Start of Embroidery Ledger

Here is the start to my Embroiderers Ledger Class that I am taking from Karen Ruane. She has the most beautiful work on her blog. You should go on over there and have a look see.
 

Playing With Charms

I had enough time this afternoon to play with the charms I have been working on. All of the blocks in this quilt will be random scrappy. I put all the charms inside a basket and pulled 7 charms for 7 rows for each block. I now have 20 sets of 49 charms for a total of 20 block A's for this quilt. I will still need to cut and make my B blocks next. Block A in progress..

First finished Block A for scrappy sv quilt......

This is going to be a very scrappy quilt when finished. And I see more of these quilts in my future. I like how this block has come together and how all the different fabrics look good in the block. All of my bold and happy fabrics are looking good with more calm fabrics in my stash. Even those ugly fabrics look good in this type of block.
Until next time,
Wendy

More Charms and Fall

I have more charm packs that are ready to be cut into mini charms of 2 1/2 inches. That does not include other fabric that I have pulled from my stash to make 2 1/2 inch charms with. Slow and steady at cutting and I hope to start piecing blocks next week. I am sure that before this is over I will still need to cut more charms, but this is a good start.

Fall is in the air around here! I love this time of year as the sweltering heat recedes and the cool of the fall begins to come around and tantalize your senses with the smell and sights of fall.

 Our cotton wood tree is beginning to turn into golds and yellows heralding in the fall season. I love to see the trees begin to turn wonderful shades of autumn colors. And raking leaves to burn in big piles!

 Just a touch of color for now. In a few weeks there will be a lovely display of oranges, reds, golds, yellows for the eyes to feast upon. I can hardly wait!

Soon it will be time for warm sweaters and fires in the fireplace along with some good homemade hot chocolate to drink. And lets not forget the chili! Oh yes, fall is on the way! Our nights this past week have been in the 50's and it has been so nice.

Until next time,
Wendy

Cutting.....Cutting.......and More Cutting

I have been cutting 2 1/2 inch charms for making a king size scrap quilt. I will be making this quilt that Katy has made so popular there is also a flickr site that has lots of inspiration as well. These stacks represents 728 charms. I will be cutting little squares in my sleep I think! But this is going to be a great scrap busting quilt in the long run. And from now on all my smaller scraps will be cut into 2 1/2 inch charms as I do future projects. That way I can just sit down and sew one of these when I get the time and enough charms to do so. Oh yes, there will be more of these in my future, just not as big as the one for my bed! Another view of those wonderful charms. Off to cut more!

Until next time,
Wendy

ps....thank you for all the well wishes, they have been greatly appreciated.

Just Saying Hello

Just wanted to drop in and say hello and let you know I am still here. And I thought you might like to see what I put in the "Traveling Stash Box" before I sent it on. I had fun putting these items inside. The last couple of weeks has been hard on my family. So much sickness and it seems to keep making its rounds. We also had an unexpected death in the family this past week. So things have been really slow in the creative sphere, but hopefully will begin to recharge this coming week.

 Until next time,
Wendy

Winner of Traveling Stash

We have a winner. I used Random.org to get the number and you will have to trust me as I do not know how to get the frame onto my blog.

The winner was #1 Congrats to our winner and this is what she said:
Cherise said...
Hello Wendy! I would love to have this box visit me! Thanks for the chance! :)

September 4, 2012 11:44 PM

Cherise if you will email me your snail mail I will mail the box out on Monday am to you. Enjoy!

Traveling Stash Giveaway!

Ok this is going to be a quick turn around as I don't know how long it was at the po before I picked it up. If you want a chance to have this box visit you, all you need to do is to leave a comment on this post only. I would love for you to follow my blog if you do not already do so, but it is not a requirement. This drawing will be up until 5pm cmt on Friday, September 7, 2012. I will announce the winner that evening so I can get it in the mail on Saturday. The same rules apply as last time. Below is a refresher for everyone new and those who are familiar with the traveling stash. Thank you and good luck.

Rules:

1. Be an active blogger. Post about receiving the box and the giveaway on your blog in a timely manner.

2. There's a note in the box that logs where the box has been. Please add your info and place the note back in the box.

3. There's a list of Rules and Guidelines in the box. Please read and follow these and return the list to the box.

4. You may take anything you like from the box. Just replace every item with comparable quilt shop quality items equal to the amount taken.

