Guild Meeting

Look who came to our guild meeting last night! Amanda Murphy! No, she is not that short she is squatting down among her fantastic quilts. She gave a lecture on how she creates her patterns and fabrics for Robert Kaufman fabrics. You can see all her patterns and fabrics on her blog.

With Passion,
Carrie P.

Need some motivation...

to get back in the groove of sewing again? After the holidays sometimes it is hard to get back to a regular routine. Take a look at these beautiful pieces of work from my applique group. I am sure you will be inspired to get back into your sewing room after seeing them.

 These two patterns were made by Kathleen. The pillows are wool applique made from patterns by Woolylady. Enjoy the rest of quilting inspiration.

With Passion,

Carrie P.

Christmas Through the Year

Many of you probably participated in "Christmas Through the Year." Making Christmas gifts during the year does lower the stress level. Last year Allie and Cheryl hosted it. This year Allie is up to some new stuff so she has stepped down and Darlene has taken her place. I am sure Cheryl and Darlene will have some great things to share this year.

So I made some pillows for gifts and entered them in the giveaway that Allie had in December. I won the giveaway which was this sweet topper and coaster. I keep the coaster by my computer. I am going to add a sleeve the topper and hang it in my sewing room. Both are so bright and cheery. Thanks Allie for being a great hostess and for my sweet quilts.

Will you be making Christmas gifts throughout the year?

With Passion,
Carrie P.

Christmas Gifts

I always enjoy surprises in the mail. For Christmas I received some really nice gifts from some special people.

This first photo is from Stephanie. She knows how much I love wooden spools. She also sent a piece of vintage Christmas fabric. I love the kids on the stairs

Jocelyn sent some sweet goodies too. Check out the stylish pins in the red fabric.

 My kids asked me what I wanted for Christmas and I requested the two first books. So many pretty things to make in both of them. Mary also sent me a book. (far right) I want to make just about everything in this book too. Think good thoughts for Mary. She is having sinus surgery tomorrow.

And last but not least this pincushion. Candace made it with my blog name on it. It is so special but all the gifts are very special and very thoughtful. I thank you all for thinking of me.

With Passion and a Thankful Heart,
Carrie P.

It's A New Year!

Happy New Year Everyone! 2011 has come and gone! Now it is on to new things and maybe some old things. I would first like to show you an old thing that I have been working on in between my Hop To It blocks. This is a free BOM from Dawn Heese of Linen Closet Quilts. I am all caught up with what she has shared so far. This is not the way the blocks will be set. I just put them all together on my design wall so you could see them so far. I think we have four months left of this BOM.

 Something new I made is the Blogger's BOM that was designed by Pat Sloan.

 Another new thing that I am participating in Building Houses from Scraps. The goal is to make one a day but I am only making one a month. So I will have a miniature house quilt. I have an idea for the sashing which I hope have done with the next house I build.

 The new year also brings new BOM and we can always expect a great from Jenny. I have done many of her free BOM and enjoy doing them so much. Go over to blog and get the newest one for 2012.

 And who doesn't have tons of scraps. I have a big bag full that I keep under my cutting table. I am going to following along with this new Sew Scraps Along sponsored by Jodi at Pleasant Home. She will have different bloggers show ways to use up those scraps.

There is definitely no shortage of new things to do for the year. Have fun creating.

With Passion,
Carrie P.