Monday~Monday

My design wall is bare, I just finished this one up and will be taking it to quilt later in the week. It is the second project from the Fig Tree club this year. Yep, I'm behind, but that's ok because I have been enjoying the sewing time! :-)  To see lots of inspiration and lovely works, visit Judy L's Patchwork Times.

On another note~ have you ever seen one of these? My friend sent it to me~ it is a house blessing box.  She explained that it is a German tradition and inside there is a small piece of bread, a little bag of salt, a coin and a religious medal because according to the German saying all man needs to live is God's blessing (the medal), bread, salt and a bit of money.  My friend doesn't blog, but if she did you would see she is a master cross stitcher and hand quilter. I am indeed blessed.

Until next time~
Happy stitchin'!

Design Wall Monday~

Well, my 'design wall' is the back of the love seat today. :-) I know this photo doesn't look like much but it is 2 large quilt tops, backing and batting, one lap size, 2 Schnibbles, and a table topper. They are all ready along with my thread and panto's to go to the LQS tomorrow to rent the HQ. I will be quilting Tuesday and Wednesday. Whoohoo!! :-))

If you would like to be inspired, awed,  etc, check out all the design walls posted at Judy L's Patchwork Times.

Until next time~
Happy quilting!!

Design Wall Monday~

I got my 4 patches sewn last week and am hoping to make a few more this week. :-) Bingo~Bonnie is having a swap and my goal is now 20 sets of 10 blocks. I'm almost there!  I thought in the bottom ones, the light might be too dark; but when I hold something red over them, the one on the left looks just like two lights, and the one on the right looks like a light with a dark print on it, so I think they will both work out fine. I love the depth they give the 4 patches. Not sure what project I will put them in when I get 200 back, :-o  but I have a few ideas! :-)

Don't forget this Wednesday is Thimbleberries Sew Day! You can either sew a project with Thimbleberries fabrics, or use whatever fabrics you like with a Thimbleberries pattern. Barb and I both plan to be sewing! If you sew too, would you let us know so we can link to you?

And to see lots of quilty inspiration, hop on over to Judy L's Patchwork Times. You will be dazzled! :-)

Until next time~

Happy Stitchin'!

Design Wall Monday

I know, its been a while. ;-) I am slowly getting unpacked and back into a little bit of a routine. And sewing! :-)) I joined a 4 patch swap that Bingo~Bonnie is sponsoring on the HGTV quilting forum. We are making scrappy 4-patches ala Bonnie Hunter. It is such a versatile little block; 2 lights, 2 darks and Bonnie Hunter uses them a lot in her patterns and books. :-) So this is where I am today~ 10 sets of 10 little blocks. I hope to get a few more sets done before the due date.



What are you working on? Hop on over to Judy L's Patchwork Times to see what other quilters are doing. There is always a lot of inspiration on Design Wall Mondays!

Until next time~
Happy Stitchin'!

Design Wall Monday and Other Stuff~

LOL that is one long title! :-)

On my floor I mean design wall today, we have my Between Charming Friends Quilt Along top. It is still in need of borders, but I am happy to have the top together! ;-) Darlene of Quilting Daze, is the pattern designer. I used an Odyssea jelly roll and a light gray solid. The light gray was Mandy's idea and I love it! You can see more design walls and great projects at Judy L's.
And speaking of Mandy of That's Sew Mandy~ she is celebrating her one year blogiversary with a great giveaway. I'd love to win it, but if I don't~ maybe you will. ;-) Stop on by and congratulate her! :-)

Just a reminder~ Wednesday is our Thimbleberries Sew Day. Join us! You don't have to use Thimbleberries fabric, but if you have some~ go ahead. As long as either your pattern or your fabric is Thimbleberries, you are good to go. I happen to have a small stashy of T-berrie fabric and a quilt top that needs work, so that's what I'll be doing. Let me know if you are sewing too and I'll stop by! :-)

Until Wednesday~
Happy stitchin'!

