Another Break

I"ll be away for a week or two as I help Holly move and just try and keep up with life! Have a bit of eye candy for you though until I"m back! Above is another table runner for Holly. She saw this pattern and loved the Valentines runner. So that is the first one from the pattern I made. At least I got this one done!

And here are some rag pillows I made for my nephew who just graduated from high school. Holly and Adam had some like this only Purdue colors and fabrics, and they were such a hit she thought her cousin needed some for college. Done of course in his schools colors.

And I forgot to show you the awesome cake I had made for Holly's graduation party! Her major was Airport management. Is this not just the perfect cake!

See you when I'm back and caught up with stuff!

Wedding Quilt Progress

I did make a bit of progress on the wedding quilt! Here are the 9 center blocks! About 1/5th of the center done! (oh, and doesn't the blue tape add the little something extra!)

I"ve got so much going on these days. Holly is now busy packing up to move to Oklahoma. A friend told me today to slow down and take some deep breaths. So I did - and I hyper-ventilated! OK not really, but I could have!

Life is flying by...

I"m so busy this spring. It seems life is just flying by. Last weekend we were gone to Holly's graduation. This weekend we are having the big graduation party. So cleaning and planning have been going on! Lets just hope there is no rain tomorrow!

On the top are the 4 new brownstone blocks I got made. One more month done for that!

And I"m in a round robin with a group of ladies. This is the first month to get someone's block. The string block is the block I got in the mail, the theme is brights and summer. So check out what I made tonight while trying to relax and cool off from all the cleaning!

What a great Weekend!

Look at the exciting weekend we had! Holly (my oldest) graduated from Purdue University this weekend! It was a gorgeous day and all had fun!

CONGRATULATIONS Holly!

Just a top

Thought I would share my Jo's Little Women top I made this last week. Things are getting done slow, so this is all I have. And they will be slow this summer while I"m busy with Holly's college graduation, her moving to Oklahoma and Wedding "stuff". In there of course the other 2 girls have things going on too. So busy, busy, busy!

Have I got a finish to share with you!

Check out my latest finish! I've always wanted a 2 color solid quilt! And now I have an awesome one! I started this last fall at quilt camp. Laura did a mystery and this was it! I just got it back from the quilter, got it bound and washed to make it all crinkly!

Thought you were worried I wouldn't have anything for you? I"m still here, just busy, busy, busy with proms, graduations, wedding plans, and yes - work. So hang in there, I may not be around as much, but I"m still here!

Back of the Scratch Quilt

Here is a fuzzy pic of my scratch quilt. Isn't it fun!

And a 4" finished size block. I"m doing a round robin for the next 18 months and this is my starter block. My theme - Simply Solids! I can't wait to see what it will turn into! I"m dying to see what the first block is that I'm sent! I will get it about May 15th.

Finally I quilted it

I finally got my scratch quilt quilted. I can't wait to use it this summer - it is perfect for summer. I just love the little letters on the background fabric. Oh darn, I forgot to take a pic of the fun back on this quilt. Well I"ll have to do it later.

And here is a second peek at "THE" Wedding Quilt. And no - this still isn't the design! It is a secret - and Holly checks in, so I can't show you what it will look like. Oh by the way, she is paniced that the red below looks pink. Adam gave me strict instructions - NO PINK! I've assured her - it is just how it looks in the picture. It is a red and white design fabric, but I needed it to end up looking lighter than a solid red I"m puttin in it elsewhere.

The days are just flying by!

Yup, they are flying by - in more ways than one. I finished another small quilt this weekend and just got a chance to share it with you. So, not only did time fly by and I didn't share this until tonight, but it is my mom's spring wall hanging for her door - I know, it has been spring for awhile now - a little late. But it turned out so cute! All from stash!

Hail, Hail - the quilt is started!

Yup, had hail today! But by the time I got my camera and a new battery the rain was melting it already. But for a bit it was crazy outside! I did get this shot in the grass before it had all melted and the one under the evergreens.

And while the weather was crazy outside I started "THE Wedding Quilt"! My oldest is getting married in October and I figured I had best get started on the quilt! She helped me pick out the fabrics, but has no clue what the design is. And showing you this first set of blocks will not in any way give it away!

Only 6 more months now! OMG! I had better get dress shopping! I keep telling her I'm wearing shorts and a tshirt! At this rate I may really have to!

And now a short Break

Amy of Park City Girl has organized an online Quilt Festival! Her idea is for us to share a favorite quilt and give the story behind it and then link to Mr. Linky on her blog. There are already a large list of bloggers linked in hopes of winning a prize from the generous sponsors! What a perfect way to spend a cold rainy dreary day!

And here is my favorite quilt. It is the quilt I used as a girl on my bed from Aunt Mary. I've blogged about this quilt before. But even as a young girl I had to have this quilt on my bed, even though it was old and worn, and even if it was summer I wanted this quilt. I think my love for this quilt is what made me want to learn how to quilt. Aunt Mary was the only person in our family who knew how to quilt, but by the time I got old enough to learn she had died (she was really my great aunt so much older).

Look at the awesome fabrics. This quilt is most certainly my favorite for all the memories and love it holds for me.

A few different quilts from the show

Thought you would also like to see some other fun quilts from the show.

And Even More!

This top one has to be my favorite. I"ve always wanted to make this quilt. Someday I will! Enjoy!