Finished Quilts

In going through some of my photos on my computer, I came across a quilt I had done back in January 2007. I've been wanting to add my finished quilts (the ones that I have access to anyway) to my blog for awhile now, just never got around to it as of yet; simply because some I have pictures of somewhere in this mess and others I have yet to take pictures of. So, I will start adding them one by one as I can. Below is "Redwork Flowers." I had a fun time making this as it was all out of stash fabric and I got a chance to use my embroidery machine for the flowers. I used my EQ program to design it. It measures 26x26.



They will eventually all be listed to the right of my blog under...wow...imagine that..."Finished Quilts." LOL! I originally wanted to do a slideshow, but I can't figure it out. Duh...

Quilty hugs,

Fun With Dolls

Okay, I admit it. I'm a big kid who still likes dolls. I love to make clothes for them and dress them. Luckily, I also have a 6-year old niece who loves dolls too and I can lavish her with many, many cute outfits. These two outfits will be winging their way to her in the mail soon. Think she'll like them?

With dolly love,

Sewing Therapy

Thanks everyone for your well-wishes and prayers regarding my hubby's cancer. I've been sewing for some therapy. Guess what top I finally got done? My Keepsake Squares top! WooHoo!


The buttons are only placed on for an idea of how they will look once the top is quilted. Don't want to have to maneuver the top with buttons on it while it's being quilted, now, do we? Can you say tricky along with broken needles? LOL!

Now on to another project...

Happy stitching,

Some Bad News

My hubby's recent PET scan came back not so great. His cancer has increased in size. We asked if it has spread as well, but they wouldn't go over it on the phone. They want to see him. So we have an appointment on July 31. We're trying to be positive and should actually consider ourselves very lucky that he's had the past 16 months with no changes, but reality and mortality have reared their ugly heads.

Please keep us in your prayers.

Hugs,

Happy 4th of July!

Let Freedom Ring!

Spice Meadows

Much as I've wanted to join a few blocks of the months hosted by other quilt bloggers, such as AmandaJean and Judy, my guilty conscience always nags at me that I have plenty to finish up in my own closet(s). So, here I am...diligently working on one of my UFO blocks of the month -- Spice Meadows by JoAnn Fabrics. As I sew them, I remember why I don't purchase their BOMs anymore -- their cutting is very inaccurate. We quilters know no matter how precise our 1/4" seam allowance, if they aren't cut correctly to begin with, then it's a losing battle. Luckily I got these on the clearance rack last year at like 60% off or something crazy like that.

Anywho, here are 8 of them all pieced as well as I could given my constraints. LOL!

The one saving grace is I really like the colors. I have 4 more pieced blocks to go and then the center appliqued block. Then I can add the sashing, borders, blah, blah, blah. :o) Can you tell I'm not really gung ho on this one? The imprecise cutting really has me down. Someone help me get over it already!

Hope your projects are going better than mine.

Quilty hugs,

Busy, Busy, Busy

Yep. That's why I haven't updated my blog lately. Between putting the house on the market, house showings, open houses, family events, etc., I've just been a bit busy, busy, busy. I did manage to squeeze in some sewing yesterday and this morning, so I'll have another post forthcoming with pictures of my project in progress. Meanwhile, I have to skedaddle (or however you spell it - LOL) and tidy up for another house showing this afternoon. I have a good feeling about this one. No special reason...just sayin.

Hugs to all,


P.S. What's the consensus on my new header? :o)

Happy Father's Day

What Makes A Dad

God took the strength of a mountain,

The majesty of a tree,

The warmth of a summer sun,

The calm of a quiet sea,

The generous soul of nature,

The comforting arm of night,

The wisdom of the ages,

The power of the eagles's flight,

The joy of a morning in spring,

The faith of a mustard seed,

The patience of eternity,

The depth of a family need,

Then God combined these qualities,

When there was nothing more to add,

He knew His masterpiece was complete,

And so, He called it....DAD
~Author Unknown~

Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there! :o)

Happy Birthday!

Happy 73rd Birthday, Dad!



Happy 28th Birthday, Heather!



I love you both very much!

Flowerburst

Nothing like a little quilting therapy to chase away the doldrums. Those who checked out my "EQ Fun" post in March may remember this cute little tablerunner I designed:

Well, lookee what we have here...a finished top! Yay!

Oh, ugh...now I have another UFO to be quilted. Oh well, so what. What's another top? LOL! It was fast and fun to make. Almost like instant gratification. Once quilted and bound, it should measure approximately 44 x 20.

Yesterday my Designer 1 went on the fritz while I was working on the applique border of my Keepsake Squares top. The thread was causing a rat's nest under my work from the bobbin area. I tried everything to rectify it -- change needles, rethread, clean bobbin area, etc. Rats! Still rats -- rats nest that is. So it's in the shop and I had to put that top aside for now. It was due for a tune-up anyway. Who knows -- maybe that's the culprit.

So what's a girl to do when she is itchin' to stitch? Why pull out her Bernina 440 that she's only used once to quilt her grandson's sailboats top, of course. *grin* After reacquainting myself with my Bernina's bells and whistles, I took off on my tablerunner adventure. Thus "Flowerburst" was born. :o) Now don't look too closely at my blanket stitch. I surely like my Designer 1 much more for that stitch. But it's presentable and I can live with that. :o)

I'm also willing to share, too. Anyone out there who has EQ6 and wants my project file for "Flowerburst," just e-mail me and I'll be happy to e-mail the project file to you so you can create one of your very own. All I ask is that you please don't redistribute it without my permission. :o)

Quilty hugs,