Design Wall Monday~

Thank you for your comments on my new look! I am always a little leary about changing templates etc~ afraid I'll end up deleting my whole blog! :-o LOL Since it worked so well this time, maybe I won't wait as long again. ;-) I had a question about the quilts in the header photo~ They are all quilts I have made. The first one is a Debbie Caffrey design that she did as a mystery in the now-no-longer-published Traditional Quiltworks magazine. My Mom and I made this one together long distance, trading FQ's before we started. Next is my Vintage Sheet quilt~ I don't have the binding sewed all the way down yet, but you can't tell in the photo. LOL :-) Then we have Butterfly Blooms. I made this one with my quilt guild when we lived in TX. The pattern is from the Cozy Quilts co. And Finally my red/white quilt. The Monkey Wrench blocks came from a swap I did with my friends on HGTV; the design I did in EQ6. I'm really happy with how it turned out. :-)


Not a whole lot of sewing going on here, but I did manage to sneak in a few Dear Jane blocks. I am working on a kite, and then I should be all caught up again. Angela, is choosing the blocks each week, and I am trying to keep up! :-)) From left to right we have~ E-12 Mary Ruth's Corset, D-1 Alison's Guiding Light, C-13 Lakota Sioux, and G-4 Shutter Bug. I do love some of the names Jane gave these blocks! LOL ;-)

To see more wonderful, inspiring design walls, head over to Judy L's Patchwork Times.

Have a happy first day of summer!
And until next time~
Happy Stitchin'!

Happy Flag Day!

Long may She wave!

My thoughts today are with our many troops stationed all over the globe, who defend and protect the many freedoms we enjoy.
*no, my flag does not touch the rail, although from this angle it certainly looks like it does! :-o
Today is also Judy L's Design Wall Monday~ mine is blank! :-o I have this to keep me busy though~ yards and yards of binding for my vintage sheet quilt. It's going to take a week to get this one done! LOL :-)

If you wish to be inspired by the many wonderful projects in blogland, go look at the links on Judy's blog. :-)
Hope you are finding some time to stitch today too!
Until next time~
Have a happy day!

Design Wall Monday~

I worked on lots of things last week in little fits and spurts. :-) One was getting this table runner together. I have 2 seams left and then the trimming. :-) Sorry the photo is bad~ it is sunny today!! Yay! :-)) It is going to look great on my dining room table! :-) The pattern is 'Whimsy Diamonds Table Topper' and is the second project in this year's Fig Tree Club. (link in sidebar)

For lots of inspiring design walls check out the Mr Linky at Judy L's~

And don't forget to check for the new block in the Jelly Roll Sampler Quilt Along at Moose on the Porch. (link in sidebar)

Until next time~
Happy stitchin'!

Design Wall Monday

Not a whole lot of sewing going on here, but I did get this partially cut out~ It is 'Imagine' from Carrie's 'Schnibbles Times Two' book. I had 2 Gypsy Rose layer cakes that I had been hoarding saving :-) for something special. The day arrived to cut into them! But I was a little too speedy because Kelly announced this~ after I made my first cuts! :-o Oh well~ I am going to have a beautiful quilt! If you've been holding on to a special set of charm packs or layer cakes, be sure to check out Kelly's contest before you cut! ;-)

And to see lots of design wall inspiration, hop over to Judy L's blog and check out all today's design walls!

Until next time~
Happy Stitchin'!!

Design Wall Monday~~

~or~

My, My, My~ What is That Crazy Girl Up To?! ;-))


The photo sure doesn't tell you too much! LOL I am working on 3 things at once~ doesn't everyone do that? (say yes) ;-) I am making the rounds on the Diamonds for the Fig Tree Club table runner; I have part of this week's Dear Jane block done~ that's the center of K-2 Grandpa's Chickens. And did you spot a little Astor Manor? That is this month's Schnibble~ you'll have to stay tuned to see how that one develops. ;-)

To be inspired, awed, and delighted~ check out the other Design Walls today at Judy L's! :-)

Now I need to go sew!

