Drummer Boy

I love their version...heavy on the drums.

I have a few things to do, yet.
YIKES!
Time is running out. 

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10

The Box...

arrived today

and I could not wait to open it!

can you say, "WOW!"???

wanna know what all that is???

some hope valley by Denyse Schmidt...

 

  a double hourglass quilt started.

for me to finish...

 aviary by 3 sisters for moda

jelly roll and layer cake

 gypsy rose by fig tree quilts for moda 

jelly roll and layer cake...

 some yardage of (mostly moda) reds...

 a fig tree quilts jelly stars quilt kit 
(dandelion girl fabric)...

 and that's all!
not that it's not a lot.
just that there is no more to show you.

for now.

a bit more will be coming.

this all from Cathy of Quilting On Turtle Hill!

remember her?

if you don't, check this out.

so.

Cathy was having a destash sale a week ago.

i, of course, wanted it all.
i, of course, did not get it all.
but, for what i received...
we wheeled and dealed.

she drives an awful hard bargain!

{grin}

actually, she made an offer 
that i absolutely could not refuse.
part of the offer was that she asked me to

put together a quilt top for her.

i am so excited!

and honored!

her payment to me for doing it?
some of the above fabric!
what could possibly be better than that??
i mean, really.

 i am so blessed!

thank you, Cathy!

with this added to my stash,

i have plenty to keep me busy in 2011.

wouldn't you say?

please shoot me if i mention

that i need to buy fabric!

other than specific fabric
to finish something, that is.

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10

Christmas Gifts

I am almost done making Christmas Gifts.  I need to finish one more thing and then everything I have will be ready to mail.  I mailed a big package to Joyce today.  Had to make sure she got her box, as most of the stuff in it is for her to give.  

Unfortunately, I cannot show you any of what I made for gifts until they've been received.  It won't be long, now!

I can show you these, though...the two carrycots I made for my sister to give her granddaughters.

I think they turned out darn cute!  As you can see, I used the same fabric for the outer shell for the two carrycots.  To distinguish one from the other, I quilted them differently (one meandering and one loopy), made the pillowcases with different trims, and used red on one quilt front and backing and yellow on the other.  Alyssa and Ashley will (hopefully) love them!   These are not difficult to make at all, but ohmygosh, they take a good bit of time and are so putsy!  Not complaining (well, kinda), cuz it's all simple sewing...but just sayin'.

It was sure nice having today off!  I only work 3 days this week, 3 days next week, then work 2 weeks and have a week off.  Pretty tough, alright.  {grin}

Stopped at my LQS to pick up thread and came home with 1/2 yard linen.  I didn't know they had it, so was quite excited!  I've been wanting to try working with linen.  Not sure if I'll incorporate it into a small quilt or use it to make napkins.  Only time will tell, I guess!

Must go quilt a tablerunner.  I'll be able to show you that one when I've finished it.

Have a good night!

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10

Mary, Did You Know...

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10

I Cannot Tell A Lie...

I did no sewing last night.  Can you believe that?  What a bummer.  2 things - and two things only - will keep me from my Naomi Janome.  Talking on the phone and reading.  And, I did both last night.  I think the fact that this is a 3 day weekend influenced that.  And, the fact that I sewed or cut out fabric each night this week.  

ohwell.  

Needless to say, I have a lot to do in these next 3 days.  Hoping to get everything done and packed to ship out on Monday.  See you when next I poke my head up.

Oh, and by the way...to my faithful readers...I have gotten far behind on replying to your wonderful comments.  Please don't take it personally.  I am way behind on reading blogs, too.  Things should return to normal in a few weeks.

And, for your viewing pleasure...this is how Tag left the little sheepie...on her head.  Cracked me up every single time I walked by it.

Have a great weekend!

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10

Friday Night Sew-in!

Yup, another Friday Night Sew-in!

That's two this month!

Someone must think we all
have a lot to work on.

