tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13790803631178781412024-03-05T20:46:31.009-08:00A Crafty MomentWe all have them...crafting, sewing, stamping, quilting, embroidery, and all things hand crafted!!Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-9478318511137160392023-09-22T19:14:00.001-07:002023-09-22T19:15:38.285-07:00Halloween Projects Underway<p>During the next several days, I will be updating my blog. I hope you can bear with me in this journey while I figure it all out. It's been a good while since I began this blog so there is definitely a learning curb with all the new features. </p><p>My new craft passion is machine embroidery and I'm hoping to incorporate that here with how to's, tutorials and sharing my project with you all. This week, I made two cute Halloween scarfs for my grand kids. They were preoccupied when I visited them and it wasn't easy to get a good picture as you can see. Let me know what you think.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4X9OpOFRlvzYHQ9CmNWrrWg3IKgEcUH-iYTUqpMMseCWIi5bQkGH0N6OrXnnUpqSn615dqbKJXevX1DIWenK0Y_asJT-U5voKSZtqNW8Znbg7ErSGxAftsPdCaWL73K2KZE-IRWQNuw8YyW5_eCuJjEOG-0CENb9ttfFY0ZVh9PpTiMVqPd0YxeI6NpCC/s701/HaydenScarf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4X9OpOFRlvzYHQ9CmNWrrWg3IKgEcUH-iYTUqpMMseCWIi5bQkGH0N6OrXnnUpqSn615dqbKJXevX1DIWenK0Y_asJT-U5voKSZtqNW8Znbg7ErSGxAftsPdCaWL73K2KZE-IRWQNuw8YyW5_eCuJjEOG-0CENb9ttfFY0ZVh9PpTiMVqPd0YxeI6NpCC/s320/HaydenScarf.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheU3HJZuOGZ-oGLiItUx8mLLvV2J_qI6HnpHugWGEyrNX9H-smoYyZUd1u8mu9d9w2kKgRGkvS7jnnB5tg5A577Svf-XDGQJUFb5Vg1T7ZZZHTiOasAyEUBIc8X48ZncxiBPlNur5xuc_Ax78hh1AXUjJMxjT3vb9Cu8iVsAngwbH-HMg7HptfzeStgPH7/s701/NaveahScarf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="701" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheU3HJZuOGZ-oGLiItUx8mLLvV2J_qI6HnpHugWGEyrNX9H-smoYyZUd1u8mu9d9w2kKgRGkvS7jnnB5tg5A577Svf-XDGQJUFb5Vg1T7ZZZHTiOasAyEUBIc8X48ZncxiBPlNur5xuc_Ax78hh1AXUjJMxjT3vb9Cu8iVsAngwbH-HMg7HptfzeStgPH7/s320/NaveahScarf.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-76801632811970499502022-02-07T21:19:00.004-08:002023-09-22T19:19:07.100-07:00Long Time No See<p>A lot has happened since my last blog. Like most of you, I'm trying to keep busy during this pandemic and just make it through it safe and healthy. In the last few years, I've been focusing on machine embroidery. I have a Facebook group called Free machine Embroidery Design Links, if you're into machine embroidery, I'll post the link here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/EmbroideryChallenge">https://www.facebook.com/groups/EmbroideryChallenge</a></p><p>I was first a quilter and got interested in machine embroidery to embellish my quilts and the rest is history. I've looked for blogs on machine embroidery and don't find many so I thought I'd revive this blog and bring machine embroidery projects and topics to talk about.</p><p>Please comment below on your current crafting interests. And if you have any favorite blogs on machine embroidery, I'd love it if you post the links in the comments.</p><p>Talk Soon!<br /></p><p></p><p><br /></p>Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-41942902976469122182016-08-31T20:58:00.003-07:002016-08-31T21:04:09.643-07:00Mid Week MadnessToday was a bit tiring, I got my hair done for the long holiday weekend and I was not prepared to spend 4 hours at the salon. In the end, it was worth it. I had my long hair cut shoulder length and changed the color. I needed a new look!!! really bad:).
Anyway, I'm preparing for a 5 day vacation so not much time for crafting this week. I've been spending most of my time on Pinterest. I found this great fall leaf pattern. You can find the patterns here: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/20336635797456234/">(Fall Leaf Pattern) </a> There are so many things you can create with this, how about a Fall Bunting or a nice decorative pillow. Happy Crafting and have a great Labor Day Weekend!!
