Showing posts with label Simply Charming. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Simply Charming. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Oh, Scrap!


It is how I feel lately, but I believe the gummy bears! LOL
I have been working with a lot of scraps, and, my goodness, things can turn chaotic quickly!
My entire studio looks like this! The results are good though. I got 2 blocks done for my Secret Sister quilt.
 18 to go!!! I also finished hand quilting the Simply Charming quilt, Nellie's Nine Patch. It is adorable!
I used a piece of fabric from my Grandmother's stash on the back. She has been gone more than 20 years now. 
I'm excited to get the next one done! I am one behind. 
I am grateful to be able to spend my evenings out of the mess I created in the studio and hand quilt on this little number.....
That is, when Sass lets me have it!!!
One more little thing....
Zach entered his project in the Science fair. He did not win (or even place) but I was pretty proud of him! 
Until next time....

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Fluff, Not Fat.....


I see my girls as fluffy.....my older son moos at Sassy when he sees her. I'm not amused. I think they are not at all fat, especially Sassy, who is long haired. 
Both kitties are well fed, but not "fat", so I was more than surprised when I read the vet's report on Cammy. It said, "Overweight Female, with healthy coat and tarter free teeth.....
 I am hearing that little girl's voice on Full House...."How Rude!!!"  Cammy agrees!
I have been quilting up a storm on the baby 9 patch. 
I set a goal of a minimum of 2 blocks a day, but am trying to do more like 4.....
Once I reach my goal, I can work on some of my own projects.
I actually finished the quilting on this little, Simply Charming, 9 patch, but still need to bind it. I'll do that tomorrow. I am starting the blocks for my Secret Sister quilt tomorrow too, so more machine work. 
And since, I don't want my own medical record to match Chamomile's, I have been eating a lot of salads, and I found these toppings that really make them wonderful!!!
I cut up some Gala apple too, and it tasted so good! I think I will try the Honey Almonds next time! 
Have a blessed Lord's Day!!!

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Good-Bye to Acorn Quilts

 Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers for Cammy. She seems to be back to her old self. I am praying it remains that way and we don't have cycles of this issue. 
It has been a beautifully sunny day today. It was much needed!! Today, I packed up all my supplies and headed off to teach hand quilting at Acorn Quilt Shop.
Sadly, Acorn is closing the end of May, so this was my last class. I have been teaching there for 4 years now, since she first opened the shop. She is closing the doors for a month and then reopening as a vintage shop. I will sure miss my trips to that shop. 
I am blessed to live in a city that has several quilt shops, though none 1/2 a mile from my house! ;) I heard of a new one I did not know about today, so on Tuesday, I will be headed that way. I hear they have lots of Civil War repos...my absolute favorite kinds of fabrics!
I didn't leave empty handed today. I got several yards of fabric, and a new rotary cutter.
My rotary cutter is about 15 years old, and as I am cutting with it, the whole thing falls apart!! Not a good thing. I bought the exact same kind, cause I think 15 years is a long life. 
I spent yesterday basting my Simply Charming mini and the baby quilt. I love the backing for this cute little boy quilt.
I also have this pile of "stuff" next to my chair. My calendar, bill folder, and all the score keys for Charlotte's school books sit in a pile that ends up looking unsightly. I found this wonderful wooden box downstairs. I use to fill it with pine cones and set it on the fireplace. 
Everything nice and neat! As you can see, my Simply Charming book arrived yesterday! Oh the wonderful quilts in that book! It will be difficult to choose which one to make next! 
Looking forward to a very productive week. I hope the same for you!

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Outside My Sewing Room Window

 It is raining for the umpteenth day in a row. I am getting the blues!!!! What a perfect day to work with blue fabric!
I joined in on the Simply Charming Sew Along that Kathy and Darlene are hosting.
I am behind so I need to catch up. My book has not even arrived, but that won't stop me! I am starting with Nellie's Nine Patch, which is self explanatory. They are the cutest little 3 inch 9 patches!
So feeling "blue" isn't all bad! 
We had a great weekend with the grandkids. Emerson and I did some nail therapy....
All her favorite colors, cause she is a rainbow kinda girl!
Papa and I took TJ for his birthday lunch. He chose Steak and Shake for ONE reason.....
The crane game!!!!! He loves that thing!
After several dollars, he was in disbelief that he had nothing to show for it!
It's rigged, he is certain! LOL
I am heading back to the sewing room to finish that little mini with all those cute little blue squares. The girls are spending their rainy day in different ways. Sassy is watching the rain fall, 
while Cammy decided to crawl into Kyle's bed and sleep through it all!
If I had my choice, I would have chosen Cammy's way! 
Til next time!