Quilter's Nest

Ohio Star Finish!

2010-07-19T17:34:00.001-05:00

Hi all! Finally a finish!.........This Ohio Star was made using Bonnie Hunters free pattern.....I used reproduction fabric scraps for this one......I'm really happy with the way it turned out... Hope you all are doing well.......it's been crazy around here lately!!
Happy Quilting!
Shar

Floating The Top

2010-06-09T15:45:00.003-05:00

I think this is called floating the top not sure......but it worked for me and I didn't have to mess with the other rollers..LOL :)~

I am making the binding out of that pretty green stripe........can't wait to finish it! I need a crinkle fix.......you know.... wash it......take it out of the dryer and it's all crinkled........I love that part!........heheheh

Happy Stitching

Shar

Teeny Tiny Nine Patch

2010-06-03T15:00:00.003-05:00

Look at these darling little nine patch blocks..........Just too darn cute!.....Julia at Greenquilts blog has issued a Teeny Tiny Nine Patch challenge She has a wonderful tutorial on how to make these darling blocks.....The nine patches finish at..........1 1/2 inches!!!! If you would like to join or see how to make these Teeny Tiny blocks........Click over to Julia's blog and have a look!!! I enjoyed making these and a big thank you to Julia for the tutorial!!! :)~

Happy Stitches,
Shar

9 Patch

2010-05-27T17:37:00.005-05:00

Hi Everyone! It's been so hot and humid the past few days.......I've been staying inside keeping cool......Just finished this quilt top......using 2 charm packs..... (Simple Abundance by Moda)...... plus sashing and borders.

Happy Stitching

Shar

Little House Stitchery

2010-05-18T08:58:00.003-05:00

Hi All, I've been working on a few small projects from the book "Quilt A Gift" by Barri Sue Gaudet........

I several tops that need quilting......it's been so long since I've used my frame.....it some how became a catch all for for odds & ends.....UFO's...ect... Today, I'm in the mood to quilt and I can't......so, guess what I'll be doing......that's right clearing off the frame...LOL... Do you feel my dread? :)~

sigh......

Happy Stitching

Shar

Pegboard Is My Friend

2010-05-12T16:20:00.006-05:00

Please hand me the EZ angle ruler?........I'll wait.....LOL..... Oh my.......I wouldn't do that to ya really......promise......heheheh. In my efforts to be better organised. Today, I turned this mess into......... are you ready? Drum Roll...............Ta Da!

A place for my rulers to hang out....ahhhhhhh..... finally! I can see....find.......and get to my rulers with ease. I found the pegboard at Home Depot for $7.00. :)~

Happy Stitching

Shar

Thread Holder

2010-05-04T14:14:00.004-05:00

I bought this 120 thread holder by June Taylor on sale at hancocks for $16.95. It was a good purchase....Plus it just happen to fit where I needed it to go..........:) Ok now I just need a sewing machine matt and a thread catcher.
Happy Quilting,
Shar

OPAM April Finishes

2010-04-30T06:54:00.004-05:00

My Mariner's Compass wall hanging.......the pattern called for a 2 nd border....It felt done to me so I left the 2nd border out.......:)~

A wool pincushion and this needle case. The pattern is Springberries and it's by Cinderberry Stitches. This month has flown by for me.......WOW! I've had such fun seeing all the lovely things being made in blogland.......you ladies amazing and inspire me everyday!! Thank you ALL! :)~ OK so now I'm going to share something embarrassing ..... I woke up sometime during the night couldn't sleep.......tossed and turned. I felt thirsty......so I got out of bed to have a drink of water.......when returning to bed......(wasn't wearing my glasses) I thought my bedside table was my bedpillow .......so you guessed it.......I plopped myself down on the floor cashing my head against the table.. OMG the pain was awful ! My right cheek is swollen and I have a lump on my head..Ouch Ouch and double Ouch!....it hurts.........Lesson learned.......I will always feel for the mattress before sitting myself down.... Have a happy and safe weekend!

