Some Sewin Goin On

Yesterday was quilt club...

and yes, there was some sewin goin on.

Finally that is!

We have laughed at how little we have accomplished lately.

Enjoying great food and good laughs, but as for stitching...

Well, that just hasn't happened!

Yesterday was a cold gloomy sort of day... call it that, or the fact that 

Joi decided enough was enough. 

LOL!!!

She went to work putting together kits for us to stitch up out of her stash.

Her inspiration...a photo in a magazine.

That sure brought some color to our cold icky day!

Makes you stop and think doesn't it.

How easy it is to draw up something from a photo you see.

Inspiration... that's what it's all about.

Well, that and the need to bust thru more stash than we will use in this lifetime!

Hahahaha

Anyone else feel that pain?

:-)

Til next time...

Keep on Stitchin'

Creative Borders and Binding...Oct Island Batik wrap up

It's always fun to see what the Island Batik Ambassadors come up with monthly,

 on the challenges that we are given!

But this month...

WOW, did they rise to the occasion.

I'm blown away with their creativity and it's really opened my eyes to new possibilities.

Check it out for  yourselves.

You can read up more on each of these projects, from the links below.
You'll want to be sure to check back in a few days...
We've had some very busy ladies with Quilt Market in Houston.
They have the petal to the metal and are working away on their projects now!
I will update this post with more fabulous inspiration, soon
;-)

Purrfect Spots Designs

Den Syende Himmel

Pamela Quilts

Desert Bloom Quilting

Freemotion by the River

Yellow Cat Quilt Designs

Quilting Affection Designs

BejeweledQuilts by Barb

Sally's Quilting Corner

Inch Worm Fabrics

Kauffman Designs

MooseStash Quilting

BeaQuilter

Janet Yakamoto

Cheryl Lynch Quilts

Mary Mack's Blog

Hearts Creations

Kissed Quilts

ArkAngel Creations

The Quilt Rambler

Inspired Layers
FunThreads
Meanderings Along Lizard Creek

Vicki's Crafts and Quilting

Adventurous Applique and Quilting

Masterpiece Quilting

Little Bunny Quilts

Inquiring Quilter

Seams Like a Dream

Sophie Junction

Whispers of Yore

Seams to be Sew

Slice of Pi Quilts

Quilt'n Party

SEW...we hope we have inspired you to challenge yourselves.

Now show us your creative borders.

Til next time...

Keep on Stitchin'

Thanksgiving Thanks!

It's always fun to see your readership go up from time to time.

I like to check it out and see what's got your attention.

This week when I saw a big spike in a post that I wrote back in 2012,

I had to know what the buzz was about.

Looks like Quilt Inspirations has updated their Thanksgiving free pattern post

to include my Dresden Turkey.

See him there...5th one down on the right?

Here's a better shot of him.

I made this guy and a table runner for a "Dots on Dots" blog hop, 5 years ago now.

You can see more on this and still download a free pattern for the turkey applique

HERE

Don't laugh too hard...this was my very first try at making a pattern.

Not that things have improved much since then!

LOL!!!

Check out Quilt Inspirations free Thanksgiving pattern post

HERE

What a privilege to be included with so many talented quilters.

Thanks Quilt Inspiration.

NOTE: If you have never seen their blog, you really need to check it out.

Loads of great inspiration and links for tons of free patterns.

Til next time...

Keep on Stitchin'

Sun, Sand and Sea BOM

November is here and for many of us in the US,

it's time to put away those beach clothes.

But not us, Sun Sand and Sea'ers!

LOL!!

We are off to make some waves this month.

Thanks to Amy at "Sew Incredibly Crazy", we have some fabulous waves,

 for our quilt.

You can pop in on Amy for the link for this fun addition

HERE

Remember all blocks are free until the end of each month, 

then they are available for a small fee.

Thanks to "Island Batik" for sponsoring my quilt.

I just love how bright and cheery these fabrics are

 and how well they play with each other.

:-)

This month Amy, you got me to thinking...

I've long been in love with the "Shakespeare in the Park" quilt pattern, 

by Judy Martin.

Check out these photos 

HERE

It was so fun making this row, that I need to quit procrastinating

 and get busy on my own Shakespeare!

:-)

Sew, get in on the fun and make yourself some waves!

Til next time...

Keep on Stitchin'

Happy Halloween

As the darkness comes near, the ghouls will appear!

LOL!!

Unless they already came to your house, for quilt club today...

It was another one of those non-productive days we are seeming to enjoy

 more and more.

We are going to have to quit calling ourselves a quilt club

 and start referring to ourselves as, adventurous eaters anonymous!!!

hahahahaha

The table was set for this crazy bunch.

It started with dipped Oreos and Little Debbie Swiss Cake rolls.

I'm sure you've seen the videos on Facebook for them.

But my favorite had to be the "Ghoul Boogers"!

Is that just too funny?

This was another one of my Pinterest finds.

You can get the recipe and the printable label

HERE at Design Dazzle. 

You will have to sign up for a free account, but it's well worth it.

She's got loads of fun ideas and printables for all the holidays.

Ok, so "Ghoul Boogers" really is just Carmel Corn with green food coloring.

I found a set with the perfect shade of green at Wal-Mart.

And there is nothing better than taunting your kids with 

"your mommy's eating boogers"!!!!!

These mini paint cans were perfect for small treats!

Joi, made adorable treat bags for us all.

It matches the "Ghoul Boogers"

How did she know???

Yep, it made for one fun, table of treats!

We wrapped up early,  as we were on a carb high, a sugar high...

...and apparently a "vino" high!

LOL!!

I'd love to show you what was in this bottle, but it's gone.

Good to the last drop!

Glenora is a winery in New York. They have the absolute best fruit wines, 

and there is a group of tipsy quilters who will agree with that statement!

hehehehe

Check out these mugs.

I've become obsessed with glass etching.

 Thanks to my friend for showing me how to use

my Silhouette Cameo cutter.

If you've never played with etching, its very easy.

You cut your image onto a vinyl. 

Weed out what you want etched

Transfer to glass with transfer paper

Remove that transfer paper

 

And your ready to etch.

 

I bought this Armour Etch at Hobby Lobby.

You just paint it on top of your vinyl stencil and in 5 minutes, you rinse and your done.

Peel off the vinyl, wash and your ready to use!

I like to personalize them too.

We partied till we were pooped, now it's nap time!

Gonna catch some Zzzzz..............s
Wishing you a night of treats!

Til next time

Keep on Stitchin'