I've been pouring over all of the Market pictures, and I'm totally inspired to sew up a storm! Of course, I'm still thinking on one project I saw there that will probably last so long that I'll have to take it to The Home with me!
But in the meantime, this little beauty caught my eye. I really wish Kimberly would quit coming up with these BOM gems! And a mystery to boot! Anything named Heartland Heritage Sampler is right up my alley!
This Aviary quilt made my flutter and stop for a few seconds! Seriously!
Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs has done it again! I'm gah-gah over pumpkins, so I'm already signed up for the Autumn Houses BOM! Didn't even wait to get all the details ... details didn't matter when I saw it!
Blackbird Designs - say no more! I'm in!
Totally my favorite colors here! Of course, Minick & Simpson already knew that from the amount of Prairie Paisley that now resides in my stash room!
Fig Tree, of course! This one is tugging at my heartstrings!
And one can never have too much Robyn Pandolph! Jane reminded me tonight that my RP closet is full! Heck, I'll just take over my bedroom closet, too! I don't really need a place for my clothes and shoes!
Something tells me 2009 will be a tough stashbusting year..........
Friday, October 31, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Quilting Condo is NEVER clean!
I had a rough day today, and had to stop on the way home and do an errand for work. I pulled into the circle at about 7:30, and found a folded piece of paper clipped to the garage door. What now?!!
The condo management is advising that they will enter my condo between 8:00 and 5:00 tomorrow to change out the shower heads. While I really appreciate all they do here, I hate seeing those notices on my garage door. Hate them! In the last year, they've entered to change the thermostat, install a new central air conditioner, a new hot water heater, measure for new wooden blinds, enter again to install them, change the filters, change the batteries in the smoke detectors, check all the sinks for leaks, which means everything had to be removed from the cabinets below. And the note is always on the door when I get home the night before they're to enter the place.
So do I clean house tonight? I looked around and there is quilting stuff everywhere. And when I say everywhere, I mean everywhere! Even the sofa has its usual applique project strewn across it.
At least my bedroom is clean! I can't say that about the other bedroom, the stash room! And my sewing area downstairs is a disaster. I'd post a picture of it, but there are some secret things laying about. The dining room table is opened up and another secret project is laying on that.
So what did I run about doing before a cooler head prevailed? Unloaded the dishwasher! Yeah, like that's going to really help things look neater!
You know what? I don't care tonight. If they don't like the way my quilting condo looks, they can leave a note on the garage that they're going to have a maid come in clean it. And arrange for a quilting assistant to finish up one or two of these UFOs. Now THAT would be a note I'd enjoy seeing!
The condo management is advising that they will enter my condo between 8:00 and 5:00 tomorrow to change out the shower heads. While I really appreciate all they do here, I hate seeing those notices on my garage door. Hate them! In the last year, they've entered to change the thermostat, install a new central air conditioner, a new hot water heater, measure for new wooden blinds, enter again to install them, change the filters, change the batteries in the smoke detectors, check all the sinks for leaks, which means everything had to be removed from the cabinets below. And the note is always on the door when I get home the night before they're to enter the place.
So do I clean house tonight? I looked around and there is quilting stuff everywhere. And when I say everywhere, I mean everywhere! Even the sofa has its usual applique project strewn across it.
At least my bedroom is clean! I can't say that about the other bedroom, the stash room! And my sewing area downstairs is a disaster. I'd post a picture of it, but there are some secret things laying about. The dining room table is opened up and another secret project is laying on that.
So what did I run about doing before a cooler head prevailed? Unloaded the dishwasher! Yeah, like that's going to really help things look neater!
You know what? I don't care tonight. If they don't like the way my quilting condo looks, they can leave a note on the garage that they're going to have a maid come in clean it. And arrange for a quilting assistant to finish up one or two of these UFOs. Now THAT would be a note I'd enjoy seeing!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Stash Report Week 43
Nothing purchased. :) Nothing busted. :(
I am working on two quilts right now lest you think I'm napping my weekends away, taking bubble baths and eating bonbons. I can't show either one of them. One is not a bust. One is ALL from my stash! I just love saying that!
I'm pondering my secret Santa/elf exchange. Totally stuck. So what's new?! I'd ask for help here, but I think my person reads my blog. Shucks! Guess I'll have to forge through on my own.
