Cool picture isn't it???

 

Isn't this a cool picture of a picture??? Kara's boyfriend Jacob took it and I really like it. It's a picture of the pattern cover for the Truly Scrumptious quilt by Cinderberry Stitches. Guess what?! I'm giving away the patterns for the entire quilt and all of my left over fabric. I loved making this quilt and I want to share that with someone else who will love making their own quilt.

 

Here's everything included in the giveaway....all nine individual Truly Scrumptious girls and the pattern for the entire quilt and all of this fabric. Some of it is scraps, some partial fat quarters and some whole fat quarters. So leave a comment on this post and be sure to tell all of your buddies about it. Also, if you are listed as "no reply" you really need to leave your email address. I'll announce the winner here on Friday the 18th....Good luck!!!

Congrats Sherrill !!!

I had my husband pick a number between 1 and 31 and he picked #12 and that means the winner of the Halloween wall hanging kit is Sherrill from Quilting in my Sleep
So congrats to you Sherrill. I will send you an email later for all of the details.

I plan to have another contest starting on Sunday, so everyone needs to check back for this one. I LOVE giving things away...just love it.

Let's see do I have any quilting news? Well I made a few Nearly Insane blocks in my spare (lol) time.

 

 

 

My blocks always photograph a little wonky even though they measure square...hmmm...not sure why that is. I think I have 50 blocks done so that means that I'm half way done! Woo hoo...I'm ready to be finished with this quilt, although I do enjoy working on it.

Also my thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the 9/11 tragedies on this day.
September 11, 2001, a day we will never forget.

I'm having a giveaway!!!!

I've been meaning to have a giveaway for a few weeks now and I have several planned, but I decided to start with the little Halloween wall hanging kit.

 

Cute isn't it???? You get not one, not two, but three complete patterns and fabric(front and back) and the hanger for this itty bitty wall hanging! Here are the close up pictures of the patterns

 

 

 

So leave a comment and spread the word and I'll pick a winner on September 10th, which should give the winner plenty of time to get this project done for Halloween....it's very quick and easy! In case you can't tell, all three wall hangings go on the same hanger. Also remember if you are set as "no reply", I have no way of getting in touch with you if you win. So please leave your email address with your comment.

In other news, I was fortunate to be able to stumble on Teresa's blog awhile back and I'm so thankful that I did. I think that God actually points the way to some friendships and He did this one. Teresa and her bff Leslie were road tripping on Friday and they made a stop in Stillwater! So my daughter Kara and I met up with them at the Quilting Post for a few minutes. It would have been longer except that work was slamming that day...lol
Here's a picture of us in front of the quilt that the Cimarron Valley Quilter's Guild is giving away in October (let me know if you want to buy a ticket)

 

(I'm the chubby one in the black OSU shirt)
Teresa is wonderful and I felt as if I had known her my whole life. Leslie is wonderful as well and I can't wait to introduce both of these sweet ladies to my running buddies, Sharon and Kathy. I see a quilting or road trip get together in our future for sure! Thank you Teresa and Leslie for taking the time to include Stillwater in your day....I loved meeting you both!

Latest finish....

I'm not quite done sewing down the binding on this quilt, but for all practical purposes it's done. The fabric is Prairie Paisley by Moda and right now I can't for the life of me remember what the pattern is. I still have enough fabric from this line to make another quilt

I'm still very busy at work, but I've been trying to keep the house up in little bits and that way I have a few minutes to sew every day. That's good for my mental health. Somehow sitting at my machine or picking up a needle and thread almost instantly lowers my blood pressure and I can feel my muscles loosening up.

Here is a newly finished block for my Nearly Insane quilt. Not perfect, but done!

 

I think that makes 47 blocks done. I wish I could finish this quilt this year, but I'm not sure I can.

