Saturday, January 11, 2014

Winner of Week #1 ACSA is.......

Congratulations AMY!!!


WEEK  #1
Amy will recieve her choice of pattern
I'm deeply in love with that snowman runner.....
You need to check out her website 
for all her adorable patterns!


Also a $15.00 gift certificate to Zipit! Zippers


Alright.....
who is ready for next week's prizes???

Friday, January 10, 2014

Guilt Free and All For Me :)

How is everyone doing with your sewing projects?
I actually made the Christmas coasters I've been wanting
for my own home last night.
I've made Christmas coasters for family and for the shop
but I tend to feel guilty sewing for myself.
Anyone else feel that way?
Anyhoo.....
I thought my first project with "Lizzy" should be something fun! 
I made this set of 8 Nutcracker coasters
just in time to put them away until next year :)
You know I had to add red and white polka dots....
What fun it will be to open the rubbermaid container
that houses my Christmas linens to find 
my new table topper and these fun coasters! 
Yesterday I used one of the coupon codes to buy some fun buttons
and trim from Little Red Cottage.
Don't forget to use the coupon codes
listed HERE
for awesome discounts!!!


Thursday, January 9, 2014

Some eye candy :)

I wanted to introduce you to "Elizabeth", Lizzy for short :)
She is the newest addition to our household
and I am totally in love with her already!
She is a Singer Featherweight from the early 1900's.
She has the most beautiful stitch quality
and she's so cute!!!
My insane wonderful friend Gena
wanted to swap this beauty for a quilt that I will make for her.
Yes....I do have the VERY BEST FRIENDS!
Look at that gorgeous face plate!!!
Isn't she lovely?
I did finally finish up the table topper
that I pieced 2 years ago 
during the After Christmas Sew Along.
It's so wonderful to have it finished up :)
I backed it in red and white polka dots.
Please try not to be surprised :) 
And I also wanted to show you my other beauty
that has joined my sewing room lately.
She is a model 127 Singer 3/4 size.
Her name is "Margaret", Maggie for short :)
She was born on July 3, 1923 according to 
Singer's email.
The wooden carrying case is gorgeous too.
Can you believe I bought her for $32.00?
I know right?
The hubs pointed her out at an antique store 
in San Juan Capistrano on a recent motorcycle trip.
I snatched her right up!!!
He wanted me to carry her on the motorcycle all the way home.
Yeah....
that didn't happen.
So we drove back the next day
in the suburban and picked her up.

These old machines are artwork.
The fact that they still work is a testimony
to old school workmanship.
They just don't build 'em like they used to folks :)


So now on to the sew along.
How is everyone doing?
I've seen some great projects over at the flickr group already!
Make sure to stop by the group and share some love :)
Even if you don't have pics to share just yet
please leave a comment today so I know
I'm not all alone over here!
Have a great day!!!

Monday, January 6, 2014

Week 1 - After Christmas Sew Along 2014

Hope you all started on a wonderful New Year!
So who is ready to sew?
I know I am!!!!
I'm getting ready to finally finish up this table top quilt
from the book "Scnibbles Times Two".
I used 2 charm packs of Countdown to Christmas
 by Sweetwater.
The quilt top is done
and now it's ready to be sandwiched,
quilted and bound.
(It's only been 2 years since I finished the top :)

Here's the link to the flickr group for week #1.

You have until Friday night to post your pictures.
I will announce the winner of week #1
here on Saturday :)
I can't wait to see your pictures!

You can click HERE
so see the list of awesome prizes
and don't forget to use those coupon codes!!!

Feel free to let us know about your blog posts
so we can all visit your blogs and read about
your progress!

Good luck and happy sewing!!!!

Friday, January 3, 2014

After Christmas Sew Along 2014 begins Monday!!!


I'm so excited about all the generous people who are
supplying us with discount codes and fabulous prizes
to make this a really fun month of sewing!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

The Details:
The fun starts Monday January 6th.

#1. Sew anything you like.
It can be Christmas themed or not.
I'll be sewing Christmas decor for my home
since I never have the time to do that.
Most of us are constantly sewing for others
 and seldom get the chance to sew for ourselves.
You can even get a jump start on gifts
for next Christmas if you want to.
It's totally up to you.

#2. Every Monday, begining January 6th for 4 weeks,
 I will post a link to a  flicker group
for you to share photos of your creations.
You are welcome to post pics of works in progress.
But only 1 photo per project will count 
towards the prizes each week.
(example....5 photos of same project = 1 entry)
Each Monday there will be a completely new group
for that week only.
A winner will be chosen at random every Friday evening
and I will post the winner on
this blog on Saturday.
You can join in at any time!


That's it....easy peasy!
Just have fun!!!

The following is a list of fabulous etsy shops
that are offering discount codes
to all participants during the course of the Sew Along:

 (coupon code) SEWMUCH2LUV is good for 15% off 
her already amazing prices on zippers!
 I buy all my zippers from Zipit!

(coupon code) SEWMUCH2LUV15 is good for 15% off 
any PDF pattern in her shop!
You have to check out her amazing patterns !!!

 (coupon code) SEW25 is good for 25% off the entire shop!
She has the cutest buttons and trims!
Her prices are already great and she has so much cute stuff!

 is offering 2 coupons! (coupon codes)
AfterXmas - Spend $50.00 or more on buttons and get 20% off
15PER - take 15% off any order - no minimum
She carries the most amazing vintage buttons! I'm in love!!!


is offering 10% off their entire shop!
(coupon code) SEWMUCH2LUV
Make sure to stop by their shop!
You can also find them at Sistersandquilters.com.
The coupon code is active on both sites.
They have such lovely fabrics and their customer service is A+++


 Please note: these coupon codes do not include shipping 

And now on to the prizes!

WEEK  #1
One lucky winner will recieve their choice of pattern
I'm deeply in love with that snowman runner.....
You need to check out her website 
for all her adorable patterns!


Week #1's winner will also receive a $15.00 gift certificate to Zipit! Zippers
It's really the only place you'll ever need for zippers!
How cool is that?


WEEK #2
One lucky winner will win this gorgeous Aqua and Red 
16 Cotton Quilt Fabric Fat Quarter Bundle
from Janes Fabrics on etsy!
This fabric just makes me happy!
Hop on over to her shop and check out her
gorgeous fabrics!



WEEK #3
One lucky winner will receive this stinkin adorable
Fat Quarter Bundle called "Just for Fun"
from SistersAndQuilters on etsy!
(I'm in love with this fabric....shhhhh)



WEEK #4
One lucky winner will receive a $75.00 gift certificate
to the Fat Quarter Shop!
OMG!!!
Can you believe that?
I'm still amazed at their generosity!
Make you sure you hop on over to the Fat Quarter Shop
and start daydreaming about how you'll spend that $75.00.
Someone is going to win this 
and it might as well be YOU!


Well, there you have it!
I personally can't wait to get started!
I've been cleaning out my sewing room and organizing my fabrics and patterns.
 I just love the idea of sewing for the pure joy of it
and not having any deadlines or pressure!
So if you're interested in playing along,
spread the word!
The more the merrier!!!

And if you have the time,
please leave me a comment
and let me know what you are planning on sewing.


My little herd is complete!

I can hardly believe that I actually finished all 12!
I'm a habitual "never-finish-what-you-started" kinda girl.
But I'm super happy with my little "herd" :)
These darling sheep will become a table topper soon.
Here are the final 2 that I finished last week.
Gratitude and Joyfulness.
Perfect words for the new year! 

Check back tomorrow for all the details 
of the upcoming 
After Christmas Sew Along 2014!

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!
(are you getting your projects ready for the sew along?)