Just About Cindy

String Quilt #1

2012-01-28T04:01:00.000-06:00

I'm making all my grands Christmas string quilts. The first one I'm saying is red and green. I will decide later who will get this quilt. The quilt finished at 42" x 59"

Here is a close up of the fabric.

Happy stitching!

Granny Square Corner

2012-01-27T07:39:00.000-06:00

I found this pattern on Pinterest. I love Pinterest, you can find all kinds of things to make there. When I pinned this pattern it took me back to lionbrand. The pattern was for a much larger blanket but I was trying to use up scraps and this size will be perfect to cover Chelsi when she comes to visit. Finished size is 27" x 26". I don't like the way the finished edge looks so next time I will probably do something different.

Happy stitching.

Lasagna Quilt

2012-01-22T03:57:00.001-06:00

I'm starting now on my Christmas quilts since I need 5. This one will be mine and it finished at 50" x 65", perfect for snuggling under on the sofa.

Click on the photo to see the fabrics better.

Happy stitching!

Granny Square

2012-01-18T05:50:00.000-06:00

I had entirely too much left over yarn and it had to go. So I just started making granny squares. Then I got to thinking about sewing them together, so they went from this.

to this

I have another row of squares to add then I will be ready to start the edging. I ran out of white, picked up some more so I'm ready to get back to this. I have no idea what size this will finish at as I intend to go around it several times with a granny border.

Happy stitching!

Be Attitude October BOM

2012-01-16T07:35:00.001-06:00

Two more blocks and I will have the quilt top finished. I really like this block. I know the dog doesn't have any eyes but Lacy had a dog one time and he was so black you could not see his eyes unless you got really close.

Happy stitching!

Crochet and yarn

2012-01-08T09:41:00.000-06:00

I made Lacy a few pony tail holders. These are so easy. This is the tutorial.

I always wanted to learn to make center pull balls with my yarn and I finally learned, thanks to this tutorial.

Happy stitching!

2012 Goals

2012-01-01T05:05:00.002-06:00

For several weeks I've been thinking about what I want to accomplish in 2012. I really want to get the quilt tops in my closet quilted and I want to finish the projects that are just laying around. I'm not saying I won't start any new projects because I know I will. In no particular order:

I want to add a red border to this panel and scallop the edges. I have never did scalloped edges but I think it will be slow sewing.

I also want to do something with this panel.

I want to finish my hexagon quilt but first I have to take it apart.

Be Attitudes - finish Oct, Nov and Dec blocks.

Boot Bash - finish Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov and Dec blocks on mine and Lacy's quilts.

Quilt the following quilts

Aqua 10 Minute block quilt
Kites
Pretty 'n Pink
Sunbonnet Sue
Lazy Hearts
Ribbit

Things That I Love - need about 100 more blocks
Trains - I have no idea how many more blocks I need but I think about 30

As slow as I am that should keep me busy next year.

Happy New Year!

I Believe

2011-12-31T06:47:00.000-06:00

I finished my I Believe quilt and this is my last finish for 2011. I wish I had finished more but it is what it is. I couldn't decide how to quilt this or what color thread to use, so I just kept it simple.

Happy quilting!

$18,000.00

2011-12-26T05:39:00.000-06:00

$18,000.00 for a quilt?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-CENTER-MEDALLION-QUILT-1820S-VERMONT-/390351450411?pt=Quilts&hash=item5ae2c2712b&afsrc=1

Remember this.

I will start taking my hexagon quilt top apart and turning into a quilt similar to this one.

Have a great week!

Christmas Eve

2011-12-24T07:36:00.000-06:00

Be Attitude September BOM

2011-12-19T11:09:00.000-06:00

Yes, I know it is December which means I am many months behind on my BOMs.

This is one of my favorite blocks and I think it is because of the vibrant colors and the way I used the same fabric on the left side and across the bottom.

Here it is so far.

I hope to get more blocks finished before the end of the year. I think Lacy will be happy with this quilt. Then I will finish the Boot Bash quilts.

Happy stitching!

Lazy Heart BOM December

2011-12-16T15:51:00.000-06:00

I finally had a chance to applique' the Lazy Heart block for Dec.

The more I worked on these blocks the more excited I got. This has been a fun BOM.

Here is Lacy's top.

And mine.

I can't wait to go get backing for the quilts. They finished at 29 1/2" x 37 3/4". I think I will add an outer border.

Thanks, Rhonda, for a great BOM.

Happy quilting!

2012 Towel Swap

2011-12-13T20:48:00.001-06:00

If you are signed up for this swap, an invitation to join the yahoo group has been sent.

We still need ~~three~~ two more swappers. If you know anyone that would like to join
the towel swap, please link them to my blog.

January –
February – Toni M.
March – Dawnmarie
April – Toni C., TN
May – Ann Marie
June – Mary Pat V., WI
July – Lacy C., TX
August – Betsy L., FL
September –
October – Linda B., PA
November – Cindy D., TX
December – Barb G., VA

Since January hasn't been picked we will probably start the swap in Feb. Oh and
we have two Toni's.

Please add your info in the database.

Have fun!

Towel Swap 2012

2011-11-29T15:58:00.002-06:00

I'm putting together applique' towel swap. You just can't have too many cute towels made by quilting friends.

Below you will find the guidelines and the available months. Since December is so busy we will vote if we should start it in January or February.