Be sure to check out The Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber blog. They're posting great pictures from Market, and there's also a fat quarter tower give-away! Wait, don't enter the give-away. I want to win that one! LOL
It's really beautiful here this weekend. A little cooler and the mountain views are clear. I spent two hours yesterday at the car dealership waiting for my oil change, and I just couldn't sit inside the building. I walked around outside enjoying the day. The only problem with walking around outside at a car dealership is all the salesmen were trying to sell me a new car. Sorry, Charlie. Mine is only a year old! I did notice that there weren't a lot of lookers on the lot, even with the advertised low/no interest rates available now. Folks seem to be making-do with what they have for a while longer. Too bad I can't do that with fabric! And speaking of that ...
A group of us were talking about the "romantic" lines of fabric when a friend declared Robyn Pandolph's Secret Garden for Moda was her absolute favorite. It is mine, too. So much so that I stockpiled a bunch of it. I've already made a couple of quilts from this line and there's still a lot of fabric left in the stash!
The "RP" closet. The Christmas RP fabrics are stored elsewhere. Sheesh ...
There have been several lines through the years that have tugged at my heartstrings - Prairie Paisley, Peace on Earth and Winter to name three recent ones. Although I look at and buy lines from other manufacturers, Moda seems to keep drawing me back. What is your all-time favorite line?
The pictures that Kimberly and others are posting from Market are so wonderful. I just know there's another all-time favorite line lurking out there! I suspect wonderful things are coming our way. Guess we'll just have to be patient!! Oh, goodness, I'm in trouble. Patience is not a virtue I possess!
Year-to-Date Totals:
Busted: 406.00 yards
Purchased: 689.00 yards
Net YTD: <283.00> yards busted
I am working on two quilts right now lest you think I'm napping my weekends away, taking bubble baths and eating bonbons. I can't show either one of them. One is not a bust. One is ALL from my stash! I just love saying that!
I'm pondering my secret Santa/elf exchange. Totally stuck. So what's new?! I'd ask for help here, but I think my person reads my blog. Shucks! Guess I'll have to forge through on my own.
Be sure to check out The Fat Quarter Shop's Jolly Jabber blog. They're posting great pictures from Market, and there's also a fat quarter tower give-away! Wait, don't enter the give-away. I want to win that one! LOL
It's really beautiful here this weekend. A little cooler and the mountain views are clear. I spent two hours yesterday at the car dealership waiting for my oil change, and I just couldn't sit inside the building. I walked around outside enjoying the day. The only problem with walking around outside at a car dealership is all the salesmen were trying to sell me a new car. Sorry, Charlie. Mine is only a year old! I did notice that there weren't a lot of lookers on the lot, even with the advertised low/no interest rates available now. Folks seem to be making-do with what they have for a while longer. Too bad I can't do that with fabric! And speaking of that ...
A group of us were talking about the "romantic" lines of fabric when a friend declared Robyn Pandolph's Secret Garden for Moda was her absolute favorite. It is mine, too. So much so that I stockpiled a bunch of it. I've already made a couple of quilts from this line and there's still a lot of fabric left in the stash!
The "RP" closet. The Christmas RP fabrics are stored elsewhere. Sheesh ...
There have been several lines through the years that have tugged at my heartstrings - Prairie Paisley, Peace on Earth and Winter to name three recent ones. Although I look at and buy lines from other manufacturers, Moda seems to keep drawing me back. What is your all-time favorite line?
The pictures that Kimberly and others are posting from Market are so wonderful. I just know there's another all-time favorite line lurking out there! I suspect wonderful things are coming our way. Guess we'll just have to be patient!! Oh, goodness, I'm in trouble. Patience is not a virtue I possess!
Year-to-Date Totals:
Busted: 406.00 yards
Purchased: 689.00 yards
Net YTD: <283.00> yards busted
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Simply Sophisticated Month 1 Winner
There were a lot of you who emailed me, and I didn't get a chance to put everyone's name up on my blog. But your name was in the bowl for the drawing. Next month I'll have one place to post so it won't be so confusing.
Jane drew the name of the winner. And the winner of a $25 gift certificate from The Fat Quarter Shop is: PERRY!!!! You lucky duck!!
