FOR MY SISTER

I worked on this quilt for a while- but it was worth it, because it was for my sister. Love you, T.

For MOM

I finished a disappearing nine patch for my mother for Christmas. I used the Provence fabric by Yuko Hasegawa.

I've been busy- wish is was with sewing.

I have been very busy with work and home, but I have managed to finish a few things.
First- Coby in his adorable sock monkey costume.



Next, I made a door hanger for 2 of my boys teachers. I put a scented sachet in the back of the pillow.

I am finishing up on Coby and my stockings.


I have 2 more projects in the works--one using these beautiful fabrics.

Found a new site to follow

I came about this blog through a very round about way. I really like the way she makes lists-- so me, and the way she celebrates her birthday.... WITH A GIVEAWAY! Here is the link.

Check out this giveaway from Jaybird quilts and Canton Village Quilt Works-
http://giveaways.jaybirdquilts.com/2010/10/sponsored-giveaway-featuring-canton.html

Finished Banner # 3 for the school

Last Sunday I finished the St Paul flag that I was working on for the school.

I think it turned out really nice.
I have been commissioned to do 2 more by the end of the year : )

ORGANIZATION!

I love the latest post from Sew Fantastic. She shows you a wonderful way to use Comic book boards to create little bolts for your fabric! I just went to Amazon and bought 100 boards for 14.00. They will be here Tuesday! I can't wait to reorganize my fabric stash, it is way over due. I will post pictures once it is done.
http://sew-fantastic.blogspot.com/2010/09/organizing-your-stash-on-budget.html

GIVEAWAY AT JAYBIRD!

There is a sponsored giveaway at Jaybird Quilts. Featuring Green Fairy Quilts. Green Fairy is a great source for precuts and quilt patterns. Here is the link to the giveaway.
http://giveaways.jaybirdquilts.com/2010/09/sponsored-giveaway-featuring-green.html

Have fun. Hope you win!

Projects

I am currently working on several projects:

• Sock Monkey costume for Coby
• St. Paul flag/banner for the school
• a very intense Christmas gift for my sister

All of these have to be done by the end of October. I will post pictures this weekend of the costume and the banner. You'll have to wait till December for the gift.

I have updated my favorite blogs list-- BUT BEWARE! If you start looking at these sites you are going to want to make EVERYTHING on them!!!!

I want to make one!

I want to make a selvage spider web quilt like the one http://www.jaybirdquilts.com
shows in her blog. BUT- I dont have any selvages. I always cut them right on the edge- I never leave any fabric. Oh Well- I guess I will start now.

I WON!!

So Cool! I just won the giveaway on The Quilted Fish. I will get a fat quarter bundle. Now I need to plan something for it.

Starting to Add Favorites

I have started to add favorite blogs and websites. These bloggers are very talented and creative. I am also going to link to some of my favorite tutorials. Hope you enjoy.

Maybe I will keep up this one.

So I did not keep up with postings of the boys. I kinda figured that would happen. They grow so fast, I found myself always needing to post more stuff. It takes a long time to post pictures and such on these blogs-- it is faster to post to facebook. But, I decided that this would be a great spot for my sewing hoopla. I have been keeping up with and reading several other craft/sewing blogs, and they are really interesting and full of great stuff. I hope mine can be as inspirational- or maybe I can just link and comment on some of there awesome ideas.

For example: The Quilted Fish is having an awesome give away. All you have to do is comment on her blog.

http://thequiltedfish.typepad.com/the-quilted-fish/2010/08/its-the-huge-giant-youre-gonna-want-to-get-in-on-this-one-give-away.html