Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there!

My daughter's are cooking me brunch today. :o)

You're In BIG Trouble, Missy!

Would you ever think this cute, adorable, innocent face has a terrible secret?

Behold! Her secret... A MAJOR paper fetish!

Bad Dog! LOL! I can't help but laugh sometimes. After all, it could have been worse, right? Imagine all the scenarios. Ugh.

Unconditional doggie love,

Suzy

Another Finish!

I'm on a roll (for now, LOL)! Utopia is now completely finished -- label and all! I'm very pleased how it turned out. I just love the colors. It matches the decor in my house wonderfully -- and it was an easy quilt to piece! Can't ask for more. Hehehehehe.

Enjoy your day,

Suzy

A Finish!

After 10 years of lingering on the sidelines, my "Sunset at Aunt Dinah's" UFO is finally complete! I'm really pleased that so far I've been sticking to my New Year's Quilting Resolution. :o) Hope I can keep this up. LOL!

Utopia is also done -- just needs the label sewn on. I'll upload pics of that quilt sometime this weekend (hopefully). We've got the grandson for the weekend so it's a bit of a question-mark. You know how that can be, right? :oD

UFO completion happiness,

Suzy

FQ Frenzy

Yesterday was my lucky day. At least I see it that way. We picked up my grandson from school to bring him back to spend the weekend with us and I decided to ask hubby to make a quick stop at the really nice quilt shop near Anthony's school. Lo and behold! They were having a great FQ sale for one day only! 50 FQ's for $50. You better believe I took advantage of that one! Lookee at all the gorgeous FQ's I acquired for my stash! (Click pic to enlarge) 50 lovelies! Did I step in it or what?

Jumping for joy,

Suzy

Celebrate the miracle that is Easter with family and friends.

Blessings,

Suzy

A Comforting Gift

I've been busy this past weekend making a quilt for my friend and trainer Ariel's 4-year old niece. Last week she was diagnosed with leukemia. My heart goes out to her and her family, so this tiny bit of comfort for little Noel was the least I could do. Maybe she can use it during her chemo treatments. It measures 34" x 39". I will give it to Ariel tomorrow so she can give it to her sister for Noel.

If you could send up a few prayers for little Noel, I'm sure He is listening.

Trying to understand His will,

Suzy

Presenting... Utopia!

This is what I've been working on lately. My new project is now a completed top! Yahoo! Presenting... Utopia!

It's a little wrinkly, but you get the idea. It was a very quick quilt to put together, as you can tell. I think the pattern is called "Chinese Coins." I just used 2-1/2 inch strips and had a blast. The hardest part was deciding on what fabric I wanted to use for the sashing. It took me a week to decide. No, really. I'm anal like that sometimes. Ok, ok -- a lot. :oD I'm very happy with my choice and I love all the colors in this quilt! I think it is one of my favorites. Had to do some creative cutting for the yellow mottled sashing, as I was limited on my fabric yardage, but I think it works.

Utopia and Sunset at Aunt Dinah's will be dropped off to be quilted at The Quilt Place on Monday.

On to the next project,

Suzy

New Project :o)

I've started on a new project and am very excited! Here's a teaser...




Hoping to blog more soon,
Suzy

Ta da!

Another UFO has made it to completed top form. Yay! Thanks everyone for your feedback. It really helps to get impressions from other quilters and I appreciate you all taking the time to let me know your thoughts. I'm glad the majority of you liked version 2 as well. It helped me feel better about taking the easy way out. LOL!



The borders really aren't as wrinkly as they seem. The darn dog kept running on the top and whenever we would try to catch her, she thought we were playing. Ugh! I can't tell you how many times I would straighten it out and then she would have a field day on top of it. Gotta love her! I tried to get a pic of the whole top, but just couldn't fit it well into the lens frame, so just took a pic to give you all an idea of the finished product.

So now what should I name it? I was thinking along the lines of Sunset at Aunt Dinah's or Peach Parfait; or do you have suggestions of your own. I'm open to all of them! :o)

We're off to Cocoa Beach Pier and Cocoa Village to spend the day. It should be fun and the weather is beautiful and will be in the mid-70's. Another beautiful day in sunny Florida. Wish you could share it with me.

Enjoy your day,
Suzy