Journal Covers - Sunday FUN

After working overtime on Saturday.... I got to spend today in my Sewing Cave... 

We did a bit of running around in the morning...but I couldn't resist playing with the new book I bought last week.  I've been dying to try some of these blocks from the book 

"Shape Workshop for Quilters"... the book is filled with 60 fantastic blocks with a Modern Twist.. Here are the journal covers I made...

I found a pattern over at Stitched in Color to convert boring composition books into colorful fun books.*giggle*.   Rachel has a great tutorial with lots of pictures and great information. 

 I tried out blocks from the book and incorporated them into the slabs to make them into the covers....

Aren't they FUN!  *wink*

Hope you have had a wonderful Sunday... 

and 

Happy Mom's day to all those Fabulous Moms!!

Till Next Time...

Busy Bee Weekend

I know it's almost been a month since my last post...Sorry not to be online a bit more.... I can not believe how fast the month of April flew by.   I was waiting for a new sewing machine to arrive...it came, I got to work on one project and then left town.  (I bowled the Women's National Tournament with my Aunt and dear friends... Lots of FUN).  Then got busy with my Softball games and Soccer practices that I didn't really get to sew on my new machine until this weekend.  But I've been busy!! *Grin*   I've finished my Modern She Made swap item... I made another sewing machine cover... this time (Round 3) Stars are the featured item that we have to showcase... Here's the finished project.  I sure hope my partner likes it...She's been a bit quiet..so I am just a little nervous...

Front... Tried my hand at pebble quilting...and LOVE how it was so easy to do on the new machine!!

The Back

I also sent her a Pin cushion made with an extra block I had made... a Postcard Pattern and some fun Pot Holders that matched in colors..that my Niece has started making.   I couldn't resist sharing them.. I just love how they are little checkerboards. 

Then I got busy on my May Bee Blocks... I ended up behind on my April blocks and finished one on the 1st of May *frown*..... But here's a parade of bee blocks...

Spinning Star

Alaska Homestead

Alaska Homestead #2

Citrus Sampler Block - Half square triangle zig zag pattern

LOVE for BOSTON - Bunting Flags

Wonky Pin Wheels

I am about half way done with my bee blocks so I'll have more to showcase next weekend.. *wink* Gotta get them done.... The month just flies by so fast. *giggle*

Hugs to you all and hope that you are finding time to sew.... I enjoy every minute I can!! *wink*

Hugs and Happy Quilting.... 

Till Next Time......

April Mug Rug Hop

I am happy to participate in another great Sew We Quilt Blog Hop... Madame Samm finds such wonderful ideas for us and she incorporates the help of some Great Cheerleaders.  Erin from Sew at Home Mummy is our Cheerleader for this Hop and she's done a fabulous job getting everyone ready to go!  Cheers for the gals who do all the work behind the scenes...
Big HUGS to each of you!!

Today I have a few mug rugs to share... My first is a Lightning block that I just love to play with...I did a bit of handstitching to accent this fun little beauty.  

Action shots are favorites..and I couldn't resist the M&M's on the counter . *wink*.

My Next Mug Rug is to celebrate the April Showers that we are having here in Washington State...Lots of rain going on these days... This is a pattern adaptation from Kim Schaefer's Calendar Quilts.  Originally it was a 20 x 30 inch quilt, but I've made it into a 6 x 8 mini/mug rug. *giggle*.

Action Shot... Can't resist those Cocunut Donuts.. *giggle*

Fun to try free motion rain drops to add some dimension to the mini.

I've also been busy in the backyard getting ready for spring...and decided to showcase a flower in hopes that those April Showers bring some May Flowers *wink*.

My Favorite mug in the cupboard *Big Grin*

Tight Stipple stitching was fun on this tiny little project :) 

I had a blast making these fun little Mug Rugs.. I hope you enjoy the other participants blogs today as you hop around.   Here are links to all their wonderful sites.. Enjoy visiting.

