Friday Night with Friends

My Friday night with Friends was spent with 30's scraps.  My Quilt Shop's Scrap Club is doing the quilt Susan's Folly designed by Susan Claire.  I chose to use my 30's scraps and there are LOTS of 1 1/2" strips and as you probably see in the picture they're all over the sewing table.

There are 49 blocks along with 64 alternate blocks (the ones above without the green sashing) and along with other sashing and borders will be about 88" square.  We're suppose to be done with the top by October 2013. 

 My Mini for 12 inch Mini Club is complete and ready to send.

....And I put the binding on a quilt from 1985 this past week.....I had my DH in the basement looking for my fabrics left over from this quilt.  I told him it was in the container 3 stacks back on the bottom.  The stacks were from floor to ceiling and and each time he lifted one down he said: "Is this it?"  After about 12 times he decided it must be the one on the bottom and continued with the search.  

I learned to hand piece and a month later I started this BOM.  I think it was from a book called the Legacy quilt.  My mom had started to quilt it but then passed away in 1987.  Last year I brought it to Dan and he did am amazing job!  Each square has a different quilting design and I love the quilting in the borders and sashing...Thanks Dan!

Stop by and see what the other Ladies were working at Friday night with Friends hosted by Cheryll at Gone Stitchin'.

Christmas Through the Year

"Pinch my cheeks and I'll give you a kiss."

These little mice ornaments will be for my grand nephews and nieces, I'll need at least 10.  I remember making ornaments somewhat like these when their Parents were young.  I don't have the right size pompoms and eyes here, I think larger will be cuter.  Hershey's Kisses will go in their mouths but I better not add those until closer to Christmas - I love chocolate! 

To see what other Christmas projects are being made stop by and follow the links at Kim's Lily Patch Quilts. 

 It's late and I get up for work in 4 1/2 hours but I wanted to post in February -  GOOD NIGHT!

Initial Heart Swap

Look what came in the Mail!

 Theresa at Bumbleberry Stitches sent all these Valentine goodies.  Thank you so much!!!
The pillow is so cute, I love the rick-rack and the chocolate was delicious, my DH helped me with that.  I haven't decided what to make with the fat quarter and ribbons but so many ideas come to mind and of course, I should carry one of the mini lint rollers - I'm always leaving the house with little threads attached to my clothes.

Look at the beautiful postcard Theresa made:

I'm going to get a little stand for it, it will look perfect on the mantle.
Thank you Theresa and Happy Valentine's Day!

By the way, here's what I sent to my Valentine partner Wendy.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Friday Night with Friends

It's hard to believe it's February already!

I'm still working on the same project as last month but I'm much further along.  It's Bonnie Hunter's mystery, 'Easy Street', and I have completed all the units and am working on making them into blocks.  I am really happy with how it's turning out.  So bright!

To see what the other ladies have been making stop by Cheryll's and follow the link.
Please stop by #19 Katie and visit.  It's my daughters newest blog.  If you scroll down a few posts at her site you can read some of her poetry.  I think she's a fabulous writer!  Can you tell I'm her mom?

See you next month!

Christmas Through the Year

It's hard to believe it's the last day of January....my how time flies!
I just finished up these two little projects that I started working on many years ago.  The mouse is a little pin and the heart is zippered pouch.

 I  have two Christmas runners ready to quilt so that will be February's project along with ornaments for my grand nieces and nephews.

Stop by and visit Kim at Lily Patch Quilts to see what others are making for Christmas.

2013 Swapping Integrity Pledge

I took the PLeDGe...

I invite anyone and everyone who wants to participate in my swaps to do the same. Place the button on your blog sidebar & post "the pledge" to acknowledge your intention & commitment.

MAKE THE 7 STEP PLEDGE

I (insert name) 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....

I Love My Local Quilt Shop: Fan Photo Contest

I'm entered in an "I Love My Local Quilt Shop" Fan Photo Contest! 

You can click here to vote for my entry. 

I'd very much appreciate it! 

Thank you! 

Danette