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Wow, it's been years since my last post. A lot has transpired since then and I'd like to start adding pictures of my latest creations and projects and also check out all of your blogs again. I'm going to have to learn this whole process all over again so bear with me. I've been very busy with life just like the rest of you except, I've neglected my blog and connecting with everyone.<br />
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My most recent projects have been sewing, embroidery and creating with my Silhouette. Paper crafting has been one of my favorite past times and recently I've been playing with creating SVG files. I have several Halloween images done that I will share with all of you soon. Below is a witch hat I created and I'm posting it as a test to see if it can be downloaded by those of you who might be interested. Once I figure out if it works, I'll share a few more, for free of course.<br />
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<br />Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-60702865766366629232011-02-25T09:43:00.000-08:002011-02-25T09:57:35.883-08:00Love, Love, Love ThemMy husband went to the post office to pick up our mail and walks in with a package for me from my "secret" Mug Rug Swap partner. OMG, I was so happy when I saw what she made for me. Check them out!!!<br />
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I know I'm excited, but you've got to understand that I've been sick in bed all week and opening the box was such a treat. Not only did she send me the rugs but she included a Tea Towel, some Bath and Body hand soap, some candy and a sweet note. <br />
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Thank you Mary Pat for your generous package and lovely <a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Year-Paper-Piecing-Sensational-Seasonal/dp/1564778142?ie=UTF8&tag=20acramom&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969"><br />
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These are my first rugs and believe me I will be using them. I really like the pattern and if you don't mind, I'm gonna copy your design idea and make some in different colors. Thanks again for making my day.<br />
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Are you feeling my frustration! Sorry, I've been in bed with the flu since Saturday and just a bit out of my wits now. I've spent some time redoing a few thing on my blog and adding my own button (it took me forever to do but I finally got it). Hopefully by tomorrow I'll feel good enough to take some photos of a few projects to share and be able to work on some also.Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-16295077680262261552011-01-09T21:22:00.001-08:002023-09-22T19:21:52.952-07:00Word of The Year "Stitch"Kelly over at <a href="http://cottoncharmquilts.typepad.com/charmingchatter/2011/01/charming-theme-word-up.html">Charming Chatter</a> came up with a great idea to have a theme word for the year. Almost immediately the word that came to mind was "Stitch". I selected this simply because that's exactly what I need to focus on to get me into my sewing room again. Last year, for some reason or another, I just couldn't set aside enough time for myself. So, my focus will be to "stitch". Maybe I can get my creative edge going again and do what I love to do....sew!<br />
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<b>I love the holiday season and all it represents. It's amazing to me to just sit and watch our family and loved ones share their love for one another and reminish on old times and the fond memories they have of growing up. We are truly blessed with so much to be grateful for. I am definitely thankful for all our blessings and for a family that enjoys spending time together. It's the little things that make the season special and that bring joy to my heart. May your Christmas holiday be bright, cheerful and filled with love.</b><br />
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Though I wasn't keeping up with my blogging I did manage to get some <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=20acramom&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=sewing" target="_blank">sewing</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=20acramom&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> done. I made a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=20acramom&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=puzzle%20quilt" target="_blank">puzzle quilt</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=20acramom&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> for my grand-daughter who graduated from High School a couple of weeks ago. When I decided on this pattern I had no idea it would be such a tidious task with so much planning. In the end it turned out beautiful. My grand-daughter was so pleased. I also made a charity <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&tag=20acramom&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&search-alias=aps&field-keywords=quilt" target="_blank">quilt</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=20acramom&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> for one of our local adult care centers. Myself and a number of other ladies were able to make about 15 quilts for them...they were so appreciative.<br />
