Bloggers' Quilt Festival :: Spring 2011

 You know when you see a quilt (on a blog, in a magazine, ect.) and an excitement comes over you because you know you have to make it?  Well, that is what happened to me when Kris (aka Dandelion Quilts) posted her State Fair Schnibble...way back.  I was inspired.  I fell in love with the pattern.  Back in August 2010, I finished the State Fair top in Bliss.  And I'm happy to tell everyone that it was last month that I completed it but didn't say a word because I wanted to share it for the festival.  My dh was amazed at how I kept my mouth zipped...lol!  It's a fun pattern.  The fabric, Bliss, was the perfect fit.  I can't wait to make another one...maybe in Punctuation?

Like everyone else, I've been waiting for the festival to begin...it's going to be a fun weekend of amazing eye candy in blog land.  Thanks go to Amy for throwing such a fun, festive event.  You can find more amazing quilts here.

The Carolina Bag

I received a sweet surprise in the mail yesterday from Kim of Sherrod Studio.  She gifted me this pattern and 2 pretty cuts of fabric.  I really love this pattern!  After going over the materials needed and instructions, I'm going to make this bag.  I just need to finish a really cool, vintage sheet quilt I'm working on for Gail.  Here is a pic of the top part of the quilt.  As most of you know, fabric is so much prettier in person.  And these fabrics are beautiful.  All of the fabrics were in very good condition but since these were going to be used for a quilt, I put a non-woven stabilizer on each piece.  I've learned this motto from Mel...or Melody???...if your going to take the time to make a quilt, you might as well use the best materials/methods when making one.  And this

Beware of identity theft this Easter...

HAPPY EASTER!

This past weekend the weather here was wonderful.  We spent a good part of it outside.  It was sunny & really breezy.  We had all the windows open.  And throughout the day, we had the sweet smell of honey suckle drifting all around the front of the house & throughout the living room!  This vine is growing on our front porch.  I'm enjoying the spring time much more this year.

I've been working on this quilt for a lady in the next town.  I finally finished the top.  Now I just have to quilt & bind it.

After I finish the t-shirt quilt, this is what I'll be working on!  If you were to see & touch these vintage sheets/fabrics, you would start giggling!  Talk about fabric envy, these beauties belong to Gail.  I'm going to make her a patchwork quilt.  I can't wait to get started.

Enjoy the rest of the week...talk to y'all later...

Bag Pattern Giveaway...

I don't do bags...don't have the skills...lol!  BUT if you want a chance to win a cute bag pattern, Kim is having a cool giveaway.  Just click HERE.