Join me next Funday Monday

Join me next Funday Monday

I've been having so much fun on my Funday Mondays with my friend Kathleen, I have an idea to try it out as a Linky Party so we can all enjoy Funday Mondays!  Would you like to join me??? I'll host a linky party …
Funday Monday

Funday Monday

I only got a few things done today at Funday .  I embroidered a few aprons that will be part of the Christmas gifts for my friend's nieces.  These child aprons are part of a small child chef ensemble from Target .  Ve…
I Won a Giveaway

I Won a Giveaway

I just received notice that I won a Giveaway over at SewCalGal .  That was a nice little surprise. The giveaway for this week was for a choice of quilting books .  I chose the book Baltimore Blocks for Beginners: A Step-B…
I'll be back soon...

I'll be back soon...

I'm not in the mood to craft at the moment.  We unexpectedly lost our beloved family pet Lucky, last night.  He fell ill and we took him to the local animal emergency center.  He had suffered a ruptured intestine a…
FNSI - Jelly Roll Quilting

FNSI - Jelly Roll Quilting

I spent my first Friday Night Sew-In quilting my first quilt on my HQ Sweet 16 long-arm.  My friend, Kathleen, joined me for FNSI, so it made the evening more enjoyable. I did my first all-over stipple quilt.  This is K…
UFO Crystal Star Quilt Finally Done

UFO Crystal Star Quilt Finally Done

How long does a UFO take to complete? This is the first full quilt I started in a class at JoAnn's more than two years ago.  I got the top done, but then it sat in my closet for a couple of years, waiting me for to…
Friday Night Sew-In

Friday Night Sew-In

I've seen the Friday Night Sew-In button on a couple of blogs, but didn't really know what it was until June's post last month .  It is a virtual get together for sewing set for the 3rd Friday of each month, …
Icing on my Sweet Sixteen Cake

Icing on my Sweet Sixteen Cake

I'm in for an extra treat! When I initially set out to get a sit-down long arm, my favorites were the HQ Sweet 16 and its twin, the Baby Lock Tiara.  I was leaning toward purchasing the Tiara simply because there is…
Funday Monday - In the Hoop iPod Case

Funday Monday - In the Hoop iPod Case

When this school year started, my friend Kathleen and I made a commitment to set one day aside where we would get together and sew/quilt while the kids are in school.  We decided to do Mondays, and we call them Fundays
I've been Tagged

I've been Tagged

I've been TAGGED.   Cath at Bits 'n Bobs  has tagged me to play along.  I've haven't been tagged before, so I'll give it a go. Here are the rules: every tagged person has to tell 11 things about themsel…
Wordless (almost) Wednesday

Wordless (almost) Wednesday

My First Stipple on Sweet 16

My First Stipple on Sweet 16

I'm so excited I had some time to sit down and start practicing on my Sweetie .  My first impression with my first try is that this is fun, but boy do I need practice!!!  ☺ I'm new to all this long-arm business, …
Free Standing Lace Turkey Bowl

Free Standing Lace Turkey Bowl

Since it is now November, I put away the spiders and ghosts around the house, and got out my turkey bowl that I made before.  I thought I would share it with you since he is festive. I use it as a candy dish for some of…