This is the one that has flannel for the backing. Very warm and snuggly.Cathy
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Somebody Loves My Quilts!
My daughter's new little kitten Peyton loves my quilts......Hum, maybe I need to make him his own. ;-)
This is the one that has flannel for the backing. Very warm and snuggly.
This is the one that has flannel for the backing. Very warm and snuggly.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Scrappy Giveaway :-)
The fabric in these scraps are all over the place! A little Amy Butler, to some Sanctuary Charm Squares with some Figtree thrown in. 
I also have some white on white and cream on cream yardage included.
If you are interested, please leave your email address. I will draw a name on Wednesday.
I also have some white on white and cream on cream yardage included.
If you are interested, please leave your email address. I will draw a name on Wednesday.Hugs,
Cathy
Friday, February 26, 2010
Whirlygig Quilt Top is Finished!!!
How gorgeous is Verna fabric? I just love this stuff!!! And because I wanted to cut into my fatquarters from yesterday, I made myself finish my whirlygig quilt. And I love it......what's not to love about such beautiful fabric and such a fun pattern.
Mollie always seems to get into my quilt pictures. ;-)
I had to include this picture of my sweet hubby and his Brodie.....he loves that dog so much and Brodie loves him just as much.
I will be having another scrap giveaway tomorrow if anyone is interested.
Mollie always seems to get into my quilt pictures. ;-)
I had to include this picture of my sweet hubby and his Brodie.....he loves that dog so much and Brodie loves him just as much.
I will be having another scrap giveaway tomorrow if anyone is interested.Have a great Friday,
Cathy
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Sometimes you just need a splurge!
Or to stop surfing internet fabric sites! LOL But, I prefer to think that one needs a little spring fabric in the gloomy month of Feb. I received this today in the mail and can't wait to cut into it. I will finish piecing my whirlygig quilt first though. I will, I will, I will!!!!
The fabric is "Dolce" by Tanya Whelan for Free Spirit. I just love the combination of aqua, pink, orange and grey.
So pretty! I got it in 2 days for a great price from http://stores.burgundybuttons.com/StoreFront
I have been meaning to share that I ended up using flannel as a backing for my daughter's last quilt and it turned out really well. It was from JoAnn's, but I washed it in hot water and dried it on high before I used it and didn't have any extra shrinkage beyond what you get with a cotton backing. I put regular batting in it and it is so warm, especially for a 25 year old on their own and paying for their own heat! ;-) I was concerned that it would shrink out of proportion, but it didn't.
The fabric is "Dolce" by Tanya Whelan for Free Spirit. I just love the combination of aqua, pink, orange and grey.
So pretty! I got it in 2 days for a great price from http://stores.burgundybuttons.com/StoreFront
I have been meaning to share that I ended up using flannel as a backing for my daughter's last quilt and it turned out really well. It was from JoAnn's, but I washed it in hot water and dried it on high before I used it and didn't have any extra shrinkage beyond what you get with a cotton backing. I put regular batting in it and it is so warm, especially for a 25 year old on their own and paying for their own heat! ;-) I was concerned that it would shrink out of proportion, but it didn't.Take care all,
Cathy
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Beautiful Great Niece and Nephew!
Here is a picture me holding my beautiful great niece and great nephew......the recipients of many hats and quilts. I just love having babies to sew for. 
I made the bumper pads, crib skirt and pillows for Maggie. She has a quilt hanging on the wall that goes with the pillows. I also made a quilt and pillow for Benjamin's nursery. As long, as both of my nieces keep accepting the stuff, the more things that I will make for them! ;-)
Hope everyone had a great weekend,
I made the bumper pads, crib skirt and pillows for Maggie. She has a quilt hanging on the wall that goes with the pillows. I also made a quilt and pillow for Benjamin's nursery. As long, as both of my nieces keep accepting the stuff, the more things that I will make for them! ;-)
Hope everyone had a great weekend,
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Went a little pillow crazy today!
I discovered some wonderful embroidery designs on etsy yesterday. The designer is Meringue Designs. I promptly made this one for my daughter who loves all things "Mommy Made". ;-)
And this one for my husband. I had some linen fabric that I bought a couple of weeks ago from JoAnn's that worked perfectly for the pillows. I don't do much machine embroidery because I have a hard time finding designs that I like and really don't like to do color changes. These designs were minimal color changes.
I will get back to my whirlygig quilt tomorrow!
And this one for my husband. I had some linen fabric that I bought a couple of weeks ago from JoAnn's that worked perfectly for the pillows. I don't do much machine embroidery because I have a hard time finding designs that I like and really don't like to do color changes. These designs were minimal color changes.
I will get back to my whirlygig quilt tomorrow!Take care,
Cathy
Thursday, February 11, 2010
What quilt do you have hidden away that needs to be finished?
Do you have quilts lurking in baskets or boxes that haven't seen the light of day in weeks, months, maybe even yikes! years???? Probably a lot of us do. I was reading on a message board the other day all the projects that quilters were working on and I think just one person said that they only work on one quilt at a time. The rest had loads and I mean loads of projects going on. Well, this little quilt needs to come out of hiding and get finished!
I have been working in little dribs and drabs on this thing for 2 years now. I still love the way it looks, thank goodness, and will be so pleased when it gets finished. It has the be the most intricate quilt that I have made.
My goal, is to put the box out where it will be seen whenever I am in my sewing room and work on it a little bit before I work on anything else. One day it will be finished!!!
Do you have a project that needs to come out of hiding....please let us know and maybe together we can get that special UFO finished!
I have been working in little dribs and drabs on this thing for 2 years now. I still love the way it looks, thank goodness, and will be so pleased when it gets finished. It has the be the most intricate quilt that I have made.
My goal, is to put the box out where it will be seen whenever I am in my sewing room and work on it a little bit before I work on anything else. One day it will be finished!!!
Do you have a project that needs to come out of hiding....please let us know and maybe together we can get that special UFO finished!Have a great day,
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