Another Finish..

Another finish and 3 more ready to go.

I finished my "Grannies Scrap Box" for the "Simply Charming" sew-a-long.  This is my January/February quilt.  Now I need to pick a quilt for March/April.

Yesterday morning I sandwiched this quilt and 3 others.  One was a mini quilt I made 2 years ago from leftover triangle squares from other projects, one was my hatchet quilt, and the third was my Cheri's Quilts quilt-a-long.  The first three are going to be machine quilted and the Cheri quilt is going to be hand quilted.  Hopefully I can get the mini and the hatchet quilted today.

I woke up this morning to about 5" of snow.  It is still blowing out there but is suppose to stop this afternoon.  We've been lucky so far this year...but I think Mother Nature is going to get the last laugh.

I was going over old posts the other day and realized that my Blog Anniversary was in January.  It has been 2 years since my first post.  I sometimes wonder what I did before blogging...lol   I decided that I want to do a giveaway.  I will post information next week sometime.

Speaking of Anniversary's....Sunday my hubby and I will have been married 24 years.  We have had fun these last 24 years and I know there is more to come.  As some of you may know, he retired a year ago October.  We bought a new vehicle and a 26' travel trailer.  So far we have only gone on one trip... to Assateague Island in Maryland.  But look forward to lots of camping and traveling this year.  So I am trying to get lots of sewing and quilting done while it is cold out because even though I have a spot for my sewing machine and projects in the trailer I know I won't get as much done this summer.

So stayed tuned next week for news of the giveaway, stay warm or cool depending on where you live and get lots of quilting done.

Hugs, Cathy

The Sun is Shining...

And the snow is melting....But this is the quiet before the storm.  We are suppose to get 3" to 4" of snow tomorrow.  It's okay by me.  I won't be going anywhere.  I've been stuck in the house with a horrible head cold.  If it wasn't for Day-Quil or Nite-Quil I wouldn't be able to function.  I got a little bit of sewing done the last couple of days.

1.  3 Log Cabin Bow Tie Blocks (February UFO Busting)

2.  Patchwork Posse Round Robin...Row 1

Can you believe I signed up for another sew-a-long?  Yeah, I believe it too.  I am such a sucker for sew-a-longs.  

3.  Okay I am also doing a Mystery Mystery.  Nothing to show because I just picked out fabrics and did the cutting.

4.  And then there is the Block of the Month Sampler Quilt from Joined at the Hip....I just couldn't resist.

These are January and February's blocks.  

5.  I have the rest of the applique pieces basted on my Henrietta quilt.  I am going to work on it tonight.  (February UFO Busting).

So for now I'm going to snuggle down in my easy chair and if I can get Sammie to take a nap in her bed and not my lap I may get some applique done.  

Hugs, Cathy

First Finish for February

My first finish for February is my Abundance Quilt.

Again, a big thanks to Lori at Humble Quilts of another wonderful quilt-a-long.


I also got my blocks done for the Country Threads Sampler Quilt BOM.

Each month you make 2 blocks.  A 12" and 6" block.


Temecula Quilt Co. posted the next row of blocks on Friday.

Again I am using the fabric scraps I received from Homestead Hearth.  The strips of fabric that I have between the rows are from I jelly roll I got from Connecting threads.  I really like the way this is looking.

I'm not sure if I told you...I am participating in a Quilt-a-Long with Kathie @ Kindred Quilts and Sandy @ Loves to Quilt.  Each month we are making a small quilt from "Simply Charming" by Tara Lynn Darr. 

This is my February quilt, "Grannies Scrap Box".  It took 2 days to cut it out and one day to sew it together.  Now I need to sandwich it, quilt it and bind it before the end of the month.  There are some really sweet quilts in this book.

Today is Superbowl Sunday for my hubby.  For me it is Supersew Sunday...lol.
I plan on making some Log Cabin Bow Tie blocks today.  

The sun is shining here in Michigan, although it is really cold out and snow on the ground.  So keep warm, enjoy the game, get some sewing done and come back and visit again.

Hugs, Cathy

UFO Busting

I decided to join Carrie at A Passion for Applique for her Nothing But UFO's 2013.  However, I will be doing some new projects as well.  I am all linked up and now I just have to pick my UFO's.  I have too many to choose from.

