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Pretty Cups ~ Elves ~ Giveaway Winner

I'd like to congratulate Mimi on winning my November Giveaway!

I have sent you an email Mimi ~ enjoy!

I had a fun time sewing row six of Lori's row along.  When I was finished I noticed that the pink gingham cup was screaming for detail so I appliqued a rose I cut from a piece of fabric.  Now it's my favorite cup!

A close second to the rose cup is this pale blue dog and cat print.  It is a very old piece from my stash, but I love it!  I wish I had more.  I'm not even sure what it is.  I adore any print that looks vintagey!

The last couple of days have been spent getting the cafe windows ready for Christmas.  I painted these little elves on the windows and I like how they came out.  Our orange elf looks like he is hanging an ornament on the tree.

My Mom has painted the windows in her home ever since I was little.  After she drew the design on, she would let my brothers and I paint a small part of the window.  I thought about those windows a lot as I was drawing the elves.

In case you were wondering, the tree is really that bright!  It is covered in cupcake ornaments that Nancy has collected as well as been gifted with over the past few years.  We are getting quite a reaction from customers.  The children love it!  Wishing you a day that is merry and bright!

Smiles,

Sunday Scripture

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Blessings,

November Giveaway

Today marks the 11th monthly giveaway from Sewn With Grace.  We are down to the last two.  I can't believe how fast this year has passed.  This giveaway will help you get creative for Christmas.  One winner will receive:

My entire fabric scrap stash

The book, "Tilda's Christmas Ideas" by Tone Finnanger

A handknit Christmas heart by me

To enter:

Be a follower of Sewn With Grace

Leave one comment on this post

Since it's the middle of the week, I will leave this giveaway open until Sunday, November 11 at midnight and announce the winner on Monday, November 12. 

Blessings,

Flying Geese

Today I got caught up with row five of Lori Holt's Row Along Quilt.  I had been dragging my feet on this row because I am not a fan of making flying geese.  My points always seem to get cut off and end up looking wonky.  I knew that if I followed Lori's method I would have success so I just went for it. These are little geese, 1 1/2" x 2 1/2".  From what I can tell, I didn't lose one point, yea!!!  

As I've said before, one of the things I love most about this quilt is that we don't know what it will end up looking like.  When I choose fabrics I'm not even sure of how the rows will come out but so far I am loving it.  It's not too late to join the row along and get caught up.  I always look forward to the next row.  Sweet blessings today!  Be sure to stop by tomorrow for November's Giveaway!

Smiles,

Sunday Scripture

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Blessings,

Color Wheels

Thank you for all of your kind words about my "Sugar Rail" quilt.  It was very fun to make and will be hard to part with.  For those who asked about the pattern, I cut my strips 2 1/2" x 8 1/2" and then put four together.  I alternated the direction of each block.  I did six blocks across and seven blocks down. It is a quick sew and packs a lot of punch.  I want to show you the second quilt top I finished today. This pattern is from the book "Scrap Basket Sensations" by Kim Brackett.  It is the "Over Under" pattern. I left off the border because I wanted a smaller quilt.  This one measures 50" square. 

This fabric is an old line by Alexander Henry called "Willow".  I had quite a bit of scraps left over from another quilt.  I used up every bit except for some pieces of the dark green mushroom print.  The yellow and white gingham makes for a fun touch and I will hand quilt this one.  I'm going to use some fun bright variegated thread.  I can hardly wait to get started.

Smiles,