I've been Gardening!

Hello!  :)

Well sort of!  ;)  I finally got around to working on my Garden Steps quilt again. When I sat down to catch up on my blocks I only had block 3 and 4 to do.

Here's block 3 . . .

And a closer look . . .

Here's block 4 . . .

So simple yet beautiful . . .

After I finished the two blocks I felt really good. Then that night the next block came out. Well it's good and bad. Bad because I thought I was caught up. Good because it's always nice to see the next block. Now I have one more to do to be caught up. Wonder if I'll get to it before the next block comes out? I've been working on some cross stitch projects so I won't be picking this one up again for a little while. I also noticed as I was editing the photos that I forgot to put that cute little ladybug I added to the other blocks on these ones. My plan was to add one on each block. Kind of my signature. I guess I'll be doing that when I work on this again.

Until next time . . .

My Favorite Things Progress!

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I've been working on the "My Favorite Things" quilt off and on since I last posted about it here. I managed to get all the applique/stitchery blocks for the first row done.

Here's a closer look at the first block . . . "patty cakes" . . .

The second block . . . "singing in the rain" . . . 

The third block . . . "cup of tea" . . .

The fourth block . . . "old blue jeans" . . .

And the fifth and final block for this row . . . "holidays" . . .

These blocks have been very fun to work on.  :)  I'm really excited about this project. I actually have a lot more done but I'll wait to show you later.

Until next time . . .

All caught up! :)

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I finally got a chance to work the embroidery for my Garden Steps Quilt. I was a little behind but now I'm all caught up. Yea!  :)  At least with this project that is.  ;)

Here's the first stichery . . .

And a closer look . . .

I added red roses and a ladybug.  :)

Here's the second stitchery . . .

And a closer view . . .

I added a ladybug to this one too. I think I'm going to add a ladybug to all the blocks. I did notice a big boo-boo on this block when I was taking pictures. Did you notice? The second block should be turned 1/4 turn. The longer red strips should be on top. Oh well. I will need to fix this later. Shouldn't be too hard of a fix just a pain. Next time I will definitely be a little more careful.  :)  The stitching designs only come out every other week so I have a couple more weeks until I see the next one. Now this project can be put aside while I work on a couple more.

Until next time . . .

A Fun Friday Night Sew-In...

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I did it! Even though I'm still sick I was able to participate in the Friday Night Sew-In! Yeah!!!  :)  It was nice to sew again.  :)

I worked on my Garden Steps Quilt for the . . .

Remember this pile of cut fabric?

I've turned it into this . . .

12 beautiful blocks of Ruby goodness! I love Ruby! I actually only got 6 of the blocks done on Friday night, but I was able to finish up the other 6 today.  :)  Now I'm ready to begin the embroidery on the center squares. Only 1 design has been released so far so I'm not too far behind. I can't wait to get started on the embroidery.  :)

Until next time . . .

A Little Bit of Everything to Catch Up...

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I'm still sick. Can you believe it? I can't. I'm just finishing up the antibiotics for the sinus infection, that's still here. My son's been sick all week so I've been taking care of him. Now on top of my existing sinus infection I've caught my son's cold as well as some other health issues going on. Will it ever end? I sure hope so! I'm still trying to get things done here and there but it's hard to concentrate.  :(

I hate the fact that I'm neglecting my blog. I'm going to do my best to try to keep up with it as I get joy from the sharing and caring that comes with it.  :)  Please bear with me.

Look what I got in the mail last week . . .

Yes those are two charm packs of the upcoming Vintage Modern by Bonnie & Camille for Moda! Plus a charm pack of Summer Breeze II by Sentimental Studios for Moda. I couldn't resist! I love all of Bonnie & Camille fabrics and couldn't wait to get my hands on some of this! Now I just have to decide what to do with it. As for the Summer Breeze II . . . I've been eyeing this collection for awhile now. I have a few vintage sheets I've collected in these exact colors that will go well with it. These are definitely nice additions to my growing fabric collection.  :)

Last week I received this wonderful book . . .

I won it over at A Quilting Life blog. It's even signed by the authors . . .

How cool is that?!!! Thanks Sherri!  :)

Beginning tomorrow I'm participating in another Blog Hop Party with Giveaways, sponsored by Michele over at The Quilting Gallery to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

Come back here on Saturday to see what I'm giving away and enter for a chance to win.  :)

Tomorrow night is this month's Friday Night Sew-In. Have you signed up to participate yet? I have!  :)

I'm hoping to be able to work on this . . .

I'm a little behind already but hoping to get caught up quick. Last week I did manage to take these beautiful Ruby fabrics . . .

And cut them into strips ready to piece together.

I even got the white center squares all ready to go. So I'm planning on getting the 12 blocks put together Friday night during the sew-in. Wish me luck!  :)

Until next time . . .

A New Stitch & Quilt Along . . .

Hello!

Sorry I've been gone so long. I've been really out of it lately. I've been very tired, with lots of allergy problems and just haven't felt like doing anything. I have managed to get some cleaning and organizing done. My projects are lining up though. Hopefully I can get back to sewing again soon. I miss it!

In the meantime I discovered a new Stitch & Quilt Along I'm joining . . .

It's the Garden Steps Stitch & Quilt Along with Clover & Violet. Here's the sample block . . .

It's so yummy and so me!  :)  You should go and check it out!

For the quilt I need 12 fat quarters and a solid for the center. Last week I noticed that Sew Lux Fabric & Gifts had the fabric I wanted to use on sale. I could pick out the 12 fat quarters I wanted and order just them so I did. It arrived today . . .

Such pretty packaging! I almost didn't want to open it . . . (almost.)  ;)  Here's a close up of their business card . . .

I choose to use Ruby by Bonnie & Camille for Moda. I just love it!  :)  Here it is all wrapped up . . .

And another view . . .

Here are the twelve fat quarters I choose . . .

 Aren't they yummy?!!! The quilt requires two colorways so I'm using red . . .

and aqua . . .

I already have some white on hand so I'll be using that. Now I just need to figure out what threads I'll be using for the embroidery. Then check my stock and order the ones I don't have. I can't wait to get started on this one. It looks so fun!  :)

Until next time . . .