Guidelines
Towels should be 16" x 28"
Embroidery machine is not required. Regular applique' is fine.
Please mail your towels so they arrive no later than the 1st wk of your month.
Towels must be 100% cotton
Any color towel that works with your month/theme

Make 12 towels that reflect your month (think of themes, seasonal, holidayish) – 11 towels you will mail, keeping one for yourself .  If we get 13 swappers, we will add a Birthday Month swapper.  I’ll explain that later if we get 13 swappers.

You must join the Yahoo Group I’ll set up for this swap.  This is important for several reasons, keeping track of addresses privately and sharing your progress and links.  And yes, you can blog about it!

What I need from you to participate:
Name:
Full Mailing Address:
Desired Month 1st & 2nd Choice:
Blog (if you have one – not required):
Email you want to use for Yahoo Group (I’ll send you an invite):
Phone Number (for my purposes only—will not share!):

Pick your month (that is available).  We already have a few months taken, please let me know which month you are interested in:
January – 
February – Toni M.
March – 
April – Toni C., TN
May – 
June – Mary Pat V., WI
July – Lacy C., TX
August – Betsy L., FL
September – 
October – Linda B., PA
November – Cindy D., TX
December – Barb G., VA

I hope we have others who want to join us., you won't be disappointed. I am working on getting us a button.

Happy stitching!

Potholders

2011-11-27T13:58:00.000-06:00

I found this great pattern for a potholder. I had some scraps of cotton yarn so I started it, then I decided I was doing it wrong and dropped it in my yarn bag. Some time later Barb and I got to chatting through email and she mentioned a pattern. While the patterns were the same they were a little different. After reading the pattern Barb was following I realized I was doing the potholder correctly and finished it.

Same potholder just different sides.

I love this potholder. Just the right size and double thickness.

So I made Lacy some plus a dish cloth. Yes, there are 2 that I made out of acrylic yarn. They will be fine as I have some made out of acrylic that I have had for nearly 30 yrs.

I love mindless crocheting so I decided I would make some to sell. $6 each plus shipping.

Happy stitching!

November Lazy Heart BOM

2011-11-21T16:47:00.000-06:00

I've had the hearts fused on the background for about a week. I would go back and forth trying to decide to put the owl or use this design from Embroidery Library. Finally, I called in backup and a decision was made. Whew! I love this block! Only 1 more block to complete this BOM.

Did you see the turkey?

I'm not to sure about two orange blocks side by side.

Happy quilting!

Headbands

2011-11-15T15:47:00.000-06:00

Chelsi needed headbands in every color for Mommy to clip her bows to. lol I did the camo one just for fun.

Happy stitching!

A Bag

2011-11-10T18:45:00.000-06:00

I was going to make a bag for myself but I messed up so I cut that part off, then the bag was too small for me. So the bag will go to a neighbor's grand daughter.

Happy stitching!

Christmas Outfit #1

2011-11-05T03:18:00.000-05:00

Here is the first Christmas outfit I crocheted for Chelsi.

Plus she needed a matching headband with a flower.

If you enlarge the photos you can see that the yarn has shiny threads in it.

Happy stitching!

More outfits for Chelsi

2011-11-02T02:40:00.000-05:00

Lacy bought a romper for Chelsi, it was so cute. I went searching for a tutorial to make one as patterns are very expensive. I found a great romper tutorial at The Little Giggler. Amanda has some other tutorials I will be trying.

Since I misjudged how much fabric was needed I had enough to make Chelsi a jumper.

Happy sewing!

Hats

2011-10-30T04:14:00.004-05:00

So I made Chelsi a hat, then Aiden wanted one, then Nikolas wanted one. So I just went ahead and made Greg one.

Chelsi's hats

Every little girl needs a pumpkin hat.

And a cute little bunny ear hat.

A striped hat just because

The boys hats

Aiden's hat to keep his ears covered since he has so many ear infections

Happy stitching!!

Lazy Hearts BOM August

2011-10-27T03:40:00.005-05:00

Rhonda just continues to tickle me with this BOM. I did change mine up quite a bit. Barb cut the leaves and acorns on her GO cutter thingie.

When I got the blocks done I felt like it still needed something. Soooooooo I went to my embroidery designs.

I loved the little spider. lol

Then I added sashings.

Only 2 more BOMs.

Happy quilting!

Embroidery Machine

2011-10-24T03:26:00.003-05:00

Here are a few things I did with my embroidery machine.

The boys got shirts for Halloween.

Happy stitching!

Sewing for Chelsi

2011-10-21T02:41:00.002-05:00

I have been sewing I just haven't had time to blog. I DO NOT promise to try to do better.

A dress for Chelsi

Another night gown

Have a great day!

Aiden and Chelsi

2011-10-18T12:37:00.000-05:00

Don't tell Aiden he was sleeping that close to Chelsi, he thinks he will catch girl cooties. I wish all of you could see Aiden's hair, he has the prettiest hair.

Today is a great day, I have the embroidery machine going and I'm sewing.

Have a great day!

Scarves

2011-09-27T04:18:00.001-05:00

Someday it will be cold, I'm just not sure when and where. I can always use these for gifts for friends in colder area.

Happy stitching!

Be Attitude August BOM

2011-09-24T04:13:00.001-05:00

I made a poor choice in my fabric selection on the left as the word "be" does not show up well.

Happy quilting!

Lazy Heart BOM September

2011-09-21T16:02:00.000-05:00

I definitely made this month's block my own. When I started tracing the heart I remember I had a hummingbird design for my embroidery machine.

Then I thought of these flowers.

Then I got brave and enlarged the flowers and flipped one of the hummingbirds plus I enlarge the little bird.

