End of my quiltathon

Here is two rows done on my quilt project. Three more rows to go, and hopefully I will be able to do some more work on it next weekend.
I was able to tie both baby quilts and they are now ready to have the binding put on. I tried to do one of them free motion and it really looked bad. Took me quite a while to take it all back out, but it is much better with ties. It is time for me to make supper, so I think this is a good time to stop.


I really was hopeing to get more accomplished today than what I did. And if I wasn't making mistakes, I would have these baby quilts done too.
However, the gal who was interested in my china hutch came with her husband and a friend this morning and took it. Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!! More room in the den now for my sewing table. Just a little one, and a light too. I am going to go shopping next weekend for one.

Quiltathon Part 3

OK, this is what I got accomplished so far.
I started free motion quilting the little pink pig quilt. I have it half done and the thread kept breaking so I thought I better stop before I got angry with it. So I thought I needed a break from it for awile.
Then I worked on the new fat quarters quilt top and began sewing the pieces together in groups. I would say I am half way done with sewing the triangles and now I am taking a break to fix supper.
After supper I have everything I need set up on the couch to start tieing the brown and pink baby quilt. I think I probably will find some nice movie to watch tonight while tieing.
I did get alot accomplished, but I also think I bit off more than I can chew today.
Too many projects, and no way that I can get all three done.

Quiltathon Part 2

Taking a Break!!!!!
I got two baby quilts sandwich and ready to be quilted. One will be free motion quilted, the other I am planning on tieing. And then all the material for my next quilt top is pretty much cut out except for the sashing. I am ironing that material right now. Whew!! And in between had to run to grocery store to get the sick baby some juice. Not bad. Ok Break's over............

Quiltathon weekend

OK it's 8:00am, and I am ready.
I got my material together for a new quilt top.
I have two baby quilts that need to be sandwiched and finished.
So that's the plan for this weekend.
Hubby is down in bed sick with the flu, so that might cause a problem, but I will prevail.
Ready, set, go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy 2009

Gosh it feels funny to write 2009. Maybe by mid year I will get it right. I am one of those people that will constandly write the past year on my checks well into the new year. I wish everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

I am glad the holidays are over, as wonderful as they are, it still is a stressful time, and a relief when over. It is very relaxing when I can just sit and sew. It's like being in my own little world.

Here is a baby quilt that I was able to finish this afternoon. I also got a chance to make another grocery tote and a door draft blocker.

The grocery totes were such a good idea for christmas. My children were so excited to see a bag full of groceries. They each ordered more totes for themselves, so now I will be making more.

It is great having all this time off of work, I have a few more projects I want to work on yet for this long weekend.

BOM #9 & #10

Well the christmas season was such a busy one for me as I am sure it is for everyone. I am finally able to show off my BOM's #9 & 10, because of a quiet afternoon to get some sewing done. These blocks were actually fun to make, however I still need work on my points. But I am pleased with how these are turning out and I am so looking forward to the end results.

Sister's Web site

I am adding a new web site to my favorites. To anyone who reads my blog, WeStitch is a web site of my sister's. She was embroidering for friends and family. And was such a sucess with it that now she is branching out into a home business. If you are reading my site, take the time to visit WeStitch and spread the word. She does such beautiful work. And Thanks for looking.