I'M JUMPING UP AND DOWN.....another win from Quilt Nut Creations!!!

http://quiltnutcreations.blogspot.com/2010/10/falling-into-fall-giveaway.html

I know it's unbelievable!!  I won twice.  This has been my lucky week...grin...and such great prizes.  Thanks Rhonda!

Look what I won from Scrapendipity Designs!!!!

http://scrapendipitydesigns.com/blog/

http://scrapendipitydesigns.com/blog/?p=372

I was one of the lucky winners of this fat quarter selection.

Thanks Rachel!

I'll be waiting by my mailbox.

Block J and it looks...........

like I need to learn the alphabet in order anyway....grin.

Block P is finally finished...

I ran out of the solid pink, so I had to reorder.  Actually I ran out because I messed it up, but any excuse to shop is a good excuse.....grin.

I Won again!!! THANKS JANET!

Look what I won from Janet's blog.

http://ahugdelights.blogspot.com/

Go check out her site.

I'm having fun!!!

Birds Flying in the Air and a Full Tummy.......grin....Thank you Tio Dan

Birds in the Air

Today was a great day!  We went to Round Rock and ate Puffy Tacos at Tio Dan's with my Dear Brothers, Sister-in-Law, and Big Mick.  We ate and laughed forever!  What a blast.  I'm sure they were happy when we left....LOL.  I'm thinking only my brothers and I enjoyed the stupid humor.  We are so weird. 

Full and content, I decided to sew this block.  Since cardinals are my favorite birds, I made the block in red.  Off to clean up the mess that paper piecing makes.  Hope everyone had a day as good as mine.

Welcome! (I'm waving Hello!)

I see a few more followers have joined me.  Hey!!!

LOOK It's the Big Dipper!!

This is from The Farmers Wife book and is called the Big Dipper.  I see a pinwheel, but not sure about a big dipper....maybe if I squint my eyes just right............nope.  But it is finished!

IF I HAD NEVER...............by Sandi at Alegacy of Stitches

Thank you so much Sandi for this post ( http://alegacyofstitches.blogspot.com/ ).  Please go and read Sandi's post for today.  It made me think of a few of my.......If I had neverS....

If I had never helped my Mom with genealogy (ugh), I would have never learned what made Mom tick.  It's given us much to talk about over the last 10 years.  We finally had something in common even if it made me crazy...LOL.


If I had never had cancer, I would have never started quilting.............that was on my bucket list....grin.  I wouldn't have made "Flowers for Betsy Bug" for my Mom and seen this sweet look on her face.  That sweet face was worth every stitch I made. 

We all have "If I had nevers...." in our lives.  I just love that Sandi has made me remember a few of the positive ones.

My Grandmother Jessie, long passed, embroidered the baskets.  I made a quilt from them and quilted it for Mom's 89th birthday....last year.  She's on her way to 90.  Grandma called Mom Betsy Bug when she was little.

Thank you Sandi!

Romans 8:28 (New International Version)

More Than Conquerors

28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

I WON, I WON!! Two pattens and some goodies....grin

I won this cute pattern from A Creative Life blog. Click on the cute coffee cup button on the right to check out her blog....Thanks Royce!!

I also won this cute pattern and some goodies from The Contended Quilter.  Click on the apron button on the right and check Caroline's blog.

How much fun is this!!!!

I'm doing a Happy Dance!!!!

Designer Mystery 2 from The Fat Quarter Shop

http://www.fatquartershop.com/store/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=46539172344344653&Store_id=499&page_id=23&Item_ID=44916&Parent_Ids=

Looks like it's on sale now....LOL.  Story of my life.  Someone will enjoy the savings.

I'm so excited to have finished this top.  Now to win the lotto and get that long arm quilting machine I'm dreaming about to quilt it...............grin.  I did manage to take a whole week to finish the last two borders.  Click on the picture to enlarge.  I should make a game of this to see who finds the big long thread on the quilt.

Sweet Puppy Love!

Jimmy Stewart and Beau.

Wow!! Another Giveaway from The Contented Quilter

Free patterns.  Click on the button on the right of my page with the cute apron!

Win your own Christmas gift.....

Not sure I understand it all, but am entering anyway.  You can win your own Christmas gift.  Check it out at:

http://craftgossip.com/blog/giveaway/whats-under-your-christmas-tree/


I'm reviewing The Christmas Card Snowman Ornament.  This is sooooo cute!!  Think I'll make one for myself.

http://www.craftbits.com/project/christmas-card-snowman-ornament  There is also a really cute Christmas card angel at:
http://www.craftbits.com/project/christmas-card-stitched-angel

What I want for Christmas is the $139 KINDLE!!!  Please pick me!!!  Grin.