Lacy's quilt

My quilt

Happy quilting!

Table topper

2011-09-16T12:17:00.000-05:00

While I should have been working on my BOMs this morning, I wasn't. I thought the boys needed a Halloween topper but I'm very unhappy with it. I did the envelope method and quilted it with loops and squiggles. Why won't it lay down on the edges? Did I quilt to close to the edges?

I like this side the best.

The boys will probably like this side best.

Happy quilting!

Fall Mini

2011-09-06T06:21:00.000-05:00

I finished the fall mini. Nice kit. There is enough fabric for the pieces to do another mini, I just need to find background and backing fabric.

I won this kit from Toni on her Maniac Monday. Thanks, Toni.

Happy quilting!!

Lazy Heart BOM Aug

2011-09-02T05:15:00.000-05:00

Better late than never. lol Getting a new grand-daughter just throws everything off schedule but I'm catching up slowly.

Once again Rhonda out did herself. Rhonda has already posted the Sept heart, it is adorable.

I forgot to take photos before I added the border.

Lacy's

Mine

Happy quilting!

How much?

2011-09-01T17:05:00.000-05:00

I joined a challenge on Facebook. If you facebook and would like to join it is Kimberly Crenshaw's Divine Inspirations. Here are the rules:

Starting today, do at least 15 minutes worth of work on your project(s), then post here in this thread what you did (you may want to wait to post late in the day, in case you find more time later on). Post pics if you have them (you'll have to post the pics to your own profile, then include the link from your browser's address bar in your post). Have fun everyone!

Of course, I signed up. I love sewing and sewing normally makes me smile. However, someday I'm just ~~lazy~~ tired and need a push. I've done my 15 minutes today and that is all I did but it is not my fault. Barb and Lacy made me stop sewing today.

Oh you are wondering how Barb and Lacy made me stop sewing? They wouldn't stop talking about the book The Help. I picked up my copy at Walmart

Anyway, how much do you sew in a day? Do you sew everyday? Inquiring minds want to know. OK, just me.

Have a great day!

Gown

2011-08-30T05:55:00.000-05:00

I found this tutorial for a gown at Banana Bear Blog and I thought Chelsi needed it. I will be making more for her. I'm not sure what size she wears, preemie is a little small and newborn is huge on her.

I'm working on getting caught up. Be Prayerful is ready to be stitched and Lazy hearts needs to be fused. Today is another day and more sewing time.

Have a great day!!

Be Attitude July BOM

2011-08-26T05:06:00.000-05:00

I know it isn't July anymore but things got really busy getting ready in July. I'm going to have to sew fast if I get all my BOMs done before the end of Aug.

Happy quilting!

Yarn stuff

2011-08-25T04:28:00.004-05:00

Not a very catchy title? Sorry I'm combining yarn, crochet and knooking into one post.

First the yarn.

The pink and red will make two Christmas dresses. I will add the white with silver (below) to make the dresses. The lavender and light pink is used for baby sock yarn. Who knew? A certain yarn for making baby socks.

I have several crochet projects going. I kinda got hung up on crocheting to the point that my fingers started going numb and my entire arm hurt. Overkill? So I had to take a few days off. Plus I've promised myself "no more crocheting or knooking all day and night."

Lacy got me this crochet book.

Of course, I want to make everything in the book. I started with Pig Security Blanket but I stopped because Chelsi's feet are so teeny her socks won't stay on. The socks are in this book also.

I'm also making her a sweater but I only work on that when I go to Sit 'n Stitch. lol I can work on that without counting, that way I can talk.

And last but certainly not least, I've been learning to use the Knook. The first stitch which was the knit stitch came real easy to me and I made several rows. I know so little about knitting I had to google knit stitch so I knew if mine looked right. The next stitch was the Purl stitch, I also had to google to see what it looked like.

Happy stitching!

Makeover

2011-08-24T04:59:00.000-05:00

Jon and Lacy are at Kid to Kid so much I'm thinking they have their own keys to that store. lol

The last trip there, Jon found this little outfit. He took it to Lacy and said "Can your mother make this cute?" I thought that was funny.

I looked through my embroidery designs looking for the perfect design.

To me it still wasn't "cute" enough. So I started looking at baby outfits on etsy. Which caused me to have to make bows. I had never made bows out of ribbon.

I didn't think I did bad for the first time and Chelsi promised me she would wiggle if anyone started looking at them up close. ;)

Happy stitching!

Roll

2011-08-23T04:47:00.000-05:00

Chelsi needed tops to go with her capri pants. Although, the capris are long pants on her. This is the first top I did for her. I think it needs little bows or flowers to cover the snaps.

Happy stitching!

I won!!

2011-08-22T04:47:00.001-05:00

Cheryl over at Living in a Material World was giving away a Knook. Well, I couldn't hit comment fast enough as I had been wanting one of these since Leisure Arts started advertising them. I was so tickled that I won.

If you don't know Cheryl you need to scoot on over to her blog as Cheryl is an editor over at Leisure Arts and she writes about interesting things and gives little peeks of books that are coming out.

Yes, I have played with it a little but I over used my arm crocheting and now my carpal tunnel is really aggravated.

Happy stitching!!

Photos

2011-08-20T15:44:00.000-05:00

There will be no more photos of my grandchildren posted on this blog. Imagine my son-in-law's surprise and anger when he found photos of his children somewhere else.

I have created a private blog where Lacy and I will be posting photos. That blog is by invitation only.

