thimbles

Thimbles a love hate can't do without them thing. I have many but these two are the go to one's. the yellow one I love because it wont hurt my finger. the metal one is generic from Hancocks or JoAnn's I like the rim hated that it hurt my finger. I had DH take it to the shop and hit it with a heavy hammer making it oval shape. That really helped. The finger in the photo just shows what quilting for too long a time will do to a joint. The box I love we found it at a junk shop someone made it from a drawer. I love how it holds thread I carry it to my easy chair with quilts to sew on bindings. check out Bonnies site to see more thimble stories. http://quiltville.blogspot.com/

Bonnies baby blanket

Bonnie Hunter gave us a pattern for a baby quilt. This is what I did with it.
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Gift for Elaine

I needed to make something nice for my friend Elaine so here is what I came up with.

Baby B's coming

A new great grandson is on his way and I'm ready. Here is the quilt she asked for. Sock monkeys they were so fun to make.

embroidery contest

A contest I'm joining in on. I don't know what its going to be she has not told us the next step.
Here is where I joined her group this weekend she should give another clue.
http://www.bettysoriginalembroideries.com/

Bonnie Hunter Style

I'm saying this is Bonnie Hunter Style because when the pattern said 3.5 inch squares I pulled that drawer and look what poped out. 9 patches haha. too cute and so Bonnie.
Here is where she shared the pattern
http://quiltville.blogspot.com/2012/01/free-pattern-story-time-stars.html

Orca Bay Progress

Its coming right along. I'm liking it and the best thing is it used up a lot of scraps however I've more to use. I'm already thinking about my next project I'm thinking of finishing a UFO. Probably a good idea.

Orca Bay Progress

A mystery quilt by Bonnie Hunter @ Quiltville.com Lots of little scrap pieces I don't think I cut into one piece of yardage all of my pieces came out of my scrap basket. It didn't go down a bit.

Lucky son

This one is not mine I wish it was lovely. I think my next one will be like this. Lucky son that this is going to.

for Sammy Christmas

This one was finished for a Christmas gift for hubbys granddaughters gift.

Baby quilt finished

Finished and delivered now on to my stuff for Christmas.

Fabric neighbor brought

I thought it was a gift but as husband just said that she dropped it off. My what a gift three bags of 20's scraps and stars sewn together and edges turned under. One bag had 1.5 inch blocks Lots of them all beautiful. Check tomorrow to see what was done with them.

A challenge quilt

Awhile back Bonnie Hunter issued a challenge. I have not heard much about it on her blog but here is what I've got done. I love it. Where is yours?

Orca Bay part 2

All caught up with Bonnie. See other quilters at
Quiltville.blogspot.com

OrcaBay

I've got step one of Bonnie's Orca Bay done and 30 of step 2. Not an easy task while working 40 hours with a 45 minute commute. I just love her mysteries and wouldn't miss it for anything. Thanks Bonnie see more here http://quiltville.blogspot.com/

Making Ends Meet

I got all the borders finished and its ready to quilt. Backing is measured and binding made and attached to top then hung up to wait its turn on the quilting machine. Thanks you again Judy for the pattern.

design wall

Ready for the second border.

design wall 03 21 11

Such a nice design. Thanks Judy.
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http://www.patchworktimes.com/

Tatum's quilt close up

The shower was today and lots of fun was had by all. This is mom to be and nephew. I think she liked the quilt.

Tatum's baby quilt & Ryders cute picture

Here is Ryder's latest picture he is 7 months old now and a cutie. Mama's boy all the way.
And also Tatum's baby quilt. I like the way it turned out the fabrics are really nice.

Waiting on

Husband went out to work in his shop and I was on the computer. This, in the picture, went on for over an hour. Waiting on master to come back. Its a good thing Hubby works at home or they would sure miss him.

Snow day sewing

Another snow day. 10" on top of two feet and I'm not moving from this house. So working on this. A ggrandson is due in April so I've gotta get a move on.

The 1st picture is the view from my sewing room window. Beautiful but cold. It was 15 below here last night.

A finish

This one is finished and ready to use.

Snowed in

No way to get out today two feet of snow then the snow plow came by and topped us off with another two feet at the top of our driveway. But after a nap I got it together and made a fresh apple cake. yummy. Then I made a bib for new g grandson. Then I finished quilting on my RRCB. Yes it is off the frame. I hope to get it trimmed and start the binding tomorrow as I know I won't get to work. Just no way to shovel our way out. Not as young as we used to be.

Roll Roll Cotton Boll quilt

I've been working on this mystery for 8 weeks now. I got the last clue Friday I just finished it on Sunday night. Hubby loves it I'm not sure If I do. I think maybe some embroidery in the strip blocks might liven it up. I'll see what my friends think.

Little girl blanket

All quilted and binding on ready to go. Just waiting on a little baby girl.

Baby quilt

When piecing RRCB I miscounted and made way too many three piece sets and so here is what I made with them. I was expecting a great grandbaby girl in April 2011 but she turned out to be a he. So this one is finished waiting on the first girl and I've started on one for a cowboy.

RRCB part 7

Rolling right along. I have not had a lot of time to work on this mystery but I'm keeping up. Not sure that I like my choice of fabrics but time will tell. They are all out of my scrap basket except for some browns and the red/black constant which came out of the stash. I only purchased a half yard of brown. Thanks Bonnie for another great quilt. Only one basket of scraps left where there were two.

Roll Roll Cotton Boll

Keeping up with a mystery at Quiltville.com having fun using up stash.

RRCB step 1 finished

I pulled fabric but after Bonnie posted the instructions for step 1 to use 2 inch strips I went to my 2" bin and pulled green and pink and didn't even use my larger pieces. I love how the pink & green work together. Then I made too many and came up with this way to use them. I'm liking it.

fabric selection #2

Here is updated pictures using hints that were given this am. Thank you everyone who has commented. So far its about even. 08:00

I think the pink just pulled ahead. 11:42 am

Fabric selection

Here is my browns, pink thru red, neutrals and greens with two different constants. The blue and the pink floral. I like them both but I need to decide before Friday. Help.

This is for a mystery that is being done by Bonnie Hunter at quiltville.com come on and join us. Its sure to be a hoot.

Shirley

Orange Paris Diva

This one is amazing by Janet