Can you help me with this?....

I am a hand quilter and the aim of hand quilting is to have tiny stitches close together. But for the quilt I am working on right now, I would like to try a different technique. I would love to add big stitches around the hearts and then my daughter is going to add words to the word heart bubbles. I bought pearl cotton because I think that is what you use, but my question is, how to you get the larger stitches uniform in size? Thanks!!

Oh my goodness.....

There is a great giveaway going on over at Kim's from Bitty Bits and Pieces. Click here to enter. If you have never been to Kim's Blog you are in for a treat!!

I am in love....

I was thinking of starting my Spooktacular Halloween 9 patches today; I looked over the hundreds of bolts of fabric I have, and to be honest was not thrilled. So, I jumped in the car and headed straight to our local quilt shop. Opened the door to the shop and low and behold there it was!! Just the two fabrics I wanted. They were right here in front of my eyes. I love these fabrics so much, I want to marry them!!

Happy Sewing

Girls.....

We did it!!

Group 5 of the Spooktacular Halloween Swap is filled!!
Thank you Pam for all your hard work.

Thank you ladies for joining; I am delighted to have you in the swap.

I will now say...

THIS SWAP IS CLOSED.

THANK YOU !

Have a wonderful weekend.

(but I love to do swaps, there will always be another)

Did you see this!!!

Yep, there is a group 5 for my

Spooktacular Halloween Swap.

Pam worked very hard and was able to find 8 more girls to join. I am so excited!!!

NOW....

What does this mean for YOU????

If anyone was on the fence about joining, there are three spots left. Let’s spread the word and get this group filled for these wonderful ladies. If you want to play twice that is great.
If you have no idea what I am talking about, please click on the Snoopy Halloween Button, where you will find out just how much fun it is to swap!!

ONLY 3 more chances to play!!!

THANK YOU

In the Summer Time When the Weather is Hot………

Oh, how I love those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy, Days of Summer...

Filled, with children home from school.
Sounds of children playing outside.
Softball games with your family.
No schedule to follow!
Stay up late!!
Sleep in!!
Go to the pool!!
Go on vacation!!
Just hang out!!

I know here in Illinois we have a heat advisory out, I am very sorry for people who do not do well in the heat; really, I do feel for them.
BUT
For me…
This is the BEST time of year.
I ADORE IT!!!


What!!! Little T…
You want everyone to see you in your new swim trunks for your first swim in the pool, well, OK, I guess Grandma does not mind sharing you!!!

Oh, quilting, yes, I have done some of that too!!
I just loved doing Aunt Pitty Pat’s disappearing 9 patch, so much in fact; that she let me join twice. Here is my second set of blocks.


My daughter caught two babies in the yard one morning, how beautiful!! That is the edge of our deck!


Off to watch softball!!!
Happy Sewing!!

The Boys are back in Town....

And they are in my eBay store.

Bubblegum Basics is in it's second printing. this is such a popular line, please get it while you can.

It is listed in my eBay shop.

I have chosen two color ways

Of course...

PINK

And this lovely pallet of.. ...

AQUA

IRISH.......

I have to say that I have a “wee, bit of the Irish in me” and that ‘wee bit” worked its magic these last few weeks. I seem to be on a “Luck of the Irish” winning streak for giveaways.
First, this darling pacifier clip to use for Little T from Giddy for Paisley.
Thank You so much!!

I was also a lucky winner from Pink Chalk Studio. I won a gift certificate and used it towards this wonderful group of fabrics.

Thank you Kathy

Next, I won Messy Karen’s Variety pack, it contained:

1 Dish Cloth.

1 Face Cloth.

2 Pretty Cloths.

3 Wavy Wipers.

4 Scrubbies.
And some yummy hand cream that smells divine!


Thank you Karen.

Now do not get mad, "tis the Irish in me I tell ya”
I was also one of the lucky winners from the Sewn giveaway from Sarah at The Last Piece I won one of her fabric packs of Red Letter Day “Galosh”
One of theses pretties is on its way to me!

Thank you Sarah

I have no idea how long this luck will last, but this little Irish Lass is very happy!!


On a different note; A while back I sent Beth from Wee Pereas, some selvages I had, as a thank you, she sent me this lovely piece of vintage fabric

Thank you Beth!

I am sure many of you heard that Bee Square Fabrics, is closing her doors. She had a 50% off sale and I was lucky enough to get there early. Look at all theses yummy fabrics I bought. Good Luck with your future endeavors!

Hmmm, I need to get sewing!!

I Just Love.....

9 Patch Blocks

I finished June's ~~~9 Patch Blocks for Christine's Swap
and

I also got a good start on Aunt Pitty Pat's Disappearing 9 Patch Swap.

Oh, how I love the good old 9 Patch Block.

Four Seasons Quilt Swap Blocks Finished....

I have joined Margaret’s 4SQS Summer Swap Blocks.
Our mission..
To make 40 colorblocks.
It took me a while to get the hang of the block.
Once I did, I decided to do all 40 at once!!

A very fun block!!
They are off to Margaret, to be mixed and a new mixture sent back to me.
This was a lot of fun!!
Here is what I did.

A Fun Swap...

I love swaps!!
Just in case, you did not know!!
I have been wanted to do the pattern the disappearing 9 patch for quite a while.
Guess What?
I found a swap.
Simple, easy and fun, please come and join me, I would love to have some of your prints in my quilt.
Just click the picture and join.
You could get these done in one sitting and end up with a quilt filled with color.
Well, at least take a peek will ya!!

PIF Pink Heaven......

I am in PIF Heaven; I just received my PIF goodies from Mary Grace from Hooked on Needles. Oh my goodness, I really do not know where to start. Mary Grace really took the time to get to know me. All the goodies were wrapped in pink tissue.

She knew I liked cherries, so MJ sent a cherry card with a note in pink ink!! Also ribbon, a lot of ribbon! I love ribbon, and I have none of the ones she sent. Darling Notes cards!

Oh yes pink, did I mention two of her famous face clothes in pink. I had no idea how big they were!! I love them, but will I use them? You bet I will! The yarn MJ used is so soft and the perfect pink.

BUT, wait, that is not all, look at the purse she made!!! Wonderful, soft, beautiful, cotton candy pink, with… get this… beads in the purse. I have no idea how she did that.

It is also lined with pink fabric and there is a pocket. I adore this purse!!

I am so very lucky to have had Mary Grace as my PIF Friend. Thank you does not see to be enough for all this goodness, but I am so very grateful and so very happy. Thank you Mary Grace from the bottom of my heart!!!

Guess What?.....

Did you know that Jodi from Simply This That and The Other had been nominated for the

"Blog you've learned the most from" Award.

Click on the badge and vote for our Jodi!!

You can vote once a day and I surly will!!

Way to go Jodi!!

ATWQB Block.....

This is my next block for the ATWQB.

This is such a fun bee.......

eBay sale going on still

Any Ideas.....

Advice Please….

If I show you three layouts, will you give me an idea of which you like better? Or do you have any different ideas? I have to admit, I am stumped on this one. Thank you!!
Layout #1

Close up….

Layout #2

Close up…

Layout #3

Close up…..


Thank you for any help or ideas you may have!!

Huge Sale....

I am having a HUGE sale in my

eBay Store

many fabrics listed as low as $3.50 a yard.

Why not take a peek, maybe something will strike your fancy!!

Thought for the day......

Here is my thought for the day.

Random as it may be....

If I do swaps all summer...

I will have tops to quilt all winter...

New quilts in the Spring...

And start the process all over again!!!

Or I am just a nut!!