FNwF...just Finished

I know it's Saturday but I just finished the quilt top I was working on.  I took Friday off work to sew and here's what I finished:

The quilt is called Thicketty Mountain and the free pattern is found at American Made Brand - click HERE. Some of the patterns are free (pdf) and others bring you to a different site.  My daughter already claimed the quilt but maybe I should keep it for myself.

Since last FNwF I made a baby quilt and pillow case.  The 'Baby" is almost 9 months but at least it's finally finished.

Join me in going to Cheryll's blog to see what all the other FNwF's have been up to.

Just click HERE and get INSPIRED!

FNwF a little late on posting...

It's been a busy week  at work and home.  Mice seem to like to get warm in the house.  we cleaned up after one last weekend and another mouse this weekend...we hope that's the end of it this season!

I sewed a little Friday after getting home late from work and then a little on Saturday.  A friend gave me the pattern Halloween Blooms from Fig Tree & Co.  

Since this year I'm using fabric and scraps from home I went 'shopping' in the closets and found a layer cake that my daughter would like.  It's bright, has flamingos and I just searched online for the name but maybe its older than I thought.

Forty two blocks are used in this quilt and I hope to have it finished for her birthday in March.

I'm off to do more mouse cleaning and disinfection.......

Stop by Cheryll's FNWF and see what everyone has been stitching.  I'm headed there on my net break!  Thanks for Cheryll!

Have a great week!

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland......

It snowed and snowed and snowed yesterday.  Everything is White!  The trees still look beautiful this morning with all that snow but I was glad the roads were clear since it was a work day.

I'm a little late in posting my stitching this week.  I worked on "Blanket Weather" by Kathy Wall at Woolkeeper. (Click Here).  I made one for myself and I'm working on finishing one for each of my sisters (only two, one older and one younger).

I'm now headed over to Cheryll's FNwF to see what all the other ladies have been stitching....
why don't you join me by clicking HERE.

FNwF

I had a great night sewing with friends here in town and online.  It was a nice night out - a lot of talking, good food and of course a little sewing.

I worked on a Christmas project for my daughter.  Since she was little we've looked for an Advent Calendar or count down for Christmas and I finally found a nice one.

You are suppose to make a quilt and then add the blocks each day.  Here is the quilt without the border and a start on the blocks.  I changed the pattern a little and made the blocks out of wool so I could do hand stitching instead of machine.  My goal this year has been to use my stash for projects. For this project I used scrap pieces of wool and only purchased the background fabric.  For the quilt, all the colorful fabrics were from my stash but I will need to buy border fabric.  

I also just finished a fall mat.  This is a kit by Woolkeeper (click HERE).  I love Kathy's designs! They are so easy to follow, and her kits contain beautiful wools.

I'm heading over to Cheryll's to follow the links to see what the other wonderful stitchers did Friday Night.  Why don't you join me by clicking HERE.

FNwF

I can't wait until tomorrow/ Friday to sew - it's been too long since I visited everyone!

I know I've missed many FNwF and various other online swaps and such but there were many hospital visits and doctor appointments since January.  My husband and his newly acquired pacemaker seem to being doing pretty well but still has a few restrictions until his next appointment.
My daughter has been feeling under the weather for quite a while and I just got over Bronchitis.  I think I was just worn out from worrying and taking care of my family that my allergies and a cold was just too much.

I look forward to seeing what everyone has been stitching.  Please join me at Cheryll's FNwF  (click HERE) and see all the wonderful projects.

FNwF and more...

After work, therapy and a little cleaning I thought I'd sit down before sewing.  A few mindless computer games and a little TV watching in a comfortable recliner .... I fell asleep. So FNwF happened on Saturday.

This is the same quilt I worked on last month but there's a bit more done.  I have 20 of the 42 blocks complete.

I've also been working on wool Valentine projects from the Woolkeeper click HERE.

I have just a little stitching the mat so far.  I can't wait to get back to stitching after laundry today.  I hope to finish the mat and get started on the hanging.  There are also two new St Patrick /March kits.  I love Kathy's patterns and kits; the directions are great, every piece of wool is labelled and there's always enough wool to complete the project.

I joined the Neighborhood Block Party.  If you would like to join in the fun visit Irene at 

Hilachas for the details- click HERE.  Then join Ida at My Sister Made me do it... to link up your house block.  Click HERE

I'd like to wish you all a 

Happy Valentine's Day! 

The hearts above are soaps from Christi at  Hand Made in Colorado click HERE.

Her soaps smell wonderful and her Haut Chocolat is amazing.

Danette

FNwF

Just a quick note......

It's early Friday morning and I'm at work - I can't wait to get home and start sewing! 

Remember to stop by Cheryll's Gone Stitchin' FNwF links to see all the projects and get inspired. Click HERE.

See you tonight!

FNwF

Hello!