If you would like to view that blog and I have not sent you an invitation, please let me know and I will gladly you send you an invitation.

Thanks for understanding.

Chelsi

2011-08-11T19:51:00.000-05:00

Chelsi Christine arrived today at 1237 weighing 7 lbs 1 oz and was 19.25" long. Mommy and baby are doing fine.

She has a great set of lungs. lol

Have a great weekend!

Candy Corn

2011-08-05T05:45:00.000-05:00

It is never too early to think about candy corn. I like the chocolate candy corn better than the original. Since I was wishing for candy corn I got to thinking it wasn't long before bags of candy corn could be seen on the store shelves. So I got busy. Here are the dresses I will be offering in my shop.

I've had several ask about Chelsi. Well, not to be outdone by her brothers, she has so far refused to come on her own. So Thursday morning at 0500, eviction papers will be served. I hope to have photos to upload some time that day. Please keep Lacy and Chelsi in your prayers.

Stay cool!

Towel Swap

2011-08-02T05:15:00.000-05:00

Here are the towels for July and August. Love the colors for the towels. Aren't they cute?

July

August

Stay cool!

Squishy mail

2011-08-01T05:00:00.001-05:00

I love squishy mail. I really love surprise squishy mail and that is exactly what Barb did this week. I was so surprised. Just look at the goodies Barb sent.

Hubbykins thinks I should use some of the train fabric for a pillowcase for Nikolas. The applique' scissors, apple and the thread square will go into my Things I Love quilt. Oh and just look at those cute little scissors.

Thank you so much, Barb!

Hope everyone has a great sewing week!

Wordless Wednesday

2011-07-27T04:24:00.000-05:00

Boot Bash July BOM

2011-07-26T04:19:00.000-05:00

Finally got the July boots done. This quilt is going to be so cute hanging on my wall. lol

Happy quilting!

Nighty night

2011-07-25T05:07:00.000-05:00

Lacy found some night gowns on etsy that she wanted for Chelsi. Oh my, they wanted $40 for one. Sometimes etsy is a little pricey. Lacy sent me the link and ask me could I make one. So last week I found a plain white tee shirt at a resale shop for .99. It was time to see if I could make a $40 nighty. I learned on this one and know what changes I will make next time.

I thought the tee shirt part needed a little dressing up. I remembered that Betsy had sent me a bag of trims for my crazy quilt. I think it is too cute.

I always see threads I missed trimming when I post the photos. ;)

I also purchased some solid pink onesies that I will applique' on and then add skirts to.

Happy sewing!!

Fractured Diamond

2011-07-22T05:06:00.001-05:00

After practicing free motion quilting, I felt like I was ready to try a small quilt. The smallest quilt I had was my Fractured Diamond measuring 26" x 27 1/2". It took me an hour to do each half. I don't like the black thread on my diamonds but I didn't know what other color to choose. My quilting isn't perfect but I am pleased with the outcome.

I know this fabric doesn't match but it was old fashioned looking to me and I liked it.

I had to see how it would look on my table and you know, it might just become a wall hanging.

Happy quilting!!

Wordless Wednesday

2011-07-20T05:03:00.001-05:00

Let's see you cook in the mess they make when they play in my kitchen.

Lazy Heart BOM July

2011-07-19T04:38:00.000-05:00

Once again Rhonda out did herself on the heart pattern. Rhonda's pattern had a vine and flower but Lacy and I felt that the heart was beautiful alone.

Then I removed the narrow strips on each end of the first row and added one wider strip on the right. Now mine looks like Lacy's.

Gave mine a little red bird button from Button Mad on the January block.

Lacy's got a blue bird.

Here is all of Lacy's blocks.

Happy quilting!

Free Motion Practice

2011-07-18T04:39:00.001-05:00

I read a lot of blogs and one of them is 501 Quilt Blocks. Pat mentioned practicing free motion quilting and she gave a link to Leah Day. The first time Pat posted about it I read but only wished I could do free motion. Then the second time Pat posted about practicing I thought she is really doing good. So I gave it a try. It wasn't perfect but I was amazed at how well I was doing for the first time. My tension was even good on the back.

I did best with the loops.

So this morning I will practice a little more and then I'm going to ~~attack~~ quilt my Fractured Diamond.

Happy quilting!

Train #3

2011-07-12T07:09:00.000-05:00

I have enough blocks for a row. I hope this afternoon to get the blocks sewn together and get the train track sewn on. It will take all 8 blocks for one row. I thought the halloween blocks would be fun. I will also make other holiday blocks.

This is the background for the next row.

Happy quilting!

Crochet

2011-07-11T05:12:00.000-05:00

I've been making crochet applique's for barrettes and headbands.

I liked the little birds with a heart.

I'm thinking about giving the little fishies an eye.

The flowers will go on a headband.

I haven't decided if I will put the butterflies on a headband or make them for the fridge.

Happy stitching and stay cool!!

Trains #2

2011-07-05T05:04:00.002-05:00

I couldn't decide on a background for the train blocks. As I was ~~digging thru~~ auditioning fabrics I came across the bag of flannel squares that Betsy had gave me. I love working with flannel.

Here are the 1st two train engines. Jon thought Nikolas would like having engines on his quilt more than the cars.

The design came with the train done in a zigzag or satin stitch. I like the satin stitch better. I also like that I let the background fabric show through the window.

Then I was playing around with the two blocks and the train fabric.

I need 81 5 1/2" blocks, half of which will be Thomas the Train fabric.

Happy quilting!