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The weather has been either too cold or too windy and the fact that my back has also been killing me hasn't helped much. The "stress" of all the lay-offs and pink slips being handed out because of our poor education budget has made us all tense. Somehow, slowly taking it's toll on me and all those I work with over the last few months. <br /><br />Some of us escaped being pink slipped for this first round, me included. However, those of us who were spared are feeling a bit of survivors guilt. We're just sick over the the number of staff (15) we'll be losing, especially the fact that they are really talented educators. There is so little we feel we can do when they say there is no money to fund the necessities of education. What a sad state we are in.<br /><br />Anyway, back to sewing projects and a not so bitter subject. I plan to work on a puzzle quilt for my grandaughter who will be graduating this June. She like brights, like yellow, green, blue and orange. I looked through my stash and didn't find many suitable brights so I'll have to the fabric store (yippee) and look for a dozen or so fat quarters for this project. I'm looking forward to it and just getting back to my sewing machine. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/263/7D8BEC57E78F31060F4E7A9557C9DBFE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a>Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-4687255261864077072010-02-13T12:32:00.000-08:002010-02-13T12:49:09.978-08:00Valentine MiniI Need your vote. I entered my Valentine mini "Sweet Love" in the <a href="http://quiltinggallery.com/">Quilting Gallery</a> Valentine Contest. Please take a minute to hop on over and vote for me. I sure would appreciate your support. Click on the link and scroll down to Valentine Contest bar to post your vote.<br /><br />(It's the mini in the Feb 6th post below. For some reason the photo won't upload right now.)<br /><br />Have a great Valentine's Day!<br /><br />CoraCorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-68573314613602915482010-02-08T13:00:00.000-08:002010-02-08T14:00:36.123-08:00Blue Elephant<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinOq5HBawrgOHY52EAiFRxbUcoRzBnu36q1ENCPVh-V3PlyUyirhf7LlFCtI2EXeahG6KC_ZXu5rjnkt36sUihcjKG8rozQjPpMgx3YyDFBfqQDMnbwE4LKV9hQB-BLwWpWTh7V5zC1MAp/s1600-h/100_1958.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435995618676495762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinOq5HBawrgOHY52EAiFRxbUcoRzBnu36q1ENCPVh-V3PlyUyirhf7LlFCtI2EXeahG6KC_ZXu5rjnkt36sUihcjKG8rozQjPpMgx3YyDFBfqQDMnbwE4LKV9hQB-BLwWpWTh7V5zC1MAp/s320/100_1958.JPG" /></a><br /><div>The "Blue Elephant" is finished!! First project down on my CGGQC list of things I need to finish in February. Making these mini quilts is so much fun. You might remember that I made a pink one for one of my instructors and then decided to make one for myself because I liked it so much. I think it's really cute. I plan to hang it in my guest bedroom.<br /><br />Next project to tackle is the purple Half-pint quilt top. Just need to add the batting, back fabric and then machine quilt.<br /><br />Enjoy your week!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: 0pt; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-TOP: 0pt; BORDER-RIGHT: 0pt; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/263/7D8BEC57E78F31060F4E7A9557C9DBFE.png" /></a></div>Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-25574041511121006262010-02-06T09:16:00.000-08:002010-02-08T13:20:57.770-08:00Sew Day Today<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYQA7HAuKcYCCEvFM5fiPEbzmUtgsKZRWK2BxF0rVR9onMiy2ydZI3F2WLOfsl848UlBeqovATgVTE79hjVLKv3E8POvs2wC89WnNB62-E5JXTabIp1VoIc91d96PsgkA4R8BqTeNUx_-g/s1600-h/100_1935.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435183245339814258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYQA7HAuKcYCCEvFM5fiPEbzmUtgsKZRWK2BxF0rVR9onMiy2ydZI3F2WLOfsl848UlBeqovATgVTE79hjVLKv3E8POvs2wC89WnNB62-E5JXTabIp1VoIc91d96PsgkA4R8BqTeNUx_-g/s320/100_1935.JPG" /></a>So excited to have a three day weekend. Having an extra day gives me the time to do a little extra sewing. Last night and this morning I worked on this small Valentine table topper for my buffet table. The hearts are appliqued on and machine quilted. I just love it; the bright pinks look so cute!<br /><br />The rain is coming down really hard today and the news says that by tonight we should have snow at 4000 ft (we'll see). I just love the rain. Today, I'll stay in and sew with the company of two of my grandson's who didn't want to go home last night after dinner. One is 5 and the other 4 yrs old and they enjoy playing in my sewing room and hoping that everything I make is for them.<br /><br />I've got to work on those February CGandGQC projects. I hope to do some blog hopping too!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0pt; BORDER-LEFT: 0pt; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-TOP: 0pt; BORDER-RIGHT: 0pt; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/263/7D8BEC57E78F31060F4E7A9557C9DBFE.png" /></a>Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-36016896906278369832010-02-02T21:59:00.000-08:002010-02-02T22:25:00.673-08:00February Projects for the CG&GQCOne of my February projects will be to complete the purple Half-Pint quilt. I'm embarrassed to admit that I put the top aside and didn't finish it. I really liked it but didn't know who I'd give it to so I just put it away for a while. Now I know just who I'll complete it for. That special little girl loves purple and she'll be excited to receive it.<br /><br />I'd also like to finish the blue elephant mini and a sampler quilt top that I'll be starting in my class next week. I've also been working on some paper piecing crazy quilt blocks from fabric in my scrap bag and plan to get several more of them done (I've got four blocks complete now).