Seriously???

I mean seriously!!!

I love my sewing machine!!

It is a Juki.
It does one stitch….Straight!
All I need.
Really I love it sooo much!!
BUT
Seriously!!!!!!!!

It has an automatic thread cutter, I love this, but it cuts the thread so short I always have to rethread my needle!
You know my eyes, it takes me forever! I am so frustrated!
Most quilters thread their needle with a new color or new thread.
Not every other time I make a seam!
I even had a friend of mine who owns the same machine try it, Noooo she has no problem. The second she leaves, it comes out!

Any Juki owners out there who know how to lengthen the thread that is cut? Otherwise I am back to leaders and enders!

Whoa Bill, that was quite a tantrum!!!!!!!

I need a huge Hot Fudge Sundae!!!!

Do you have any idea?

I have finished hand quilting the houses but now it is time for the borders. I have no idea what color thread I should use? Should I match the colors of the fabrics or just pick one color? But what color?

These are tough decisions for me!
Thank you for any advice.

Oh, What I have to offer you!!!

My eBay store is now carrying Presencia Perle Finca #8 Threads!!!
I believe these threads are the finest threads in the industry. Made from 2 Ply long stable 100% Egyptian Mercerized Perle Cotton from Spain. All the colors are colorfast so no worries about bleeding. It has an exceptional high luster and is resistant to splitting. Perfect for all your embroidery and cross stitching projects. I have a wide selection of these amazing threads in my eBay store. I also carry shades of red that are the perfect choice for all your redwork.

Stop over!

Take a peek!!

Presencia Perle Finca

Happy Birthday!!!!

Happy Birthday Sweetie!!

We love you and are so proud of you!

xoxoxo Mom & Dad

Look what I won!!!

Barb from Bejeweled Quilts was missing Amerika Samoa; so she had a I miss my island giveaway.

I won!!

Not only did I win her pattern (she designed) Turtle Tranquility

I also won these goodies.

Some beautiful Samoan fabric.

Buttons made from coconut shells!!! Really!!

This darling little girl. With a pink dress!!
Two beautiful island bracelets.

AND

Barb knows me so well, a PINK pen!!

Thank you Barb for sharing your island with me.

‘Tis the luck of the Irish…

That brought you to my blog today!
But
What did you say?
This post is about Christmas!!
Yes it sure is…
I received my Christmas Cottage quilt back from Millie. This is the first time I did not quilt a quilt by hand. I think Millie of Milie's Quilting did an amazing job. We decided to keep it simple and let the cottages shine through! Just look at her wonderful work.

Even the back is amazing!



Now all that is left is the binding. Hmmm, Elaine…When will you be home!! LOL!!
I just love it!!
What do you think?

Happy St. Paddy's Day to Everyone!

We all have a bit of the Irish in us!!

Giddy!!

Isn’t it funny how a sleeve from a pair of PJ’S can just leave you giddy!!

(Thanks Pam)