I got a little side tracked yesterday.  I wanted a quick project, so I made "Modern Valentine Table Runner" that Sherri at "A Quilting Life" contributed to the "Be Mine Blog Tour".  I made mine square and also used Moda's "Giddy".

I'm going to get my sewing machine ready and finish the border on my "Wild Thing".   Yesterday I quilted a quilt for my sister's friend.  I have my quilting machine loaded with a lapsize quilt, using "Bliss". 

My day is planned out.  How about yours?



I thought that I would show you a couple of things that I have been working on.  The first is a wild "I Spy" baby quilt for a friend of a friend.  I have made these two ladies a couple of these quilts and they say that the babies love them!



Welcome Riley Sofia

The second project that I have been working on is a "Mug Rug Swap" sponsored by the "Quilt Gallery".  My swap partner wanted something bright and she likes polka dots!  I made a matching kitchen towel--don't tell her!  (I just noticed that I sewed the pieces of my big block rug mug wrong!)

Rug Mug Swap

And my WIP is a quilt by "Thimble Blossoms" called "Wild Thing".  I am using Moda's "Collection for a Cause--Hope".  I used the block pattern for one of my mug rugs!

Thimble Blossoms "Wild Thing"

I will show you the quilt, when I have finished quilting it and sewn the binding on.  Until then...

Happy 2011

I have finished my first quilt for 2011.  I used the black and white of Moda's Authentic and made, I don't know what to call it--contemporary??  Anyway, it is for a friend at work.

I am ready for some changes in my life.  I started yesterday with my blog, and I am still not happy with it.  More changes to come--as soon as I figure out how to do it.  Cozy Little House has a tutorial on making blog banners.  I have downloaded two recommended programs and am trying to work my way through the tutorial.

 Happy Holiday!

Good morning.  I took an extra day off from work to get things done.  Here's my complete list:  groceries, vaccuming, dusting, laundry and wrapping packages.  Now I am going to set down at my sewing machine and play.  I am also waiting for some phone calls to go look at puppies!

I did finish a mini quilt called "Mountain Trails", designed by Sew Unique Creations.

I made a quilt that I found on Moda Bake Shop.  It is called Wild Rose Postage Stamp Quilt by Julie Sebire.  I used Moda's "Glace".

I have also made some Jewelry Bags.  I got the pattern from Debbie Maddy's web site:  Calico Carriage Quilt Designs.

My lovely sister-in-law sent me pics today of the quilt that I made for her.  It is "Patches and Posts" by Bunny Hill Designs.  I used Moda's "Collection for a Cause-Hope".  Linda is using the same fabric to make curtains for one of her "Glamping Trailers"!

Beautiful!



I know that I have been a little remiss about posting but...

     I have made about a dozen or so "Mug Rugs";
     I have made a quilt and candle mat for my sister-in-laws Glamping Trailer (forgot to take a picture, but she will and send it to me!);
     I have made a quilt for my DH's cousin and bartered some beautiful pottery;
     I have made a cute snowman table topper with a Mug Rug to match!
     I have quilted another quilt for my sister and one for a friend at work:
     I have made and frozen three batches of pumpkin bread and peach nut bread;
     I have made and frozen three batches of shortbread (both my DH and sister LOVE shortbread);
     I have started another Moda Bake Shop quilt.  I will show this when it is finished.  I used Moda's Glace'.
     And finally, I purchased an antique drying rack for my quilts.

And here is the "proof of the pudding" or is it "in the pudding" !



Coins Quilt for DH's cousin!



Bartered pottery made by Dennis Brunson

Mug Rugs with matching kitchen towel



Cute Little Snowman Table Topper with Matching Mug Rug



Antique Drying Rack

That's it for now--back to the sewing room!

I took a little lesson from Madame Samm today, and sort of staged my little mug rugs!

I haven't got much sewing/quilting done in the last couple of weeks.  But I got my first "Mug Rug" made.

I have also finished four little scrappy quilts.



I plan to spend the rest of the  day being creative!

I went to Bellingham last week-end to see family.  This is a picture of my sister, me and my twin (cousin).  When we were about 3 years old (Linda and I were three, Vicki was four), my mother made us matching polka dot dresses and took our picture,  It was so cute!  I would show it to you but it is an old black and white and I don't know how to get it on my computer.  Anyway, I wanted a current picture of the three of us.  My sister is 63, I am 62 and Linda will be 62 next week.   Linda is on the left, I am in the middle and Vicki is on the right.

I have been trying very hard to get my BOM finished before Carol   Although, there wasn't any reason, I just wanted to beat her!  OK, I might be a little competitive. However, she normally finished her blocks before me!.   However, mine is quilted and the binding is done!  TA DA:

Here is block #12 of the Pennsylvania Dutch BOM from the Fat Quarter Shop.  I have pieced all of the blocks, sewn two borders on and have the next two borders ready.  Will send pics of the finished quilt after this weekend.

Got a cute email today about a senior's halloween.  But this is the only image that I was allowed to upload--go figure!  I have two of the four borders on my Pennslyvania Dutch BOM quilt--should have it completed this week-end.

I also got a call from my twin today (actually my cousin, who is 4 months younger than I am.  But, we look more alike than my sister and I).  She will be celebrating her 30th anniversary on November 6.  They are going to renew their vows and then have a small family reception.  It's a 5+ hour drive, but I think that she deserves it.  PLUS, I can see my sister and my son.  WHOOPEE.!.  West side quilt shops, here we come!

There used to be a bouncing pumpkin here, BUT IT WAS DRIVING ME NUTS so I have to cut it up to make pumpkin bread.  Rest in peace little buddie!