FNSI - Feb Results

Enjoyed last nights Friday Night Sew In.  Worked on some hand embroidery I am doing for a throw pillow.  I had previously got the free pattern at www.needlenthread.com.  This is a great site for new embroiders, lots of tutorials' videos and patterns.

February Friday Night Sew-In

Almost missed it!  Tonight is our online Friday Night Sew In.  This is perfect for me, I haven't been sewing in weeks and have been wanting to tackle some projects.  I have so many to choose from I am not sure what I will do yet.  Find out tomorrow!

Join us!!

FNSI Results - 12/9/2011

Froggy Blanket

Was in JoAnn's one day and spotted this cute little froggy cuddly crib quilt.  Well, I just happen to know the sweetest little 2 year old who loves frogs.  Of course I had to snatch it up!  I finally got around to doing it last night and it turned out really cute.  It is very soft, I kept petting the fabric!  I can't wait to give it to Brynn! :)

FNSI Results - 10/21

Started the Christmas cathedral window table topper Friday.  Had to work all weekend, about ready to go to work now too, so I didn't get as much done as I would have liked. 

This is the first time I have done this block and I think it is going really well!  I can't wait till I get to the hand sewing part.  :) 

2011 Row Robin Finished!

I got my quilt back! OK, I received it in the mail Friday night - but have been working like crazy and this is the first opportunity to post any pictures. 

My quilt name is "Springtime out in the Garden".  The ladies have blown me away with their creativity and sewing skills.  My row really looks like an amateurs next to theirs.  I am not complaining, I have come along way this year!  The last quilt I worked on was definitely my best. 

Now I need to decide how to finish it.  I am thinking of doing one wide border row all the way around.  I just need to figure out what color.  Any ideas?

Row 1 by Me in Missouri
Row 2 by Judy in Arizona
Row 3 by Peggy in Florida
Row 4 by Lara in Florida
Row 5 by Theresa in Michigan

Don't forget this Friday, 10/21, is Friday Night Sew In (FNSI).  Sign up and join us!

Row Robin - Southwest Theme

I did it!  I just finished my last quilt row for the 2011 Row Robin I was participating in.  Judy, the person's quilt I had, picked Southwest as her theme. 

When doing the row robin, the quilt top owner starts their quilt out with the first row and establishes their theme.  The send it to the next person in the circle.  We each add a row using their theme in our own interpetation.  Really gives you a chance to do something you might normally do and is a fun way to meet and make new friends.  We started this December 15, 2010 and we had to Feb 15th to finish the first row and send it on to the next person.  Each row is 12 X 60. 

This was definitely the best row I completed.  I am a pretty new quilter/sewer and I would have the darnest time getting everthing to measure up right.  I really took the time squaring up as I went along.  Each of my 12" blocks were 9 patch units.  I made sure that during each stage I trimmed and measured.  It takes a little longer but it is sure worth it! 

My only regret is that I didn't use a muted background fabric.  I love my row by itself but when I saw some of the other rows when I went to join my row seems a bit loud.  Oh well, it is a color celebration!

p.s. I should be getting my row back soon too, I will post pictures when I get it. :)

Christmas fabric giveaway — Winter Song!

Christmas fabric giveaway — Winter Song! Enter by September 25th for a chance to win. Follow the link to enter.

Across the Sea Quilt-Along

I have joined the Across the Sea Quilt Along, my first quilt-along!  I am so exited to get started.  This past week was cutting all of the pieces.  I just got my fabric so I am cutting everything today.  The quilt-along is designed to be finished in 8 weeks, take a peek at the schedule here.!  We also have a Flickr group for the quilt-along.

Since Christmas is right around the corner I purchased a Christmas Fat Quarter Bundle from Connecting Threads.  I am doing a creme background for the front and an ash background for the back. 

It is not too late, join us!

August Friday Night Sew-In is Tonight!

Reminder tonight is FNSI.  Don't forget to sign up at Handmade by Heidi!

The Friday Night Sew-In is a virtual get together hosted by Handmade by Heidi and her cousin Bobbi (aka Crafty Vegas Mom).

They try to schedule the FNSI the 3rd Friday of each month. Here are the participation guidelines.

1. When the sign-ups are posted - add your name to the list with a link to your blog.
2. Make a post on your blog - letting all your readers know about the sew-in. Spread the word.. we could all use the virtual sewing support and encouragement.

3. On the night of the FNSI - Get your house settled, put on your comfy jammies.. maybe make a cup of tea or pour a glass of wine.. and sit down to work on some of those projects.

4. Then, sometime on Saturday - publish a post about what you worked on.. show us a picture or two on Flickr. There is a FNSI group on Flickr if you haven't already joined. Totally optional.

The name of the Flickr group is FNSI.

Each month they giveaway something awesome to one lucky participant.. some times we select 2 people.

Fabric Buy - Southwest

Just ordered some fabric for the row robin southwestern them quilt from http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/.  Also snagged me some Kona Cotton Solid White & Black.  You can never have enough white and black! :

Can't wait till it all gets here!!





Row Robin

Mailed the quilt that I was working on for my Row Robin today.  Boop really let us do whatever we wanted to do. Our favorite block, color, theme,  etc. Everybody really took a queue from what she did for her first row, Betty Boop and blues.  I love the zig zag pattern I am seeing all over the place, really want to do a whole quilt with this pattern, so I decided to do this for my favorite block with her blue theme.

I think it turned out really well.

SNEAK PEEK...I have already received the next quilt I am to work on, got it on Saturday (this is the last one and then I get mine back). It is "Something Southwestern".  I have so many ideas for this row.  I took a snap shot of this great fabric that is already on the quilt.  I love it!  Such vibrant color.

This Friday is Friday Night Sew In.  Don't forget to sign up at Handmade by Heidi!

July Friday Night Sew In!

OMG it is that time again!  I let last months completely creep past me and just realized it is today for July.  I am in.  I haven't been doing in sewing the past month.  Making a career change and it has had stuff all up in the air.  Time for some me time.  Hope you can join us.  Head over to Hedi's and sign-up.

I believe I will be working on my hexagons.  If I get really productive I have a really cute apron pattern that I have been wanting to do, maybe I will do that too! :)

12 Week Goals

Posted my 12 Week Goals on my fitness blog, my journey to a fit and healthy me!  I would love to have you comment and follow me over there too!  Thanks!!

Finished Redwork Embroidery Quilt!

I am so happy with the finished quilt!  All the redwork emboidery is done by hand.  While I was doing the embroidery I was slowly collecting red fat quarters in different values, I wanted the quilt to look a little scrappy. I am just loving everything about it!  Especially the cute triangle border. I didn't do a label but am now thinking I should go ahead and make one. 

Now I need to come up with a name for the quilt.  :)

Redwork planned for FNSI

I am getting so close!  I have 8 of the 9 redwork embroidered blocks done.  I thought I was done and was taking them out for the picture and realized I still had one more to do.  Oy!  I plan on getting that one done tonight or darn close.  Tomorrow for Friday Night Sew In I plan on cutting out the rest of the red and white strips and sqares and sewing the top together.  I am so excited to see it coming together. 

Join us for the Friday Night Sew In!  Sign up and let us know you will be participating and then on Saturday blog about what you did Friday. :)