<br /><br />Just typing this list sounds pretty ambitious to me since I haven't been sewing much. I really need a jump start again after the Valentine Sewing Party. Visiting your blogs and seeing your projects is something I look forward too<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/263/7D8BEC57E78F31060F4E7A9557C9DBFE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a>Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-28228445358390191632010-01-23T10:10:00.000-08:002010-02-01T21:30:55.545-08:00Valentine "Sewing Party"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhisexFdztcsL7ANqrOFL_7exLyzcEItzoiktscosLNTpjQp4l9IiA0L7Z6jAQBv7ZD1Ix8PodLiRDUMjIPEdRT-R5pytWTZO_h7wu8crV9mJnzNpwmwieCzdbZs3hBN3TaXMAI0OY-QhUM/s1600-h/100_1887.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px; display: block; height: 214px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430152050714413682" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhisexFdztcsL7ANqrOFL_7exLyzcEItzoiktscosLNTpjQp4l9IiA0L7Z6jAQBv7ZD1Ix8PodLiRDUMjIPEdRT-R5pytWTZO_h7wu8crV9mJnzNpwmwieCzdbZs3hBN3TaXMAI0OY-QhUM/s320/100_1887.JPG" border="0" /></a><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Yay</span>!! It's finished. I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">couldn't</span> relax until it was complete. I decided to machine stitch the binding on and it turned out great. It was a long day, but worth the fun. I also was able to finish 4 treat bags. The rest are cut out and just need to be sewn. I'll save that for later or maybe tomorrow. Good <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Nite</span> ladies. It sure was a great bash!!<br /><br /><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMh1rFjTiMzgHTcr0rkGc4OIeOoevU5BYQIoYKwIsAXxWNn6Jva4EpFauvXWazcBTwY6JNFOmmoY9SbRLeGYKjcm7urBvsMNOsIzN8DbqMZQJdwPFPFS5FRB1PqSrFUvw19OBil94hIzhL/s1600-h/100_1886.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px; display: block; height: 214px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430126216388661298" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMh1rFjTiMzgHTcr0rkGc4OIeOoevU5BYQIoYKwIsAXxWNn6Jva4EpFauvXWazcBTwY6JNFOmmoY9SbRLeGYKjcm7urBvsMNOsIzN8DbqMZQJdwPFPFS5FRB1PqSrFUvw19OBil94hIzhL/s320/100_1886.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />It's 6:15 pm and the quilting is done. Now all that's left to do is the binding. In a couple of hours I'll be watching my grandsons and plan to get the hand stitching of the binding finished. It 's been a busy, but extremely fun day sewing with you all. I've visited <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">alot</span> of your blogs and have enjoyed your lovely projects. Thank you all for your comments and encouragement along the way! See you guys at the next Party!!!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN47xE5MOv0qyZ990zFCZnPuYKPHxgczaBIMRQkpxYVvZyRcVjzG0RNOboJ-vpJcmxUsQAPNbwV_NUwwFzGVKGrfcHGWpUJv3rPEsEdk1NGNXFYH2q5HJwcVcpuXsxyRM7Eki0TaBJcHV9/s1600-h/100_1884.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px; display: block; height: 214px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430107283322308018" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN47xE5MOv0qyZ990zFCZnPuYKPHxgczaBIMRQkpxYVvZyRcVjzG0RNOboJ-vpJcmxUsQAPNbwV_NUwwFzGVKGrfcHGWpUJv3rPEsEdk1NGNXFYH2q5HJwcVcpuXsxyRM7Eki0TaBJcHV9/s320/100_1884.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span>It's a little after 5pm now and I've attached the border and sandwiched the batting and back fabric together. I've begun the quilting on the heart and I'm just about done with that. Still need to quilt on the white background.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUbREgqsTMYaQIGhzztJgkRBWIS65-UOa_oDbVge13jUaBLrjI2K0akd2WoR3d2JsLiyGyyi4R_3Q1jjYQetP1hUzGiSGutLbkxBjGHSE7nyO_kMjDK52VsajlrCABkMYELZFQzTftzjxY/s1600-h/100_1883.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px; display: block; height: 214px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430106055022795730" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUbREgqsTMYaQIGhzztJgkRBWIS65-UOa_oDbVge13jUaBLrjI2K0akd2WoR3d2JsLiyGyyi4R_3Q1jjYQetP1hUzGiSGutLbkxBjGHSE7nyO_kMjDK52VsajlrCABkMYELZFQzTftzjxY/s320/100_1883.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Sc4Cvcx8MUEqVTun0l0s0KgRDlyCfDPFRy7b7qYr7ZBmx1dc8RjY-3dAYmluOj0xFEravmwf28cQHGXwdC8tSK1U0IZevrcxARFdUuWo3wrAbXVkRtv-bJlRAudnPohsQXepbysfzt3z/s1600-h/100_1882.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px; display: block; height: 214px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430075082308872290" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Sc4Cvcx8MUEqVTun0l0s0KgRDlyCfDPFRy7b7qYr7ZBmx1dc8RjY-3dAYmluOj0xFEravmwf28cQHGXwdC8tSK1U0IZevrcxARFdUuWo3wrAbXVkRtv-bJlRAudnPohsQXepbysfzt3z/s320/100_1882.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Finally the top is done (it measures 19"x 17.5" right now). The pinning, pressing and lining up of each of these rows seemed to take forever, well it's complete now. It's now 2pm and I'm really hungry. Gonna have some hot dogs, pasta salad and a drink and get back to sewing. (Photo not loading right now???) Had lunch and came to try again and the photo loaded. Guess I just needed to eat something.<br /><br />I did some blog hopping and you ladies have some really great projects going. This is so much fun!<br /><br />It's 11:30 and this is my progress so far. I'm off to visit some blogs, socialize for a bit than return to sewing this together and designing the borders.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtjJdeCuBh9hawP-92yuTAKopcbffHAP4XJtZjvXgBZm2A-ouJRCXJZQmdKvQDp-of-7Av0nC81io716rJpHtNvfspeMKR0mENx-EK4iaaiAZuFjFCjKWMTagbEHut5VWR41VsLq-yS-CM/s1600-h/100_1880.