Hoot! Hoot!

Hi Everyone! Hoot! Hoot! I found a pattern at Mady p2x for these cute little Owls and just couldn't resist making a few. They are super simple and just too cute! I still need to add the bases for the two on the left. :o) If you would like the pattern go HERE then click on the photo with all the little Owls. That will give you access to the PDF file. The instructions are in french, it's easy to follow just going by the photos. I won a contest over at Stashmaster's blog! Hop over and have a look at her gorgeous Civil War blocks. I'm so inspired by what I see and read on other blogs. It motivates me and brightens my day :)

Happy Stitching

Shar

Scotties And Basket

A couple of things to share.....I lost interest in the One Block Wonder for now so I made this little Scottie wall quilt. Ooh and yes I did it! How can anyone resist making one of these cute little fabric baskets. I used Pink Penguin's tutorial for the basket. It was easy, fun and fast..I'm sure I'll make more of these in the future for gifts. OK, I've been surfing around blogland seeing all the BEAUTIFUL stitchery from the Stitchers' Angel Swap and the NPNT group. These ladies do such a great job! I'm a stitcher wannabe.........so for my very first attempt I'll have a go at the Stitchers' Angel Sewing Bag A free pattern by May Britt. If you haven't already and you love stitchery go check them out!

Happy Stitching,

Shar

Frog Stitching

Froggy went a courtin and he (she) did ride A-hu......I have that song stuck in my head. This is my progress so far. I decided to add a 4th cube, so I'm doing a little frog stitching. I'm sure the sinus medication is making me loopy today. This cold just hit all of the sudden, no one else in the family has it. I probably picked it up while shopping over weekend......blahhhhh. I hope everyone is having a great week! Froggy went a courtin and he did ride A-hu.... : )

Happy Stitching
Shar

One Block Wonder With Cubes

Thursday already where did the week go? I've been having fun with my new project. It was easier than I imagined, actually the hardest part was deciding how to arrange the blocks! There are so many possibilities! This is the fabric I chose.

This is the fabric now! LOL I have all the half hexagons sewn into rows..tomorrow I plan on sewing the rows together and playing around with borders.

Happy Stitching,

Shar

Fabrics And A New Project

Hi everyone! Oooooh my did I hit a good sale yesterday. Quilter's Refuge in Decatur had it's anniversary sale. Ok are you ready for this.....$3.00 a yard on selected fabrics! I don't see that around here very often so it was exciting. LOL Glad they had refreshments to keep hubby busy. I have a new project in mind I've been wanting to try one of these for awhile. A One Block Wonder with cubes. I'm thinking it's really going to be hard to align the fabrics. That's always stopped me in the past from trying....so we'll see what happens wish me luck.. : )

Happy Quilting

Shar

This flimsy is from a kit by Connecting Threads it's on my to quilt list.

I'm sitting here with a cup of coffee relaxing. Mmmmm good! It's Labor Day weekend what are your plans? I'll visit my mother for a big get together with the family! Do some sewing maybe even get this little top quilted who knows. Have a great and safe holiday weekend!

Happy Stitching,

Shar

I started this little applique wallhanging today, I hope to have it finished tommorrow....The pattern is by Lori Smith........"Twenty Little Fat Quarters"

This pattern was fun it's from the Fons & Porter "Love Of Quilting" magazine Nov/Dec 2007 issue.

This one I just made up as I went along ........

This is a little two color kalidocope quilt.

I'm still here doing the kickin chicken. Did you miss me? LOL Life gets alittle crazy sometimes. It's nice when everything settles back down to NORMAL.........sigh... Here are a few projects I've completed lately.....plus one applique in progress. I would like to thank quilt bloggers for all your inspiration.... I see so many beautiful quilts and projects . I learn so much from you guys!

Happy Stitching,

Shar

1,681 YoYos

My sister called this morning and said she had something for me. I had no idea what it could be and she wouldn't tell! LOL This is what she gave me! A Dresden (hand pieced)quilt top. Plus a YoYo quilt. She went to an estate sale and found these in a box marked $5.00! Thank you Sissy!!!! The YoYo quilt has approximately 1,681 yoyos.