I'll be sending Perry an email with her gift certificate. Remember to let me know on the blog post that I'll do for Month 2 when you have completed your blocks, and post a picture of it on your blog or email me a picture. Either way works!
A huge THANK YOU to Kimberly, Kevin and Miss Emma at The Fat Quarter Shop for the wonderful monthly drawing prize. They're at Market now, so there will be lots of new goodies to spend your gift certificate on in the coming months!
Jane drew the name of the winner. And the winner of a $25 gift certificate from The Fat Quarter Shop is: PERRY!!!! You lucky duck!!
I'll be sending Perry an email with her gift certificate. Remember to let me know on the blog post that I'll do for Month 2 when you have completed your blocks, and post a picture of it on your blog or email me a picture. Either way works!
A huge THANK YOU to Kimberly, Kevin and Miss Emma at The Fat Quarter Shop for the wonderful monthly drawing prize. They're at Market now, so there will be lots of new goodies to spend your gift certificate on in the coming months!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Stash Report Week 42
I'll be glad when this year is over so I can start afresh! My stash reporting is hilarious! Some things I couldn't live without .... you know how that is! Fall Market is next week. It's hopeless! Judy, you're going to make me sew more next year, right?
Year-to-Date Totals:
Busted: 406.00 yards
Purchased: 689.00 yards
Net YTD: <283.00> yards busted
Year-to-Date Totals:
Busted: 406.00 yards
Purchased: 689.00 yards
Net YTD: <283.00> yards busted
Saturday, October 18, 2008
A Week More - Drawing Sat. 10/25/08
Just one more week to finish up your Simply Sophisticated block to be entered in the drawing for a $25 gift certificate from The Fat Quarter Shop! The drawing will be next Saturday evening, 10/25.
So far those who have completed their blocks - and either notified us that a picture is on their blog or emailed me a picture:
Beth
Lisa
Susan K via email
Lynn D via email
Carol
Perry
Shelly from Michigan via email
Julia
Anna C via email
Nicole
Melissa
Read the rules HERE.
I've been a little disorganized on an official posting spot on this drawing. Pneumonia and vacation really threw me for a loop. However, I have gone back through the various posts and found those of you who posted a completion.
If you are still working on your blocks, please post it on your blog and leave a comment on this post so we can go enjoy your blocks and your blog - or email me a picture. I'll add your name to this list.
Click on the Simply Sophisticated link in my sidebar if you want to join us!! Go ahead! We know you want to!!
Next month will be MUCH more organized!! I promise!! Uh oh, that sounds like a commitment from me, doesn't it?!
Again, thank you to Kimberly and The Fat Quarter Shop for donating the monthly prizes! And don't forget to sign up for the drawing on the Jolly Jabber blog! What I wouldn't give to be there at Market with them!
So far those who have completed their blocks - and either notified us that a picture is on their blog or emailed me a picture:
Beth
Lisa
Susan K via email
Lynn D via email
Carol
Perry
Shelly from Michigan via email
Julia
Anna C via email
Nicole
Melissa
Read the rules HERE.
I've been a little disorganized on an official posting spot on this drawing. Pneumonia and vacation really threw me for a loop. However, I have gone back through the various posts and found those of you who posted a completion.
If you are still working on your blocks, please post it on your blog and leave a comment on this post so we can go enjoy your blocks and your blog - or email me a picture. I'll add your name to this list.
Click on the Simply Sophisticated link in my sidebar if you want to join us!! Go ahead! We know you want to!!
Next month will be MUCH more organized!! I promise!! Uh oh, that sounds like a commitment from me, doesn't it?!
Again, thank you to Kimberly and The Fat Quarter Shop for donating the monthly prizes! And don't forget to sign up for the drawing on the Jolly Jabber blog! What I wouldn't give to be there at Market with them!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Simply Sophisticated Block 1
Simply Sophisticated Block 1. These were fun, especially because I didn't realize there were two blocks to be made!
Any time before the 25th of the month, please post a comment and link to your blog or email me a picture of your blocks, and you'll be entered in the first drawing!!! Click HERE to read the rules!
And don't fret if this link gets buried in my future blogs. I'll post a link on each one so that you can find it easily!
It's going to be a gorgeous quilt!
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