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

One Flower Wednesday on Thursday and Mother's Day Swap

First of all I'd like to thank Anthea (Hibiscus Stitches) for the email....I didn't realize how long it's been since I posted and visited all the blogs I enjoy so much.  Work has been trying and stressful and I let it take too much of my "free time" from me.

I joined three flowers to my garden, it's been so long since I worked on my hexies.  This week I'm planning on making more leaves and stepping stones and will post my progress next Wednesday.  Visit the other gardens at Karen's One Flower Wednesday and see how their gardens are blooming.

This is the beautiful Mother's Day mini quilt I received from Helen.  I showed the mini or a picture of it to many of my friends here and I didn't realize I had not posted it.  It's Gorgeous!  These pictures don't show off her beautiful stitching - thanks again Helen for this lovely quilt.  (it's still hanging in my living room - flowers look good all year).  Helen also sent many goodies and I especially liked the licorice/chocolate logs - YUM!

Here are pictures of the mini I made for Helen

 Thanks to Cheryll for hosting this 12 inch mini swap.  The "winter" mini swap is now underway and I have already been working on that.

Good Night for now...I leave for work in about six hours....

Happy Stitching,

Danette

Colour Swap

After a long ride home and a BUSY 11 hour work day I came home to find a package from Wendy.  It made my Day!  I know most people take a picture before opening but I just dug right in.  (they were wrapped up pretty with the red and white polka dotted ribbon in the pictures).

Look at all the RED goodies Wendy sent!  Thank you for all the special gifts. 

She crochets beautifully.

I love the red cup pin cushion with the red pins...

and this red flower crochet mat will look wonderful in the kitchen - so pretty!

and I received chocolates (YUM!) , a nicely red scented candle, three pretty red fabrics, a red seam ripper (always needed), red needle threaders, red floss, red rick rack and a beautiful red card.

I'm thinking...  Redwork with a red pieced border... I need to find a pattern.

Thanks again Wendy for everything!

Hexies, Mini Quilt Swap and FnwF

It's been so long since I posted...

I received this beautiful St. Patrick's Day Mini Quilt from Carin.  Thank you!

I just love her stitching!  The detail on the shamrock stems are gorgeous and I love the button in the center.  Stop by and visit Carin's Blog.

Here's the mini I sent

Cheryll at Gone Stitchin' hosted this mini swap...maybe you'd like to join in the next mini quilt swap.  Sign up now for the Mother' Day Mini.

My daughter Katie made this table topper for me.  It's so beautiful!  It's hard to believe she started quilting just a few months ago.  Visit Katie's blogs Project Katie and Call Me Crazy and see what she's been up to.  

On the first Friday of the month I join in the fun at Friday night with Friends hosted by Cheryll at    Gone Stichin'.  She did a drawing last month and look what I won!

Thank you Cheryll.  I love the thread catcher, the fabric is so cute!(so was the Santa stamp)  The tea is wonderful and  I'm saving a cup for our next FnwF  - see you then...

AND here are my hexies

it's been awhile since I joined Karen's One Flower Wednesday. Stop by and see what's blooming in the other gardens.

***I'm in way too many BOM's and it's hard to keep up...I'll post them next time***

Happy Stitching!

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!

12 Inch Mini Club

Ooops! I for got to do this last night and I shouldn't being using this computer....
Here's the Welcome mini I made

and the Beautiful Birdhouse Welcome Mini I received From Sharon

( I LOVE BIRDHOUSES!)  Sharon didn't take a picture so she asked me to post one for her. To see more Mini's visit Cheryll at Gone Stitchin'. That's where I'll be as soon as I get off work.

Thanks for hosting Cheryll!

One Flower Wednesday, Christmas Through the Year and MAIL!!!

I've missed two weeks posting and looking at blogs, I need to catch up on all I've missed out there.

Here's another Christmas hexie and start of another - they'll become ornaments.
See what other flowers are blooming - visit One Flower Wednesday hosted by Karen.

February's Scrap Club featured the snowball block.  I had a little piece of Maxine fabric and

this mat will go into my Christmas Through The Year box.  Visit the hosts Cheryl and Darlene and see all the great gifts that are being made.