5. Ship the box to the next person in a reasonable amount of time.

6. Due to the amount of postage shipping is only within the USA.

Giveaway: 

 

New Blanket and a Drawing

 I started this crocheted blanket while recouping from food poisoning a while back. I really like the way this is shaping up and is so easy that I do not have to think about it. The pattern makes it look like it has been weaved in and out and is really pretty. I have been so busy here with other things on my plate that my regular crafty muse has had to take a back seat. My sweet middle daughter is just getting over pneaumonia and now my throat is swelled and sore! Hopefully I will be feeling better soon. I did get to the post office again and had some things waiting on me. One was another traveling stash box and this will be a quick turn around. I will be posting about it later today in its on post, so be on the lookout for the draw it will be a quick turn around. See you then,
Wendy

Winner of Travelling Stash

We have a winner!!!! I put the numbers in the Random.org number generator to come up with the winner. I have no idea how to get the graphic on here so you will have to trust me. The number that came up was........3 and that belongs to Terry! 
  Terry said...
Definitely put my name in the hat for this one! I'd love to be able to be a part of something so fun! Thanks! :0)
Congrats Terry, if you will email me your snail mail info I will get the package in the mail to you on Monday.
Until next time,
Wendy

Traveling Stash Giveaway!

Today is the day for the "Traveling Stash" Giveaway! I have restocked the box after taking what I wanted to keep. All you have to do is agree to the rules of the traveling stash box created by the original senders and leave a comment on this post only. I will close the comments on Friday August 17th midnight central time. And I will post the winner on Saturday the 18th of August.

Rules:

1. Be an active blogger. Post about receiving the box and the giveaway on your blog in a timely manner.

2. There's a note in the box that logs where the box has been. Please add your info and place the note back in the box.

3. There's a list of Rules and Guidelines in the box. Please read and follow these and return the list to the box.

4. You may take anything you like from the box. Just replace every item with comparable quilt shop quality items equal to the amount taken.

5. Ship the box to the next person in a reasonable amount of time.

6. Due to the amount of postage shipping is only within the USA.

Giveaway:  

 Leave a comment on this post about your favorite sewing project ever! That should be  fun reading.

The giveaway ends at midnight CDT on Friday, the 17th of August 2012. I will draw the winning number on the 18th of August 2012 and get the package in the mail! Be sure that I have a way to get in touch with you!

That is it! Easy Peasy! Good luck to you all!!!!!

This is how the box looks after my additions! I may need to make two separate boxes and have two giveaways.

 These are my additions: One large yoyo maker and one jumbo yoyo maker, one lil twister ruler, one pack of paper pieces

 Twelve fat quarters

 The red and black fabric with teapots is yardage as is the other three and one charm pack from Riley Blake fabrics.

I have some books I could add as well if I do a second box. I will let you know this afternoon after I try to pack it all up.
And this is what I kept:

Good luck everyone!

Nature

I love nature and all it has to offer in the way of beauty. And this little beauty sat and let me get really close to him. I actually had my fingers close enough to touch him if I wanted too. He just sat there unconcerned with me.

A beautiful junebug was making its way across the hens and chicks. He is just so pretty with his coloring shining brightly in the sunshine.

 

And the crepe myrtles are in bloom. Just the beginnings for now. By next week they will be full and lush with such vibrant color!

Sorry the last picture is cloudy. I did not realize that the lens of the camera had condensation from being inside with the air on it. Still the blooms are so pretty. 

 

Traveling Stash

A week ago I won a turn with the traveling stash box. It has arrived and I picked it up from the po today. Here is a peek at what is inside. I will be picking what I want over the weekend and will be having a giveaway starting on Monday. So if you want the traveling stash box to make an appearance at your house, be sure and come by on Monday for all the details.

Just a Note

I have been taking a little break so I could recover from a case of food poisoning. Am much better now and will start regular posting again sometime this week.
Wendy

Second Block in Fusion Along

I have completed the second block in the coverlet I am making for Jazmine. These go pretty quick once you have them put together and the blanket stitch completed on them.
Until next time,
Wendy

Fushion Along

Here is my stack of "Spirit" all sewn together and waiting for me to add the crocheted part. I only used one charm pack for this as Jazmine is only 16 months and she loves to tote a blanket around with her.
Until next time,
Wendy

More Hexi Flowers

I now have five finished flowers to show for the hexi mf quilt along. This is going fast as these hexi's are big. They come together quickly as well. This is my summer take along project, but I wanted to see what they were going to look like. I absolutely love them and will be working on them steady until I get it finished. Below is a pic of the hexi that I am trying to make into a square. I really love this pattern,but so far I have not figured out how to turn it into a square so that the sides will be even when put together.

