwMHEj_P5SFWP6xdb0u-t-ze8yi6xZCkD2VT3U-fjBcIJcwRENI38WmPvpbWpoYjgicpkfapNOTPX714/s400/DSCF0204.JPG" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277242829032569202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk1UM1pHyAlEao30kddeCGqBu9oVgcw_DeFCuKkVpIqAXcCxF4Q6PUYJWdLUcpX-rBkmj18yAKfWMeg_NJkLI36z1-nhyAaOXgMhBBYjqOhEiwSE98eXR2Cbom9TOZ_BmL26evNeO-bTw/s400/DSCF0205.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:180%;">Enjoy</span></em><br /><br /><br /><br /></p><p align="center"></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588257688558601883.post-44243978198184681242008-10-27T22:06:00.000-06:002008-10-27T23:43:48.629-06:00I Love to go Thrifting<div align="center">My <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">dil</span> and I went <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">thrifting</span> today. I love to make something new out of something old. I spent less than $20 total and this is what I got... </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262060950246455250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-bUOH6hocIhg58LwluQWPorI96_v-x-IOKPti8jA_08vjst4M3yToF0ktG-n6uwMTK7SnE8a0YLRtk0dSK2v7_LHvm5DsNHJ4DPu_Dj-RSd_KsSQxFSXqhJlBFI1Za3Uk1ZepXnJQ1c0/s400/DSCF0008.JPG" border="0" />I'm not sure just what I'll do with this piece yet, probably <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">dissect</span> it into a lot of small projects. I love the little mittens along the bottom border...it's 4 times this size and cost $1.</div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><p align="center">There are 3 <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">place mats</span> for $.75, 3 hoops for $.75, some RED crochet thread that will not be used for crocheting for $.50, the little doll was $1.19, but she only cost me $.25, and 3 pieces of woven cloth each about the size of a fat quarter +/- that cost another $.50.<br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262061392569289810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjflHPlInXTbiZSgqFA_sbydYlVj1qqMcvLVrzgREGa46PAdZMIq5e2kS8c9XrWuUR-KMILrg2K61P3LJGAZjpHfpYlmSLPvDTibz-ZoncA3cNV6V9adwlfeWVY3TpnB56OfhS8R6wnvg/s400/DSCF0001.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center">The light fabric here is 3 yards of knit, good for t-shirts or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">jammies</span> (the colors are a little washed out in the picture) for some little girls I know. The next fabric is also a knit and there's about 2 yards there. It's pretty stiff so I'll have to wash it before I decide weather it's soft enough for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">jammies</span>. If not, then it's t-shirts for this piece. The next piece is one yard of flannel. No plans for that one yet and then a one yard piece of baby gingham in pink (I can think of a zillion projects for this piece). Who knows what I'll do with the little burlap bag, but for $.50 I just had to get it.<br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262061693268804722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtgyFDrT5pWe6C8A5Hkqx1LVVkmJm2gJdwezNqM0RsyFxd37t-e1hKFb9yUcJGlMYPvCVAInbJz4gy_yIkL1Fa0KvgHJ6Ueg79_trtSjVs6bKbD2P09EFDVE33hzf2ko26wD7Q_XH00Dk/s400/DSCF0002.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtreqsmP8PWF-gjhy0JEGZ1mp1hz9lZpoMmAiXsDbH0Dm1aTXDQNuqhvVqV64b_6TnSdXAQFkejpStwHncYNLP3MWHp9Xde4PrRP45-O67TtDyKV_POhXVKXqdSWZswtAZ68IxuV5TAs/s1600-h/DSCF0003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262062097133932882" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtreqsmP8PWF-gjhy0JEGZ1mp1hz9lZpoMmAiXsDbH0Dm1aTXDQNuqhvVqV64b_6TnSdXAQFkejpStwHncYNLP3MWHp9Xde4PrRP45-O67TtDyKV_POhXVKXqdSWZswtAZ68IxuV5TAs/s400/DSCF0003.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A variety of patterns for just $.25 each<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4eCucF40VTJCMHbTULyHsiin28eal2s4piLISz_ZouQ22LWRvvyOxYfIMWcy7_E2MXFpycwnhmTmfmSD7a8OWQ4uzQsarvRwL0jZJKDk4ZvDi-CsFrESP6gdtLSvPIc8tbz3gsKgtTUU/s1600-h/DSCF0006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262062443806075666" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4eCucF40VTJCMHbTULyHsiin28eal2s4piLISz_ZouQ22LWRvvyOxYfIMWcy7_E2MXFpycwnhmTmfmSD7a8OWQ4uzQsarvRwL0jZJKDk4ZvDi-CsFrESP6gdtLSvPIc8tbz3gsKgtTUU/s400/DSCF0006.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p>This is a "book" of fabric samples for only $4. Each piece is 10" x 5" and there are 62 pieces in every color, texture, and pattern you can imagine. I know that there's lots of potential here...so if you have any suggestions, I'd love for you to share them with me;)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br />All of my Christmas Cottage Blocks for the swap over at Freda's Hive are done now and ready to go to their new homes. I have had so much fun making them.<br /><br /><br /><p></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262062892489834098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTUxxMD2Lnngdee3TJC8aFElLhIzjnXlvanOC1mw_QCrUfOgaBGryGDxrPBoOojm9KAEd_JQu2sVpXKl49i-s9svBM_Y-2-KEFvxGD7_82Qm7n3rI53ebz7l_-IZneelWnHxtb2XWYzNY/s400/DSCF0009.JPG" border="0" /> I may have shown some of these before, but they're just so darn cute. This will be a fun quilt to put together, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">especially</span> because each block is made by somebody different;)<br /><br /><p align="center">I hope that you all have a great week;)</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262073093019919394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisKwOzvNJkWHZAtaxQrsfOj3IYDin2_eB34z_4nci2SuasA8VNuS_MekC9SOoIhv-51v_RNH0ntCPFXxD7cYup9wCUAcHkr6h52lmorQ7pDuSvlmm9bXoSGBZq9ZGTObwzNeSXVPCQgZw/s400/DSCN0279.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262073755223714642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyXap3dzo7PPWt8_IlqjLsvI0sk6mCSelnYm_9zx8xLYx6gQlu4suWZw2PyA4dhJNwp3vztmr5NON1QhzAiuJo3N4e1ZfJA1Ou2KaMPv4vWhq-Q4NRSmxBM1ziulG-5NOr4d6mO8vX4cE/s400/DSCF0200.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:180%;">Enjoy;)</span></em></strong><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12