Until next time~
Happy Stitchin'!

Design Wall Monday~

Wow, the weekend went fast! And I've been missing for longer than I planned to be. :-o Sorry about that! With nice weather I find myself plant shopping. Which means getting planters ready, which means... well, you know how it goes! ;-) Playing in dirt! :-) LOL

I did manage to get my Fig Tree Club table runner partially cut out and near my machine. And I hope to work on the blocks later today. They are diamonds! Who knew when I was making the diamond quilt, I would be making a table runner next... at least I've had lots of practice with diamonds! LOL :-)
What are you playing with? Check out Judy L's Patchwork Times for lots of design wall inspiration!

And remember~ Wednesday is the next Thimbleberries Sew Day~ are you ready? I'll be pulling out the blocks I'm working on. I'm looking forward to sewing on it! ;-)

Today is the next block for the Jelly Roll Sampler Quilt Along too!

That's all for now~ plenty to keep me busy! ;-)
Have a great day!

Design Wall Monday~

On Saturday I was cutting more squares for Piece & Goodwill, and got distracted. :-o I thought I'd just cut a few more strips for these blocks and then I ended up sewing 8 more blocks! This project is kind of my 'cast off' project. When I trim up fabric I usually cut a strip off to get the edges even... after saving those for a while, and then discovering odd strips left from cutting P&G pieces, I started making these blocks. At first I only had enough pieces for a couple blocks, but after Saturday I am well on my way to another Christmas quilt. ;-) You can read more about these blocks on Stash Manicure. ;-) What I really love about these blocks (besides the fact that they are quick and use up small strips) is that there are so many different layout options! Once I get another bunch done, the fun will begin! But for now, I am going to do 3/month along with the P&G blocks and try not to be distracted. ;-) LOL
To be inspired with lots of quilting projects, visit Judy L's blog.

Until next time~
Happy Stitchin'!!

Design Wall Monday~

Last night I put a few Piece & Goodwill blocks together. I had all the components made and just needed to sit and sew~ I didn't even press the blocks yet! :-o Hopefully, I'll get a chance to press today and lay out all the blocks I've made to date.
What are you working on? check out Judy L at Patchwork Times for lots of inspiration! :-)

Until next time~
Happy Stitchin'!!

Design Wall Monday

Happy Monday! My design wall has my 4 Dear Jane blocks on it, plus the boo-boo block that I can't decide what to do with. ;-) Angela has chosen more blocks for this week, which I have printed off and am ready to tackle. AArrgghhh~ blogger won't add this photo~ it says 'done' but nothing is there! I'll try again later. Sorry :-/ Whoohoo! Got it! ;-)
My table is a whole 'nother story! :-) LOL DD saw the Amy Butler Sweet Harmony pattern and fell in love with the tote~ she helped cut it out, until she had to leave, so this is what I was left with! :-o I am in the process of pressing all the stabilizers to the fabrics... there is a lot of pressing involved! ;-) Hopefully I can get to it today.
What are you working on? Check out the links on Judy L's blog for lots of design wall inspiration!

Until next time~
Happy Stitchin'!!

What's on Your Design Wall?

Monday's design wall has my first 2 blocks on my Dear Jane journey. :-) I am tagging along with Angela as she works on 2 sets of blocks. This week's blocks are K-9 Scouts Honor and J-8 Anna's Anchor. The teeny applique almost had me running in the opposite direction, but I stuck with it and am pretty happy with the block, I'll just have to be careful when sewing the quilt together~ but I have a few years before that point! LOL :-) I'm using my CW stash and instead of a dedicated background fabric, just using the lights in my collection. ;-) I am little behind~ already! :-o~ I have 2 more blocks to work on this week. Ever thought about starting a DJ? Have the book or CD but haven't jumped in yet? C'mon and join us! :-)
And just for fun, I added my little purses to the photo. The tutorial can be found on Quiltsalott's blog. They were fun and easy!~ even the hand sewing! ;-) DD is already counting on the green zippered one to go back to school with her. LOL ;-)

What are you working on? For lots of inspiration check out Judy L's blog where she has a list of quilter's all over blogland and what they are working on. :-)

Until next time~
Happy Stitchin'!