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px; display: block; height: 214px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430018250209927458" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtjJdeCuBh9hawP-92yuTAKopcbffHAP4XJtZjvXgBZm2A-ouJRCXJZQmdKvQDp-of-7Av0nC81io716rJpHtNvfspeMKR0mENx-EK4iaaiAZuFjFCjKWMTagbEHut5VWR41VsLq-yS-CM/s320/100_1880.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This Valentine "Sewing Party" with Kelly, Joan and all you gals is going to be fun. My first project for today is a heart wall hanging. Here's a photo of the fabric I'll be using. I still need to cut the background fabric and sew it together.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDTjNAXo3Xb2WjoWZYXu3XFvc3HeHLg3kmJEnd7rpQ1Ih-o6ZNjz_S5_eopbJBHFl56wknL0C-qpoUwA7u8Hix2veQbDhj17_EcxwDqPzvRJMd2cjW5FYyK0M5cRiawHUGY0P2ru_q60Rn/s1600-h/100_1846.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px; display: block; height: 214px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430001972567116754" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDTjNAXo3Xb2WjoWZYXu3XFvc3HeHLg3kmJEnd7rpQ1Ih-o6ZNjz_S5_eopbJBHFl56wknL0C-qpoUwA7u8Hix2veQbDhj17_EcxwDqPzvRJMd2cjW5FYyK0M5cRiawHUGY0P2ru_q60Rn/s320/100_1846.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />My second project is some small treat bags. See photo of one I've sewn together. I'm planning to make a couple of dozen of these.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi29ZuRIipI4sKMhxNOQN7KTSPt9LPU1wFtoLsrWWV3y8TUgmLDQDMjrsp-ZlhueblmtGEBzVBVWEol_uTG3ILYXLRM1yXFUkvYixrfA_4Bk6CPUwJWCem6B-NT50UKudktH7NwzuXMAqV5/s1600-h/100_1847.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px; display: block; height: 214px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430001961544246050" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi29ZuRIipI4sKMhxNOQN7KTSPt9LPU1wFtoLsrWWV3y8TUgmLDQDMjrsp-ZlhueblmtGEBzVBVWEol_uTG3ILYXLRM1yXFUkvYixrfA_4Bk6CPUwJWCem6B-NT50UKudktH7NwzuXMAqV5/s320/100_1847.JPG" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil59YrywV2-5rxyAATmUD5pShnU-e7U3C-JSbdY9Hbht3-UA3JeSutK9qCcQfeyCt7BQtRWKsJmoF3Ja2iLC2-ErmntfK1i1l-ua5qF2ONwhZaAnxUIx3fZqn2GWs44Mq0Kh4ZOAyeWgQG/s1600-h/100_1850.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px; display: block; height: 214px; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430001964752283794" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil59YrywV2-5rxyAATmUD5pShnU-e7U3C-JSbdY9Hbht3-UA3JeSutK9qCcQfeyCt7BQtRWKsJmoF3Ja2iLC2-ErmntfK1i1l-ua5qF2ONwhZaAnxUIx3fZqn2GWs44Mq0Kh4ZOAyeWgQG/s320/100_1850.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I'm looking forward to visiting you all and seeing your projects.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Off to Sew!!</span><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="border: 0pt none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/263/7D8BEC57E78F31060F4E7A9557C9DBFE.png" /></a></div>Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-23995553705880341022010-01-21T18:36:00.000-08:002010-01-21T18:42:00.244-08:00Resting and ReminisingToday was spend in bed with a kink in my back and my neck. I decided to try and update my Facebook and to be honest just try and figure it out. The whole thing about sharing everything with the world was a little intimidating, come to find out with a few clicks I just share what I want and with who I want. Whew!! I don't know why I was so intimidated by it. All the family is on sharing away and I was afraid to say much (who knows why).<br /><br />Anyway, before long I was chating along with my niece and we started talking about music and what songs remind of us who. Boy did we go back to my Mom and her mom and my sisters and what songs reminded us of certain people, friends and events. The list of songs was getting pretty long as you can imagine.<br /><br />Music from certain times in our lives is one of those things that you always remember. I'll share with you all that a song by Ray Charles "It's crying time again" reminds me of my Mom.<br /><br />Mel and I got to thinking that this was a good topic for a blog post since we like music so much, we wondered what songs bought you all fond memories.<br /><br />If you'd like, feel free to post a comment with the title of a song that takes you back to a fond memory. We'd like to go back with you and remember where we heard it for the first time, or for a moment think of the person that it reminds us of. And, if by chance it's a song we've never heard before, you'll be exposing us to something new. We look forward to hearing from you all. This could be quite fun and a nice way to remember some old friends in the new year!!<br /><br />I hope Mel doesn't mind but she shared that "Going to the Chapel" reminded her of a wedding she was in where she and all the bridesmaids sang this song to the bride on the way to the church.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/263/7D8BEC57E78F31060F4E7A9557C9DBFE.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" /></a>Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-5086169116156610202010-01-20T18:00:00.000-08:002010-02-01T21:46:59.666-08:00It's Snowing here!!So much to 70 degree weather here last week. It's been raining for three days now and it finally started snowing. When I left work it was raining pretty hard and I was just hoping to make it home safely and just a mile from home it started snowing. I sure hope the snow sticks so we can have a snow day tomorrow. I can think of a few things I'd like to start sewing.<br /><br />We had about a foot or two of snow last year in December and we didn't expect to have any this year but you never know. Most of the time we just get a few flurrys and not much more but it sure looks and feels like were going to get a bit more through the evening. Anyway, I'm gonna hope for a snow day.