stash report

Last week I put together two small quilts for newborns in need and I have blocks made for 4 more. I'm not sure how much stash I've used this month because I didn't really keep track. I did buy some fqs to use for my wonky cats but used them all up and they won't be going into the stash. :)

I'm looking forward to Judy's quiltathon this weekend. I plan to the quilting on the small quilts and if time permits work on my thimbleberries.

I've been tagged

Colleen over at Crazy for Primitive Quilts and Gardens has tagged me to name 7 things about myself. Let's see.......

1. I married my darling hubby 29 years ago after dating him for 3 months....married in November, pregnant by December.

2. We are both the middle child of 7 children.

3. I have 2 sons who are programmers.....you would think I wouldn't be so computer challenged.

4. I have an older brother and 3 younger sisters. We all have children, either two boys or three girls and it seems to go in order age wise....kinda strange. I have 2 deceased siblings in case you were wondering about # 2.

5. I had the most wonderful mother and father-in-law.....couldn't have handpicked them any better.

6. I used to play guitar and sing.....loved folk music.

7. I'm learning to play the fiddle.....I love Irish fiddling.

There you have it. The rules say I have to name 7 but since I'm sort of a rebel I'll just tag you all and you can play if you like. I hope you are having a wonderful day.

too busy or bored

Kim asked me if I was too busy or too bored to blog. I would have to say a big "no" to both....lol. I think the fact of the matter is that I'm just a "bad blogger." The days just seem to get away from me and before I know it a few weeks have passed. I started this post on Saturday......

I have been working on a few things....some wonky cats, a small quilt for valentines day, a quilt for nin and of course my thimbleberries. I've been doing some stitching on my Quilter's Journey and I did prep block one of my butterflies quilt.

My friend Cindy made this for me....isn't it just the cutest?

I really am going to try and be a better blogger. Hope you are all having a wonderful day!

Pray for Gina

Please keep Gina and her family in your prayers. While on vacation they got word that their two sons were in a car accident....one died and the other is in ICU. I can't even begin to imagine.

With a little help from a friend

I've always wanted to try making a Grandmother's Flower Garden. Libby had posted the stars she's been working on. I commented that I wanted to try one and she emailed me where I could get the papers, gave me suggestions as to size and I was off and running. Now Libby prefers the 1/2" size but I thought....nope no way, I'm not working with something that small. I'm going bigger. I'm going for the 1.5" ones. So I place my order and it arrives days later. I'm excited....I'm ready to start my flower garden. I cut out my patches and proceed to stitch them around these 1.5" papers. After trying 6 or 7 of them with very poor results I"m ready to throw the whole thing in the trash. I should have listened to Libby and gotten the 1/2" ones because they would be much easier to stitch since they are much smaller and easier to handle. I emailed her again telling her of the error of my ways....how I didn't listen to her because Libby really did know best. Being the sweet dear lady that she is she told me not to fret....there really was light at the end of the tunnel. She gave me a few tips and here is my flower. Aren't bloggy friends just the best!!!!

Nothing to show

I don't really have anything to show this week. No fabric came into the house. :) I'm plugging along with my projects from last week. Judy asked us to estimate how much fabric we've busted for the month. I'm thinking I've used about 10 yards between the few projects I'm working on. I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

Stash busting or not

I did make several stringblocks and sew some more on my pink 4 patch project. I visited my favorite quilt shop to pick up some thread for my friend. I got 6 yards of this Christmas fabric that I can use as a neutral. It was 40% off. I thought this Nancy Halvorsen kit was cute and would be nice for next Christmas.

A few patterns made their way into my arms also.

And....I joined Thimbleberries Club so I have this kit also. It was a fun week. :)