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Thursday, October 24, 2019

Nifty Novelties Blog Hop

Ribbit!
That's frog talk for welcome to my day to share my "Nifty Novelties" with you!
LOL!!
I was so excited when Marian announced this hop last spring!
I brain-stormed with my BFF about what to do with all my bug prints.
She came up with "frogs" that love to eat little buggy things!
LOL!!
That lead me to an online search of kids coloring pages. 
Where I found the perfect one, at "Raising our Kids.com" 
I dug through my greens and went to work.
His little tummy patch was the perfect place to show off my bug novelty prints.
I chose to use a reverse applique stitch, on the tummies.
And adapted the eyes, using assorted circles from my Accuquilt GO dies,
which really brought them to life!

Here you have it, after playing with a layout...this "army" of frogs 
have hopped their way into my heart!
LOL!!
Did you know a group of frogs is called an army?
Look it up, it surprised me!
Sometimes they are called a colony too, but I think I like the sound of a frog army.
I called in the troops and they gobbled up my bug novelties!
If only this wasn't the last little look of summer here.
The snow this week has put an end, to the lush pond life for this year.
LOL!!
Wow...thanks to
we have an awesome giveaway for one of you lucky readers today.
You can read the giveaway rules on Marian's post
HERE
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Make sure you visit my fellow bloggers, they have more fun ways
to show off those nifty novelty prints.
Thanks Marian, not only for another fun blog hop, 
but for making me do some stash busting, too!
It's nice to be able to see those treasured fabrics in a project and not in a drawer!
:-)
Til next time...
Keep on Stitchin'

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Monday, October 21, 2019

Flying High

It's as exciting for me, watching on the ground,
as it was for these guys just lifting off.
It was "International Balloon Fiesta" time in Albuquerque NM again.
Actually I've been home for a week, but...whew time has escaped me.
It starts early...6am early, when the "Dawn Patrol" lights up the sky.
They lift off early, to check out the winds aloft.
The "Fiesta" starts at 7am, 
when the sky fills with between 500-600 balloons daily.
There are always new balloons to see. Lots of new animals this year.
Animals were on the ground also...
This is a Zebra.
They are launch directors who help the pilots get off the ground safely.
They always crack me up with their outfits.
This gal had a fun look to her...
(I usually have that whole, different shoes and socks thing going on
 from dressing in the dark)
LOL!!
But when she turned around...
OMG she was a he, complete with a beard!
Yep, that takes one confident guy, to leave the house looking like this.
Lets face it, he's balloon fashion "runway" ready!
It was this guy, who got my vote for the most inspirational pilot of the day.
I almost had a heart attach, when he fell out of his wheelchair
 and it shot away from him.
Then I realized that he was scooting on his back to the balloon seat. 
He had to pick up his legs with his hands and move them into place...
As the balloon inflated and righted it's self, he sat up proudly in the pilot seat.
And the crowd went crazy cheering him on.
I have to say, it was just one of those moments you were proud to witness.
It gives you a whole new perspective on the term "Handi-capable"
We couldn't have picked a better day to go.
Blue skies filled with balloons.
A dog gone good day, you might say.
This week the "Nifty Novelties" blog hops starts.

Thursday, October 24

Friday, October 24

Monday, October 28

If that's not exciting in itself...
has provided us all with giveaways!
Just look at all those fabulous fat quarter bundles!
Each of us will have a part of these goodies to give away.
You won't want to miss out on that now will you?
;-)

I'm excited to share my project on Friday...
til then...
Keep on Stitchin'

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Saturday, October 12, 2019

Tic Tac Toe

You've never too old...
...for a good ole game of Tic Tac Toe!
This Halloween version, just made my day.
There is just something about these spiders....
Actually the two stacked on top of each other in the first photo
remind me of Oreo's. 
LOL!! 
 It must be snack time.
But I call the pumpkins!
Who wants to play with me?

This is another fun project from
HERE
(affiliate link)
Check it out for yourselves.
You know...I'm thinking these spiders made larger would be fun coasters!

til next time...
Keep on Stitchin'
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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Witchy Stitchy Blog Hop

It's creepy and it's kooky...
Mysterious and spooky...
It's all together ooky...
It's Carol's "Witchy Stitchy" blog hop...
and my favorite time of the year!
This is "BooTacular" from FatCatPatterns.com
 (you know I just couldn't resist taking a picture in front of my toilet planters)
LOL!!!
There were no tricks, just treats in this one!
All these blocks just make me smile!
You can find this pattern and lots of other fun holiday ones
Thanks Sindy for a great BOM last year.
I'm a Halloween junkie, as you all know...
"Sew" I just couldn't stop myself with one project!
This is "Witch Way"...aka  "Don't Drink and Fly"
LOL!!
There's just something about this witch...OK and her wine, too!
I've got a little surprise for you.
I've written the pattern for it, just for this hop.
You can download it for free right
HERE
Please note that you will also need to download the the script part,
 from "Design Bundles"
It is a free design, but you will need to sign up for a FREE account.
You might want to consider signing up for their newsletters, as 
they offer lots of weekly freebies.
We all love the word "FREE" don't we?
Hurry over and download this, as I can't promise it will be up forever!

The "Witch" is compliments of  "PurpleKittyYarns". They have
graciously given me permission to use it in the pattern and share it with all of you.
I've added a link to them on my sidebar. 
Check out all the fun things they have to offer.
I hope you have had a "Witchy Stitchy" good time.
I know you won't want to miss any other "Witchy" posts, from my fellow bloggers.

October 7
Creatin' in the Sticks
Songbird Designs
For The Love Of Geese
Quilted Delights
Kathleen McMusing
Quilts By Joanne
Whims And Fancies
Janie G. – Hosted at Just Let Me Quilt

October 8
Selina Quilts
Vroomans Quilts
Days Filled With Joy
Elizabeth Coughlin Designs
Life in the Scrapatch
Just Because Quilts
Brenda's Quilt Blog

October 9
Home Sewn By Us
Kathleen - Hosted at Just Let Me Quilt
Quilts Fabric and Thread Tales
Vicki’s Crafts and Quilting
Websterquilt
Seams To Be Sew
Sew Many Yarns

October 10
Beaquilter
Homespun Hannah's Blog
MooseStashQuilting
Cynthia's Creating Ark
It’s A T-Sweet Day!
Count it *all* JOY!
Bethni L. – Hosted at Just Let Me Quilt

October 11
Just Let Me Quilt
Quilt Fabrication
Melva Loves Scraps
Patchouli Moon Studio
Ms P Designs USA
Karrin’s Crazy World
Patchwork Breeze
Words & Stitches
til next time...
Keep on Stitchin'
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