<br /><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 115px; display: block; height: 115px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429012096452371250" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK5A1kCEEgGLNE10iE6GnqL3so2btrLsbIenOOGdVP-0vLrJ5sQvpqWPori5K1Yk8pDOfutB7wb2Q42QshiWMwX2rGGxXH2qzB_2uN8oWvVA1aecogOqaNJwGLeKtfzOzpah-vde104THd/s320/Great+Little+Quilts.jpg" border="0" />The book I got the elephant pattern out of is called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Great-Little-Quilts-Doll-Size-Directions/dp/0810933535/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265089006&sr=1-1">Great Little Quilts</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Great-Little-Quilts-Doll-Size-Directions/dp/0810933535/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265089006&sr=1-1"> </a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Great-Little-Quilts-Doll-Size-Directions/dp/0810933535/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265089006&sr=1-1">by Eleanor Levie.</a> Click on the link if you are interested. The book has 45 Antique Crib and Doll size quilts with all the patterns and directions to make them. There are some really cute one's in the book. I think it's a good book to have in your collection for inspiration.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="border: 0px none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/263/7D8BEC57E78F31060F4E7A9557C9DBFE.png" /></a>Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-53143990994323653442010-01-19T22:00:00.000-08:002010-01-19T22:12:53.455-08:00Creative AnticipationHappy New Year everyone! The hectic schedule of the holidays, visiting with friends and family, cooking, shopping and baking, is slowing down for me and hopefully for all of you. I'm so looking forward to getting back to my sewing room and creating some fun projects and also getting back to blogging and visiting all of you.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428698464049623090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99ImKZFCh2HGwJgETqn6gL835y43XHxUNpHPiwhZuKdbnYQTYlH4TCY1H-7hlqkW1KZgWVdVyRB3Fsg2Fg1Hnn1_yqKPcBBIJl0tlI4ui3SR_Grt6bh4kkrG6etdl6MofcCN-RtBFE1pM/s320/100_1695.JPG" /><br />In the little time I've had to sew I've been working on two Elephant wall hangings (1930 reproductions). I made the pink one for the instructor of my quilting class. She really likes elephants so I know she'll love it.<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428698475303679506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDzNMBaT5-JaaDC9C3uHc_HVst5NaxsablFNJ3SwXV9hZ9s1OQ8_tZo4cUasUCoPLufngV3c7uq-jzy4KzB29gmErLuNjhpwh0tcxwLcA0spNYuQvKDu7zuHXcRjARx5Yao7IouE1mbigh/s320/100_1699.JPG" /> Sometime in October or November I bought this book on antiques quilts and when I saw the elephant one I thought of her and decided to make it to surprise her. She is such a sweet lady and always goes out of her way to find a pattern or technique for us to use. I can't wait till the semester starts in February to present it to her. I had fun making it for her and decided to make one for myself so I started one and hope to get it finished in the next few days.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428698466264999298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_5LkyJhHLb2zeXY7f2fKQw1fnCAy067KGNN43PXfpBCR3xFvvlP8FeTPPjZK6V_FnGfRetILZFB38WZhbHI6j50g5LauDkCoEApHo3PKi90ENRIzaw3x1hihrgBCZLxEfxrkcaap7LGQ3/s320/100_1696.JPG" /><br /><br /><br />Today a had some time to visit Kelly's blog to catch up on what the CGQC was up too since I've been out of the loop for the past month and was so excited to see all the finished projects of the club members and to learn that they will be having a Valentine sew along next weekend. So, I guess I'll be joining in and making a few Valentine projects and planning my projects for February. I'm also looking forward to visiting all of your blogs and to see what new things you all have planned for the new year.<br /><br /><br />One more thing, I just wanted to say that since I started my blog last June I've met some really nice, fun and extremely creative people on line and I want you all to know that you are one of the things I am thankful for in the new year and I look forward to sharing and learning from each of you. God Bless!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/263/7D8BEC57E78F31060F4E7A9557C9DBFE.png" /></a>Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-36997751229790272752009-12-20T17:47:00.000-08:002009-12-20T18:39:18.738-08:00Merry Christmas!!I know it appears that I abandoned my blog, but that's not so. I've been really busy with work and classes. Just like the rest of you, I've been sewing every chance I get and preparing for the holidays!<br /><br />My CGQC "Secret Santa" gift is in the mail to my secret partner, I just hope she gets it before Christmas.<br /><br />I want to share something really fun that I recently learned. Have you all seen or heard of tube blocks? I was introduced to the technique by my class instructor who was also nice enough to give me this link to view the <a href="http://blog.missouriquiltco.com/2009/09/like-totally-tubular/">tutorial</a>. Check it out. It's a quick way to put together some really fun projects. We made table runners, another made a queen size quilt practically over night using this technique.<br /><br />Everyone who tries it gets really excited about the technique and the outcome of the blocks. Check out her whole blog, she's got a giveaway going on too for a fabulous looking apron.<br /><br />I'll be taking a short trip to Las Vegas and returning just before Christmas. All the family will be spending the holiday week at my house so I probably won't be posting till after the New Year so may you all have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!!