Pretty Handy Girl blog....

Go check out this blog.  Brittany has so many creative ideas.  Today she has a beautiful decoration with a chalk board that says, "Relax! You're Home Now."  If we could all learn to do that, we would definitely be much happier.

Thanks Brittany!  That made me smile.

http://www.prettyhandygirl.com/

A "Calico Puzzle"...............from

The Farmers Wife Book

I know it's a simple, easy block that I worked on ALL DAY!!!  Grin...I finally just started over.  I have no clue where I went wrong.  Its done! and good enough.

Hope everyone had a great day today!  "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."....Psalm 118:24

Another Chance to WINNNNNNNNN a Go! Cutter

http://milliesquilting.blogspot.com/2010/09/accuquilt-go-cutter-giveaway.html

Run over to Millie's and check out your chance to win.

GO! GO! GO! To Jane's Fabrics.....

to win a Go! Fabric cutting machine.  Thanks Jane for the Giveaway!

http://janesfabrics.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-go-for-giveaway.html

No Food for the Squirrels

It got really dark and cloudy here, but we got just a little bit of rain. Sammie (my weenie dog) keeps wanting outside to get the squirrels.

The squirrels plant their hickory nuts in Sam's little fenced area, and Sammie goes out and digs them up.....grin. We are going to have some hungry squirrels around here this winter.

Block G is little out of WHACK, but finished.

http://www.quilterscache.com/W/WaterwheelVariationBlock.html

Noooooooo, I'm still not caught up with these blocks.  I also have no clue what color to use for sashing or borders.  This is going to be one bright quilt.

TALK ABOUT A "HAPPY DANCE"

http://www.dogwork.com/penf2/

This is sooooooo cute and perfect for quilters....The Happy Dance...LOL.  Sorry I couldn't figure out how to get it to play here, but it's worth the click to make you smile.

I'm already missing my Grandkids.... :((((( However, ....

Block H

http://quilterscache.com/D/DorothysStarBlock.html

I did finish a block!  It's not the same as watching one of their wonderful talent shows, but sewing does keep me busy.

A NEW BLOG!!! Alrighty! More Fun

http://cre8tivequilter.blogspot.com/

One of my quilty friends directed me to the above blog.  Read the banner on the house...YES....Block of the Week patterns free.  Go check this site out.  Just click on the above link or on the matching button on the right side of my page.  Have fun!

Seasons from The Farmes Wife

Another Little Block.

Not Another Block of the Month................Yes! I couldn't resist.

A Christmas Story

by Jenny Elefantz

http://elefantz.blogspot.com/

This is one of the corner blocks I made from Jenny's pattern.  Most of it is embroidery.  The fabric is Fancy Hill Farm.  Wish me enough years to finish a few of these.

Another Orangie Day or Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice or Block M

Here's hoping I have enough fabric left for nine more blocks.  Maybe I'll do a table topper instead.  I sure enjoyed doing this block.  It went together rather fast. Marge picked it from Marcia Hohn's website.  Go see it in it's orginal colors.  It's outstanding.
http://www.quilterscache.com/S/ShootingStar2Block_Page2.html

May The Blue Bird of Paradise Fly......and GO!!!

Please go read Cyndi's blog, and her story about winning the GO! Cutter.  What a SWEET lady.

http://bluebirdswing.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-here.html

God Bless America and Our Troops!

Susan at Life on the Bayou posted her flag as well.  It was such a wonderful idea I followed suit.

http://7and7.wordpress.com/2010/09/11/911-is-your-flag-flying/

Check out Susan's Blog also.

Big Mick and Sammie.....catching some zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Sam has Big Mick all to himself now.  I think he's enjoying it!

Welcome!

I'm excited to see I have some more followers!  Thanks for joining my journey!

BillieBee

A Basket with a Wrinkle???....grin

Yes, a wrinkle in the handle.  I forgot to cut my strip on the bias, so my handle didn't stretch correctly.  Maybeeeeeeeeee I'll redo it someday or maybe not.  Still loving this fabric.  Doesn't take much to make me happy these days just some fabric and maybe the "Enchiladas" Mick is cooking for me right now!!!  Boy I'm getting hungry.  Smells good at my house.