Here are my picks:

1.  Log Cabin Bow Ties

I started these blocks in early 2011.  They are paper pieced.  I don't plan on finishing this quilt this month but I would love to make at least another 10 blocks.


2.  Henrietta Whiskers

I started this quilt in 2011.  This week I sewed on all the borders.  I would like to get the final applique done and then sandwich this quilt.  It will then go on my quilt frame to hand quilt.


3.  Autumn Plus Sign Quilt

I made this quilt top last November.  It is a gift for a friend of my husbands.  My goal is to get it sandwiched and machine quilted this month.

Well here are my UFO's for February.  Wish me luck.

Hugs, Cathy

January is Flying By....

I can't believe how fast January flew.  Maybe because I've been so busy.  I have a few projects to show you.

Another finish....  I started this last year, I couldn't even tell you when.  I hand quilted it using black quilting thread.  I really like how the quilting looks in the border.

I got all my blocks finished for my Henrietta Whiskers done and sewn together.  I'm really happy with the way it is looking.  Today I plan on adding the top and bottom applique borders.  Then I have to trace and baste the birds and stars on them.

The light wasn't too good for this picture.  It looks washed out.  But...would you believe I started another BOM.  This one is at Country Threads.  It is going to be a sampler quilt.  I found it on Pinterest.  It is my new favorite place to play.

Our dog Sammie is doing so much better.  She finally has her energy back.  Maybe too much...lol   Yesterday she ran around the house throwing her rawhide bone around.  Then she climbed up on the couch...

...and fell asleep with the bone in her mouth.

I hope you are having a great day and thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Cathy

It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood...

The sun is shining, the snow is glistening but it sure is cold.  A good day to stay inside and sew.  

I got a much anticipated package in the mail yesterday.  My scrap bags from Homestead Hearth.  I was so happy...I kept fondling the fabric and and oohing and aaaaaahing.

I was so thrilled with the selection of fabric that I ordered 3 more scrap bags this morning.  It takes about 3 weeks to get them but they are well worth the wait.  I had to use some of them right away....

I pulled some of the fabrics and started working on the Temecula Quilt Co. quilt-a-long.  This fabric was perfect for it.  



Well I finally got my 8th block done for my Henrietta Whiskers Quilt.

I pieced the background for the 9th and final block and yesterday I basted the pieces on.  I'm hoping to get the applique done tonight.  Then I can start sewing the blocks together.  It has an applique border that goes on the top and bottom.  Not sure if I want to add it first or applique it first.  We'll see.

This is the photo in my header.  I've shown it before and I just love it.  The picture was taken last January at Lake St. Clair Metro Park.  The swans had found a little pool of open water. 



Well it's time to get a little sewing done.  Later today we are going over to my daughter Kelley's house for dinner.  She is having the whole family over.  I really do love spending time with my kids and grandkids.



P.S.  Just to let you know, Sammie is feeling much better.

Hugs, Cathy
  

Making Progress.....

I am making progress on projects I just started and on one project I started quite a while ago. 2 applique projects and one pieced. 

This is the January block for the Seasonal Applique BOM I am doing.  The pattern showed fusible applique but I chose to do needle turn.  The beak on the bird is satin stitched.  The block measures 12 1/2" unfinished.

Lori at Humble Quilts posted the next round for the Abundance Quilt quilt-a-long.  I really love this little doll quilt.  It finishes at 12".  In the next post Lori is going to show us how she quilted it.

Remember this?  It is my Henrietta Whiskers quilt.  I had put it up and totally forgotten about it.  Since my New Year's Resolution was to finish something before I start something (which I have broken) I decided to dig it out and work on it.  As you can see I have finished 7 blocks.

Here is block number 8.  I had the background all pieces and the applique pieces cut out and marked.  Last night I appliqued the house.  Today I hope to finish the pumpkin and leaves.  Then one more block to go and I can sew the blocks together and start adding the borders.  Some of which also have applique.

And you won't believe what I'm going to start working on....Well let's save it till next time.

BTW Today Sammie showed a little spunk.  She hasn't been feeling too good the last couple of days but today she actually wanted to play for a bit.

Stay warm....it's only 14 degrees out and it's almost noon.  However, the sun is shining so it looks beautiful out.  Have a great day.

Hugs, Cathy