Happy Stitching

Shar

Playing With Thread

2010-04-15T10:04:00.004-05:00

This table topper needs to be quilted..... I feel like playing around with thread relaxing just having fun..... (no pressure to be perfect) trying to be creative and enjoying the process!! Hope you all are having a great week!
Happy quilting :)~
Shar

Sock Monkey

2010-04-14T21:36:00.002-05:00

Let's make a Sock Monkey!! Yippee! OK.....hmmmm......I get a little farther along than my photo. When, I notice one arm has been sewn inside out......RATS........the thread blends so well it's going to be hard to frog out the stitches.......rippit .......rippit!
Happy Stitching
Shar

I want to jog this trail!

2010-04-12T21:58:00.005-05:00

This is what I see on my daily walks.....:)~

I go for a walk everyday on a trail near the golf course....This is suppose to be a running trail....sorry to say I can't run or even jog around the trail ......(yet).........I have set a goal for myself and with time I should be able too do it.........I wanna jog this trail!!
Happy quilting,

Shar

Hexagons

2010-04-02T16:48:00.003-05:00

Wishing Everyone a Happy Easter weekend! I've been working on these hexagons.......I have always admired Grandmothers Flower Garden quilts. This is my attempt so far....My finger tips are sore but, I'm sure they will toughen up over time.....LOL This is a start........ just a few more zillion hexies to go.......heheheheh

Happy Quilting

Shar

Woven Quilt And Contacts

2010-03-17T16:28:00.003-05:00

My first attempt making a woven quilt.......It made me dizzy and confused my brain....I enjoyed the process and will probably make a few more in the future.......LOL Just needs quilting...... OK
so, last week I went for my eye exam.......my new glasses should be ready by Friday! While I was there I thought hmmmm.......I really would like to try some contacts lenses ......I use to wear them years ago and OOOOooh ......I could get those fancy tinted ones...change my eye color and just have fun!.......who knows.... maybe even feel younger......give myself a little pick me up.....
LOL........WELL......turns out the multi vision contacts wouldn't work for me......SO......I now have the mono vision contacts........one eye is for near sighted and the other eye is for distance........Do any of you use contacts this way? It seems to be working great.....However, I miss my glasses so come on Friday!! :)~
Happy Quilting,
Shar

Zipper de do dah

2010-03-11T11:46:00.002-06:00

Hi Everyone.....not much sewing going on this week. I did manage to whip up one of these little bags . (Zipper de do dah tutorial )you can find it here at Cinderberry Stitches

Happy Quilting

Shar

A Finish

2010-03-04T10:58:00.004-06:00

My first finish in March for the OPAM challenge. This pattern is designed by Pam Puyleart, It's called Cottage Creek Quilts ..Welcome Friends.. "Backdoor Quilt Series" you can find it here. My niece told me that it reminded her of Sponge Bob Square Pants....I asked her, why? She started singing. "He lives in a pineapple under the sea Sponge Bob Square Pants!" What a hoot!! Well y'all .... heheheh. I'm off to make yo-yos for my next project....:)~ Have a great day!
Happy Quilting,
Shar

Wooly Wooly

2010-03-03T20:16:00.003-06:00

These fabrics are for a small project. I started it today, ALMOST finished ....just need to sew on the binding....I'll post a photo sometime tommorrow so stay tuned! LOL The red, buttery yellow and green fabrics on the right are wool.....see ya tommorrow...:)~

Happy Stitching,

Shar

Quilts For Kids

2010-02-26T09:44:00.002-06:00

This quilt kit is from the Quilts For Kids organization. I'm sure you all have seen these kits buzzing around blog land....It's a wonderful program that gives quilts to sick children. I requested my kit last week. As you can see it's very bright and cheery!! :)

I put the top together and quilted it with an all over puzzle piece looking meander.

Here it is all washed and ready to send. They ask that you name the quilt.... I had hard time deciding on a name......(over thinking things again making something simple hard) LOL

I asked my daughter......she suggested...."Go Team Go" Ok sounds good.... the quilt has hockey fabric as the focus......"Go Team Go" it is!!! If you would like to request a kit go here .

It's Friday.........Hope you all have a great weekend!

Happy Stitching

Shar

Kokeshi Stuffie

2010-02-25T13:44:00.002-06:00

I made this Kokeshi Stuffie..... It was a fast and fun project! .... Plus it gave me a finish for the month of February....LOL... I found this cute little stitchery as a free pattern here It's by Melly & Me. I've just started easing into the stitchery world....My stitching needs practice.....it's crooked....(my hands shake).......I have skipped stitches.....( my eyes are bad). :)~
I had fun making it....... Have you ever accidently sewn a project to your pant leg?.....Just curious......I would never do that.....LOL....Ok.....I admitt....I did it!.....heheheh......I have another pattern traced and ready to start....It's by Bronwyn Hayes and it's called.......Vase Of Flowers It's a free pattern that you can find here.....Hope you all are having a great week!

Happy Stitching
Shar

Spin Wheel Block Tutorial

2010-02-19T16:36:00.008-06:00

If you are interested in making these blocks. I hope this tutorial will be useful.

You will need: 1-(3 1/2 x 4 inch) rectangle... 3-( 2 inch strips) 18 inches long,...6-(2 x 6 inch) rectangles.

1. Fold 3 1/2 x 4 rectangle in half lengthwise. Trim at a 60 degree angle from folded edge to raw edge on both sides.
2. Open rectangle and press.....It is now your hexagon for the center of your block.

3. Sew the 3-(2 inch wide strips) together........they need to be atleast 18 inches long.

Note: The bottom fabric is the background.....The middle fabric will be the star points.

The top fabric will be inner diamond.

4. Trim strip set at a 60 degree angle.

5. Cut 6-(2 inch segments) at a 60 degree angle.

6. Sew a...2 x 6 rectangle to each segment. For a total of 6 units.

7. Trim the right side of unit at 60 degree's, 1/4 inch outside point of center diamond.

8. Turn the block to trim the left side even with the diamond.

9. You now have 6 of these units.

10. Putting it all together

I made a few more of these Spin Wheel blocks. They really do go together fast!! I hope you enjoyed my first attempt at a tutorial.....LOL ;)~ It's Friday! Have a great weekend!

Happy Stitching

Shar

Mariner's Compass

2010-02-12T17:43:00.003-06:00

Hi Everyone, Oh my..... I have been so sick. It's just terrible...... blah... I'm in a daze from the cold meds. We may actually get alittle snow tonight. Possible 1 or 2 inches........I hope we do it would be nice to look out my window and see it snowing! I need a pick me up.....blah......This is what I'm working on at the moment. A Mariner's Compass wall quilt. It measures 26 1/2" square. Designed by Brenda Henning....if you would be interested in this pattern you can download it for free here It's Friday.....I hope you all have a great weekend! Stay warm :)

Shar

Working On The Border

2010-01-29T15:42:00.002-06:00

It's a cold rainy dark day. Good Excuse for staying inside and finishing up the border on this quilt. I have my list made out for tommorrow so _ _ _ _ _ _ and _ _ _ _ _ and lets not forget _ _ _ _ _! Ladies you'll be hearing from me soon ......eheheheheh. It's Friday have a great weekend everyone!

Happy Stitching

Shar

What could this be?

2010-01-28T18:25:00.002-06:00

hmmmm............hehehehe...... If you guessed 4 hearts your right! I"m starting the border and running out of fabric. That means a trip to the LQS....If I see any fabric I think you might like I"ll be sure to grab some for ya! :)

Happy Stitching

Shar

Scrappy Heart #2

2010-01-27T08:57:00.002-06:00

Hiya! Do you see me? I'm under this pile of 1 inch strips....(waving) OK....sigh... after sewing and then unsewing. I managed to get block #2 done....whew....

The fabrics are reversed.... I need two more blocks... Can I do it? I think I can... Will I stay focused? Not sure yet. Cause.....I almost rather take a rubber mallet to the head than sew another one of these blocks....heheheheh.

Happy Stitching

Shar

Scrappy Hearts

2010-01-26T12:18:00.003-06:00

One down three to go! This log cabin style heart uses 1 inch strips. It's from Judy Martin's Log Cabin Quilt Book. I really like the hearts just not too crazy about working with these 1 inch strips....LOL It's only Tuesday? Feels like this week is gonna be a slow one.

Happy Stitching

Shar

It's Done

2010-01-21T15:10:00.004-06:00

Quilting in the ditch and we have a finish!

Here is the topper completed. The bowl belonged to my Grandmother she use to keep candy in it for us kids. :)~ Hope you all are having a great week!

Happy Stitching

Shar

Spin Wheels

2010-01-20T15:32:00.003-06:00

I pulled some reds thinking I would make something for Valentines. But, these aren't Valentiney fabrics.........LOL..... so.... I'm making this instead.

Spin Wheels..... One more block to make....bind it with red and it will be a table topper.

*note to self....pick up some Valentines fabric!* :)

Happy Stitching

Shar

Trivets

2010-01-15T10:06:00.003-06:00

The Glorified Nine Patch is now....two trivets. I lost interest in the runner so it's bagged and tagged for another day. It's Friday! Yippie!......hootie hootie! and a woot woot! Hope you all have a great weekend. : )~

Happy Stitching
Shar

Glorified Nine Patch

2010-01-11T20:35:00.002-06:00

I started this table runner today. The block is a Glorified Nine Patch. this runner will be my 2nd project for January 2010. I thinking I will bind it with a green........and now that I see this photo I'm thinking.....I should've used a gold for the center square......OH well....I may redo it......LOL....decisions, decisions what's a quilter to do? : }

Happy Stitching

Shar

Spoons And Forks

2010-01-06T09:42:00.003-06:00

It's cold so I'm spending the day working on a few projects. I made these placemats yesterday. If you would like the pattern it's here at Blank Quilting free patterns page 16. I picked up the fabric at Quilters Refuge in Decatur. She has a kit that makes two placemats. When I saw the spoons and forks fabric I had to bring it home with me. :)

Happy Stitching

Shar

Bag From Em Celebrates

2009-12-28T13:36:00.003-06:00

This little bag is sooo cute!! Em at Em Celebrates had a giveaway on her blog, I believe she made 22 of these bags.. I was lucky enough to receive this one. See the little boy with his wagon ? When I look at this bag it makes me smile. Thank you Em !!!

Happy Stitching
Shar

Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T09:18:00.000-06:00

Fabric Ball

2009-12-21T10:39:00.003-06:00

It's been crazy around here with Christmas just around the corner. I have managed to get all my shopping done with the exception of one item. Whew! Now, all I have to do it get everything wrapped. Mom phoned yesterday and asked if I would like to help her make some candy today......Mmmmmm look out peanutbutter fudge here I come! That's my favorite and one of the candies mom makes every year. :)~ I have a small finish to share....this fabric ball made with a few 30's repro scraps. If you would like to make a few of these fun little balls click here for the link

Happy Stitching!

Shar

Dear Santa Letter

2009-12-15T11:52:00.003-06:00

Dear Santa,
Do you remember me? I"m the girl that use to sit on your knee. Now, I'm all grown and love to sew! Just thought I should let you know. I still love surprises they are the best! A Grab Bag of goodies under the tree would make a delightful Christmas present for me!

Happy Stitching
Shar

Another Finish

2009-12-08T15:45:00.003-06:00

Hi Everyone! I finished another Christmas stitchery the design is by Cheryl Gross of Willowberry Designs it's a freebie and you can find the pattern with instructions here

It's a cute fun little design to make and stitches up fast. Thank you Cheryl!! I found these cute little Santa ornaments at Pinwheel Ponders blog. She has tons of lovely ornaments and tuts on her blog. I couldn't resist had to make a few myself. If you're interested in making a few you can find the pattern here Have a great week. :)

Happy Stitching

Shar

Another Christmas Stitchery

2009-12-03T14:37:00.002-06:00

I'm so cold today it feels like my bones are chilled. I've turned up the heat. I even have an extra pair of socks on my feet! brrrrrrrr..... Maybe some hot chocolate will hit the spot. I just finished this stitchery based on a Gal Pan design called RolyPoly. I love the Santa he's sooooo cute! I'm really getting hooked on stitchery and my back stitch is improving yah! What I really need is a needle keep just for my embroidery projects. I misplaced two needles while making this top. Hopefully, I won't find them the hard way (by getting an unexpected stick) : )

Happy Stitching,

Shar

Mini Wholecloth Quilt

2009-11-30T13:36:00.003-06:00

I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving :) WOW can you believe Christmas is right around the corner! Have you finished your shopping? Not me, I have a good start but, I"m sure I'll be running around two days before Christmas for those last minute gifts. The photo above shows a little mini wholecloth quilt I finished two weeks ago. At the moment I"m working on a few more Christmas stitchery projects. :)~

Happy Stitching
Shar

Another Christmas Stitchery

2009-11-26T20:20:00.002-06:00

This cute design is from Joypatch. I had fun stitching this little quilt. I also made this redwork pincushion. Fun! Fun! Fun! I'm new to hand stitching/ embroidery and I'm really loving it!Thanks for all the inspiration ladies! :) Oh and you can find this design (Pudding Time) Here

Happy Thanksgiving!

2009-11-26T11:50:00.016-06:00

Wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving ! Save room for dessert hehehe. I know I will Mmmmm. This is a little stitchery bom I"m working on by Gail Pan 'A Christmas Wish". You can find ithere

Happy Stitches :
Shar
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Featherd Heart And Hexagons

2009-04-09T19:22:00.005-05:00

A few things I've been working on....... a feathered heart tah dah! Just a practice piece not sure what it will become if anything...... Below you will see a few of my hexagons...... Guess what ?.......They are EPP (yay) I found a method that worked for me using freezer paper and starch. It made things soooooo much easier.....NO slippery papers :)~

Happy Stitching!
Shar

Y Seams

2009-01-29T10:02:00.003-06:00

I pulled red fabrics .......OK hmmmm...... to practice inset seams....... My motivation for this learning experience ?......Trying to piece hexagons.....need I say more. I've always avoided inset seams but, there are so many wonderful patterns that require Y seams....that I decided it was time for me to be buckle down and learn the dreaded Dot to Dot sewing....LOL

My first 8 pointed star! Woo Hoo! I did it...I love it........this little 8 pointed star has given me such a feeling of accomplishment. Now, do you think I'm ready for a Lone Star quilt? LOL....(repeating to myself) baby steps......baby steps.

Happy Stitching,

Shar

Hexagons

2009-01-21T16:02:00.002-06:00

A hexagon top I'm working on today...... Maybe, I'll add another border or just quilt it and call it done.... I gave up on the English paper piecing for now.....so, I thought I would use a few of my hexagons to make this little wall hanging .

Happy Stitching,

Shar

Table Runner

2009-01-20T16:09:00.005-06:00

Ohhh look what the mail delivered today! Carol at Cornfield Quilter had a give-away on her blog. I received this lovely table runner. It's BEAUTIFUL a BIG thank you to Carol. :)

Happy Stitching,

Shar

What will it be?

2009-01-16T16:50:00.003-06:00

BRRRRRrrrrrrr, It's cold. Hope everyone is staying warm! Tommorrow, I have to go out for some quilt batting. I want to get the 4-patch furrows loaded so I can get started quilting it.....OOohh my a trip to the LQS whats a girl to do! This is what I've been working on not sure what it will be when it's finished. Also,,,,ugh I've been trying so hard to English paper piece hexagons.....the papers and my fingers are not cooperating... those papers are slippery little suckers!! :) Have great weekend!

Happy Stitching,

Shar

Dilly Bag

2009-01-12T14:06:00.002-06:00

Lurline has a tutorial on her blog at Lurline's Place for these cute little Dilly Bags. I made this one today. Easy to follow instructions with step by step photos! Thank you Lurline for sharing this fun project! I'll be making more of these. If anyone is interested in making one for yourself or as a gift. You can find the tutorial here .

Happy Stitching,

Shar

Binding The Little 9 Patch

2009-01-10T17:03:00.004-06:00

It's a rainy blah day here.........that makes it a great day for sewing :) Let's add some binding to this little quilt.

All done and ready to hang! Now what? Well, I could start on one (of many) UFOs......naaaaaaa lets not go there today....... Maybe fold some fabrics and tiddy up a bit........naaaaa it's not that bad after all I can still see the floor......... Oh wait even better why not make some crumb blocks!

Happy Stitching,

Shar

Starting From Scraps

2009-01-09T11:34:00.004-06:00

I wanted make some scrappy 9 patches so I grabbed myself a handful of light and dark 1.5 inch strips. I cut these strips 5.5 inches long (that gave me three 1.5 inch segments from each strip set) for a better variety and interest.

Next I chose two other fabrics from my stash to go with the little 9 patches. I love the green not to crazy about the orange but, I think it works so I"ll go with it.

Now, I had to decide what I would do with the other fabrics.....hmmmmm. Got it! I'll make some hour glass blocks to use for alternates. Next, I cut one 4 1/4 inch strip from the green and orange fabrics. After a little more sewing..........and more sewing. :)~

TADA! A sneak peek of what I have so far.. LOL I'm thinking about using this darker green for the border then adding a deep chocolate brown for the binding.

Happy Stitching,

Shar

Catching Up

2009-01-07T11:16:00.010-06:00

I'm back!! Did ya miss me? :) Thought I would post a photo of my latest attempts.......Two little wall hangings......The Random Ohio Stars is another finish! The pattern I"m sure everyone is familiar with is by Bonnie Hunter at Quiltville.com LOVE her site she has so many wonderful free patterns. If you've never been to her site it's a must see!! I also made another one of Bonnie's called Four-Patch Furrows. (blue one in the middle) It's waiting to be quilted. The Scrappy Stars in progress you see on my design wall........not sure what I'll do for the borders on that one yet. I"ve been tagged by Bumble Beans she wants me to list 6 random things about myself......I"ll play along! :) Hmmmmmmmm....thinking. OK here goes.

I've been chiseling away at a 3 pound Hersey bar I received as a gift over the holidays.....Mmmm yummy!

I have a Harley Davidson Sportster that I haven't ridden in over 5 years!

I thought it would be fun to have eyelash extensions......LOL......you know......treat myself to something a little different.....Well, let me tell ya......it was different alright! They bugged me so much I had them removed the next day! LOL (never again lesson learned ).

I sat on my glasses.....had them fixed but......they still seem to tilt to the right.....gonna have to take them back in for another adjustment. sigh......

I always mix Dr Pepper with my morning coffee. Ok guys all together now EEEEEeeewww!!!!!!!

My second toe is longer than my big toe!

I won't tag anyone but, if you would like to play along consider your self tagged! LOL

Happy Stitching. :)

Shar

Hoot! Hoot!

2008-10-09T12:59:00.006-05:00

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

2008-09-18T09:34:00.004-05:00

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

2008-09-10T09:53:00.002-05:00

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

2008-09-04T19:23:00.006-05:00

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

2008-09-02T14:40:00.005-05:00

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

2008-08-29T18:53:00.005-05:00

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

2008-08-27T21:49:00.005-05:00

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

2008-06-25T16:30:00.007-05:00

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

2008-06-23T09:59:00.005-05:00

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

2008-06-19T11:09:00.003-05:00

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

2008-06-17T22:39:00.011-05:00

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

2008-06-02T15:40:00.002-05:00

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

2008-05-31T16:35:00.003-05:00

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

2008-05-30T10:53:00.008-05:00

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!

2008-05-12T08:21:00.005-05:00

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

2008-04-23T15:50:00.002-05:00

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

2008-04-17T20:09:00.004-05:00

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

2008-04-08T10:22:00.002-05:00

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

2008-03-25T10:42:00.005-05:00

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

2008-03-13T15:48:00.004-05:00

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

2008-03-13T12:13:00.012-05:00

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

2008-03-09T20:33:00.010-05:00

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

2008-03-07T09:47:00.003-06:00

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

2008-03-03T09:45:00.004-06:00

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

2008-02-26T19:41:00.006-06:00

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

2008-02-21T20:38:00.001-06:00

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

2008-02-18T11:28:00.001-06:00

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

2008-02-15T15:21:00.001-06:00

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

2008-02-14T12:22:00.000-06:00

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

2008-02-13T17:51:00.000-06:00

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

2008-02-12T17:29:00.001-06:00

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

2008-02-11T20:03:00.001-06:00

Here's a photo of my sewing buddy Luke.

2008-02-11T19:24:00.001-06:00

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