Until next time,
Wendy

And The Winner Is.......

Hi everyone, hope all is doing well on this beautiful but hot Saturday. We have a winner for my blogversary giveaway....I used Random.org to choose
 

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

5

Timestamp: 2012-07-07 16:06:50 UTC

Which belongs to Sandie of crazy'boutquilts! Congrats Sandie I will be sending you an email shortly for your info!

Fusion Crochet Along

The first block of my fusion throw. This I think will be for Jazmine when finished. I tested this one block before committing my whole charm pack of "Spirit" to the project. It came together rather quickly and will make a nice light throw. There is no batting inside the charm squares although some are putting batting in theirs. I just chose not to do so. I have stalled out on my hexi throw for myself and may decide to change it as well. I am trying to come up with a way to turn the hexi into a square block so that the sides will be even when I put them together. So far no luck and I have frogged my sample block to death it seems. Hopefully, I can figure out a way soon to do it that will look nice. I am open to suggestions if you have any.
Until next time,
Wendy

Happy 4th of JULY!

 Happy 4th of JULY everyone! Trying to stay cool here as it is really hot. Not even a breeze to help cool things off. The furbabies are trying to stay cool as well with a little swim.

Riddick swimming

 Riddick

 Whizzer coming out of the pool

 Whizzer getting ready to get in the pool

Whizzer is my add/adhd sweet boy! He is always running and never just walks. He was in and out of the pool like a shot. Then he would run around in the yard and come back up the steps and get in again. Riddick being my chubsy ubsy boy could not get up the ladder steps on his own. He does not really like the water, but will swim if I or B is in the water. And you have to be right there as he starts to sink because his hind quarters start going down due to his chubbiness! So we have to make sure we are right there with a hand under him. Of course on the other end we have to watch Whizzer with the pool now that he knows he can get into the water. Hope you are having a great 4th. Be safe this holiday and don't drink and drive.

Don't forget to comment on the post below to enter my blogversary giveaway if you have not already done so. Drawing ends midnight on Friday!

Until next time,
Wendy  

Blogversary

Yesterday was my Blogversary and I forgot about it! How could I have managed to forget when I started blogging, which was five years ago on July 2. I had planned on having a giveaway for it as well. I may have missed yesterday but, I can still have a celebration as it is still July! So if you want to be entered into the draw leave a comment on this post only. One single comment, no hoops, jumps, contortions of any kind. Just a simple comment and you will be entered into the drawing. I will draw the winners name Saturday July 7th. That means you have until midnight on Friday to enter.

Hexi MF Flower

I have been basting hexies all day and thought I would make at least one flower to see how they will look. These make up really big and this should go pretty fast once I start putting them all together. I love the way this one turned out. Off to finish basting my hexies.
Until next time,
Wendy

Lots of Prepping Going On

A whole lot of prepping going on in hexi land! I am so excited about this project. Now back to prepping so I can get some of these beautiful flowers made.

Until next time,

Wendy

Choices

I am trying to decide which yellow I want to use for the center of the flowers. I am leaning towards the brighter yellow with the print flower which really looks good next to all the bright happy colors in this quilt. Will think about it over the weekend.
Until next time,
Wendy

Remember This?

After much deliberation and irritation I have decided that knitting is NOT my forte! When I finished the back it was way too big! That meant I had to frog all that work as it was not going to fit. I have decided that although I love the look of knit sweaters and such I will just stay with crochet which is what I know how to do. From now on I will only knit dishcloths as they are so much easier and less stressful for me. So I will use my thread in a crochet project this winter.

New Project

I needed a new project to take with me when going to the dr. and such. So I decided to do the HexyMF over on Katy's blog. I have everything ready and organized in a box. I spent the better part of yesterday morning cutting out all the hexagons for this quilt. My hands are sore this morning but they are all ready to go. I may start basting some later this evening after I have my swimmersize session. The first pic is what a stack of 425 hexie's look like waiting to be basted. I still need to cut 80 yellow centers for the flowers. I am waiting on fabric to arrive for them. I chose to use only five different fabrics which will be 16 flowers from each. I decided to use fabric I had in my stash for a while. There are two solids and three prints. I will be putting this on a black background unless I change my mind.

Until next time,
Wendy