{grin}

I would be sewing, anyway, but

it's nice to know that all of us are

working our fingers to the bone

trying to get Christmas gifts finished.

Click here to join in.

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10

Winter Wonder?land...

Not sure if I've said this here before,

but I really do not like winter.

Snow.

Cold.

ugh.

Although, I must say, it can be pretty.

That is all I can say about it.

Doesn't look like we got much in this photo.

(You can still see the grass poking through.)

However, to my right, there are 3 foot drifts.

I am ignoring them.

Getting colder, now.

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I started/finished a custom order this weekend

for a carry cot.

I think it's darling.

Several pieces to this...

carrycot,

pillow & pillowcase,

mattress,

quilt
(I usually make a sheet, but did a little quilt this time).

Still have many Christmas gifts to sew.

Time is running out...

YIKES!

 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10

An Unexpected Package...

I love getting packages (especially big packages ).  Well, any mail, really.  Except bills.  But, I really don't get many bills in the mail, because I pay them online.  So.  It's either junk or fun stuff!  Today, I received a package that was totally fun stuff!  I was not expecting it.  At all.  From Kim.  From over at My Field of Dreams.  I ran across her blog earlier this year and have gotten to know her...she tells the most interesting stories and I thoroughly enjoy her blog.

Anyway.  Apparently, she felt the need to thank me for a box of rug hooking goodies I had sent to her.  Not necessary (but I'm not sending it back...just sayin').  Unexpected.  Totally appreciated! 

What fun...lookie!

Want a closer look?

Here you go...

Jif Peanut Butter (cuz of this post)

Blueberry Jam made by Kim...

Sweet Relish made by Kim...

AND, as if that wasn't enough...a fat quarter bundle of Hoffman Batiks!!!  ohmygosh, these are so gorgeous.  The name of this bundle is 'coconut'...simply luscious...seriously PERFECT!  I LOVE it! 

I love everything she sent!  What a wonderful and thoughtful woman she is.  Thank you so much, Kim!  I am so blessed to count you as a friend.  Thank you for being you.

   

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Tonight is Friday Night Sew-in!

Sure wish I could tear into that fat quarter bundle...

but, I must work on Christmas gifts.

 

Go here to sign up for tonight.

Bye for now...

must get sewin'!

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10

Poor Warthog...

injured animal photos ahead...

if you're squeamish about seeing

injured (stuffed) animals, 

you may want to bypass the photos.

{grin} 

Accidental injury!

By Tag E. Butt.

To his warthog.

 Not sure it's going to make it.

Lost a lot of stuffing.

Keeping a close eye on it
(& keeping it away from Tag)

until a surgery date opens.

Which may not come until after Christmas.

This may be the end of it for this warthog.

It is, after all, 3 years old...

which is very old for a much-loved toy.

One that has been carried around

both inside & outside,

chewed on,

cuddled with,

tossed up in the air

(by me for Tag to catch)

and has generally gotten 

a lot of use.

This warthog is Tag's
all-time fave toy.
Seriously.

It already had surgery once.

Remember this...last spring?

Well, this injury is much more serious.

It's a waiting game.

Just sayin'.

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10

She Likes It!

Baby Maggie

- the green charm squares quilt recipient -

likes her quilt!

YAY!

 

Look at how adorable Maggie is...

and look at that hair!  

She is beautiful.

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10

Kindle Cover Done!

Here it is...finished!

Kindle Cover recipe found at the Moda Bake Shop here.

It was easy peasy.

Took me longer to decide what fabric

to use than it took to sew it.

Well, almost.

Finally, I remembered that Kelley 

had sent me a bunch of fabrics awhile ago.

(thank you, Kelley!)

I think they are perfect for this.

I cut out enough strips & lining

to make another just like this.

Be sure to click to enlarge to get a 

good look at those decorative stitches!

Measures about 6x9 inches closed...

could easily be adapted for the iPad. 

I also got a good start on a few

other things that I am not able to show.

A good day with Naomi Janome!

How was your day?

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10