30 minutes at a Time

Do you ever feel like you are just going in circles and getting nothing done when it come to your quilting projects? I have been feeling that way lately. So I decided to do something about it and see what I could accomplish. I brought my green pepper timer up to my sewing room and turned it on for 30 minutes. Then I went to work on some projects that have been sitting for too long. Depending on what project I was working on could get me a lot done or a little but at least I am making head way.
In 30 minutes I traced and cut out the circle to be appliqued down and prepped 4 hearts.
In 30 minutes machine sewing got me a lot done on the signature quilt.
I cut, sewed, and ironed some strips for my Autumn wall hanging in 30 minutes.
I made some lazy daisy leaves in 30 minutes.
I built a fence in 30 minutes.
I watched big snowflakes come down...
as I hand sewed the trim on this ornament in 30 minutes.
Last but not least I prepped the brown hearts and traced and ironed on the white flowers to this block in 30 minutes.

Whew! I made some head way and I enjoyed each and every 30 minutes. Let's see what you can do in 30 minutes.

With Passion,

Carrie P.

Give Thanks!

Give Thanks not just at Thanksgiving but everyday. This little wall hanging designed by Jenny will help me to do that each and every day when I see this hanging in my house.
Jenny will be sharing a bible verse from her heart whenever she is led for us to add to our little wall hanging.

Here you can see some little beads I added and a vintage button that I had found during my treasure hunts in antique stores.
Sometime when you have a minute go on over to Marlene's blog. She has been adding a list of 1000 blessings on her blog. She is up to 681. I have enjoyed reading her lists because it has made me realize all the little things I can be thankful for not just the big material things I have.
One thing I am thankful for is a bright sunny day during winter time in North Carolina. This past Saturday my husband and I were out looking for some acreage to buy and we drove past this small barn with a quilt block on it out in the middle of the country.
Now maybe you can think of one little thing you are thankful for today and make your own list.

With Passion,

Carrie P.

Another Class

I taught another hand applique class at the Dragonfly Quilt Shop in Highpoint yesterday. It is a new shop so if you live in North Carolina you should check it out sometime.
Look at the fun fabrics the ladies are using on their blocks. I love the fussy cut heart below.
This pattern is from Susan Brubaker Knapp. The pattern the students were making is the second quilt from the left on my header. Susan is really a very creative quilt artist. Check out her blog. You will be definitely be inspired.
With Passion,

Carrie P.

Hop To It

Yippee! I finished my first Hop To It block. I am very please with how it turned out.
Check out all Linda's wool Hop To It blocks she has done so far. She also shared a friend's Hop To It quilt top that is a beautiful finish.

I taught another applique class today at another shop and I will show you their work tomorrow.

With Passion,

Carrie P.

Applique Class

Yesterday I taught an applique class at Karen Gray Design. I had three very ambitious students. We worked straight through lunch. I asked them if they wanted to take a break at 1 pm when I looked at my watch but they wanted to keep on working on their design. Time just flew for us all. Below are the blocks that each of them worked on. All three did a great job.

With Passion,
Carrie P.