I continue with my lucky streak....I won a $25 (I think) gift certificate to the Quilting Post (local quilt shop) yesterday at the guild meeting. I have not won anything much in my life since I won at bingo in 2nd grade and then another girl got to pick out the prize before me...lol...and I was mad. I think the prize was a package of barrettes, but I'm not sure.

Time to go feed my family some dinner. Have a Blessed and relaxing evening!

Lookie what I won....

 

Can you believe it?!?! Oh a week or so ago I entered a drawing on Anne Sutton's Bunny Tales blog for an antique spool. Anne apparently had put some of these antique spools up for sale on her website when I was out of town and somehow I missed them. I would have bought one because I think they're really cool. And the ribbons and trims....

 

Awesome!!! Thank you Anne and Chelsea....thank you so much!

I had several people mention that they had never heard of Dovo brand scissors before and they would like to try them. I bought my 7" Dovo's from Bunny Hill Designs and they carry my very favorite pair of scissors which are the 5" applique scissors. I use these scissors constantly. I'm thinking that I might need to add the Dovo travel set to my collection...hmmmm I love shopping on Anne's site. Everything is shipped promptly and it's all packaged so pretty. Thank you again Anne....I love my spool!

The quilt Grandma Verna made...

I've posted a couple of quilts that my Grandma Alyne made, but I've never posted a picture of the quilt that my Grandma Verna made for me and my sister and I can feel her bugging me to do that, so I had Jay hold it up for me yesterday. Here it is in all of it's Red & White glory....

 

Maybe it was the start of my love for red and white???? I also noticed for the very first time, I think, that there is a mistake in the quilt....see it on the right side, there's a block turned the wrong way. I've made a similar quilt...tessellating stars or something like that...and it's easy to get things turned wrong. As far as I know Grandma only made and finished 2 quilts, this one and one for my brother and it was in the late 1970's. Her mother was a quilter and I have several quilt tops made by her. I have the quilt right now because until just recently my sister wasn't into quilting or quilts...but she is now! I converted her!!!

Here are the 2 Nearly Insane blocks I made this weekend.

 

 

I had so much trouble with the first one....not sure why, but it went together better after I changed background fabric. It's still a little wonky, but it will work. I've been binding a couple of quilts and I started an Autumn stitchery for a pillow.
Thank you for all of the good wishes for the birthday girl....she had a great weekend. Oh boy this week should be a doozie, but I've got the house in order and food in the fridge and freezer so we'll be good here. I may even get to fit in some sewing....we'll see.

Confessions of a "scissorholic"....

Okay there...it's out....I am a scissorholic! I just can't help myself. Kaaren and I decided to "come out" on the same day. For support, you know! Here is a photo of most of my scissor collection...

 

I didn't put my paper scissors or crafting scissors in this picture...not enough room! I have given many pairs of scissors away as well to my girls and my sister, but I guard most of these and the girls know not to haul any away to their houses.

Dovos are my drug...oops I mean brand of choice.And these are my very favorites.

 

Here are my little scissoroos that Miriam sent me (thank you again) and my embroidery Dovos...both are also favorites.

 

This pair was given as a gift to me by my friend Sharon (no blog) just to cheer me up during a rough time and I love them

 

So now my secret is out....well not quite because I love ALL sewing notions really. My Dad, who was a woodworker, always taught me that you should have the best tools you can afford and I have followed his advice!

Other news is that I'm still off of sugar....can I get a great big HOORAY!! It is still very, very hard at times, but I think I'm starting to feel better and I've maybe lost an ounce...lol The knee is still stiff and hurts, but it's healing. I finished binding a quilt last night and I'll post a picture later. Oh and last but not least.....my baby girl turned Sweet Sixteen yesterday and the big party is tonight. Happy birthday Allie (one day late)...I LOVE you more than chocolate!

 

Would you look at that beautiful complexion?!?! I would have killed for that skin at 16! I'd better get moving if I'm going to get it all done today and hopefully fit in some stitching!

Enjoy the day!