It's A Very Special Day . . . .

Happy Leap Day! I'm making the most of my extra day by spending the entire day in my sewing room, wearing pjs, and not cooking, but I do plan to eat! If you can't spend the entire day doing exactly as you wish, I hope you'll at least take the time to do something to make this day special. You won't be getting another extra day for four more years!I've...

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Oh No . . HaHaHa . . . Aaaaaah

Several very observant, kind and thoughtful bloggers noticed a little problem with my February Memories of Provence block . . . . See that piece in the lower right hand column......OH NO, it's not right!! I can't believe I didn't notice that!I'm not sure I ever would have noticed, thanks goodness you folks pointed it out before it was in the middle...

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February Finishes . . . .

I'm happy to report that I'm back on track with my Evening Bloom goal of one block a month! Here is block number seven!!!My favorite block so far!!These blocks are so big I can't fit more than 6 on my design wall, so between the two pictures you can see my seven finished blocks, only two more to go.I also finished block two of my Memories of Province...

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Quiltiness . . . .

Two more quilts home from the quilter . . . . Welcome Home Baby Swoon! I just love how the quilting really brings this top to life. The intricate quilting around these big block pieces really adds interest to this quilt. I'm sorry to say goodbye to this quilt but it's going to a good home . . . . . sometime. For more...

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More French Vintage . . . .

Hello, are you ready for a little more French Vintage....and by little I mean little, but here goes!Four inner blocks all done.Four inner blocks with sashing,all done!Here's a peek at the background fabric for the next set of blocks.Just a hint darker, I hope it's noticeable!For those stopping by for the first time, I'm working on French Vintage by...

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French Vintage Baby Steps . . .

I was so excited to read that several of you had French Vintage on your To Do List! The Country Sampler introduced me to this pattern. They have it kitted as a scrappy French Vintage, some kits are still available if you are interested. (click here)I liked the looks of the version put together by the Country Sampler but preferred the quilt on the...

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Happy Valentines Day!

Only fans of Downton Abbey will appreciate this Valentine, but Happy Valentines Day to you all!This Valentine was created by ChadThomas.com, for more or to download your own Downton Abbey Valentine click he...

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Done Count'n . . . . . .

I've really enjoyed working with that Countdown to Christmas fabric by Sweetwater for Moda. I've enjoyed it so much that one quilt, one wallhanging, and three pillows was not enough. Nope, I had to make one more thing, a pincushion.I'm sure hoping Sweetwater has a Christmas fabric for 2012. I keep checking the Moda Coming Soon page, the designers...

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Pillow Talk . . . .

Look what I made, PILLOWS!!Some Countdown to Christmas pillows to go with my Countdown to Christmas quilt and Countdown to Christmas wall hanging.I've been wanting to make some pillows to go with some of my quilts ever since I picked up this book. (still available, click here)This is "Shams with Style" by Heather Mulder Peterson and Deb Mulder. I...

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First of Many . . . .

Here's Block One of my Memories of Provence block of the month by Monique Dillard of Open Gate Quilts.The blocks are 12 inch blocks. A nice size for the amount of pieces in each block.I made it exactly as the pattern instructed, except I substituted the center fabric with the red viney for the green viney, used the black fabric in the outer portion...

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