BAT WINGS?? The Farmers Wife Block

I finally got back to TFW blocks.  This one is called Bat Wings.  It doesn't look like an Austin bat does it...grin.

Quiet Praise

Quilting Bee, EQ7 and more

I went to my Quilting Bee Group today and had the nicest time.  I don't go out much and have missed visiting with these sweet ladies.  Lots of giggles.  This evening I played with EQ7 and had a blast!! 

I finished Block L for The Sampler Society and I'm still behind....grin.  I've been using the cream with flowers as my "sometimes" background fabric, but this time I added some muslin so the yellow would show up better.

Have a Blessed Day and hug allllllllllll your babies furry and otherwise!

Goodbye Sweet Elliott!

Today we had to say goodbye to Elliott.  Elliott was 16 and had been spending his older years posing  for the camera on my quilts and taking life easy.  In his younger years he was a wild and crazy cat....smile.

We'll miss you dearly Elliott.

We love you!

GREAT DAY!

Block K

I finished this block today for The Sampler Society Yahoo Group.  I also had a doctors appointment today and everything was great!!!  Went to eat Puff Tacos at Tio Dans (scroll down for that post) yummmy!!!  All would be well with the world if my old, old kitty Elliott would get well  :((((  The Vets not holding out much hope.......................Elliotts 16, old, and tired.

We Shall Behold Him

More Blocks from The Sampler Society Yahoo Group

I finally got a couple of more blocks finished.  I'm wayyyy behind because surprise surpirse, I have too many irons in the fire.....grin.  That's me always wanting to sew too much, eat too much, and whatever too much, but isn't it fun!!

Many of the blocks used for this sampler are from http://quilterscache.com/ .  If you haven't already found Marcia Hohn's website go check it out and have a great time!

It's a GO GO GO Giveaway at Sherri's.....

just follow the link

http://aquiltinglife.blogspot.com/

and comment to win an Accuquilt Go machine.

Little Connie Talbot sings........................I Believe

My Jelly Roll Sampler Top is FINISHED!

Quilt Along With

http://www.moosequilts.blogspot.com/

I'm doing a Happy Dance

The Sweet Voice of Norah Jones

Last Block.......Please Don't Call the Quilting Police!

This is my last block of the Jelly Roll Sampler.  Yes, I did it wrong, but will call this my creative license....grin.  The solid red and black blocks should be switched.  It would be prettier, but I counting this block finished.

Giveaway! at "A Few Scraps"

Go check it out, but just remember the prize is mine!

http://www.afewscraps.blogspot.com/

No kidding.  There are some nice goodies to win.

Does this make me a Farmer's Wife???

Windmill

I'm sooooo excited.  I just completed my first block in The Farmers Wife Book.  I also joined the blog and the yahoo group.  If you want to come and play, click on the The Farmers Wife button on the right side of my page.  This fabric is Moda's Wiscasset and I'm loving it!

Sashing Finished..........................

and only two more borders to add, but I'mmmmmmmmm taking a break to work on something else for awhile....grin.  OF COURSE, I have too many quilts started, and what fun I'm having.

Another view.

Psalm 103....My personal favorite.

Psalm 103

1: Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2: Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits 3: who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, 4: who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, 5: who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. 6: The LORD works righteousness
and justice for all the oppressed.

Simple Radiant Block 3 and 3 Radiant grandkids.

Simple Radiant Block 3

Carol Doak's BOM

I can't believe I sewed this block with 3 of my 4 grandkids running around my sewing room...LOL.  They were taking turns looking for pins on the floor with my pointy magnet.  Gracie and Beth found them all, but Sweet Dakota had not had a turn.  I secretly (I thought) dropped a few more on the floor for him.  He picked them up with the magnet and said, "Grandma aren't you going to drop some more for me?"  Too funny.  Isla, my oldest granddaughter, will maybe be here to join in tomorrow.

Happy Day!!!

Center Block

Designer Mystery 2

Fat Quarter Shop

Happy Day!!  I finished the star in the star in the star....grin.  Or the never ending Star.

Funny, Funny Video

Katie from one of my quilty groups posted this.  It's too true not to share....enjoy

Sweet Promises.................Psalm 91:4

No videos just the Sweet Promises.  One of Linda Robertson's favorite verses.

"He will shield you with His wings,
He will shelter you with His feathers,
His faithful promises are your armor and protection."


Psalm 91v4

Give me a "STRIPE!"

Soooooooooooo many ways to do a stripe!

Finally decided on this, and yes I did redo it a couple of times...smile.

Block D The Sampler Society

Followers are up to 11...Wow!

