Sewing Olympics: GOLD!

Even before the closing ceremonies of the real Olympics started I had finished my flannel string quilt top!  I had doubted that I could do it, but it was a lot of fun meeting my goal. First, THANKS! for all the votes — B & C were definitely the popular options. I ultimately decided I [...]

Sewing Olympics: Blocks Done! Now What?

I have finished all the blocks! I have 40 warm blocks and 52 cool blocks, all measuring 6.5″ (6″ finished). BUT, now what do I do with them? I spent yesterday taking pictures of several mock-ups and would love some help deciding what to do. A. Two individual quilts. A warm quilt measuring 30″x40″ and [...]

We Interrupt these Sewing Olympics

…to bring you other crafting! My sister’s baby shower was this weekend, and while I already joined in on getting her her baby’s bedding, I couldn’t very well go to the party empty-handed! And what does every new little girl need but hairbows and a place to store them?? And so, my hairbow frame is [...]

Sewing Olympics Update

WOOHOO! I am going strong on the Sewing Olympics and I’m loving how it’s looking! I was a little uncertain when I first started but once I laid them out yesterday I knew I was going in the right direction. When starting the project I quickly decided not to mix up the warms and cools [...]

Sewing Olympics 2010

The challenge begins! From what I understand, there was originally a knitting Olympics, but I am most definitely not a knitter.  This Sewing Olympics hosted by the insatiable need blog though is right up my alley.  The rules are simple: 1. Start your sewing project during opening ceremonies (February 12). 2. Finish your sewing project [...]

The Wool Quilt

In honor of the cold weather sweeping the nation, I thought I’d show off my wool quilt. Way back when, my Mom had a pattern company.  One of her patterns had little wool hearts, and my Mom included the wool fabric for the hearts with the pattern. When I was fairly new in my quilting [...]

Ten on Tuesday

1.  My new niece was born, and is cute as a button!  YAY!!!  My sister lasted until 34 weeks – a week after breaking her water – and all the pain and suffering was just absolutely and completely worth it to welcome Morgan Elizabeth into the world! 2.  Alright, I couldn’t be that mean.  Here [...]

This *is* a Quilting Blog!

I just haven’t had much time at the machine. But, nonetheless, my favorite long-armer – ok, my mom, but STILL my favorite long-armer – That Quilter has been busy quilting some of my quilts. I am making an unexpected trip to Houston this weekend so I’ll be picking them up and attaching bindings real soon [...]