Happy Stitching

Shar

Still Playing With Fabric

I'm hooked on little quilts. This is my 2nd and I have a 3rd almost ready. It's a beautiful day the weather is so nice....I love summer!

Happy Stitching

Shar

Playing With Fabric

I made this little top last night playing around with 1.5 inch strips and 3.5 inch squares. It was fun and very relaxing. I've been in the mood to sew just haven't been able to decided on a pattern and stick with it! Lately everything ends up in the UFO pile. What I like about these little no think just sew quilts is you never know what you're going end up with! Plus, it really doesn't matter as long as you ENJOY the process!





Happy Stitching

Shar

Photos From The Quilt Show

Hi everyone, hope you are having a great week! Saturday I went to a lovely quilt show sponsored by The Birmingham Quilters Guild. It was alot of fun seeing all the gorgeous quilts not to mention the vendors! LOL I did manage to pick up a few goodies.....A Moda layer cake(Garden Inspirations) plus a few extra yards. Notice the date on my camera isn't correct? grrr I had to change the mode from movie to photos. Somehow, I ended up changing the date. Hmmm I'm thinking maybe it's time for new glasses. :)

Happy Stitching

Shar

It's Monday Yippie! I see it's time to mow the lawn again.......quilt weeds they just keep popping up. LOL Does anyone else have this problem?

Happy Stitching

Shar

Strips & Stars

Today I've been busy working from the scrap bin sewing strips and stars. Excuse my photography skills.( or lack of I should say ) LOL I think the time of day plays a big part on how my photos turn out. This one looks really dark. I'm just to tired to retake it this evening. Have a great weekend!

Happy Stitching,

Shar

Scrap Quilt Surprise

Here we have a scrap bin full of bits and pieces waiting to be made into somekind of scrappy quilt. I've tried to hide it.....I've moved it around from place to place. The other day I bumped it with my shin and thought OK now it's starting to bite! So, I've decided it's time to tame the beast.

Happy Stitching,

Shar

Happy Dance!

My Swap Partner Ann A made this GORGEOUS Spring quilt for me! Ann your work is amazing thank you so much!!!! I love it!! The Cherrywood hand dyes are wonderful! I am a lucky girl to receive such a special gift. It will be admired and teasured always!

Quilt GiveAway

Thimble Blossoms is having a giveaway for this gorgeous quilt! Hurry on over for your chance to win! I think the drawing will be May 1st.

Happy Stitching

Shar

Buzzing Around The Hive

Oh yes the Bees where buzzing! This photo shows me and my son checking on the hives today. I'm the one wearing the yellow gloves. Yummy honey to be harvested soon. No harm to the bees and no stings for us. LOL Have a great weekend everyone! BZZzzzzzzz

Shar

What I've Been Up Too

My 4 Seasons Spring Swap is in the mail and should reach it's new home in a few days. I finished quilting a twin size 100% polyester quilt for Becky. She asked me to quilt it for her I thought it would be no problem. Well, I was wrong! LOL I've decided I will never quilt a polyester quilt again. When she dropped it off she told me she just wanted it made into a quilt not to worry about or stress over it. She was laughing as she handed it to me. When I saw it I laughed also. She bought it from a thirft store for $2.00 it was full of holes and open seams. ( she should have left it there) LOL Anyways, She's happy with it and I have a few more gray hairs.

Happy Non-Poly Stitching
Shar

Here's my quilt for the Spring Swap, I decided on the small floral print and the dark green for the binding. This weekend I'm going shopping for a few special goodies to add for my partner and will have it in the mail next week.. :) I hope she likes it. This is my first 4SeasonSwap it's been so much fun surfing around blog land seeing all the wonderful quilts! The other day I noticed these cute little Raggedy Ann dolls,which inspired me to make one. (see photo below this post) I didn't have the paint for her socks or shoes so my Annie is barefoot. LOL I think she's cute with her crooked smile and bloomers! For anyone that might be interested you will find a free pattern for the Raggedy Annie doll at Bowls -N- Annies !

Happy Stitching

Shar

Spring Swap Quilt

I've been working on my spring swap quilt this is what I have so far. I haven't decided on the outside border and would value any comments or suggestion. I did manage to get my frame up with some help from my DD. I have 3 quilts waiting patiently to be quilted.

