Christmas in August

For my first sewing party, I’d say that I was relatively successful!  I had so much fun keeping up with everyone’s progress throughout the day, on Kelly’s blog.  I only posted twice…my first post and my progress post.  The day was a busy one…  But even with only 1 post, I did manage to win a prize…and I didn’t even know that there were prizes!  Carol gave away a copy of the Fast & Furious Holiday Quilt as you Go by G.E. Designs.

This was on my wish list so I’m extra thrilled to have won a copy.  Thank you so much Carol!

This morning I did manage to finish sewing and ironing all of my blocks.  I will say…1/2 square triangles are not my forte…as so many of these are not the right size, so it will be interesting to say the least when I go to sew them together!What do you think?  I’m really tempted to cut them all down from 9” to 8.5”…

christmas sewing party

Update #1 @ 2:11 pm:

I’ve been to the library and the grocery store, washed sheets and made the bunk beds

and I’ve sewn the next step in the directions I’ll have blocks at my next update!  Woo Hoo!

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8:20 am ---soooo…this is my first sewing party, and i think that i’m already breaking the rules!  i’m not going to be working on a christmas project.  but, it will be a quilt that will probably be used at christmas time by guests sleeping over…does that count?!

i’m going to be working on my bliss quilt…it’s a big schnibble.  can you tell which pattern? totally loving this so far!

On a sort of unrelated quilty note…one of my 20 or so LQS (gotta love HOUSTON!) was featured in Quilt Sampler magazine! Quilters Emporium in Stafford Texas is actually one of the shops that I frequent quite a bit.  I bought my machine there…Janome 6600.  I have to say that one of the things that I love the most about this shop…has nothing to do with fabric or selection!  I love that they have just about every kind of staff person there.  Men and women, and even a young man with a nose piercing!  He’s got a fantastic eye for color, and is so knowledgeable (is that spelling right?)…and totally not like your “average” quilt store employee!

So that’s my two cents on my LQS…and also my beginning glimpse at my Christmas in August project.  See you later today with an update!

to sum up a day

It begins something like thiswith a little of this in betweenand a bit of Bliss thrown in at the end of the day.

cherry delight

Sewing with Fig Tree is such a delight.  I’m loving how this quilt is turning out. I think that my center is a bit crooked.  But, I can tell you it will just have to stay that way!  Not getting unsewn now :)  Only about 10 more layers to go, and it will be done.

today in the sewing room

Have you seen my cute sewing room accessories?Even my the “trash” in my big trash bowl matches :)All those little snippets from this project…And what is that you ask?  Well…it’s the sashings for the 2010 Fat Quarter Shop BOM.  I’m not waiting to the last minute like I did last year.Up next you ask?

Probably something that uses these: Bliss layer cakes from Karamat Fabrics!  Tammy’s customer service is outstanding ;)

Still waiting on a new home

I have this kit for sale…it’s complete, new, and only opened for me to take the picture.  $50 is the original price, and I’m lowering the price to $25.  Comment or email me if you’re interested.  SOLD!!!!

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been doing a bit of sewing

I feel like I’m getting my groove back a bit.

I got a new camera, a Nikon D5000 (DSLR).  I’m really bad at it so far.  It’s so easy to get sucked into the fairy tale of pictures that people post on their sites that are SO gorgeous.  Mine are definitely no Pioneer Woman photos yet, but maybe someday :)

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Soooo, what does a new camera for me mean for you?  Posts that have decent pictures again!

Woo Hoo!

My CGQC goals were pretty simple this time around, and even though it’s not quite deadline time, I’ll share my progress.

1.  Finish making the two pillows for my future sleeper sofa in the sewing room. :)  ONE DONE, ONE TO GO.

Apparently Jack really needed to get in the chair!  He’s my best helper :)

2.  Keep up with the Fat Quarter Shop blocks of the month.  Block 2 just arrived and I’m hoping to get it out of the way pretty soon. DONE!  I’ve completed blocks 1, 2 and 3! Oh, that last picture…yeah, I didn’t crop it on purpose.  Crazy angle I caught there, straight up from the ironing board.  Yes, those are my fat ankles…but my toes are clean and painted blue :) 

3.  Go see Eclipse with girlfriends.  Definitely didn’t happen :(

4.  Paint and put together the bunk beds for the boys’ room.  This will be “officially” putting the boys to sleep in the same room.  DONE DONE DONE!!!…more pics on this in the next post.

5.  Finish two sections of my cross stitching project…Sweet Treats.  DONE!!!  Two out of 6 sections done, and some of the outer border too!

SO, all in all, not too bad.  3.5 out of 5.  I’m pretty pleased with that!  I still have a couple weeks to finish that last pillow, but I don’t think I’ll have the time to squeeze in a flick.  Oh well.  I’ll get it on Netflix!

All that sewing and crafting has left my sewing room in quite a mess!I guess I know what my next project is…CLEANING UP!!!

Until then…happy stitching :)

Two stitching charts for sale

BOTH CHARTS ARE SOLD!!!  THANK YOU!

First is Family Sampler by. Shepherds Bush. Complete original kit for sale including shipping for $40.

Second item is Quaker Turtle chart by With My Needle. Brand new...never used. For sale $10 includes shipping.



If you are interested please leave me a comment.

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