July Sale and Giveway

2011-07-04T07:51:00.000-05:00

Inch Worm fabric is having a Mystery giveaway plus Jeanette is having a sale in the store. So rush on over to the store and shop, shop, shop. Her fabrics feel so yummy. OK, go ahead and comment on Jeanette's blog for the giveaway but let me prepare you now, I'm going to win because I love surprises. lol

Don't you just love her little inch worm?

Have a great 4th!!

Lacy Hearts June BOM

2011-07-01T04:27:00.001-05:00

I love this quilt and it is not even finished. I finished these blocks on the 29th and Rhonda posted July's block the same day. Was I ever glad I had my blocks finished so I could get busy on July's block. Can I say cute?

Here are the blocks.

Love the little frog. I gave them hearts for eyes.

Then I sewed my hearts together. I wish I had put more thought into sewing the two rows together.

I like Lacy's layout better than mine so I will probably change mine to be like her's.

See January's block with that lonely tree branch. I think one of my bird buttons from ButtonMad would like great on it.

Happy quilting!

Boot Bash June BOM

2011-06-30T04:18:00.002-05:00

Molly had a flag on her June block but I haven't decided if I want a flag yet. I can always go back and add it. For some reason I didn't take a photo of my boo by it's self.

Here is Lacy's boot.

Both boots.

You know I sewed the six boots together. I couldn't help myself.

My boots

Lacy's boots

I think these quilts are going to be fantastic.

All BOM blocks for the month of June are DONE!!!

Happy quilting!

Wordless Wednesday

2011-06-29T04:41:00.001-05:00

Be Attitude June BOM

2011-06-27T05:31:00.000-05:00

I finished the Be Respectful block Sunday morning and I think it is too cute.

I don't adjust the width or length of the stitch unless it is a small piece. I got to thinking about it when I was making this block. I hope the stitches will hold. Lacy plans to hang this quilt on the wall. You can see the difference in the stitches in the next photo.

Here are the first two rows sewn together.

I said I have 5 BOM blocks to do. Well, I can't count I had 6. So now 2 done 4 to go.

Happy stitching!

The Dance

2011-06-26T05:38:00.002-05:00

In my early twenties I loved to dance. I really loved to dance in 3 inch heels. Its a wonder I didn't break my neck. Oh but I was young and what could happen. lol

Many years ago a man asked me to go dancing with him. I told him I would but I wanted him to know up front that I was not looking for a husband and I certainly was not looking for a husband that was a truck driver. Shortly there after we were married.

Happy 30th anniversary, Hubbykins!

Be Attitude May BOM

2011-06-25T11:14:00.000-05:00

I got started early Friday morning working on the May Be Attitude block. My machine gave me fits, the tension was terrible. I changed the needle, I changed the needle size, I cleaned the machine, I changed to a different brand of thread, I changed the bobbin. Nothing was working. I was about ready to throw my hands up in the air when I decided I would re-clean the machine. As I was re-threading the bobbin I saw a tiny piece of lint in the track where the thread would go. The lint was so tiny I could not grip it with my fingers so I used my hemastats. When I got the lint out there was also a tiny piece of plastic, like what is wrapped around thread. Thank goodness my machine purred like a kitten the rest of the day.

Here is May's block.

I started adding buttons.

1 1/2 blocks done, 3 1/2 to go. WOOHOO!!

Happy stitching!

Yesterday

2011-06-23T05:15:00.000-05:00

Yesterday I got busy getting all my BOMs prepped for applique'. I was nearly finished with the May and June Be Attitude blocks. So I will be applique'ing for the next few days getting these finished.

Here are my blocks all fused and ready to be appliqued.

Did you really think I was going to show you 5 unfinished blocks? lol

Happy quilting!

Sick

2011-06-22T13:04:00.000-05:00

Yes, I have been sick, however, that isn't what I'm sick of.

I'm making the third Victorian Cape and I'm sick of making them. I still have one more to make but I can take a break after this one.

Why am I telling you this? Well, if I tell you then I might feel the need to work on it ~~more~~ faster because I will want to show you my progress.

Here is what I have done after two week. I know I haven't been putting much time and effort into the little cape.

Happy stitching!

May towel

2011-06-15T04:50:00.000-05:00

Betsy Lynn made the towel for May. I love the pale yellow towel and the little birds are so cute. Thanks, Betsy Lynn.

Happy quilting!

I like trains

2011-06-14T04:18:00.002-05:00

Nikolas has never saw a train that he didn't love. He can tell you what kind all the different trains cars and knows the names of all the trains on Thomas the trains. Doesn't that mean he needs a train quilt?

Well, of course it does. I had searched high and low for fabric of Thomas the train. It was all very expensive. However one morning I checking things out over at Inch Worm Fabric and what did I find at a better than wonderful price? Yep, Thomas the train fabric. Jeannette had 3 yards and I got it all at that price. So now maybe I'm back on track (pun intended) to making a train quilt.

You get a free fat qtr if you spend $10. I love the fat qtr I got.

I had started the train quilt some time back. I thought I wanted to do it as a row by row. No, all other rows will be individual blocks sewn together. After doing the one row I got discouraged and laid it aside. Then I found another train applique' pattern and I found a train engine that would be applique'd on my embroidery machine.

Happy quilting!

Bow test

2011-06-13T14:42:00.000-05:00

I've been playing around making bows to put on the bassinette. Some of them didn't turn out so good so I took them apart and the fabric went into my scrap bag. I found a tutorial while searching by Dana made it. Easy pesy.

