Fall Mini Quilt Swap Parade

Kelly and I thought it would be fun to parade the quilts that were swapped in the Mini Quilt Swap of the CGQC. It is always fun to see all the quilts that were made for other people.

This first one up is especially special to me, Michelle made this quilt for me! Isn't this disappearing 9 patch darling? It is the perfect size for me to cuddle up in my chair with. I just love FALL as it is my favorite time of year. Michelle used the Gobble, Gobble collection. Her quilting is wonderful and her stitches are so even. I just love how perfect it is. A big thanks to Michelle. If you haven't checked out her blog, she is full of inspiration. I just loved how she tagged this one.


Next up on our parade is this wonderful tree mini quilt made by Cora. Doesn't it put you in the spirit? Cora made this one for Esther. I thought the buttons were a great touch.


Carol's mini quilt is next Carol sent this autumn beauty to Susan. Susan wanted something special to hang on her door, and I bet this did the trick. It is gorgeous quilting, too.


Susan was in the Halloween spirit and she quilted this cute little pumpkin quilt for Cora. Isn't it great??? I just love it. Look at that great stitchery!


And finally, I made this Schnibbles pattern for Sara. I really loved the smaller blocks. Sara collects mini quilts and she seemed quilt pleased with it.


I think this swap was a success! Don't forget to head over to Kelly's for the rest of the parade.

November CGQC tag

This month we were suppose to post about what we are thankful for. I am thankful for this little face who lights up my life daily, for my marriage and thoughtful husband, for the health of all of our family members, for the Lord who provides for us, for Mr. Dandelion's successes at college (have I mentioned he has all A's and is top in one of his classes), and for my wonderful job, and for all of my friends, who make like fun.

Fall Quilt Swappers

Hey everyone,

I have tried to check in with everyone (via blogs) to make sure that they have received their quilts. Please let me know if you have not received your package yet, so that I may follow up on them. Since we are well into November, I would think all packages have had plenty of time to arrive. Thank you.

Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas (CGQC)

I had a fun weekend. My mom and I both took sewing projects to our friend's house. We stayed up late both Friday and Saturday evening sewing, during the day we did a bit of shopping and enjoyed a meal out. I worked on my Isn't Christmas Jolly quilt kit. I do LOVE the end project, but I had several snags as I sewed along.

First, I wasn't fond of a replacement fabric in my kit. It was for this checkered interior border that I did make (but when you read on, I ended up ripping it off). I did not realize they had changed the fabric when I bought it. I wanted red. I had bright yellow. You know how I love red!

Then when I finished all of those awful geese, my geese were too short on every side to line up properly. So I ripped off the green.yellow.checkered.border that I didn't like in the first place.

Luckily, my friend was VERY helpful. Figuring math and changing a pattern is not always a stronge point for me....let me say quite loud and clear, had it not been for her I would have stuffed the dang project back in the UFO bin where it was clearly destined to be. We managed to salvage and I do say salvage the scrap green and white fabric from around the panel piece to make a smaller border to allow the geese to fit perfectly.

I HATE geese. Correction, I like the look of flying geese, but I hate making them. My hat goes off to Mary who recently made that huge geese quilt. I have no intentions of ever sewing them again. I think they are very boring and tedious. All I can say is...those geese about flew south. That's all I am saying.

I had a few other uneven sewing problems. THEN at the very end, right when I dared to think "THANK GOODNESS THIS IS ALMOST OVER"...I ran out of border fabric. WHAT YOU SAY? OH yes, I did. Luckily, I had some scraps left...enough to make some cornerstones and it worked out okay. I am so glad that it is done and I do love it, I think all of the changes I had to make do compliment it well.

What a saga. Good thing Santa is so cute.

More to come later this week...I have to post my wonderful quilt from our quilt swap...just wait to you see the cutie that Michelle made for me!

Is it really November already? (CGQC)

Okay, this month is going to be super busy, so I am keeping these goals short.

First goal- Back to these snowmen quilts...
I have one top done, so I am going to finish the second and quilt them.

Second goal- I started this quilt last year at this time (don't judge me). My goal is to finish the top. I got tired and frustrated with all of the flying geese. And, to be truthful, fearful that it isn't going to line up well. We will see.

Don't forget, there is still time to get in on my drawing.

A finished baby quilt (CGQC goal finished)

This is a finished quilt,
that is much overdue,
for a soon to be cute baby girl,
for a patient and giving mama,
that hopefully will love the baby's new quilt.


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Other snipets:
Don't forget to enter the giveaway.

Buddy is feeling better. We finally carved that pumpkin, just in time!



A big thank you to Sara for her wonderful and thoughtful thank you note, she sent in the mail. It was very sweet.

Head on over to Jackie's who is having a huge post market giveaway! Thanks, Jackie!

Time to Give- A Giveaway

I noticed the other day that I missed my 200th blog giveaway. Oops. Sometimes life goes too quickly, doesn't it. So, I had an idea. I know a lot of people are struggling this season. Struggling to eat. Struggling to survive the times. Around this time of year, I like my family to give a bit. In the past we have given to the Salvation Army. I thought maybe some of you might like to give, too. Did I mention that there will be a prize?

Prize:

I will post a better picture later- my camera is having an attitude! But for now, you should know that the prize includes 2 Moda Charm packs, and 1 yard coordinating fabric, 1/4 yard of binding fabric. (For those of you on the Schnibbles diet, this should feed your habit for a mini quilt.)

I also want to say, that you don't have to give a gift to be entered for the prize. I've come up with a system:

1. Leave a comment- get 1 entry
2. Give a gift (click on the bucket widget on the right of your screen, it will take you to a secure giving location)...just so you know, any gift will help me fill "my bucket", even a dollar or two.- get 5 entries
A important note, the Salvation Army has a really nice site. It allows each giver to designate where they want the money to go. You get to pick your location. You can pick your hometown or any other area in need you want.
3. Blog about it and link to this post- get 1 entry

So, you could get up to 7 entries, if you wanted to. And, I think we could all feel pretty good about it. I am hoping to go well above my goal. I will draw Dec 1st. That gives everyone plenty of time to get entered.