May 10, 2012

I'm on a roll

By    7:32 PM // 1 comment
Or should I say "I'm on a charm pack"? But that doesn't sound right, does it.

Hubby is out of town at a fire truck manufacturer checking on the construction of the new ladder truck so I've been ultra busy in recent days and didn't get a chance to blog about my other recent win.

I got an email from Sharon at Vroomans Quilts that I won in her 1st May for Me giveaway. She was giving away 2 packs of different charm packs and I didn't know which I was getting until it came in the mail. I am now the proud owner of a pair of charm packs of this Love Letters from Moda.


I think I already have a plan for these. I'll just need one coordinating fabric for the top and also the backing and binding. Honestly it is great knowing so soon what this will eventually become. Unfortunately with the other deadline projects on my plate, this one won't get started for a bit.

Thank you so much Sharon. I really appreciate it.

One week into the month of May and I already have racked up 2 wins. Maybe this will be a really lucky month for me and I'll tally up a few more prizes before the calendar turns to June.

May 9, 2012

Red, White and Black Blocks Galore

By    9:04 PM // 4 comments
My mailbox was stuffed full yesterday. Even more blocks arrived for the Tribute to Danny quilt. They are so gorgeous, I just have to share with you.

Ella in Georgia sent this solid beauty.

Marian in Idaho is the contributor of this cool, wild one.

Miki in Washington created this version.

And lastly for this update, Rachel in California went way above and beyond. She made not one, not two but six blocks for this quilt, each one terrific and unique. Here are the first two.

Next are this pair.

 And finally is this duo. She made the all white one for a signature block. I hadn't thought this far yet and I'm so glad she thought of it for me. It will be perfect for that purpose.

To all you generous ladies who have mailed blocks to me already and those of you that have offered to send one and will be in sending them soon, words can never fully express my sincere gratitude for your assistance with this project. You made an idea a reality fast. The blocks you made and sent my way are filled with your love and caring spirit.

The view on my design wall is awesome! I can't wait to start laying them out and sewing them together into a pair of quilts that will truly dazzle. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

May 5, 2012

A recent finish-Head teacher quilt top

By    8:15 AM // 2 comments
This purple and green quilt top was dropped of to my long arm quilter on Tuesday morning and I got her to take a photo of it first so that I could share it with all of you. It isn't the best picture and I will get nicer ones when I get it back but at least I can give you a peek at how it turned out.

Overall I'm happy with it. Designing the center was tougher than I originally expected...the individual border blocks were done first and then the center was designed after to fit. For the top and bottom borders I originally had the blocks stitched together differently but I didn't like it. I pondered it for a couple of days and it just bothered me so much. So I ripped the blocks apart and changed it up a little. Much better. The center white blocks will later get a piece that I hand stitch on, one with a quote about teachers and the other the names of all the kids in the class.

The back was pieced with all the leftovers from the top and looks pretty cool though we didn't get a picture of that. So sorry. I promise to show it once this one returns.

One down and 2 to go. I hope to have the 2nd top done and delivered to her by this comng Tuesday. She will be going to Ireland in early June and promises to make these quilts a priority for me before she travels. It is wonderful to have a long arm quilter who is willing to put a rush on a job for a customer.

In the mean time, this quilt needs a name and I'm stumped. Any suggestions would be most welcome.

May 4, 2012

More to share for my Tribute to Danny Quilt

By    3:06 PM // 4 comments
I have a bunch more love to share with all of your...courtesy of some very generous quilters who offered to help with this project. First up is this dazzler by Meg who resides in Virginia. The black print.....totally wild!


 Next Ann in neighboring Pennsylvania sent me this one. Love the star within a star pattern.

Fellow New Yorker Lisa mailed this gorgeous pair to me. I do hope at some point to take a day trip her way so we can meet in person. There are some fabulous quilt shops in her area that I went to once, before I really knew, and I want to go back.

This cool one was made and sent by Doris in Iowa. She and I have a unique connection since she has a nephew who was born in China though in a different province than my Sunshine.

And finally for this post, this great block was received yesterday from Janet, who lives all the way out in the Yukon Territory in Canada.

I want to take a picture of the blocks I have received so far (18 in total) on my design wall so you can see how they all look together (absolutely fantastic) but the weather has been dull and rainy lately so the picture wouldn't show the true beauty that these are. Hopefully this weekend the sun will cooperate more.

Yippee Skippee!

By    6:45 AM // 5 comments
Lookie what I won!
It is a charm pack of Costume Clubhouse by Riley Blake. I came across the giveway at Quilt Taffy last night while catching up on blog reading. Resisting anything Halloween related is useless for me. I just had to enter. This was my comment:

"Oh I should have told you to hold mailing my Ghastlies order (which arrived yesterday, thank you) so that you could add this little win to the package. LOL

One (me specifically) can never have too many Halloween fabrics."
These fabrics are adorable and I can't wait to have this charm pack in my hands. Now I have to figure out the perfect little project for them. Ideas will be brewing for sure.
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