I just sat down to sew some more but remembered its Saturday and I needed to post for FNwF.  Please click HERE to follow the links to see what everyone has been working on.  Thank you Cheryll for hosting

Friday afternoon I went to a friends house and she helped me pin this quilt for my great nephew who was born earlier this week.  My sister (grandma) wanted me to do something sporty.  I also pinned a quilt a quilt for my daughter.  I hope to quilt the one here on Sunday.

I also am working on  Mystery 2015.  I completed the first eleven months and the twelfth month is as much work as all the previous months together!  Right now I'm adding a red a white three patch to two of the sides of a nine patch.  The squares end up to be bigger the a 25 patch in the end and I think it will be queen sized.  I hope to have it finished by next FNwF....

I'll stop by tomorrow (Sunday in the US) for a visit while working on laundry.

Looking forward to seeing all the great projects!

Danette

FNwF and Santa Sack Swap

I started my Friday working but I got off early and my sewing weekend began!

Friday I spent a delightful  afternoon with Jinny at a quilt shop and of course we both just had to by fabric and other goodies.  Why is it so much more fun to start a project than finish one......

Friday evening I did some prep work for a wool class I took on Saturday.  It's a design by Kathy Wall and you can visit her at her shop on line Woolkeeper by clicking HERE.

As you can see I finished the cover but today I'm going to work on the pages.  Labels are included so you can keep track of all the different needles.  Maybe I'll keep myself organized!

To see what all the other FNwF (click HERE) are up to visit Cheryll at Gone Stitchin' by clicking HERE.

I also joined Cheryll and friends for the Santa Swap Sack she hosts.  This will be my fourth year joining in on the fun.  It's open until June 9th so click HERE for information.

I've already started getting in the Christmas spirit by making ornaments.  I made these in a 'Make and Take' class by Kathy Wall of Woolkeeper (HERE)

I know there must be a way to rotate the picture but????

Laundry is calling and I want to visit all the other blogs on FNwF.

Happy Stitching!

Danette

FNwF

It's a beautiful Sunday morning here and I thought I should post.
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 Friday, I started my day working, then a little stitching and I spent a few hours helping set up a Quilt Show. The Saturday Quilt Show was wonderful and I had my daughter take pictures so I'll post them later this week. 

 Here's what I stitched on Friday

This is a kit by Kathy Wall of Woolkeeper called Summertime.  I love her kits - she labels all the wool pieces so there's no time wasted on guessing and you can start stitching sooner, my favorite part.  I still have a lot of stitching to do, many details to add.

In the beginning of June I finished another of Kathy's kits, Laurel Summer Splendor

and in May Laurel Spring Splendor.

As you see I've been enjoying hand stitching.  Visit Kathy at Woolkeeper (click here) and see what other patterns and kits she has. 

I was also in a zippered pouch swap and here's the beautiful bag and wonderful goodies Mary sent me

and what I sent Mary

Please stop by Cheryll's FNwF (click here) and see what everyone was working on Friday Night. Thanks Cheryll for hosting such a wonderful night. I'll be joining you this afternoon with a cold drink and my IPad out on the deck enjoying this wonderful weather with FNwF.  See you then!

FNwF

I had a great Friday (and Saturday) night sewing with everyone and will be heading over to Cheryll's to see what every one was working on.  Why don't you join me by clicking HERE.

I worked on paper piecing Log Cabin Blocks using a pattern by Cindi Edgerton.  I have a lot of Kansas Troubles scraps and kits never completed or even made so I thought this would be a good time to use my stash (and a few lights from a friend).

I have 14 blocks finished and I have 13/17 of 11 more blocks (there are 17 pieces to each block).

I also have one of the border units made.

I haven't decided on the arrangement yet, but there's still plenty of time.

AND....of course there was also a little secret sewing which I'll show you later.

Happy Stitching!

Danette

FNwF (Saturday too!)

I had a wonderful Friday night and Saturday sewing.  Today I took a class to learn how to make a wallet, I was very happy with the results.

 On Friday night I worked on angels.  I managed to to get all five of the angels cut out of wool and I completed one of the angel ornaments.

This is one of the patterns by Kathy Wall at Woolkeeper.  Stop by her website to see beautiful wool projects.  If you'd like to win one of her kits, please leave a comment on my previous post (February 5,2014).

I'm now heading over to see what the other 63 stitchers have made at FNwF.  Thank you Cheryll for hosting such a lovely evening.

A Giveaway, Initial Valentine Swap, OFW, and FNwF

WOW!  Look what Martha my partner for the Initial Valentine Swap sent me.

 What fun!  I'll love carrying this gorgeous tote to sewing classes and everywhere else.  Thank you so much for the wonderful bag and of course for the delicious chocolates.  You can visit Martha's blog  sew what's new here to see what else she's been doing.  Come to find out she used to live near me and we might meet when she visits, sounds like fun!

