Wordless Wednesday

Look what I won! Kinda....

When I went to the Gold Bug Quilters Quilt Show last weekend,

they had a silent auction.  I didnt think I would win, but I did!

Look at these cute cute cute owls!

The lady who made it didnt think it was that great but I sure think its really cute!

$25!!  Its mine now!

Shhhh...

This one is a Christmas present for my husband. He has no idea that I have made it.  Its very "manly"...Ha!

The pattern is called "Split Decision"

Wordless Wednesday

Star Surround X 2 Done!

Its time to link up for the Star Surround QAL

with Melissa Corry of Happy Quilting

Heres my Modern Version

 I love how fresh and pretty it is...I am so happy with how it turned out...the background is actually a white with light green polka dot...Love it!

                                        Heres my Patriotic Version

Sorry its a crappy picture, but it does the job for linking up....its much prettier in person.  Lots of fun patriotic text prints and polka dots!  So fun...love it!

Postage Stamp LOVE!!

I honestly think that Postage Stamp quilts are my favorite to make.

I have made so many of these and I love every single one.

         
They are just so colorful and bright and I never have to give a thought to what goes where...LOVE IT!

American Girl Doll quilt

I made this little doll quilt for a coworkers daughter who just got her first American Girl Doll....

So, this is for "Sage"..for her doll "Saige"

Its just a bunch of leftover scraps from my 

Lucky Stars QAL quilt...

Sage LOVED it!

I

Doll Quilt received for September

Sharon in NY was my partner this month in the Doll Quilt Swap

She got everything just right, scrappy, bright and fun!

I LOVE IT!

The little dolly is a signature item she does for all her swaps, so cute!

Patriotic Star Surround flimsy DONE!

                                              Woooohooooo!!
                            Its done, its beautiful..time to link it up!

                     This quilt was part of the Star Surround QAL with
            Melissa Corry of Happy Quilting...her Qal's are always so fun!

A Scrappy Friday Finish!

Another Scrap Vomit quilt done! Yippee!!

                      Linking up with Amanda Jean at Crazy Mom quilts for Finish it up Friday!

                                                         http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/

LOL!

                       I Started busting up when I saw this

               BAAAAAAHHHAAAHHAHAHAAHA!!! LOVE IT!!

                             Could anything be more wonderful???

Down on the farm

 

This is my buddy, yes he"s a Llama...his name is Yanni.  He is a such a

sweet sweet boy.  He loves his Hay and his pellets...loves

fruit, loves it when you sit and talk to him. I pet sit

Yanni when his mom is out of town.  He is one of

many four-leggeds in this household.

There are 4 small dogs, 2 cats, 2 donkeys

& 3 goats.  Quite a handful!

 

 

 
              Now Yanni is a bit of a celebrity.  This likeness of him  below was made by one of Yannis moms friends and entered into the El Dorado County Fair. It was made with Yannis actual hair.  It looks just like him!  As you can see, he won a blue ribbon taking 1st place...quite an accomplishment for a handsome devil like him!  Hes very proud!

                    These are Yannis brothers, the two donkeys  that  he shares his pen with. They are one cute threesome!  Those things over their eyes protect their eyes from the flies and the sun....these two babies like to eat and they let me know when they are hungry!  YEE YAW YEE YAW!!

 

Here's one of his goat friends, the others wouldn't hold still for a photo..kinda like Yanni...aren't his eyes beautiful?

 

 

That's all from the farm today...

Block Swap Adventure-August

This is the block I recieved from my partner in the Block Swap Adventure Group.

 

          Its super pretty in Aqua, Red and Gray, this   picture just doesnt do it justice...Thank you!

"Its a Sister Thing Swap" Reveal!

 

 

I joined in with Michelle of "Quilts from my Crayon Box" blog for the

"Its a Sister Thing" Swap.  The idea was that we were assigned a "secret sister"

who we were to stalk and figure out what they liked and then make them something.

These are the wonderful items I recieved from my wonderful secret sister, who just happens to

be one of Michelles REAL sisters....!!

 

 

Super Cute Vintage Sewing machine box & card

 

                                       This GORGEOUS fall tablerunner, made with purples,
                                         rusty browns, greens and creams..love it...so pretty!!

                      and last but not least, this cute cute super duper cute little trick or treat bag!
                 I just love it with all the little monsters and goblins all over it.  I know that Michelle
 herself really loves Halloween because she was my See Saw partner for our Halloween See Saw...

                    I'm unable to show you pictures of what I sent my partner, I lost my camera
 and didnt find it until after I mailed it out to her.  I made her a sewing machine cover with Owls
                on it and her name appliqued, a crocheted dishcloth, some owl fabric and some candy
                                            ....that all went to Bea of "Beaquilter" blog...

                                      Thanks to Michelle for yet another great & fun swap!

Doll Quilt from Pat

Here is the doll quilt I received in the Doll Quilt Swap Monthly for August, it came from Pat in Utah.  She got it just right, lots of polka dots, fun and happy!

Jayden really loved it and so do I!

 

 

                               Its hanging in a place of honor over my cutting table...Love it!

Star Surround Flimsy is done!

           Whew!  One of two of my Star Surround           quilt tops is complete! Yippee Skippee!

                 It all started with this lovely pile of fabrics..

                                                                   

                                               Then.....
              There were LOTS of flying geese made with
                   Melissa Corrys "no waste" method.
                           You can find that tutorial here: http://happyquiltingmelissa.blogspot.com/2013/08/star-surround-quilt-long-flying-geese.html

                        
                                               
                      There were also LOTS of 3 1/2" Hsts

 

Which were made into these beautiful stars...the patriotic ones on top are for my second quilt..can't wait to get that one put together...squeal!!

 

 

 

Then we put all these pieces together and POOF!  This is what I have.....isn't it GORGEOUS??

 

 

I haven't even added borders yet and its huge!

 

Once again, I am so pleased with the outcome of another QAL with Melissa Corry of "Happy Quilting"...her instructions are phenomenal, her attitude is positive, she is incredibly helpful and overall a great hostess and teacher...Thanks Melissa!!

 

This is one PURDY quilt!

A tease from my Secret Sister!

I received this little teaser gift from my secret sister in the

"Its a Sister Thing Swap"

 

with Michelle of  "Quilts from my crayon Box" blog...

 

 

Isnt that one super cute little sewing machine box...looks just like one of my many vintage Singer sewign machines...LOVE IT!! I just had to prop up the card on my favorite Singer 301A!