Le Jardin

Working on the last block of this Bunnyhill Le Jardin quilt. Still need to appliqué the birds above the flower. Soon I can start putting all this blocks together. I really enjoyed working with the French General fabrics but then I really love red and everything about is quilt.

I think it's been awhile since I've shown a cat picture. Boo Boo is getting restless.

Happy Quilting!

Sew Along

I had some HST's from a swap a while ago. I came across Pam Buda's sewing along recently and had enough HST's for all the blocks. Mine are 8" finished and Pam's blocks are 6" finished, my quilt will be bigger. Not sure what size yet but I think a nice table topper. I'll be putting this together at my retreat which starts tomorrow. I've still got so much to do before I go.

The cats like to sleep on the bathroom floor because the tiles are heated. It's nice and warm for them. I better get ready. I'll have more to show when I get back.

Happy Quilting!

Happy New Year!

Just popping in to say to all my friends near and far, All the Best for 2014! I don't make resolutions as I know it won't happen and I don't want to disappoint myself.  Your posts bring me joy, even if I can't always comment. Thank You for your continued friendships and I look forward to the wonderful inspiration you provide me throughout the year. My list is ever growing because of you!

Lula is only looking slightly annoyed, she usually runs away when I try and take her picture. She was so comfortable in this bag I was making, she didn't move. I can always count on her when it's time to cuddle.

Cheers!

Last Minute Gifts

I finished up these redwork ornaments for my girls, I left the edges raw and did a running stitch. I hope to make this a tradition of making something different for them each year. It's never too late to start a new tradition. Owls are very popular this year, I think they might like them.

Some progress on the Le Jardin block, Christmas has made it slow going right now. I think there are 3 more blocks to go.

Boo Boo is saying Merry Christmas!

Couple of Finishes

Sorry no Swoon quilt to show today but I did finish quilting this little Lori Smith quilt. Feels good to have something checked off the list.

And there's more, another small quilt finished. A Jo Morton pattern quilted and binding completed.

I think cats enjoy boxes almost as much as a new quilt.

Have a good weekend, we'll be celebrating Canada Day on Monday.

Smile Friday

This is what happens when I go shopping. Boo loves to jump in the bag....what a silly cat! He makes me laugh.

I finished some redwork blocks last night, I plan to frame them but I'll take a picture first.

Happy Stitching.

A Little Progress

 

I know block 4 has already been posted, I have 3 blocks of the Summer Star Sew Along completed. These are so cute and it doesn't take long to make one block, so why don't I have block 4 done yet....I was busy today driving the Triangle Farm Tour. Found some wonderful stuff and enjoyed the garden tour.

 

I'm making a red and white quilt with the exchange squares from last years swap. I'm making my quilt queen size and needed 9 blocks more than the pattern, for a total of 25 blocks. The quilt will be 91"x91". It's a free pattern called Charming Stars on Moda Bake Shop. All the blocks are complete but I still need to add the sashing and border. A couple of bloggers have already finished this quilt Quilting Daze and Sunshine Yellow.

 

I don't get many good pictures of Lula, I especially like this one. I caught her resting on the stairs enjoying the sun, she is my little princess.

Happy Quilting.

Vintage Finds

 

I bought this little round table at the antique show a couple months ago, it was brown and ugly. I'm sorry I don't have a before picture, you'll just have to take my word.....it was ugly. I painted it with chalk paint, distressed and waxed the table. This was my first time trying this, I might have done too much distressing but I'm still pleased with how it turned out.

 

I found these Bistro chairs at the Vintage Market a couple of weeks ago. I took a chance and hoped they would work with the little round table. I think it worked out great, I couldn't have planned it. I also picked up the old suite case and rusty colanders at the Vintage Market. I have this little grouping on my front porch.

 

This picture was just too cute not to show you. Boo finds the most interesting places to curl up.

Another Bucket Bag

 

Boo is thinking I made this bucket for his amusement. Hmmmm......he is wondering if there will be enough room to climb in.

He was so fast I almost didn't get a picture, as you can see there isn't enough room for him. Boo departs the photo session just as fast as he appeared. 

 

I made this using the pink and brown Anna Maria Horner fabric as my inspiration and Kaffe Fassett ribbons. I plan to use this bucket for my stitching while watching my favourite shows.

Happy Quilting.

Bucket Bag

 

I made this bucket bag for my sisters birthday. The fabric is a panel and worked out to be the right size for making this bag. I'm hoping she will use it for crocheting and knitting projects. Now I better get it in the mail because her birthday is this weekend.

 

Boo ran up while I was taking the picture and tried to get in the bag. A little too small for him but he had to try.

Happy Quilting!

A Little Something

A small finish for Feb, this little coin quilt will go in the Christmas gift box. Now I have two gifts finished, I hope I can keep this going throughout the year, even if I make one a month I'll be happy. Thanks Darlene and Cheryl for the encouragement to keep making gifts.