<br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/263/7D8BEC57E78F31060F4E7A9557C9DBFE.png" /></a>Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-85037953291667347292009-11-29T13:36:00.000-08:002009-11-29T19:47:41.384-08:00Star Block Exchange<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJuKFm7sAF2VATtftlbKqFJh4HsoXdf4dLFJn9ydQy1MtkK7jGdv_perPz5WVW5xxZZhYIQliUa0PIY_4i3GFFHkuhtc1QPcBq2pWgv9lPFWPOCUIDWuCSSQ7nJhTU5KWdWJAw29ynojUk/s1600/100_1583.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409736122935622034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJuKFm7sAF2VATtftlbKqFJh4HsoXdf4dLFJn9ydQy1MtkK7jGdv_perPz5WVW5xxZZhYIQliUa0PIY_4i3GFFHkuhtc1QPcBq2pWgv9lPFWPOCUIDWuCSSQ7nJhTU5KWdWJAw29ynojUk/s400/100_1583.JPG" /></a> <div><div><div><div>I'm back from a long Thanksgiving week out of town visiting friends and family. I hope you all had a great time with family enjoying your thanksgiving feast...we sure did. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409736119654224690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgujxuLChuykxZ9zlh-Bz8kNYXBQwQ7J60PlNSrInk36uX3ASC8SVzyVBk1X9nAqhg5nPbzdjRKBjxZAXlAr16U3nFm33d8i05BI8VARbmUaaCFpYPgCNCnSzgLAhapK6tkwyWpk0e6somN/s400/100_1584.JPG" /> <div></div><div>I wanted to share with you all the fabulous blocks I received from the star block exchange I told you about several weeks ago. I just got them and each and everyone of them is unique! <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409736107984950866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuPwfZ0lpykqa3t9vHqX1IaRU-ePUjdQrZ0PPwYdLsm8SEL8wyi10RfNb0ekzpW8hK-t7ruK1yeEtfjtI83yFAj3oNhycUTHEVfMV30DW9G_mQyzUiqslWKwrRfvseMJc9x9-UeGCNZHQK/s400/100_1585.JPG" /></div><div></div><div>The exchange was from the quilting class I take at the local college. Many of these ladies are so talented and put together some really lovely quilts every week. I can't wait to put these blocks together into a nice Christmas quilt for next year. Each block is 12x12 and I received 19 blocks so it's going to either be a really big quilt or a couple of lap quilts.</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409736106565755778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiif3qmgrC17wVwaRzgQeGPGL1yWehTqQSbBmmsXzKpTt6yuPUSBFHNQGmEeD1ksEXi9zihO1Xjy5f4boHYxdeRu6jlcyCs47vp9XQ5nT4E7CkTAY3i3ioqc5Iaw86suIKedR-KtRhVLWuE/s400/100_1586.JPG" /> <div></div><div>Several of the ladies have put together their blocks from last years exchange and boy are they beautiful. I didn't have my camera on the day they bought them in so I don't have a photo to share of their finished quilts which were so lovely -- you'd really have to see them to know what I mean. The fancy borders and the sashing they used really did accent each of the blocks.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409736097082802242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif-HBvXyBeXxqnwY9ZP4EtWXxhrXRCjgAMrT_fTP5C_k10dsSPg-_Rj4hWcSHgc6PD2W2NzRPqanSfGyTsIhY_YISvEimMWjCJ8SbcplLiIiqtaiFTy7MOPp8xX3QZZhfm3ufODf8UQFkj/s400/100_1587.JPG" /></div><div>I hope you enjoy them I much as I do. I wonder do you have a favorite? My favorite is the gold one with the maroon star (top left on the third photo).</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/263/7D8BEC57E78F31060F4E7A9557C9DBFE.png" /></a></div></div></div></div></div>Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-50843757099591186022009-11-25T11:07:00.000-08:002009-11-25T11:34:38.046-08:00Preparing for the Holidays<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgMxcCPcQAqKuOEcc3vJ2u3XVTzLx3QQuYgYrOrW2uBRpQSFAWaMEikVVx32X5u5wEQnc6VBAAhXSIYioVP0hshgfm0GPY9OJIq04ZE8045rGHU50iuiSNWFYCVNrdTrOYL58XBhYbmf0E/s1600/100_1554.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408126183847707234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgMxcCPcQAqKuOEcc3vJ2u3XVTzLx3QQuYgYrOrW2uBRpQSFAWaMEikVVx32X5u5wEQnc6VBAAhXSIYioVP0hshgfm0GPY9OJIq04ZE8045rGHU50iuiSNWFYCVNrdTrOYL58XBhYbmf0E/s400/100_1554.JPG" /></a>Nearing the holidays just makes us all so busy making plans, decorating, cooking and, of course, making our holiday gifts. The CGQC half-pint quilt along is one of the things I've been working on and haven't posted my latest results so here is a picture of the finished quilt top I don't think I'm going to get it finished soon though. <div><br /><div></div><div>Here's a photo of a finished pillow sham I made from the project idea posted on cluck cluck sew.</div><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS1a3polAgqzggp2iTTgOx7I1GQr6V92HVqtyRZqtdazWxWJWdAy-oteyvLlhkmm34IdZEZ7a5G7r2M5878_s1ZXCdQ-ZTLz4FLZVG33Rexq62yZ_Xiu8-WLDG1Rh3tZ6JAvvQluZNjzIy/s1600/100_1552.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408126177096433618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS1a3polAgqzggp2iTTgOx7I1GQr6V92HVqtyRZqtdazWxWJWdAy-oteyvLlhkmm34IdZEZ7a5G7r2M5878_s1ZXCdQ-ZTLz4FLZVG33Rexq62yZ_Xiu8-WLDG1Rh3tZ6JAvvQluZNjzIy/s400/100_1552.JPG" /></a>I've got a lot of other projects that are gifts so I can't put the photos up and I'm still working on my queen sized Trip quilt that I'll post a photo on next week.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Happy Thanksgiving to you all!! Enjoy your family and the great Thanksgiving feast. God Bless!!