Friday, January 30, 2009

Orange Pile Challenge


If you are a follower of Pat Sloan's blog you know that she is having an Orange Pile Challenge.  I thought I would participate in my first virtual retreat and see what I can do with my small orange pile.


The next three pictures are from my two students.  They are both doing Aunt Millie's garden too.  The are just applique fanatics.


With Passion, Carrie P.

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.  Nothing can be done without hope or confidence.  Helen Keller

16 comments:

Abby and Stephanie said...

Looking forward to seeing what you do with your orange pile. My pile would be very very small! Wow you're students are doing great. Lucky them to have such a terrific teacher.

Sherri said...

I don't have a lot of orange, but that is soon to change...my younger son wants a blue and white quilt with a bit of orange! It will be great to see what comes of your orange goodness! And as always...I so look forward to seeing the applique' and you never disappoint!

Anonymous said...

love the Orange PILE!! let the fun begin!

Nane said...

Not sure I have much orange...it will be fun to see the finished product!

Carol said...

Can't wait to see what that orange pile grows into. Beautiful applique!

Candace said...

Carrie, I'm sure something wonderful will come out of that orange pile - and I'll even venture to guess it will include some applique! I love your students work!
Cheers!

Anne said...

Can't wait to see what you come up with in the orange challenge. I wish you lived closer to me. I'd love to be one of your students. Aren't you proud of them...and yourself too?

Cindy said...

Well, let's see - you might ALOT of pumpkins. And, I love pumpkins. To this day, I call the kids AND grandkids "punkin". LOL

Wilma Lee said...

I have a bunch of orange fabric and got all excited about this then saw the dates. I was hoping it was happening soon, cause I'm on vacation 2-1 til 2-20, so I won't be off the weekend of the virtual retreat. Sigh.

Kaaren said...

Oh Carrie, would you like to adopt me, if just for a little while, or at least til I could applique nearly as well as you?

Your students are doing wonderful work. Hmmmmm...wonder if it has anything to do with the teacher?

Farmhouse Blessings said...

I just love orange. It just energizes,doesn't it? I can hardly wait to see what you do with all those lovely shades.

Smiles,
Lea

Lindsey said...

I can't wait to see your creativity with orange. What an interesting challenge! I love your Helen Keller quote...hope.

Dawn said...

I'm sure what ever you do with your orange it will be beautiful!! Good luck with the challenge...I can't wait to see what you do.

Sue said...

Darn, I don't need any new projects, but those Aunt Millie's blocks are really tempting me!

I'm looking forward to what comes of the orange challenge.

Eileen said...

ooo.. this is going to be fun to watch. :-D

Deb said...

Carrie it is so hard to keep up with you!! you are amazing and your students are doing a wonderful job on their blocks.. what a great teacher you are.. now what are you going to do with all those wonderful oranges?? that pile looks fantastic!!