It is rather large but I think it would be easier to make smaller.

Happy quilting!

Aiden's gift to Chelsi

2011-06-09T04:59:00.001-05:00

Aiden gave Chelsi 3 burp pads. I used 3 different patterns as I was looking for the best pattern.

The owl burp pad was the only one I made with different fabric.

I think I like the size and shape of this one best.

Happy quilting!

Greg's gift to Chelsi

2011-06-08T03:35:00.001-05:00

As you know I made things for the boys to give to Chelsi at the baby shower. Greg gave Chelsi a changing pad and a wipe/diaper case.

The changing pad is reversible.

The wipe/diaper case holds a travel size wipe case and 2 diapers.

If you need me I'm sewing.......Cindy

Nikolas's gift to Chelsi

2011-06-07T03:41:00.000-05:00

I made somethings for each of the boys to give to Chelsi at the baby shower. Nikolas picked first. I had to break it up into different post because there were lots of photos.

This is the back of the dress.

I had never done pleats before. OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! It took me an hour and a half to do that little skirt. I'm not sure I will be doing that again.

Happy quilting!

Baby Shower

2011-06-05T04:44:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was Lacy's baby shower. So many cute baby things.

Have some punch, cake or stawberries dipped in vanilla bean dip.

Betsy sent the items under Lacy's hands.

My mother sent this.

and this

I'm sorry I don't remember who gave the other items.

These are teeny tiny pants.

I was exhausted after the shower. Thank goodness I cooked supper before we went.

Enjoy your Sunday!

June's towel

2011-06-04T05:17:00.004-05:00

Michelle made the cutest towel for June. I think it made my stove look really good.

Thanks, Michelle!

Happy quilting!

Manic Monday Winner

2011-06-03T03:18:00.001-05:00

Toni has Manic Monday where she gives away something from her stash. I was the lucky winner for the month of May. YAY me!! Thanks, Toni.

I borrowed Toni's photos since my camera refused to take a pic that didn't glare.

I hope to get this made before autumn, not that we have autumn in Texas. lol

If you need me I'm sewing.......Cindy

Octopus Quilt

2011-06-01T05:09:00.004-05:00

I got busy on the octopus quilt. The little boys showed up as I was cutting out the octopus. I won't even try to spell the way Greg pronounced octopus. lol Aiden stood in a chair so he could see what was going on. Greg asked me "what doin', GranGran?" I replied "making a mess". Greg threw his hands to his face and run off screaming "GranGran is making a mess." lol I bet that boy can't keep a secret. :)

Saturday morning all I had to do was sandwich, baste and quilt. I put everything away at 3:30 pm and the quilt went into the washer. I was so pleased to be finished.

Barb's pattern is easy follow and I love the way she did the designs. My quilt is not exactly like Barb's because I made a cutting error and then I had to correct it. This link will take you to Barb's patterns that are for sell. I hope Barb will design more.

I took lots of photos I wanted everyone to see the details.

I think Chelsi will like it.

Happy quilting!!

Lazy Hearts May BOM

2011-05-31T03:02:00.000-05:00

Whew! Got these done in the month they were suppose to be done. I think they are so pretty.

So far every month has been my favorite. I just love these hearts!

Here they are sewn together.

Happy quilting!

Memorial Day 2011

2011-05-30T04:56:00.000-05:00

Memorial Day 2011 is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 30 in 2011). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. soldiers who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War. It was extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died in all wars.

Memorial Day often marks the start of the summer vacation season, and Labor Day its end.
Begun as a ritual of remembrance and reconciliation after the Civil War, by the early 20th century, Memorial Day was an occasion for more general expressions of memory, as ordinary people visited the graves of their deceased relatives, whether they had served in the military or not.

Shopping

2011-05-27T03:00:00.002-05:00

Thursday morning after dropping the two older boys off at "school", Lacy and I went shopping. Lacy had a coupon for Kids to Kids and I had one for Joann's. We stopped first at Hobby Lobby because I had used all of the owl fabric after making 5 dress and had orders for 2 more dresses.

The stripe will be the ruffle.

We looked on a few different aisles and as we started out the door I spotted it. Of course, Lacy purchased it for the boys and as soon as Aiden saw it he started screaming "mine". Did I mention that Aiden screamed "mine" repeatedly?

The boys love their little table and want to eat every meal sitting there. What ever works to get them to eat.

Next stop was Kid to Kid. Oh my, I could go wild in there. Lacy was looking at bow holders and I turned to look at the clothes and I immediately saw this. It came with a white bed skirt with a pale pink stripe, it's in the washer.

The bed skirt is very plain so we are going back after pink bows and I will sew them on. Of course, I will show you when I'm done.

Finally we got to Joann's. I had purchased Barb's octopus baby quilt pattern and I want this quilt finished before the baby shower (June 4th). At first I wasn't going to tell Lacy but I wanted her to pick the fabrics.

The solid pink will be the background for the octopus. The pink and brown is the backing.

Happy quilting!

P.S. If you need me, I will be sewing until the dresses and octopus quilt are finished. lol

Squishy mail

2011-05-25T04:28:00.002-05:00

The only thing I love better than squishy mail is the person that mailed it.

I don't check my mail but about twice a week. All of our bills are emailed to me so I don't need to and I loved checking the mail today.

From Toni I got these two blocks, a sweet card and the nicest note. Aren't they cute?

Betsy sent blocks for my Things That I Love quilt and embellishments for my crazy quilt, which I intend to get busy on as soon as I get caught up with baby stuff.