Cathi @ Quilt Obsession

Jane @ Jane's Fabrics and Quilts

Heidi @ Nutz4Redwork

Cherry @ Cherry'sPrairiePrimatives

Christine @ Quilt Monster in my Closet <--Me

Vickie @ More Stars in Comanche

Pauline @ Stekje

Jan @ Jan's Art Friendzy

Nissa @ Nissa Made Stuff

Robin @ As Sweet As Peaches

Lyndsey @ Sew Many Yarns

Eleni - Guest Poster at Sew at Home Mummy

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Quilting.... Till Next Time...

Sunday Sewing..

I got a couple of bee blocks finished today.... I did a strip for Charlotte, she's working on a Sunday Morning Quilt called gum drops... Here's that Strip I made for her.

She's using Teal and Orange instead of the colors in the book.  I think this is going to look fabulous!!

And my second April block is for Tessophia, she is making a rainbow quilt for her girls and asked us to do a Slab 10.5 x 20.5 in the color of our choice... She needed someone to sign up for Yellow, so I decided Yellow it is... Here's my Block for her.  Hope it's not to dark of a yellow and is bright enough..*giggle*.

Then I got busy on finishing up the extra blocks I need to complete my Sunday Morning Quilt... I picked the quilt Missing U, and the ladies sent me WONDERFUL blocks to use.  I wanted it to be a bit bigger than just the size I would have from my Beemates, so I made 2 of each color extra..and ONE reverse..LOL.   You can see how I quilted them in this PREVIOUS post...

But today I finished quilting all the blocks...now I will start working on assembly.  I laid them out to decide on placement today... Here's a Look...

I think it is going to be AWESOME...and it should finish up approx 75 x 75.  Good size to snuggle under in front of the TV while watching a movie or two.  

I didn't sleep much last night...too excited for Tuesday to get here... Mug Rug hop..and the UPS guy should be coming with my new toy!   

Take Care and BIG Hugs to you all!

OMGosh...New Machine

Well....I am SEW SUPER excited. *BIG GRIN*  I was talking with Mr Fantastic about a new sewing machine for my quilting projects... I have been looking at them for a VERY long time, over 2 years now... and just mentioned that I found one on sale for what I considered a very good price.   I never would have expected him to say Order it... BUT HE DID.   *Massive GRIN on my Face*   He told me that it sounded like a good deal, and it is definitely something that I would use..so go ahead and order it. 

SEW..... I have a New Juki TL2000QI on it's way to our house.   Should be here by Tuesday at the latest... I am Super Duper Excited...A couple of other bloggers have posted how much they LOVE theirs, so I am hoping that I will love mine too!   I've been doing so much Free Motion quilting lately on my poor Kenny... The Juki is suppose to be quieter and I think that helped Mr Fantastic say to order it.  I want to be able to eventually use it on a quilting frame, so that's another reason I went for the Juki. 

If you have one, I'd love to hear from you... Probably not going to be able to sleep now till Tuesday..*giggle*.  

Hugs,

Saturday Sewing - Lighthouse

Did a bit of sewing today... 

Got my last mug rug ready for this coming Tuesday...which is my day to showcase during the Blog Hop.. April Showers... Check out the button on right side of page to catch up on all the great blogs showcasing Mug Rugs this past week and next week. You'll have to come back on Tuesday to see my fun projects...Just being a tease...*giggle*

I also worked on a project for my Mom.  She asked me to help her with a wall hanging.  She's got an event coming up that she needs an approximately 20 x 30 wall hanging.  Other than size the only other requirement was a Nautical theme, and a sleeve for hanging...   She has her own embroidery business, so she did up a BEAUTIFUL Light house scene.

Isn't it GORGEOUS!

I found a print fabric in my stash that I could use to finish it up for her.  

and I did some free motion clouds on the top section and tried out some long stipple stitches for the quilted waves at the bottom....

  

Here's how it turned out...

Here's a pix of the quilting.....Wish it would have turned out a bit better... 

but hopefully you can see it *grin*

Off to work on some of my bee blocks now... Hope you have a great Saturday..

Till Next Time... Happy Quilting,