With Passion, Carrie P.
"A quilt is a letter to those who look at it."
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Progress
Yippee! finished block #4 for my Folk Art Tribute designed by Dawn. I did the moon in needle turn and the stars are done in wool with a whip stitch. I really like this block.
Last year Jenny sent me some of this colorful variegated thread and I decided to use it in the Give Thanks BOM that she is sharing with us this year.
I love the look. I am still waiting on my sewing machine so I can get it sewn together. After I sew it together I need to add some beads around the heart and in between those two little hearts.
Here is my progress on my first Hop To It block. Looks like worms. lol
I thought I would share this photo of a cardinal with you. We always see more of them when it snows. We got another inch this last storm.
Lots of birds scavenging for seed. When it is cold and snowy I have to fill these up every day.
With Passion,
Last year Jenny sent me some of this colorful variegated thread and I decided to use it in the Give Thanks BOM that she is sharing with us this year.
I love the look. I am still waiting on my sewing machine so I can get it sewn together. After I sew it together I need to add some beads around the heart and in between those two little hearts.
Here is my progress on my first Hop To It block. Looks like worms. lol
I thought I would share this photo of a cardinal with you. We always see more of them when it snows. We got another inch this last storm.
Lots of birds scavenging for seed. When it is cold and snowy I have to fill these up every day.
With Passion, Carrie P.
Monday, January 10, 2011
A little prepping
This weekend I finally felt like getting into my sewing room to do a little prep work for some things I am going to work on. I am sure you all recognize these little trademark roses of Jenny's. I am doing her "Give Thanks" BOM. I have the other parts of the little wall hanging cut out but not sewn together yet. I decided it was time to take my sewing machine in to be cleaned and serviced. But for now I will do some embroidery on these two parts.
I also got the "Autumn" pattern traced on the fabric and cut out the wool pieces. More embroidery to do on this too.
This year the facilitator in my Wednesday applique group decided that we would do this pattern. I had actually bought the book months before she told us what the new project would be.
Some of the ladies in the group are buying a kit from the shop we meet at but when I found out we were going to do this pattern I started collecting a line of fabric called Martinique by 3 Sisters for Moda. The green fabrics are from my stash since there were not any greens made in the line. You can see the kitted fabrics from the shop on Mrs. Goodneedle's blog. I read on Crafty Musings that Robin is also going to be doing the same pattern as a BOM. You can see her kit here.
Here is what I have done so far. I really like the preparation process. For me it is a relaxing time and it is fun to see the block come together like a painting.
I also got the "Autumn" pattern traced on the fabric and cut out the wool pieces. More embroidery to do on this too.
This year the facilitator in my Wednesday applique group decided that we would do this pattern. I had actually bought the book months before she told us what the new project would be.
Some of the ladies in the group are buying a kit from the shop we meet at but when I found out we were going to do this pattern I started collecting a line of fabric called Martinique by 3 Sisters for Moda. The green fabrics are from my stash since there were not any greens made in the line. You can see the kitted fabrics from the shop on Mrs. Goodneedle's blog. I read on Crafty Musings that Robin is also going to be doing the same pattern as a BOM. You can see her kit here.
Here is what I have done so far. I really like the preparation process. For me it is a relaxing time and it is fun to see the block come together like a painting. With Passion,
Carrie P.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Just a Little
Today my daughter and I are feeling somewhat better. This cold virus really got us. I have spent most of my time in my recliner wrapped up in my flannel quilt with a box of Kleenex. I really didn't feel like doing anything at all most of the time. When I did feel like working on something it was making some tiny yo yos and doing some embroidery on one of my QuiltAid blocks.
I forgot to share these great patterns that Yvette sent to me. I admired the redwork patterns she was doing and she sent them to me. She is also working on the Crabapple Hill pattern called Berry Picking Party. And she also sent that to me for a Christmas gift. A very nice surprise. Thanks so much Yvette. Check out her blog and see her great blocks.
Thank you all for your get well wishes. I am still trying to catch up on replying to each of you. I have a lot of blog reading to catch up on too. Thanks for the kind comments about my new header that my talented daughter created. I let her know what you have said and it made her smile.
I forgot to share these great patterns that Yvette sent to me. I admired the redwork patterns she was doing and she sent them to me. She is also working on the Crabapple Hill pattern called Berry Picking Party. And she also sent that to me for a Christmas gift. A very nice surprise. Thanks so much Yvette. Check out her blog and see her great blocks.
Thank you all for your get well wishes. I am still trying to catch up on replying to each of you. I have a lot of blog reading to catch up on too. Thanks for the kind comments about my new header that my talented daughter created. I let her know what you have said and it made her smile. With Passion,
Carrie P.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Changes!
Happy New Year Everyone! A new year brings changes. As you can see from my blog I have done a little revamping. My daughter created my new blog header which I love. Thanks to her. Unfortunately the new year also brought me a really bad cold which my daughter also brought home. UGH! I am feeling worn out but wanted to get a post up. So if you don't see any new posts up you know it is because I am still feeling bad.
My spider web string quilt is fresh out of the dryer. A quilt that was started the beginning of last year and I finished it before the new year rang in.
I also got block three done from Linen Closet Quilts. The next block is up which is a moon and two stars.
Remember this sneak peek I show of this rick rack before Christmas? Here is the final project. It was a Christmas present for a friend who now has it in her possession. It is a Crabapple Hill design.
Check out the new button on my sidebar from Jenny of Elefantz. She is starting a new BOM. It is going to be a pretty little wallhanging with additions each month and the theme is "Give Thanks."
My spider web string quilt is fresh out of the dryer. A quilt that was started the beginning of last year and I finished it before the new year rang in.
I also got block three done from Linen Closet Quilts. The next block is up which is a moon and two stars.
Remember this sneak peek I show of this rick rack before Christmas? Here is the final project. It was a Christmas present for a friend who now has it in her possession. It is a Crabapple Hill design.
Check out the new button on my sidebar from Jenny of Elefantz. She is starting a new BOM. It is going to be a pretty little wallhanging with additions each month and the theme is "Give Thanks."With Passion,
Carrie P.
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