Snapshots

Over the long weekend I finished up this lap quilt, a birthday gift for my dearest friend. Now I just have to find the time to quilt it! Still not sure what pattern or thread I'm going to use...hmm. I was a bit scared of all the bright fabrics while putting together the blocks, but now that it's all put together and I think the chocolate border really finishes it off...I LOVE IT! Not to mention every color in this quilt is an accent color in her front room...it couldn't be more perfect!

Okay so now, if you've read my previous posts...this obviously means that I slipped up and made another quilt before I finished the last one. I know, I know! I'm still working on the applique border, so it hasn't really been put away so to speak and I couldn't help it...these bright colors were calling me, and besides it's for a birthday, that's got to count for something!!! :0)

Progress Report....

I'M DONE!! Well, the center section anyway....now on to the borders and the applique. I'm getting excited to be able to start something new, being grounded to one project has been quite challenging but the results speak volumes, it's actually working. UFOs beware!

And the winner is......

Congratulations to Rose Marie from over at Applique 'n Patch Quilting, winner of my very first draw for CHARM SQUARES! Thank you to all who entered. I have enjoyed visiting all the new blogs, well new to me that is. Keep stopping by and don't forget to leave a little note once in awhile.

What I'm working On...

I purchased this quilt kit last year at this time to make for my in-laws. It has since taken up refuge on my cutting table and instead of putting it away yet again, I'm refusing to do anything else until this quilt is DONE! Of course this quilt is a big queen size! The middle of the quilt consists of 14 rows of 12 blocks in each row, with a few small borders and a large applique border. I have 9 rows completed so far and man, was that a lot of work, only 5 more to go...rows that is!

Free Draw!!!

I haven't posted in 10 days...it's been a busy 10 days let me tell you! So, I'm back with something fun! My first draw! Comment on this post to be entered to win FREE CHARM SQUARES!!!

Any Ideas???

I'm looking for ideas to turn these 28 fat 1/4's into a quilt for my niece. I thought I'd send out the call to my new blogger friends and see what pattern ideas come back...I'm thinking maybe a turning 20?? HELP!

Hugs & Kisses

Here is an older pic of a quilt that I made for my dear friend's first born, Katie. Made entirely from Nancy Halvorsen's Charms Flannel. I loved it so much that I made another one for a colleague and have cut out yet another one and have all the hearts and stars appliqued. I am just waiting for the right baby to give it to. There's nothing better than giving a baby quilt!