Barb also sent me blocks for my Things That I Love quilt. Aren't they cute? The designs and fabrics are so me.

I think my friends are just the best. Thanks, Ladies!

Happy quilting!

Award

2011-05-24T04:16:00.003-05:00

I was recently awarded this from Little Soup Family and The Quilting Pirate. Thanks so much for this.. :)

Apparently with this little award there are some rules, so here they are!

1. Thanks the person who gave you the award...Check!

2. Share 7 things about yourself

3. Give this award to 15 newly discovered bloggers.

7 Things About Me
1. I haven't had a dog since my dog of 15 yrs passed away in 2007.
2. I still miss living in New Mexico
3. My right eye got tore out when I was 1 yr old in a freak accident. Yes, I have a right eye and I can see out of it.
4. I love David Bromfield from Color Splash.
5. I watch Kitchen Nighmares with my eyes closed most of the time.
6. I hate where I live.
7. I can drive an 18 wheeler.

Here are my "winners" of this lovely The Versatile Blogger Award! Congrats to you Bloggers! (And those of you reading this...check out the following blogs I'm currently loving!)

1. Bejeweled Quilts by Barb
2. BOM Quilter
3. CraftyGryphon Knits
4. Linda's Bee Hive
5. Quilting Fiesta
6. Ravelly1
7. 501 Quilt Blocks
8. Jean's Quilting Page
9. Ten Acres and a Pond
10. Sunflower Quilts

Cowboys and Indians Finished

2011-05-23T04:51:00.003-05:00

Barb mentioned in one of her post that she watched movies on the laptop while quilting. hmmm, that got me to thinking. So I moved my machine onto the dining table where I could see the TV and started quilting.

What a great way to quilt! I listened to the TV and looked up when something caught my attention. Thanks HGTV! I was finished before I knew it loved it.

I like the way the binding looks next to the pieced border.

Since Lacy has bought every kind of bow there is for Chelsi, I put bows on the girl cowboy and indian.

Happy quilting!!

Cut Blossoms finished

2011-05-20T04:33:00.001-05:00

I used my embroidery machine to do part of the quilting. Some blocks got blooming roses and some blocks got blooming diamonds. Then I quilted around each block. I think it turned out cute.

If you click the photos it will enlarge the photo so you can see the quilting design.

Happy quilting!

Blanket

2011-05-19T03:55:00.001-05:00

Finally I finished Chelsi's crocheted blanket for her crib. It finished 29" x 33". I liked working with the Vanna's Baby yarn but not as much as Bernat Baby or Simply Soft.

Happy stitching!

Bonnets

2011-05-18T03:59:00.003-05:00

I made these three bonnets using three different pattern. I wanted to see which pattern I liked the best. I will be making more of these but next on my agenda is flowers. Only one of the bonnets are for Chelsi the others will go in the shop.

Happy stitching!

I'm Late

2011-05-16T04:27:00.001-05:00

Very late. I finished Lacy's Mother's day present a week after Mother's Day. Poor little quilt doesn't have a name but I will give it name then add the label. I appliquilted around the birds then quilted birds with my embroidery machine on one side. I'm slowly figuring the quilting with the embroidery machine out. Doesn't my binding look fat?

Happy quilting!

Boot Bash May BOM

2011-05-15T05:08:00.001-05:00

Every month I think "This is my favorite boot." I love these boots! I have so much fun applique'ing my boots.

Here are all my boots.

And Lacy's boots.

Happy quilting!

Flowers

2011-05-14T06:05:00.000-05:00

Someone suggested that I make flowers for a hairbow to match the sweater. I have two flower patterns that I like so I made a flower from each pattern. I like the flower on the right best. I laid a nickel beside the flowers for sizing.

Have a great weekend!

Sweater

2011-05-12T06:52:00.000-05:00

Well, that certainly wasn't a catchy title, was it?

I made this little sweater to try the pattern. I will be making some changes when I make the next sweater and I still need to pick up some white ribbon for the ties.

I thought it looked kinda plain so I add those little flowers. hmm, maybe I will make one more for the other side.

Also, I am opening a store. I don't know exactly when or where but I'm working on getting some things made before I open. Plus, I have to make sure I'm not making something to sale that the designer has specified the maker is not to make and sale.

Have a great day!

Who Who

2011-05-10T04:30:00.000-05:00

Yes, I do still quilt but I can't have my grand-daughter going naked when she outgrows her 0-3 month clothes. These little dresses work up so fast and when they get to short she can wear them as top. This winter Lacy can put a long sleeve oneise on Chelsi and she will be good to go.

Stroller snuggie

2011-05-09T04:23:00.000-05:00

By now all of you have figured out that Chelsi is spoiled rotten and she isn't even here. Remember the Victorian cape I made her, well, she needed a stroller snuggie to match.

This is what I'm working with now in the evenings.

There is actually two more skeins of pink.

Happy quilting!

Happy Mother's Day

2011-05-08T04:30:00.000-05:00

Ready for a tropical vacation

2011-05-06T05:09:00.000-05:00

I think Chelsi is now ready for the tropics, thanks to Barb. Barb sent me this piece of fabric and it was too pretty to cut but when I found out we were getting a Chelsi I knew I could cut it. lol I was real nervous cutting the scallops out.

I think this is the last newborn dress.

Happy quilting!

Fabric help needed

2011-05-05T04:51:00.002-05:00

Lacy found this fabric on etsy made into a baby blanket. I can't see the name on the fabric nor have I been able to found it.

