Thursday, February 27, 2014

Stash Building

















































































































The past few days I have been in Chicago for a little getaway with my daughter.  She is on spring break and while I wish we could've gone somewhere to get out of the cold, a change of scenery is equally as refreshing.  I make it a habit to go to the Loopy Ewe when I'm there to do a little yarn shopping.  The bottom yarn has a sparkle to it that doesn't show in the photo.  I came home to find my order from Alanna at MixFabrics on etsy.  With the exception of the Little Red Riding Hood, this was her weekend special bundle for $10.00.  What a bargain!  I'm going to try to stay out of the snow today and spend some time dreaming about spring with Country Living.  Have a great Monday!

Blessings,

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Friday, February 21, 2014

Giveaway Winner!





The winner of the giveaway is
Purl Buttons!!!

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Happy Sewing!

Smiles,

Monday, February 17, 2014

Time For A GIVEAWAY!

















































































































The best way to motivate yourself to clean your sewing room is to show a picture of the mess on your blog!  I spent a whole day getting organized and going through all my fabric and taking stock of all the UFO's, etc.  I still have to work on the closet, but I'm pleased with how much I got done.  In celebration of organization I've decided to give away the entire bundle of fabric in the top picture. About 95 percent of it is Denyse Schmidt fabric from her various lines including some Flea Market Fancy.  The pieces range from fat quarters to long strips to little pieces.  What a fantastic quilt this would make.  All you have to do to enter is be a follower of my blog and leave me a comment telling me what you're currently working on.  My international friends are welcome also.  I will leave the giveaway open until Thursday at midnight and announce the winner on Friday, Feb. 21.  Have a great day!

Smiles,

Friday, February 14, 2014

Be My Valentine














































































I remember fondly how much I loved Valentine's Day as a child.  I loved decorating a box. Often that was more fun than getting the Valentine's.  I wish I had saved every single one I received as a child. They would be "vintage" now.  I miss the days when the cards were so stinking cute.  I also miss when the kids were little and we made Valentines together for their friends.  The school parties were always so crazy but oh how fast it went by.  I did send cute little Valentines to my 23 and 19 year old.  They know Mom will never change.  I got out my one Valentine's quilt that I made a very long time ago.  It is not my colors anymore but it certainly reminds me of how far I've come as a quilter.  I have had the adorable Pam Kitty Valentine's fabric for a while now and plan on making a new quilt that goes with my current style.  Don't you just love everything, Pam Kitty Morning?  Have a wonderful day of friendship and love.  Blessings!

Hugs,

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Log Cabin Block













































































Yesterday one of my oldest, dearest friends came for a visit.  Amy and I were college roomies and have stayed very close all through the years.  She brought me these beautiful flowers.  I cannot tell you how the flowers and Amy lifted my spirits.  I love roses and hydrangeas.  When we moved to our house in June one of the first things we did was plant roses and hydrangeas.  The flowers are a wonderful reminder that spring, though buried under several inches of snow, is not too far away.  Today I completed my log cabin block for Clara.  We are part of Donna's Sew Sweet Bee.  I loved making this as it is one of my favorite blocks.  Amy was lovingly teasing me about my sewing room and the explosion of fabric and books.  She encouraged me to show you a picture, so here it is in it's messy state.  Notice the cute bins stacked for organizing but I haven't filled them.  So much to sew...so little time. Blessings!

Xoxo,

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Sunday Scripture







































God is good, all the time...

Blessings,