I'm feelin' the LOVE

So this is what I worked on last night.

I used the adorable charm pack 

of "Surrounded by Love" by Deb Strain

and I used a block pattern from the  book

"Another Bite of Schnibbles".

The block is called the Round About.

I did 16 blocks instead of 25 blocks

and I used the 1" strips left over after cutting the blocks

 for an accent between sashing strips.

I'm pleased with the way it came out.

I have some fun ideas on how I'll quilt it.

It measures about 30" square.

Great size for a table topper. 

I suddenly have a craving for foil wrapped chocolate hearts.......

The Winner for Week #2 is......

KathyMathews71 

Congratuations!!!

You won this adorable fat quarter bundle

from Janes Fabrics on etsy!

For those of you who didn't win,

don't forget to add your photos to next week's flickr group

for your chance to win!

I'll post the link on Monday for week #3 :)

It's Friday!!!

LHN "Home is Where the Sunflowers Grow" stitcher over 2 on 28ct Blue Monet Linen

Hope you are all having a wonderful Friday!

I'm excited to be sewing tonight :)

I finished up my cross stitch by Little House Needleworks last night

and I love love love it.

Not sure how I'll finish it just yet.

I guess for the time being it will join my growing stack 

of cross stitch pieces waiting .........

I also finished this fun apron this week.

I'm obsessed with this fabric.

Don't you just love the red bowls with polka dots?

I know I do :)

I received my charm pack from SistersandQuilters.com.

Isn't it fun?

I'm going to make a Valentines Day table topper.

It's called "Surrounded by Love"  by Deb Strain.

I also rec'd my vintage buttons from pillowtalkswf.etsy.com

Those little wooden doll buttons just stole my heart. 

I have no idea what I'm going to use them for,

but they needed to come to my house :)

Don't forget to make use of the coupon codes!!!

You can find them HERE! 

And remember you have until midnight tonight

to add your photos to this week's Flickr Group.

This week's winner will be announced here tomorrow!

Sewing = Happiness :)

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

I am actually home all day today :)

Just doing laundry,

 chicken soup is simmering on the stove,

and I have a beautiful day to sit and sew

with my beautiful Featherweight "Lizzy".

I don't have too many days when I don't have to go anywhere

with no errands to run.

Just quiet day at home.

I love it :)

I'll be sewing 2 aprons with matching potholders.

I also wanted to show you the first shipment of goodies 

I ordered from our wonderful etsy shop sponsors.

I rec'd these fun buttons and ribbon

from Little Red Cottage.

Don't let the wonderful coupon codes go 

before you get a chance to use them!

I have more goodies on order that should be here soon!

And don't forget to check out the fun projects

on this week's Flickr Group.

Click HERE to see them and show some love :)

ACSA Week #2 and My Evil Minion Moment

OK.....

I'll give you too much some information about me

you might not know.

I don't always answer my door when someone knocks.

What?

How very unfriendly of me....

There's no law that says I have to.

Case in point,

a few years back I was dying my hair

and bleaching my mustache

and wearing my stained old ratty tank top

(because of the hair dye)

and no bra 

and it was about 10:00am.

Suddenly there was a knock at the door.

I looked through the peep hole

to see the husband of a dear friend of mine

with his arms loaded with Christmas gifts.

PANIC!!!

I think I stopped breathing ...as if he could hear me.

Needless to say,

I didn't answer the door

and this sweet man left our gifts on the back porch.

So you see, there are good reasons to not answer the door.

Anywhoooo,

on Saturday my hubby had to work so I was home alone.

I walked the dog and came home and took a shower.

I got dressed and left the towel on my hair.

I had every intention of drying my hair and putting on make-up.

But I got sidetracked in my sewing room playing with my

Vintage Singer 128 machine.

I took the towel off my head

and proceeded to play with the shuttle bobbin.

Such a weird contraption, but I finally figured it out.

Suddenly there was a knock at the door

and I jumped up to answer it.

I looked through the peep hole to see

a friend of my husband's who has never met me.

I answered the door and he asked if Jose was at home

and after a few moments of chit chat he left.

About 20 minutes later I was walking past a mirror.....

OH THE HORROR!!!

I'm not exaggerating here,

I had no makeup

and my hair looked like I slept on a bus stop bench.

1/2 of my bangs had been pressed against my forehead 

from the towel and the other 1/2 stuck straight up,

STRAIGHT UP!!!

True story.

I didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Nice first impression right?

At least I was wearing a bra :)

I chose to laugh.

Poor guy.

He's probably scarred for life!

I told Jose when he got home

and he said I always look beautiful to him :)

Yep....he's a keeper.

After my less than stellar morning,

I decided to do a bit of piecing.

I grabbed a charm pack of "Delighted" by Riley Blake

and "Little Charmers 5" patterns

 that I bought from Fat Quarter Shop.

I paired it with some fun tiny hounds tooth fabric from my stash

and Viola!

I need to sandwich and quilt it,

but I love the happy bright colors!

So now on to the After Christmas Sew Along -

Have you ladies been using the great discounts

offered to us?

You can review them HERE

I've placed several orders myself

and I'll show you pics when all my goodies arrive.

I'd love to hear if you have been using the coupons.

We've got another great prize for one lucky winner this week

and the flickr group is ready for your creations!

Flickr Group for WEEK #2

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

Congratulations AMY!!!

WEEK  #1

Amy will recieve her choice of pattern

from CleoandMe.com!

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???

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!!!