Stickin' My Neck Out

It's back to school time.

While it no longer affects me much,  I know it frees up

stitching time for many.

Can we say "Happy Dance"? 

LOL!!

This cutie pie is actually a bookmark, that's perfect for kids!

With all the reading that will need to be done, for the school year...

He's just perfect.

:-)

This is from "Animal Attraction" from Annie's.

There's a flamingo that is designed for a scissors holder that would be "sew" cute too!

Think of all the events at school, when treats are needed. 

A handful of bookmarks would be fun, and better than sweet treats.

They are quick and easy to put together and just take scraps.

Scatter a few hearts on him and you've got a perfect "Valentine".

You can read more on this fun book by clicking the photo.

Note: affiliate links included in this post

til next time...

Keep on Stitchin'

Under the Needle

What's under your needle this week?

I may have been quiet for awhile, but that doesn't mean I'm not crazy busy.

It's likely you've seen the smoke.

LOL!!

This week I finished 3 quilts...well the binding still needs hand stitched down

on one of them, so I guess that doesn't really count as a finish yet.

I wrapped up my week, with this fun guy under my needle.

It reminds me of the play, where the plant eats people.

What the heck is the name of that anyway.

There are just so many super secret projects. 

Your going to want to keep an eye out.

You never know just when they will pop up.

Speaking of super secrets...

Have you been following the "Island Batik" blog hop?

They are showing us the new lines of fabrics, with some fabulous projects.

The schedule is  HERE

Check it out...there are "cool" weekly giveaways!

I'm excited to say, that Marian at "Seams to be Sew" has set her dates for the 

I love collecting novelty prints and am excited to see, just how everyone uses theirs.

I know there is some space available for this "hop" still.

Ribbit, ribbit!

(no hints here)

:-)

Why don't you break out those novelties and join in with us.

You can read more on it

HERE

Come on...I dare you...I double dog dare you!

til next time...

Keep on Stitchin'

It's a "Wild" Life

Well...it's done, I finally got my top from last years

BOM quilted.

All quilted up and ready to relax next to the car pond, with.

Or not...it's been hot hot hot, so I might just enjoy it 

inside with the air conditioning on!

LOL!!

This has to be one of my favorites. The theme was perfect, for this girl.

And my fellow designers...what can I say. They rocked it!!!

:-)

A big thanks to "Island Batik" for sponsoring the fabrics for this 

fabulous quilt.

 Hope your enjoying this years BOM

It's never to late to join in...

You can find all the links 

HERE

til next time...

Keep on Stitchin'

I'm Late, I'm Late...

Where did my head go?

I was supposed to pick a winner for my give away for those who

watched my "Island Batik" un-boxing video yesterday.

In the middle of the night I woke up and remembered!

Don't you love when that happens?

LOL!!

My humble apologies, but without further ado...

I went to Violet Cottage and used their random number generator.

Number 6 is who it picked.

Counting down, it looks like Carol S. is the winner.

Congratulations Carol...

I'm sending you an email to get your mailing info.

Don't forget the "Beat the Heat" blog hop starts tomorrow.

The "Island Batik" ambassadors are showing off all the lines of new fabrics.

Why is this post late?

Well, I'm working away on my project for
"My Favorite Quilt Block" hop

And my head is spinning with ideas for 

"Witchy Stitchy"

A little birdie told me, the delayed

"Nifty Novelties" hop is happening soon too.

I'm so excited to share my project with you!

Things are shaping up to be a fun filled fall.

til next time...

Keep on Stitchin'

Beat the Heat Blog Hop

Are you sweltering?

It's hotter than blazes here in the MooseStash, 

but you can cool down starting Monday Aug 5,

when the "Island Batik" ambassadors share 

the new "cool" lines of fabrics 

hitting the store shelves.

Here's our schedule...

Monday August 5

Leanne Parsons Blueberry Patch 

Sherry Shish Blueberry Patch 

Tuesday August 6

Bill Locke Clockworks

Lisa Nielsen Clockworks

Wednesday August 7

Sandra Walker Electric Desert

Terri Vanden Bosch Electric Desert

Thursday August 8

Pamela Boatright Enchanted Forest

Kathleen McCormick Enchanted Forest

Friday August 9

Blog Round Up Week 1

Giveaway

(whoop whoop)

Monday August 12

Karen Neary Garden Party

Carol Moellers Garden Party

Tuesday August 13

Michelle Roberts Geared Up

Laticia "Tish" Stemple Geared Up

Wednesday August 14

(Debora) Anne Wiens Graphic Gems

Gene Black Graphic Gems

Thursday August 15

Tina D Dillard Kaleidoscope

Bee Lee Kaleidoscope

Friday August 16

Blog Hop Round Up Week 2

(whoop whoop)

Monday August 19

Joanne Hart Petal Pushers

Carla Henton Petal Pushers

Tuesday August 20

Connie Kauffman Quiet Shades

Vasudha Govindan Quiet Shades

Wednesday August 21

Vicki Schlimmer Seedlings

Mania (Magdalini) Hatziioannidi Seedlings

Thursday August 22

Gail Sheppard Soil & Seeds

Friday August 23

Blog Hop Round Up Week 3

(whoop whoop)

Monday August 26

Maryellen McAuliffe Steam Engine

Jennifer Strauser Steam Engine

Tuesday August 27

Connie K Campbell Sunny Side Up

Joan Kawano Sunny Side Up (my day)

Wednesday August 28

Blog Hop Round Up Week 4

Giveaway

(whoop whoop)

Is that 4 giveaways I see???

Why yes it is and your not going to want to miss any of this!

til next time...

Keep on Stitchin'