Thank you Cheryll for hosting this wonderful swap.  Visit Cheryll at Gone Stitchin' and join others in a sew along this Friday night.

 It's been cold and snowy here and my garden is still growing slowly.  Just prepared another flower to add to my garden. Visit One Flower Wednesday to see what's blooming!

 And now onto WOOL......

I completed my Winter wool banner (you've seen Spring and Fall in 2013.)

I love the patterns and kits this designer makes so I thought I'd have a GIVEAWAY! The designer is my friend Kathy Wall and her website, Woolkeeper, opened in December. She has so many gorgeous kits and patterns for sale (so of course I've been there a few times!)  

Here's what you can win:

 or

To get a chance to win one of Kathy's beautiful wool kits all you have to do is leave a comment on this post.  

You can visit her site here to see the other gorgeous patterns she has to offer. 

Tell me your favorite kit or pattern in a comment for another chance to win.  

There will be two winners and is open Internationally!

This giveaway will close Thursday, February 13th at midnight (central time).

Thanks to my DD for editing my post and fixing the wool photos.  I'm very tired tonight and made many mistakes.

Danette

FNwF results

I spent Friday Night with Friends sewing with others from many countries.  See what they were doing by clicking here.  It's hosted by Cheryll of Gone Stitchin'.  Thank you Cheryll!

I worked on my sewing for Initial Heart Swap

and I bought 20 fat quarters and received 15 free.  I'm not sure what pattern to use but I tried Jacob's Ladder and liked the results.  Maybe by next FNwF I'll have chosen a pattern.

I finished the top for 

but I haven't taken a photo of it yet.  Maybe I'll quilt it first.

Happy Stitching!

Danette

OFW, FNwF, Valentine Swap.......Swap Pledge of Integrity

Happy New Year!

First things first....2014 Pledge

I Danette will try my utmost...

·        To always swap on time.

·        To always email a THANK YOU to my partner.

·        To be considerate and thoughtful when choosing a gift.

·        To give my partner the quality of gift that I would like to receive.

·        To communicate when it’s required.

·        To NEVER over commit and let a partner down.

·        To advise the swap mama when I receive my gift.

This I sewomly pledge....

It's Wednesday and time for OFW hosted by Karen.  

I attached three flowers to my garden which is growing quite quickly considering the bitter cold we've had in the Midwest.  This morning when I was outside collecting water samples it was a balmy -9 F!  (Monday and Tuesday were much colder).

Click here to visit the other flowers blooming.  Thank you Karen for hosting.

I've also joined Cheryll's Valentine Heart Swap and have signed up for FNwF (Friday Night with Friends.  Click here to join up with Friends on the first Friday of every month (Jan 10th this month).  I enjoy looking at all the wonderful projects - it's so inspiring!  Cheryll hosts so many wonderful swaps.  Stop by and visit her and don't forget to take The Pledge!

I also meet with a group of friends one Friday a month.  This past Friday we exchanged wrapped packages containing one yard of fabric.  The challenge is to use at least 3/4 yard of that fabric and have the project completed by our June meeting.  I have no idea what to make yet but here's the fabric:

And now for mail - Yeah!

I won this beautiful pattern from Carole (click her name to see the beautiful projects she's been working on).  She also sent some of the blue fabrics she used in hers.  Thank you so much, I can't wait to make the runner.

I just finished a quilt top but haven't taken pictures yet....

Stay Warm!!!

Danette

FNwF

I know it's Sunday but I had a great FNwF.  My daughter was accepted into a juried Art Show/Sale and the ladies I sew with on the last Friday of the month all came by to see my daughter's work and then we went out to dinner.  It was a great night!

I did do a little sewing on the weekend...

My Friday night group has nick named this quilt the "Pointless Quilt" because these 6" blocks have so many pieces it's easy to lose some points.

This package arrived for me this past week.  It's from my Santa Sack partner Debbieann.  We're waiting to hear from Santa Cheryll as to when we can open our presents.  

Thank you Cheryll for setting up FNwF and the Santa Sack Swap!

Visit Cheryll's blog to see what everyone was sewing...that's my plan for Monday after work.

Happy Stitching!

Danette

FNwF

I'm a little behind on posting...I had to work today (Sunday) - I was "playing" with biosolids.

I didn't get a lot done Friday.  After wasting an enormous amount of time looking for a pattern I called up Jinnie and in less than a minute she had hers in her hand.  I went to pick up the pattern and after a couple of enjoyable hours visiting and seeing Jinnie's projects I went home and didn't accomplish much.  Hopefully Jinnie posted here.

Here's some of the crochet mug rug/dishcloths I made and pieces of leftover zippers from some secret Christmas projects I'm working on.

Thank you Cheryll for hosting FNwF.  I'm heading over to your blog Gone Stitchin' to see what the other stitchers had worked on.

Happy Stitching!

Danette