If you see this fabric or the designer, please let me know. Thanks.

Happy quilting!

NOTE: Fabric has been located, thanks to Toni. The first site she found it was out of stock but the second site had and a credit card has been damaged this morning.

Things That I Love

2011-05-04T05:52:00.000-05:00

I got 4 more blocks made for my Things That I Love quilt.

On my sidebar is a list of everyone participating in the Things That I Love quilt. Go visit them.

Happy quilting!

Ugly 10 minute block quilt

2011-05-02T04:41:00.001-05:00

Last Wednesday I cut all the blocks for this quilt and I made all the 10 minute blocks. When I finished that I was too tired to sew the blocks into rows. I worked on it a little more Thurs and Fri but Saturday Lacy and I left at 730 to go get in line at a childrens store. Yes, I said get in line. Lacy had a 40 % off coupon. Let me just say that Chelsi does not need anymore clothes in size 0-3 mths.

That's all I'm showing, I don't want anyone to be overcome with cuteness. lol

Here is the ugly quilt.

I did the cathedral roll on this one.

Happy quilting!

Things That I Love/Package

2011-04-29T04:07:00.002-05:00

Betsy sent me a wonderful package.

I got these wonderful blocks for my Things That I Love quilt.

I think she picked the right woman for each of us. Just too cute!

Plus she sent three more blocks for my quilt. The little pumpkin will be applique'd onto a background.

Look what a wonderful panel. I'm taking it next week to match to fabric so I can start working on it.

I'll be blogging about my plan for the panel real soon.

I just love this pattern she sent me for Mother's Day. I intend to prep the first block this weekend. I must admit the borders scare me.

I love that Betsy sends me quilt magazines that she is finished with. Look at that cute pattern in the right corner. I better get busy cutting circles.

Happy quilting!

10 Minute Block hahahahahahaha

2011-04-27T10:01:00.000-05:00

My first block probably took 30 minutes. I just could not wrap my brain around that folded pieces of fabric. When I finally got it I apologized to the woman in the video for threatening to slap her. It really wasn't her fault that I wasn't as smart as Barb and Hetty. If you haven't tried the 10 minute/3 seam block, the possibilities are endless with this block.

Close up

I think I will add a narrow border using the polka dots. My quilt finished at 40" x 60".

I've cut enough blocks for another quilt using some really ugly fabric. Hey! Ugly fabric wants to be loved.

Happy quilting!

Boot Bash April BOM

2011-04-25T05:36:00.000-05:00

Molly did a great job with this pattern, I love the barbed wire fence in back of the boots. I haven't decided about sashing yet. I used some flannel for part of the boot that Betsy gave. I had never used flannel in applique' but I had no problems and will use it again.

Lacy's boots

My boots

Happy quilting!

Purse

2011-04-22T05:16:00.000-05:00

Lacy thinks I'm picky about my purse. Must only have 1 strap, no black or brown give me some color and the inside must be cloth. When I get tired of a purse and I don't have a new purse, I go back to old faithful.

I got tired of old faithful.I bet she weighs 10 lbs before I put all my ~~junk~~ important items inside. So I made me a new purse. I may add a snap. I'm sure glad Betsy sent this fabric to me.

Happy quilting!

Stroller Snuggle

2011-04-20T04:59:00.001-05:00

I used the left over yarn from all the dresses and made Chelsi a stroller throw. I hope she loves her's as much as Aiden loves his.

Happy quilting!

New Project

2011-04-19T04:10:00.008-05:00

I know I need to get some of the quilts quilted that I have finished but I keep forgetting to purchase batting and I'm down to a piece about 32 3/4" x 25 1/2".

Betsy blogged about this quilt yesterday and I want one. lol So Betsy and I emailed back and forth several times, then I got busy starting on my blocks. My unfinished blocks will be 6 1/2"x6 1/2" since most of my embroidery designs stitch out at 4" x 4". It takes 128 blocks and the quilt was designed by Dale Ritson. Betsy and I are going to call our quilt Things That I Love.

If you would like to send a block for my quilt I would love for my friends to be a part of my quilt. I will send a block of the same size to anyone who sends me block. If you don't have my address, I will email it to you. Any background color, any technique as long as the unfinished block is 6 1/2" x 6 1/2".

A pretty bra

A little dog that reminds me of Mary Lou.

Chocolate ice cream cone

I love Old World Santa's. It didn't turn out exactly the way it was in my mind.

I have a list of designs I want to do and I'm really excited about this quilt.

Here is a sneak peek at what else my embroidery machine is doing.

My embroidery machine worked for 6 hrs yesterday. I got worried it was going to go on strike. lol

Happy quilting

Island Baby

2011-04-17T05:18:00.000-05:00

Remember this fabric that Barb wrapped around the buttons?

As soon as I saw it I knew I would be making Chelsi a dress using the tutorial from Craft Snob. I have another dress made but need to match ribbon to it and I have one cut out.

Hubbykins said Chelsi would be ready for a vacation on the islands as soon as she gets here.

Happy quilting!

Lazy Hearts April BOM

2011-04-16T05:01:00.001-05:00

April's block was so fun to make. I pulled bright fabrics because plants burst with color around this time.

Then I just had to add some sashing. I had bought some heart sashing from Inch Worm Fabric and I think they will work perfectly. I did this one first but I think I'm going to change it on the second row like the second photo.

I like the sashing better on the second row better on this one.

I had fun making these blocks and adding the sashing. If you would like to join this BOM, it's not too late.

Happy quilting!