Starting From Scraps

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

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.

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


2. 
   
   I have a Harley Davidson Sportster that I haven't ridden in over 5 years!


3. 
   
   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 ).


4. 
   
   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......


5. 
   
   I always mix Dr Pepper with my morning coffee. Ok guys all together now EEEEEeeewww!!!!!!!


6. 
   
   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!

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