Just because cats and quilts are so sweet together, Boo all curled up on a flannel quilt. I took this picture really fast because it not too often I see him sleeping. Boo has too much energy and usually spends the day outside.

Lula sleeps most of the day upstairs on this quilt or sometimes I find her stretched out on the heater, she doesn't go outside. That's the life of cats and quilts, pretty relaxed.

Happy Quilting.

Mini Quilts

I almost forgot to show my 12 Days of Christmas sampler little quilt all finished. You can still make your own version at Temecula blog. This was a fun project to start the new year.

The other mini I've finished is one from Daisy Cottage, this one is even smaller, I think finishes at 10".

Boo is showing his approval of my sampler quilt, or should I say he's making sure his hair is on all my quilts.

Happy Quilting.

Christmas Quilt

Boo is giving his approval for my new Christmas quilt, I started this in Dec and it will be finished in Dec....woohoo what a big accomplishment for this time of year. It's all quilted and I'm now working slowly on the binding. I'm so glad this one is done, I love how it turned out.

Both cats take turns sleeping in the box next to the heater, sometimes they are on the mat in front of the heater but they seem to like the box much more.

Still need to do a little baking, gotta have the Ginger cookies ready for Christmas.
Happy Holidays.

Fall Quilt Finished

I finished the binding last night on my fall quilt. The quilting I did is a all over pumpkin pattern on my long arm machine. The picture is a bit washed out, I guess it's the fall weather getting a little dull outside.

Onto something more exciting. Do you love Red and White quilts? I sure do.....Nancy has taken lots of pictures of the Temecula Quilt Shop show of quilts. These are wonderful to see....makes me want to start a new quilt. Thanks Nancy for taking such fantastic pictures!

The back is a flannel with pumpkins of course.

My embroidery stuff is under Boo somewhere. I don't know if he is trying to help or just plain getting in my way. Boo doesn't sit in one place too long, so I know he'll find something new to distract him soon.

Happy Stitching

4 Patch Mini

Another mini is finished, I didn't use a pattern. I had a small kit for a little quilt that didn't interest me anymore so I used those pieces to sew scrappy 4 patches and this is what happened. I'm so hooked on these mini quilts and having so much fun making them. Does anyone else do that? Use a kit for something other than what it was intended for?

Boo is hiding in the shrubs or at least that's what  he thinks. Maybe a squirrel will wonder by and he can chase them.

Mini Quilt

I received my mini quilt kit from Daisy Cottage last week, I couldn't wait to get started on this mini. Here it is all pieced, quilted and binding finished. I love how this one came together.

I just love scrap quilts especially if they are little quilts.

I also received my squares from the Red/White swap that Karen organized. We each received 125 5" squares and they are all fantastic. I'm so happy I signed up for this one, the fabrics are so unique. I've changed my mind so many times on what quilt to make,  I just can't decide, there is so many possibilities.

Boo was feeling left out from my last post, here he is waiting to say "hi". He likes to sit out front of the house and wait for someone to walk by so he can do his little cat tricks of rolling around looking cute.

All About Cats

I'm sure you are probably getting tired of my cat quilts by now. But this was my big accomplishment for the week, my little cats quilt finished with quilting and binding sewn down. The 30's quilt is quilted with daisy's, so sweet for summer.

I'm ready for fall with this one all quilted with pumpkins. I can't wait to wash these, I love the crinkled look after a quilt comes out of the dryer. I have another fall project in the works....soon you'll see my witch project, no promises for how soon.

I've received a few requests for more cat pictures, I'll do my best to accommodate. Here is Lula on the front porch, she will go outside for about 5 seconds and then as soon as she hears a noise back in the house she runs. You can see she is ready to dart back in the house.

Oh look......there she goes back in the house as fast as she can. That's her big out door adventure for the day, tomorrow will be a repeat of today.

Have a great weekend!

Spring is Here!

 It's been a long cold April, and now May has arrived with warmer days and it actually feels more like spring. I might even be able to put my tomato plants outside and get them out of the kitchen. I made this cosmetic bag using a freebie stitchery from Bird Brain Designs. I think it's perfect for taking on a summer vacation, now I just need to have a place to go.

 My daughter brought me these lovely flowers for Easter, I couldn't put them out because it was too cold at night, I can now enjoy them on the front porch.

Do you think Boo wants in? He loves being outside all day but just likes to check on me....I'm still here Boo.

It's Finished!

I had this top pieced a year ago but didn't get around to quilting until now. It's an extra big queen size quilt for my bed. I can't wait to get it washed and dried so I can use it. My dryer has been broken for a week and the repair guy came today so it's going to be washed soon.

Here is the back, I quilted this with my Gammill and really love the design.

Both cats went to the vet for yearly shots. I was a bit stressed with taking them both together, mainly because they need that little bit of tender loving care and I found it difficult to have two to deal with. It took a day and a half for them to finally get some energy to eat. Lula sleeps most of the day anyway but seeing Boo Boo sleeping so much was not normal. Today they are feeling much better and are eating again.

Happy Quilting