Before and After

How many of you have dreamed of a makeover? A room, your hair, or your attitude. I decided to makeover my ironing board cover. Here is the before:

And after! Much nicer, don't you think? I bought this ironing board cover at Target. I guess I could make my own but it is so much easier to buy one.
Melissa won a blog makeover. Go see it. She is also having a giveaway.

These next three pictures are from one of the ladies in the applique bee. This picture isthe hand quilting on the quilt in the next picture. The back was just as much fun to see as the front.

Here is an applique quilt she is working on. You can see some finished quilts like this one here.
In the blogging world you have people discover your blog. I have had several new people come by and I will go to check out their blog. Dorothy is a designer and and she loves applique too. Check it out sometime. You won't be disappointed.

With Passion, Carrie P.

What we have to learn to do, we learn by doing. Aristotle

One more BOM

Our local quilt shop is having the $5.00 BOM again this year. There are three choices: red and white, black and white, and blue and white. They allow you to pick two, so I went with the red & white and the black & white.

Look what I found on the selvage of one of the fabrics. I have seen a lot of selvage projects being made since I have been blogging so I am collecting the selvages too.

I have made a couple of pincushions but if you want to see some really great things made with the selvages check out the Selvage blog. You will be amazed. One day I might make something amazing.
Here is another applique block from one the ladies in the bee. Isn't it wonderful? This is a pattern from Kristen Steiner.
I appreciate you all going to visit my new blogging friends. I was so excited when you ladies started visiting my blog. I am really enjoying getting to know you all. Geri's is really new to blogging. Her blog is only two posts old. She does all her work by hand. Mabye when you have time you and say hi and check out her applique cardinal. It is as beautiful as this little guy that was in my backyard.
With Passion, Carrie P.

Every artist was first an amateur. Ralph Waldo Emerson

More Talent

Today I am sharing more talent from the applique bee. Seeing every ones work is so inspiring for me. I hope you will be inspired too.

This first block has a ruched flower. The appliquer who made this is also doing Aunt Millie's Garden too. She is almost finished with a block.

These two blocks are made by one of my students. I really like the black background. It is a bold look.

These next three pictures were made by the same appliquer. She was also one of my students.


Tomorrow is Candace's birthday so go by and wish her a Happy one.

With Passion, Carrie P.

Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it. Henry David Thoreau

Applique Bee

Yesterday was the applique bee that I facilitate. There are two groups. These ladies are very talented and I hope you will enjoy this show and tell.
I designed a name tag pattern. A few ladies got around to making theirs. Aren't they cute. Notice the names. In the 10 am group there are two Ellens and in the 1 pm group there are two Beckys.

These next two photos are made by the same person. I love her Aunt Millie background fabric. They are so beautiful. A touch of spring for sure.
This a BOM that she did through a guild. She is getting ready to put it on a quilt frame and hand quilt it.

Here is another appliquer's block. I love this block but I really like the stripe fabric on the stem and leaf of the flowers.

More to come later. When you have time go say hi to another new blogger. Her blog is called Five Healthy Hearts. I have been conversing with her and didn't realize she was new to blogging. When you click on the title it will take you to her 3 part life story which is very inspirational. Read it first and you will know why her blog has that title, then check out the rest of her blog.

Thank you all for visiting Amy too. Your comments were helpful for me too since I am still new at this myself.

With Passion, Carrie P.

That it will never come again is what makes life so sweet. Emily Dickinson

A little bit of Applique

Last Thursday was my last beginner applique class. I had two students but one was sick. This picture is what the attending student had finished. She is addicted to hand applique. She really likes needleturn applique the best. I just got an email from her and she finished one more border and now she just has two more to do. I am so proud of my new convert.
Here is a little more of Aunt Millie's Garden. It is coming along. Tomorrow the two applique bees that I facilitate are meeting. Can't wait to see what they have all done. I will show you all on Friday.

Go say hi to Amy. She started blogging January 7. She needs every one's help. She is wondering what to do with these "Darn Old Blogs." Go give her some advice if you have a way that you limit your time on the computer. It all can be addicting and time consuming.

With Passion, Carrie P.
Live each day as if your life had just begun. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe