I Won!

Ok, I have to admit, I enter every giveaway and sweepstakes I run across. I can’t help it. I don’t often win, but I keep entering. Well, I entered a giveaway for Mettler Web Bond and I won. The box arrived and I was pleasantly surprised when I opened it. Not only was the web bond in the box, but I also got five spools of Mettler thread.

I just bought the book, Fabric Embellishments, so these supplies will be used as I work my way through the book. I plan to use the web bond to adhere my appliqué pieces and use the thread for surface decoration.

I will post as I go through the processes.

Autograph Quilt

I made my daughter an autograph quilt to collect signatures before the end of her senior year. She normally takes a pair of jeans to school and has all her friends sign them. I saw an autograph quilt in the book Sweet Celebrations and thought it would be a great idea for Brittany to get signatures her last year in high school. I bought a set of Micron pens for her to take to school as they are permanent pens and should not wear out over time.

She loves it and I can't wait to see all the signatures she gathers by the end of the year.

Sweet Celebrations

I love Moda fabrics, so I was excited about this title. Using precuts really appealed to me as a busy mom who loves to quilt. I sat down on a quiet evening and began to thumb through the pages that promised delectable recipes at every turn.

Bed quilts, gift quilts, bags, placemats, etc. make up this collection of celebration projects. The 'chefs' have covered the whole year with something for many occasions.  The book is sectioned by holiday and time of year. I really like the graduation autograph quilt with great fabrics. Often times, I like a quilt and would like to make one just like it or from the same designer or manufacturer, but the book does not say what designer/manufacturer was used. This book has a resource guide for the materials used in the project, which is very helpful.

While there are some cute projects in the book, it does not excite me as I expected. Great book for beginners, though.

Block 1

Block 1, originally uploaded by quiltnlady63.

For Beginners By a Beginner

 Creating Children's Artwork Quilts by Shannon Gingrich Shirley has great ideas for converting children's artwork for use in quilt projects. Shannon is a beginner, so the projects are easy and the supplies are basic and easy to find locally.

I enjoyed looking at all the cute artwork and seeing how it was translated to fabric using different techniques.
 
I would recommend this book for beginners and experienced quilters alike. Great way to showcase the kids/grandkids art.

Merry Christmas All!!!

I had WAAAY too much fun with this video!

Our Little Tree

I love our tree. Most of the ornaments on it are hand made by my children over the years, beginning with the ones my 34 year old made when she was two. Each year, we get it out and I usually put it together (it is a fake tree). Some years I put on the lights, but that is as far as I go. The kids decorate the tree and they put so much love into it, it looks so pretty. This year, only my 18 year old is at home, so she put up the tree all by herself. Didn’t she do a wonderful job?

Last Saturday she went Christmas shopping. She was so excited! Most of the presents under the tree are from her. I am slow with my wrapping this year because I had quilts to make. Sent off six quilts for Christmas. An all time record for me! I am extra happy though. I love making things for people and most of my gifts are handmade. I am working on a hat that my daughter saw and likes. I will have it finished by Christmas because I am half way there now. It is a crochet hat with a little brim. Of course I will post it for all to see.

Well, time to go and pick her up from school. A day off ends quickly when I have to put on the taxi hat. I sure wish she was driving. Ah me…such is the life of a single mom.

See ya when I finish my next project.

Three New Quilts

I made three rag quilts as Christmas gifts. Instead of using batting, I used flannel to fill them. They came together quickly, but I would recommend buying the fiskar rag snips to save your hand from lots of pain.

 

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