Are you a member of a online quilting site or two, too? ;O)
When I first got into quilting I found a great online quilting site on MSN called Quilting To Share an I was hooked. I love to swap! It's such fun.
I am a member on a couple online quilting swap sites that I'd like to share the links with you. There are two that I have been a part of for awhile and enjoy. They are Quilting Around The World and Quilting To Share. I am a member of both because they offer different kinda swaps and one is larger and more active than the other. I am also a member on another forum called Quilting Board. They are a world wide site and I am still getting the hang of this one. Love doing the Friendship Swap though. It's my favorite swap. Each site offers different swaps and challenges and such that I enjoy so I don't want to give any of them up. So I pick and choose what swaps I participate in so I don't spread myself too thin.
Swapping is addictive I can tell ya. I so enjoy swapping and getting those squishes in the mail. They sure are a great pick me up I can tell ya. It's exciting to see what the other swappers send. Such Fun! If you would like to check out those sites please do so and come join in the fun.
until next time ... happy quilting!
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Christmas Candle Mats n Tablerunner
Look at these Christmas Candle Mats a friend of mine is making as gifts ... aren't they gorgeous?
CANDLE MATS
.... and I am happy to say I completed the Wreath Tablerunner for my swap partner! whatcha think? I have got to try fancier quilting but for now I did stitch in the ditch quilting with silver and gold metallic thread. I hope she likes it. I left the wreath without a bow thinking she might know how to applique and would like to do that herself.
until next time ... happy quilting!
CANDLE MATS
.... and I am happy to say I completed the Wreath Tablerunner for my swap partner! whatcha think? I have got to try fancier quilting but for now I did stitch in the ditch quilting with silver and gold metallic thread. I hope she likes it. I left the wreath without a bow thinking she might know how to applique and would like to do that herself.
until next time ... happy quilting!
Thursday, March 12, 2009
First Finish for 2009
Doing a happy dance here ..... I was able to finish the binding for the HUG QUILT tonight and that means I have finally finished something for 2009!!! I can remove it from my UFO/BOB list and add it to my completed quilts list. How cool is that? 
The pictures are not the best as I can't figure out how to take photos to show the beautiful quilting Tirane did on this one. But here goes ...
not sure if you can see the butterflies in the quilting pictures but they are stunning. Thanks Tirane for the beautiful quilting on my quilts.
until next time ....
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
still chuggin along here ...
life has been crazy busy here lately but I have found a new way to save and have dived head-first into it and full speed ahead to saving where I can to get my debt down this year. I found several blogs about clipping coupons and planning meals and such. I have been bitten by the coupon bug and I have to tell you - it was a good bite. I usually spend roughly $100-$150 every week or so on groceries and miscellaneous items like paper products, cleaners, etc. I wanted to tell you that since I started clipping coupons and watching those sales I have cut that in half or less. I so love it too. It will allow me to pay on those bills that keep looming in the background wondering when I will get them paid and if I will get them paid. This is the year I get back on my feet and get things in order. I KNOW IT IS!! I am going to do this and be the better for it.
Couponing does take a bit of time and getting used to. I have gotten so in the habit of using them this month that last night at Wally World I was going to buy kitty food but didn't bring my coupons and wouldn't allow myself to buy the kitty food since I didn't have the $3 off coupon. Now that is bad. Don't worry kitty isn't out of food and won't starve. He is huge and we do have some food for him I just don't like to run out and have him crying at the back door for us to come feed him.
on the family scene ... the kiddos are growing like weeds. Little man will need new jeans as they are turning into high waters. He has grown so much since school started in August. His shoes are tight so those need to be replaced too. DD has grown up and out - not in a bad way though. Her shirts and tops are getting shorter so those need to be gone through and replaced with a larger size. Little man has a bit of a cold but I am doctoring him up each day so maybe it won't get worse.
on the quilting scene ... I have gotten lots of organizing done in the sewing area this weekend and this week so far. I got the books, magazines all put together on their shelf and have all the loose patterns ready for sorting (maybe tomorrow night) and it looks so much better. I have a list of books that I am swapping out on a site I am a member of so I hope to reduce the number of books that I have by twelve or so soon. That is a good thing. If you are looking for a book let me know. I might just have it to swap out for fabric and scraps or strips.
until next time ...