Design Wall Monday~

After finishing up all the blocks I did last week, my design wall is a little bare today. :-o

I cut into that Thimbleberries roll in my last post and got the units made for this month's Schnibbles~ Roundabout. :-) I am really liking these blocks! I hope to get to block construction today~

What are you working on? Jump on over to Judy L's blog and check out all the inspiring projects in blogland!

Until next time~
Happy Stitchin'! :-)

Design Wall Monday & We Have a Winner!

I did not accomplish much over the weekend~ too many things pulling me in other directions. But its a new week and hope springs! :-))

I did finish this little hand towel~ it's an Aunt Martha pattern and has other herbs to stitch too. I think I might get hooked on towel stitching~ fast, fun, useful~ what's not to like? :-)

To be inspired by beautiful quilts, blocks, and other fun design walls check out Judy L's blog. ;-)

I know, you want to know who won my little giveaway~
DS drew a name before heading out to school this AM~


Congratulations Karen! I'll be sending you an email for your address. :-)


Thanks, everyone, for all your wonderful comments on my last post!~ I usually don't mess up counting so badly. Oh well, I did finish the HST's and am off to work on blocks! ;-)

Have a great week and until next time..
Happy stitchin'!!

Design Wall Monday~

Today's design wall is my large ironing board. I pulled it out to press the rows for the Vintage Sheet quilt, so thought I'd just pin up my BOM blocks. :-)

I am helping with this BOM on the HGTV quilter's message board. We are using traditional star blocks and then also making a 4 inch mini version. My job is to figure out the cutting sizes for the mini and make one. :-o (what did I get myself into?!!?) Pictured are the January, February, & March blocks. For the March mini I didn't think too many would want to try it, so I made 3 versions. There are 65 pieces in this block! :-o Now you know why I am called 'crazy'! LOL :-))

To see more great design walls visit Judy L's Patchwork Times blog. You will be inspired! :-)

Until next time~
Happy stitchin'!!

What Is On Your Design Wall?

... or table, ...or in my case, ~floor? :-) I was able to sneak in a bit of sewing over the weekend and got some of the borders on Cobble Stones. :-) I just have the last top and bottom border to add~ hopefully today! ;-) As much as I have loved sewing this top together, I am anxious for it to be off of the floor. ;-)) LOL

I also made 3 more of the Piece and Goodwill blocks (from Nov/Dec Quiltmaker magazine)~ or as I am going to call my quilt 'With A Little Help From My Friends', because they generously shared green scraps with me. :-) I discovered a big hole in my stash for light greens! :-o I have no idea how that happened!~ but now that it is mostly ;-) organized, I do have a better idea of where I am lacking. When the opportunity for 'shop therapy' arises, I'll know what is needed. ;-) LOL

Go to Judy L's Patchwork Times blog and check out all the inspiration on design walls around the world!

Until next time~
Happy Stitchin'!

Design Wall Monday~

Happy February 1st!~ Didn't January just kind of blink by?! Or was I sleeping too much? LOL :-)

My design wall floor :-)) hasn't changed much since last week~ well, it really has, but you probably don't notice it. I have been fiddling with these blocks all week! Every time I look at them, I see 2 of the same print side by side, or too many greens in a row, or the browns aren't spaced out enough! Argh! Just now I noticed 2 of the same print on the bottom row. :-o I think I am just going to start sewing and whatever ends up next to each other is just the way it will be! At the rate I'm going, I will never get it together. LOL ;-) Hopefully next week you will see this top together and something else on the wall er, I mean floor? :-/
Whoops~ apparently blogger is tired of my blocks too! They turned my photo! ;-)
For some great design walls, check out Judy L's blog~

And until next time~
Happy Stitchin'!!