Who wants to see quilts?

My guild quilt show was this past weekend and it was a really great show. I did not have Internet yesterday and now I am having problems loading pictures. Very frustrating. So I will just show you these today and more tomorrow, hopefully. Sorry that the pictures seem chopped off. It is because the aisles were a little narrow to get the whole quilt in the view finder. I hope you enjoy seeing them anyway.




With Passion,

Carrie P.

You can't run away from trouble. There ain't no place that far. Uncle Remus

Last post from the Applique group

This last post shows photos of the cutest pincushions that Paula made. She said because of all the snow we had this winter she got a lot of sewing done.



I have been busy sewing a lot this week. I finally finished my Shabby Roses top and will be taking it to the quilter in a few weeks. I can't wait for Jenny to see my version of her pattern.

Tomorrow I will be volunteering at our quilt show. So I will show you some photos of quilts in a few days.

Have a great weekend.

With Passion,

Carrie P.

More Applique Group

You might remember the post where I showed you a bunch of yo yos. Well, this is what the ladies were working on. These really cute table runners. This pattern is from Kim Diehl.


More Applique.


I will have one more post to share from the group.

With Passion,

Carrie P.

Chance can allow you to accomplish a goal every once in a while, but consistent achievement happens when you love what you are doing.

Bart Conner

Applique Group

One of my applique groups met last week so I thought I would take a couple of posts to share what the ladies have been working on. Some really great things. Today I will show you the quilts.

This quilts is embroidery and it was done by one of the owners of the shop. I just had to share it with you. It is called Flights of Fancy from Crabapple Hill.
Here is a close up of one of my favorite blocks.



I just wanted to share with you the news about one of the blogs I read. Cathi of Shakerwoods Primitives has opened up a web shop. I am so excited for her. She hand dyes wools and they are very pretty. The shop is just opening so she has more to add to it but go by and wish her great success.

With Passion,

Carrie P.

May all your ups and downs in life be with a needle and thread.

Just Because

I know from many of you that we all enjoy getting surprises in the mail. Last week two packages came the same day. I couldn't imagine what they were. I knew who they were from but I was wondering why they were sending me packages.

The packages were sent to me because these two ladies just have that spirit of kindness, generosity, and friendship. If you read their blogs you know what I mean. You might have even been the recipient of one of their surprises.

This first photo is what Darlene sent to me. I just love this little tin box. I am always on the lookout for things like this when I go antiquing. Inside was the embroidery floss and needles. Thanks so much Darlene for you giving spirit.
This second photo is wool from Stephanie. I love working with wool. I have been collecting the tools to try my hand at rug hooking. Some of these pieces are nice and big which will work very well. I am so tempted to jump right in but it will have to wait. Thank you Stephanie for your kindness too.

Random acts of kindness! Pass it on!

With Passion,

Carrie P.

ps Another new blogger from Australia has joined us. Go over and say hi to Crafty Chookie.