Suzanne is having a Valentine's Giveaway on her blog. Go here to see it.
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Saturday, January 31, 2009
Hubby's New Quilt
I decided to make my hubby a new quilt. These are the 4 patch blocks I made. It was all from my stash. I have the inside and backing in my stash too. I will tie it when I get the top finished. He liked the colors. I gave him a few options and these are the ones he picked. Now I just have to get the blocks put together into a top and then tie and bind it. Hopefully I can get it done soon.

Long Lost Cross Stitch
This is a cross stitch that was started by a group I belonged to many years ago.
We would pick a design we wanted and section it off so there was 1 section for each member of the group. Then you would give it to the first person to work on it. I made a chart so we knew who was to work on each stitchery each month. You had 1 month to get your section finished. We met each month to exchange the stitchery to the next person to work on it. You would work on your own last. Well I started my part and somewhere along the line it got put away. I found it when I was looking for something else and decided with the challenge I am in I would try to finish stitching it. It is on an even weave not aida cloth. My part was the bottom and right side below the wall hanging. I did get the chair and the dog done before I put it away.
We would pick a design we wanted and section it off so there was 1 section for each member of the group. Then you would give it to the first person to work on it. I made a chart so we knew who was to work on each stitchery each month. You had 1 month to get your section finished. We met each month to exchange the stitchery to the next person to work on it. You would work on your own last. Well I started my part and somewhere along the line it got put away. I found it when I was looking for something else and decided with the challenge I am in I would try to finish stitching it. It is on an even weave not aida cloth. My part was the bottom and right side below the wall hanging. I did get the chair and the dog done before I put it away.

Thursday, January 29, 2009
Finished Sweater Pillow
This is my finished Sweater pillow. I got the project from http://kimsbigquiltingadventure.blogspot.com/
and I love the idea. It was very inexpensive to do and very beautiful when it was finished.

This is the flower I decided to use on my sweater pillow. It is a pin from http://mousechirpy-polkadotpineapple.blogspot.com/ It is a tutorial on the right side of her blog.
and I love the idea. It was very inexpensive to do and very beautiful when it was finished.

This is the flower I decided to use on my sweater pillow. It is a pin from http://mousechirpy-polkadotpineapple.blogspot.com/ It is a tutorial on the right side of her blog.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Jan. 28 2009 Snow Storm
Winter weather
Sweater Pillow
This is a beautiful sweater pillow design I got from Kim at http://kimsbigquiltingadventure.blogspot.com/
I still need to find a decoration for on the one side. She has the directions on her blog. It was not a hard project once you have the sweater.
I still need to find a decoration for on the one side. She has the directions on her blog. It was not a hard project once you have the sweater.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Apple Box
Apple Basket Topper
This is an apple basket topper I just finished this morning. I think it dresses up a very inexpensive basket. I just glued it to the top. I have found some very nice ideas for apple things, so I decided to make a few. I may donate it to the church for their baazar in November.

This is a more frontal view.

This is a more frontal view.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Zippered bags
I made these zippered bags for a group of ladies in a Birthday Club I am in. I belong to an ornament exchange group and in that group I am incharge of the Birthday Club. We each send the Birthday person a small gift on their Birthday. There are 8 of us this year so I made 7 bags. They do not take long and are great in your purse. I am sure they will like them. I used up some of my pre-quilted fabric I had on hand.

Sunday, January 25, 2009
Tea time
I finally decided on borders
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Stitching weekend
I am spending most of this weekend stitching or getting things ready to stitch. I have many birthdays coming in the next 3 months so I have decided to make as many of the gifts as I can. I can not show most of them because the people they are for check out my blog. I will post them after they are given to the birthday person.
It is a sunny but cold day today, but not near as cold as it has been here in northeastern Ohio. I know it is only the end of January but I am so looking forward to Spring. We have had a rough winter so far.
It is a sunny but cold day today, but not near as cold as it has been here in northeastern Ohio. I know it is only the end of January but I am so looking forward to Spring. We have had a rough winter so far.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Great Grandchild Gifts
BOM Storage and New Floss Storage
The boxes in the back of this picture are for my BOM fabrics and blocks. The one in the front is all my floss. They are all on cards I cut and added the color number to. I have had most of this floss for many years. I found this was the easiest way for me to be able to find my floss when I needed it. I have them in numerical order in color groups. If I do not have numbers for a project I can just look in the color and pick one.
This is a closer view of my floss box. As I said in an earlier post it is a 9x13 cake carrier. My daughter suggested it to me after she did it for her floss.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Found Some Fabric
I went shopping yesterday and found some storage boxes to keep my BOM's in so that I do not mix up my background fabrics. I also got a box my daughter suggested for storing all my floss in. It worked out great. I also found a small light to use as a light for a light box. I was happy with my shopping. I will try to post pictures later.
Monday, January 19, 2009
New Tote Is Finished
Sunday, January 18, 2009
New Tote
I have been working on a new tote bag for myself. I finished the stitching and have it attatched to the bag fabric. I have to get a few things to finish decorating it at the store tomorrow. I will post it as soon as I get it finished. I think it is working out well so far.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Slate Painting
I painted this piece of slate for my sister-in-law. I used the Donna Dewberry method of painting. I sealed it with many coats of clear spray.
Wall Art
Willowberry Designs Block 1
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Cold day
It has been a very cold day here. It was -1 degree F. this morning. I was not going to go anywhere in the cold so I decided to clean up part of my extra room.
I did do some stitching and started drawing a design I want to use if it works out. I have ask my daughters advise and she has helped me fine tune it. I may post it tomorrow.
We are expecting another record cold night tonight. But maybe by next Wed. it might be near 30 degrees F.
I am sure looking forward to spring this year.
I did do some stitching and started drawing a design I want to use if it works out. I have ask my daughters advise and she has helped me fine tune it. I may post it tomorrow.
We are expecting another record cold night tonight. But maybe by next Wed. it might be near 30 degrees F.
I am sure looking forward to spring this year.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Another shelf with bottles
Gail Pan BOM #1
Missing Wall Hanging
I found this wall hanging I did of our church in 1983. I was cleaning my sewing room today and as I was going through some boxes that I did not know what was in them I found this. I was very surprised because I had not seen it in a long time. I made it for an auction our couples group was having and my husband bought it back when the bid was way to low. It hung in our living room for a long time and then got put away.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Ellie's Calendar BOM
Bright spot in my home
More Snow
We are getting more snow today and our temps are going to drop to single digits tonight. The rest of the week is going to be fridgid. I am planning to stay home as much as possible. I really dislike winter. It seems like it has been a long winter so far because it started in early Nov. Usually Nov. and Dec. are not too bad but this year has been awful so far. I am hoping for an early spring.

Give away
I found this giveaway last night and you only have one more day to sign up. Thought you might be interested. http://justanotherhangup.blogspot.com/
Monday, January 12, 2009
Needle Case
Bird Bath
I made this bird bath for a friend after she saw mine. It is made of clay flower pots and a clay saucer. They were sealed and base coated with a cream color. I then used the Donna Dewberry method of painting and did the ferns and flowers. Then it was sealed several more times. She loved it and I am sure the birds did too.

Crocheted Green Afghan
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Weekend Snow
Cupid Ornament
This is my cupid ornament for a monthly ornament exchange I belong to. It is for Feb. We have a Christmas ornament exchange and a theme ornament exchange every month. They have to be handmade by you. I have gotten some very beautiful ornaments so far. Now that I am stitching I have one more option of how to make my ornaments.


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