The Giving Quilt

Once again I am thrilled to be reading and posting a review on Jennifer Chiaverini's latest novel, The Giving Quilt. Look for the review in the next week. Be sure to post a comment and be in the drawing for a giveaway of this book. It is available now for pre order on Amazon.

Farmer's Wife quilt block swap

I've been talking with some of the ladies on about.com's quilting forum about doing a swap for Farmer's wife quilt blocks. I'm hoping to post some links to places on the web you can purchase a copy of the book at a decent price. Amazon and half.com a good blog that has instructions for making and storing the templates If you already own Marti Mitchell templates they can be used to make these blocks. templates ">set B ">set A ">set D They can also be purchased here. Personally I am going to make mine with the cereal box idea.

Prayer Garden by Anita Gooddesign

Hey all. I know I keep saying I'm going to blog more, but I keep getting busy with other things. I purchased an embroidery machine last November and I have been working on a project that is taking a lot more time than I expected. Probably because I've been making two at a time. One for me and one for an un-named recipient. I'm getting closer to finishing the blocks. I have to say I love this pattern. If you have an embroidery machine I would definately recommend it.

Rebecca's row by Colene

I went with a churn dash block.

Bench finish

I love how this bench turned out. I used Riley Blake fabric designed by Lori Holt. I think it's going to be wonderful in the new bedroom. Some before and after pics.

No more red and black

It's hard to believe but just a week ago these walls were red and black. My daughters teenage colors. Ugghh. Said daughter has been priming and painting it over the past week. 5 layers of primer and two costs of paint and a lot of hard work by her and her fiancé and presto changeo I have a beautiful new paint job. Next Friday new carpet. Will post when it's in

Room re-do

I've been re decorating my guest room for a while. It's starting to come together slowly. Today I found this cool bench I am going to re-cycle into some new paint and fabric. I love thrift store finds.

Row Robin 2012

Here are the blocks I made for Pats row

Sonoma Rose Review

I finished the latest in the Elm Creek Quilts series last night. This book was a fun read. The plot was intriguing and I connected with the main character quickly. I enjoyed the information regarding the period of time the story was set in. But, if you are expecting it to be full of quilty fun you may be disappointed. Great read despite this. I would reccomend it as good entertainment.

Leave a comment and sometime this weekend, likely Saturday I will do a drawing and pass the book onto a lucky winner.

Row robin arizona number 2

Here is my sideways row for this years Arizona retreat fun. I went with a clean flower basket look. I used bleached muslin for my background and matching baskets for continuity.

Also finished up...

I found a gorgeous linen pattern on my emb. Machine and made up this pillow case for me. I also finally quilted this long time leaders/Enders quilt. I think it's a bit shy of a twin size. The smallest pieces were 1 1/2 inches

Luggage tags

For Christmas this year I received a wonderful set of purple luggage. I decided a matching set of luggage tags were in order. I found this machine embroidery pattern at embroidery garden. I love how they turned out.

Embroidery fun

I have recently purchased a new to me embroidery machine and have been busy working on a project by Anita goodesign It is called prayer garden. And it true Colene fashion I making 2 at a time. I also have been making fun little baby quilts. I almost forgot I also have been making the fiesta bom from fat cat patterns this year. Now for the borders

Mobile blogging

I am hoping that by going mobile I will be able to get back to active blogging. Here are some pictures of quilting I recently finished for a friend.

Last posted April 26th? Oh My what a bum I am

I promise I have been busy though, just too lazy to blog I guess. I'll try to catch up.

first I give my excuses. My dog got hit by a car. He is doing well now, but he has been healing for a long time. He was hurt in June.

My other dog got cancer and we had to put him down. That was sad sad sad.

Then.....

I was busy playing with these little cuties.

Hard to resist them.

I have done some sewing though.

I entered a bunch of quilts into the county fair. The one in the post previous to this one, won best in show. Yay! I also took home 7 other various blue, red and white ribbons. Then came the state fair. I entered the row robin and it took 4th in its category of, quilts made by a group.

I entered the Oh my Stars quilt in the Pieced/difficult category and took second place. I was thrilled with that.

Then I finished up a year long round robin with this last round for Jane

This is my first attempt at a french braid border, and I really like the end result. Very time consuming though.

I think that is a good catch up for now. I will post more as I get pictures taken.

Summer Garden Row Robin and exchange blocks

I received most of these blocks in a row robin exchange I participated in, The bottom two rows were a result of a different exchange I participated in. I love how they all compile to be a fun summer garden quilt. I spent a lot of time quilting this one, but it was worth the end result I think.

Full ViewSorry about the repetitiveness of some of the pictures.

Quilting For a Friend Again

Although I'm not so pleased with these pictures I was pleased with the quilting. I had fun doing it and my friend loved it also.

More fun quilting

this is the back of a cute baby quilt a friend made. We are trading quilting for sewing. Yay! She is making me a really cool bag/tote/purse in exchange for some quilting. I love trading!

quilting fun

this is some quilting I did for a friend recently. I love how the back looks. I have to say the front looks good too though.

Oh My Stars

This is a quilt I just finished. I used Sandy Klop's pattern Oh My Stars. This was definately the most difficult quilt I've made. But..... I do love how it turned out. I think I will enter it in the fair this year. I used batiks all except the cream fabric.