Happy Stitching
Shar

Quilt Give Away

The Old Red Barn Co. is having a quilt give away sign up before March 19th for your chance to win!!

My Favorite Most Used Pincushion

BlueBerry Lane Designs is asking that we show our favorite most used pincushion. Here is mine, my daughter made her for me years ago. It's very sentimental to me. I tried to comb her hair before I took the photo it's still kinda fuzzy, but she doesn't mind at all! LOL Don't forget to stop by Lynette Anderson Designs and see her free Noahs Ark BOM stitch-along. I can't wait to get started on this!! Sew much fun! :)

Happy Stitching
Shar

This is what I'm working on today! Finally decided to tackle my frame or will it tackle me? LOL It's been too long so it will be nice to have her up and running again. This weekend I'm going to Quilt's by the River 2008 show very excited about that I love going to shows. If I'm lucky I'll also get to do a little shopping. Now, let's get this frame up and have a great weekend!

Shar

The weather is so nice it's a beautiful day! It puts me in the mood for some spring cleaning and organizing. I took a little trip to my LQS this weekend and found this book titled Laps From Fats along with a few 2 for 1 fabrics. I can NEVER resist the sale fabrics! :)

Happy Quilting
Shar

I finished the log cabin top today, It out grew my design wall so the upper right hand border looks odd. ( No felt behind it on the right just wall ) LOL I'm going to make a few more tops before I start quilting it, about 2 months ago I had the bright idea to move my quilting frame needless to say, I took it down and haven't put it back together yet. Not ready to tackle that job. Maybe the magic quilt fairy will set it up for me tonight while I sleep!

Happy Quilting,
Shar

Playing with the Logcabin blocks today, I love how the red pops! I'm going back and forth between Barn Raising or Straight Furrows . I would love to hear some of your thoughts or suggestions. My goal is to have the rest of the blocks (28) sewn by sometime tomorrow. I hope everyone is having a great week!

Happy Quilting
Shar

The weekend just flew by it's Monday already. I'm in the mood to sew just can't decide what I want to work on. These blocks are from the book "Egg Money Quilts" by Eleanor Burns. I love the repos. Maybe, I'll work on these or start a new project. (LOL ) Did I just type that? A new project..... oh boy somebody stop me! :)

Shar

No sewing on the logcabin today, I decided to finish this UFO top . It's a Thimbleberries pattern. I forgot the name ( Fence Sitting?) the one photo seems to have a few spots not sure why because there are no spots on the top. Maybe it's the lighting or my camera settings. Have a good weekend and thanks for stopping by! TGIF

Happy Quilting,
Shar

Happy Valentines!

Wishing everyone a happy day! I have no big plans for the day, we went out for dinner lastnight. It was nice not having to cook. I'm still humming away on the logcabin. A few more blocks and I will be able to start playing with the layout.
Happy Quilting,
Shar

Log Cabin Quilt

Log Cabin blocks are addicting, they're fun to make. Plus, there are so many different ways to arrange them. Today something happen after I changed the blade on my rotary cutter. I started cutting more strips for the Log Cabin, when I noticed all these little shreds of fabric coming from my blade. WELL..... I had accidently put two blades in the cutter. UGH, I thought my fabric was falling apart! I'll be sure to double check next time I change blades. I have 22 blocks completed.
Happy Quilting
Shar

Today I started on my black,white and red Log Cabin. This is what I have done so far. Wish I could take better pictures, these colors are off. I put the blocks on the design wall and will pick a placement pattern later. I have tons more to make.. If you are interested in my progress I will be posting daily. Thank you for stopping by! Comments are always welcome and appreciated, any tips on pictures...... or how to make my blog more attractive? Is there a blogger 101 class?
Have a great day!
Shar

Here's a photo of my sewing buddy Luke.

Fabrics I"m collecting for a log cabin quilt. I love the black and white quilts , so I thought I would give one a try! I'm new to blog land and have alot to learn about posting, photo's ect. I'm 44 years old have two wonderful children ages 22 and 16. I've been quilting for about 5 years .

I'm totally hooked! VBS (hoping that means very big smile) LOL