Thanks everyone for your interest in my blog!

I'm seeing Dots!

Block F The Sampler Society Block

Nice quiet day today, but I'm missing Grace and Isla!  No ones dancing through the house.

Life...............author unknown

"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ24YLB5cPc&feature=related

Check out Gene Kelly.  He still makes me smile.

I sewed today!!!!!

Big Mick took Isla and Gracie bowling today, so I got to sew.  I finished an easy block today.  I really have enjoyed this Sampler.  To check it out click on the Jelly Roll Sampler button on the right of my page.  All the blocks are still available.

Abbey Lane Quilts----Flower Fest Giveaway

http://abbeylanequilts.blogspot.com/2010/07/possibilities-are-endless-and-yes-we.html

Here's my personal favorite.  It's so cute and festive...hench the Flower Fest.  You all know how I love giveaways.  Enjoy!

I'm Home alone!

Block B Alternative of The Sampler Society Yahoo Group

Big Mick and Shelley took Isla and Gracie to the Bastrop Zoo today to meet all the critters.  My personal favorite is the Guinea Pig house.  If you start throwing food out, they come streaming out of their house in long lines to eat.  It looks at least like a 100 of them.  I did go last time when it was cooler,  It's just way too hot today so I stayed home and sewed a block.  All the kids and Grandkids were here yesterday so it's really quiet.

The two oldest will be back soon.

Linda R's....Favorite Verse....Lamentations 3:22-24

Thanks so much for sharing Linda!

Lamentations 3:22-24 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness. "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in him."

Sorry I had a great video from Selah provided by youtube posted here, but it has been removed by the "user???"  .......just hum your favorite praise song right here............

Maybe I'll decorate my house with little Notebooks....grin.

http://elefantz.blogspot.com/2010/07/notebook-cover-tutorial.html

I found this really quick and easy tutorial on Jenny's blog.  My 10 and 11 year old granddaughters are coming this weekend.  This might be a nice project to start them on in the world of sewing.  What are my odds of getting them to sew.............probably slim to none....LOL

Owwwwwwwwwwww Great Giveaway on V and Company

Go check it out, but remember the prize is mine......LOLLLLLLLLLLL.

Here's a link for you:

http://vandcogiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/07/giveaway-fat-quarter-shop.html

Happy Sewing Day!!!

Block C from The Sampler Society Group

Dear Husband is off having his fun golfing today. When he brought me my coffee, he said just do whatever you want today and NOT to worry about the house......grin....LOL.  He knows I don't worry about it anyway, but it was sweet of him to say.

Psalm 118:24  This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

The Sampler Society BOM - Block E

It's very late and I'm yawning, but I finished another block from The Sampler Society yahoo group. 

My kids and grandkids are all coming next Friday, so I won't be sewing.  The two older girls will stay the week.  Fun! Fun! Fun!  Can't wait.

Another Block Finished!!!

Jelly Roll Sampler Block 10

http://moosequilts.blogspot.com/2010/02/jelly-roll-sampler-quilt-along-2010.html

I've had so much fun working on the Jelly Roll Sampler Blocks.  They're easy enough to do and depending on your fabrics, you can get a wide variety of looks.  Not too late to join!  You can catch up in no time at all.  If you want to quilt along, click the link above or the button on the right side of my page.

Galactic Explosion - Block 10 Sashing

http://www.nancyrinkdesigns.com/free.html

Alrighty!  I finally finished Block 10, the sashing, of Nancy Rinks current free BOM.  The first border fabric is on the way as I type.  All the free blocks are still posted on Nancy's web page plus more to come.  Don't miss out.

Thanks to Elliott for helping hold now the edge of the quilt...grin.

June You've Got Skills......from Night and Day

I rarely go to the movies, but I did yesterday.  Mick, Shelley, and I went to see Night and Day with  Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz.  It was such a fun movie!  I think I laughed and squealed through most of it.  Might have to do that again soon.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LlbZ2rA7Ak

Home Decor - Crocheted Napkin Rings

Crocheted Napkin Rings

http://www.crochetme.com/media/p/95204.aspx

I used a varigated thread, but it looks like I used 4 different skiens...interestingggg.  (Click picture for a closeup)  Some day when time permits and DH takes me to town to shop for thread, I'm going to buy enough thread to do the complete set.  I just think this pattern is so cute.  The pattern is written by Carol Williams, and look it says it's her first written pattern!

Yes, I'm grounded again for shopping on the internet.....grin....bills just came in.