Couponing does take a bit of time and getting used to. I have gotten so in the habit of using them this month that last night at Wally World I was going to buy kitty food but didn't bring my coupons and wouldn't allow myself to buy the kitty food since I didn't have the $3 off coupon. Now that is bad. Don't worry kitty isn't out of food and won't starve. He is huge and we do have some food for him I just don't like to run out and have him crying at the back door for us to come feed him.
on the family scene ... the kiddos are growing like weeds. Little man will need new jeans as they are turning into high waters. He has grown so much since school started in August. His shoes are tight so those need to be replaced too. DD has grown up and out - not in a bad way though. Her shirts and tops are getting shorter so those need to be gone through and replaced with a larger size. Little man has a bit of a cold but I am doctoring him up each day so maybe it won't get worse.
on the quilting scene ... I have gotten lots of organizing done in the sewing area this weekend and this week so far. I got the books, magazines all put together on their shelf and have all the loose patterns ready for sorting (maybe tomorrow night) and it looks so much better. I have a list of books that I am swapping out on a site I am a member of so I hope to reduce the number of books that I have by twelve or so soon. That is a good thing. If you are looking for a book let me know. I might just have it to swap out for fabric and scraps or strips.
until next time ...
Sunday, November 30, 2008
sewing on Sunday
Last day of the long weekend and I finally have some free time today to sew -- I'm gonna take advantage of the quiet house (the kiddos went to do a late Thanksgiving supper with their dad) and get some work done on the Betty Boop Quilt and sew on a couple other projects.
I have the string blocks sewn into sets of four now and they are laying on the floor of my living room for me to admire for awhile. These squares each measure 6.5 inches and go together quickly so I am hoping to make more blocks over the coming weekend and finish this off.
I have the fabric all cut for the setting squares of the Betty Boop quilt. Gonna go sew on that one for awhile now. Update ... I got the center of this one together and the first border attached before the kids got home. I have the fabric cut for the middle border and hope to do attach that soon. I want this one done and outta here. I haven't taken a picture yet so that will come later. Thanks so much for your help Tirane in the layout of this one!!
I was sitting in church this morning with one kiddo on either side with their little heads laying against me and I thought to myself how blessed I am to have them. I love them so much. I am so thankful for my kids and the times we have together and the hugs that we share. I am so thankful for the holidays that bring our families closer together - seems like over the holidays we are able to spend more down time reconnecting to one another. I am so thankful for the food in my pantry that I was able to put up this past summer and we are now able to enjoy - we ate green beans, peas and squash for Thanksgiving. I am so thankful for my sewing time - I use it to destress and it is my outlet - even if it is not every day - I look forward to it and enjoy it.
until next time ....
I have the string blocks sewn into sets of four now and they are laying on the floor of my living room for me to admire for awhile. These squares each measure 6.5 inches and go together quickly so I am hoping to make more blocks over the coming weekend and finish this off.
I have the fabric all cut for the setting squares of the Betty Boop quilt. Gonna go sew on that one for awhile now. Update ... I got the center of this one together and the first border attached before the kids got home. I have the fabric cut for the middle border and hope to do attach that soon. I want this one done and outta here. I haven't taken a picture yet so that will come later. Thanks so much for your help Tirane in the layout of this one!!
I was sitting in church this morning with one kiddo on either side with their little heads laying against me and I thought to myself how blessed I am to have them. I love them so much. I am so thankful for my kids and the times we have together and the hugs that we share. I am so thankful for the holidays that bring our families closer together - seems like over the holidays we are able to spend more down time reconnecting to one another. I am so thankful for the food in my pantry that I was able to put up this past summer and we are now able to enjoy - we ate green beans, peas and squash for Thanksgiving. I am so thankful for my sewing time - I use it to destress and it is my outlet - even if it is not every day - I look forward to it and enjoy it.
until next time ....
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