Last Year, in Playing With Blocks Club I was given a challenge to use this green fabric and Whack and Stack method.  I made this table topper and this past weekend I finally quilted and bound it - another project finished!

Also, this past weekend (4 days) I finished my Mystery Club project for May (2012!).  We were given fabric requirements, cutting directions and told to think either reds or blues for berries.  Of course I picked purple...just couldn't make up my mind.  We were given directions when we met and here's the result...

and the most important part...MAIL!!!

I was the Alphabet Challenge winner hosted by Cheryll at Gone Stitchin' .  My daughter already wants a purse...  Thanks for the patterns Cheryll!


I also joined in on the fun for Cheryll's 12 inch MINI Club and a 'soft' package was waiting for me today. 


Thank you Sharon!  I love birdhouses!!!


The mini quilt is beautiful and I love the leaves, buttons,
and beads you added!  It's perfect - my daughter thought
I told you what I liked.  Thank you for the fabric and scissors holder too!

Thank you and have a great week!

One Flower Wednesday

I finally finished a flower this week...

Visit Karen's One Flower Wednesday to see what's blooming!

I also finished my March BOM Memories of Provence before the month was up...YEAH!

I did a swap hosted by Cheryll at Gone Stitchin" Let's Exchange.  We were to make and exchange a journal cover and pen.  My swap partner was Margaret - Look at the beautiful journal cover I received!  She included a pen, pencil, a great snack and a pretty butterfly bookmark.  Thanks Margaret!

Here is a picture of the journal I sent Margaret

Happy Stitching!!!

Initial Heart Swap

I just received a package in the mail and Oh MY!!!  It's gorgeous, the embroidered heart is beautiful and has a little heart charm. A lovely handmade card/note, cute little pad of paper with my initials and of course chocolate. 

It looks great on my mantle - Thank you Nola!

Initial Heart Swap - Peek

I just finished my first pin cushion.  It's for.......Oh,.that's a secret!

Her initial is in the lower part of the heart.

Now for the fun part - I get to go shopping for CHOCOLATE!

Snow's been falling an inch or so an hour AND it's been a few hours...

So it will be a great night for sewing!

Enjoy your weekend!

Santa Sack Swap

Thank you Mary! 
My daughter and I have had such FUN opening all the gifts you sent.

Before pictures.....

And here's a look inside.....

A beautiful Merry Christmas goose (which I will hang on my scroll frame)

Four shiny ornaments for my Christmas tree.......

A quilting book, beautiful flower fabric and hand knit hot pads, little quilted pillows/sachets, a table runner, cross stitch ornaments to make, a Santa and mini flowers in a frame, 2 X-block templates cards, well wishes, thread, pins.......

and especially an email friend to keep in touch with...

Thanks Mary

Also thank you to Cheryll for setting up this great swap.

Candle Mat Swap

My candle mat swap partner,Sharon, opened her mat yesterday also - we decided to open them the same day.  Here's the candle mat I sent her.  The beautiful mat she sent me is in the post from last night.  Thanks agin Sharon!

Santa Swap Sack

Ho Ho Ho.....Merry Christmas!

Here's what Mary sent me to add to my sack....... (it's heavy)

And here's my Santa Sack from Mary with all the packages......

And the Santa sack she made my daughter....

What a great friend I've made and thank you Mary for everything!

Here's my last package sent to Mary and something for her daughter.  Mary's the one who likes Woody and cupcakes (I forgot to take pictures along the way).

And thank you Cheryll for setting up the swap - When do we get to open the packages?????

Candle Mat Swap

Thank you Sharon for the Beautiful star candle mat!  It looks great on my table (and under the tree where I took the picture).  I love the star pattern, how did you do it?  Thank you also for the fun 'fruity' fabric, I'm not sure what I'm going to make with the one on the left....a summer/beach bag might be a good idea. 

Here's what I sent to Sharon - I'm not sure if she opened it yet so I'll post it wrapped.
Thanks Cheryll for doing the swap.