</div><div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/263/7D8BEC57E78F31060F4E7A9557C9DBFE.png" /></a></div></div>Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-77211934558711163752009-11-14T14:13:00.000-08:002009-11-14T14:31:58.553-08:00Origami Drawstring Bag<div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4z6s4noMEbW6MmwFAvnP0-bYUcSqy5JxNNdeRiA-K3v8ULi_3PUeChCxRmwH4CTALOEncMhHeHF0J-Ae6JOHMll2hz2u4AUKlVxIjCH1EZP_ZCJ3A9oRfovefwZ4sziQOpHu19jm4QRo/s1600-h/oct18+005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404086637497395874" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4z6s4noMEbW6MmwFAvnP0-bYUcSqy5JxNNdeRiA-K3v8ULi_3PUeChCxRmwH4CTALOEncMhHeHF0J-Ae6JOHMll2hz2u4AUKlVxIjCH1EZP_ZCJ3A9oRfovefwZ4sziQOpHu19jm4QRo/s400/oct18+005.JPG" border="0" /></a>I thought I'd share this photo of these two little origami drawstring bags. Aren't they cute!! They are so easy and fun to make and make wonderful gifts. They are also great to make for weddings and special occasions when you need a small coordinating handbag. Depending on the fabric you select they can look really elegant and dressy. </div><div> </div><div>I make them to use for my embroidery supplies, or to tote threads, scissors, presser feet, etc. to class or to sewing group get togethers. </div><div> </div><div>They require two pieces of fabric 18" x 18" and are quick to make. If you<br />are interested in the how to instructions, just leave me a note in the comments and I'll be happy to send them to you.</div><div> </div><div>They'd be great in Christmas fabric too...filled with a little treat or surprise.</div><div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/263/7D8BEC57E78F31060F4E7A9557C9DBFE.png" /></a></div></div></div>Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-20029547489874105352009-11-11T11:07:00.000-08:002009-11-11T11:54:04.185-08:00Thank Those Who Have Served Our Country<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-FhyphenhyphenfM7t_9SqvVrJHLPEaKHK10Nd46eJnTqOVnqpxp6m4POrGF42ozKvFQEOjOtiKDJpFYfi2ig4adb7h0oDOxtfoQue6SYGJH-O-UyFIUQf_M8aBV9FNLua4igUhQrEUof5z7UShCeDJ/s1600-h/images.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402929117283016466" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 121px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 94px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-FhyphenhyphenfM7t_9SqvVrJHLPEaKHK10Nd46eJnTqOVnqpxp6m4POrGF42ozKvFQEOjOtiKDJpFYfi2ig4adb7h0oDOxtfoQue6SYGJH-O-UyFIUQf_M8aBV9FNLua4igUhQrEUof5z7UShCeDJ/s400/images.jpg" border="0" /></a> Many of us have the day off today to honor those who have served in the military to protect our country. Today, I am remembering family and friends who have given of themselves to protect us, our country, and our safety. <div><br /><div></div><div>Both by Dad and my Brother served in the Army and have since passed, nonetheless, they are in my heart today. Both were strong believers in supporting our country at whatever cost. They set the example; I have four other family members serving in the Army and in the Navy that I want to also recognize and give thanks to them for their service.</div><div></div><br /><div>Take a moment today to honor those around you who have served to protect this country. Without them, our freedom would be compromised.</div><div></div><br /><div>Have a great Veteran's Day and may God bless and take care of all those who serve and protect us.</div><div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/263/7D8BEC57E78F31060F4E7A9557C9DBFE.png" /></a></div></div>Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-90017541148418770882009-11-08T21:18:00.001-08:002009-11-11T11:06:56.849-08:00Anniversary GiveawayPinelands Patches and beadscapes is having an Anniversary Giveaway to celebrate her 1 year anniversary of blogging. Click <a href="http://pinelandspatches.blogspot.com/2009/11/im-celebrating-my-first-year-of.html">here</a> to enter.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZA2JG4cdwuMTuqerJ4iaHKNsYxbshL7HA9isl3vg-3tC4UCtq3eiIZ1DYenp_bUQ6dToI3xyUqRREpnMt7WhXLVSBz6Ok2ZA5ZRZo_HibaBorUJyB2QIeNcYaK9PvtYT9HU1WKlFyItrf/s1600-h/pinelandspatchesgiveaway.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401969459976855810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZA2JG4cdwuMTuqerJ4iaHKNsYxbshL7HA9isl3vg-3tC4UCtq3eiIZ1DYenp_bUQ6dToI3xyUqRREpnMt7WhXLVSBz6Ok2ZA5ZRZo_HibaBorUJyB2QIeNcYaK9PvtYT9HU1WKlFyItrf/s320/pinelandspatchesgiveaway.jpg" border="0" /></a> Giveaways are so much fun!!! Go check out her blog, she has some really great stuff.<br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/263/7D8BEC57E78F31060F4E7A9557C9DBFE.png" /></a></div>Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379080363117878141.post-3070090505067708222009-11-02T18:59:00.000-08:002009-11-02T19:11:40.481-08:00Autumn Jack Arrived<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7KchgR23TltMrMMoAnM-ivTs3IsCQsh_440EuOX8UZMVCkp2a2UuIIxmmeNDPgB4d66M1uTEJez7UKDpBpdvYsXE-komPdRGWLbn5egTT-Lu0UwktSHtXffS8Vn_NpBPFQlicla8do44F/s1600-h/100_1473.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399707085679109314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7KchgR23TltMrMMoAnM-ivTs3IsCQsh_440EuOX8UZMVCkp2a2UuIIxmmeNDPgB4d66M1uTEJez7UKDpBpdvYsXE-komPdRGWLbn5egTT-Lu0UwktSHtXffS8Vn_NpBPFQlicla8do44F/s320/100_1473.JPG" border="0" /></a>I've been waiting with anticipation for this "Autumn Jack" mini-quilt to arrive. I was so excited to find it in my mail box today. What a surprise it was to open and finally see it. It's a really cute 12" x 12" mini just perfect to display for the season.<br /><br /><br /><br />All of us participating in the exchange through the CGQC have been anxious for the end of the month to get here so we could see our exchange quilt and all the others that were done.<br /><br /><br /><br />Thank you Susan, my anticpation was worth the wait. The "mini" is really cute.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BACKGROUND: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/263/7D8BEC57E78F31060F4E7A9557C9DBFE.png" /></a>Corahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396278632246589724noreply@blogger.com4