Friday, September 18, 2009

Catching up ....again....


Goodness! Has it been several weeks since my last post?!! This time of the year is always a busy time for me. The kiddos are back-to-school and have settled in with their newly routines. My Buddy is a senior and Sweetie Pie is in 6th grade this year. That means I will have two graduates in 9 months. I know the time will pass by soon enough.... so I am preparing myself mentally for it now. It seemed just yesterday that they were just starting Kindergarten....*sigh*


Anyway, not a whole lot of sewing being done here as my part-time job at a retail store is picking up. I'm putting in LOTS more hours there and expected that it probably will be that way until after the Holidays.


Over the summer, I signed up with the Doll Quilt Swap 7 swap. The mailing deadline was on Tuesday. Look what came in my mailbox earlier in the week....







... the back and goodies...


This cute little quilt is all done by hand!
All the buttonhole stitches, embroideries, and quilting were done by hand. I do a lot of handworks myself, so I know how long it must have taken. I appreciate all the time putting into it and love love this little quilt!

My partner also sent me a charming stationary set and the scraps from the quilt. Ahhh... she's been reading my blog... as she knows how much I love to make scrap quilts. You may see these in a quilt soon as I already have in mind what I want to do with them. :)

And who was my partner?

It's Jennifer at Jennifer Can Quilt!

Thank you, Jennifer!!! I do so love my little quilt and very appreciative of the time you've spent in making it. :D


Do you remember the little Zig Zag quilt top?

Here it is all done... "Tweet Tweet" is it's name.
It is on it's way to ???????? I will reveal who's my secret partner is once the quilt arrive at its destination.

I must admit that it was very difficult for me to let this one go. It's my favorite little quilt as it would be something that I would make for myself. The inspirations came from my partner's Flickr favorite photos. I found that my partner and I have very similiar likes, so this little quilt came to be.

Here is the back side. I used a the leftover zig zag blocks.

I also included a Cathedral Window pincushion and some FQs of my favorite fabrics at the moment.
I hope my partner will like what I've sent her.



It's a slow progress, but I've been working on my Aunt Millie's Garden blocks. I started the 3rd block, then found the fabrics for the 4th block when I was at the quilt shop one day. Of course, I had to start on that block. :) A peek...



Then, whenever I have a few moments, I sat down at my machine and just sewed 1-1/2" strips (mindless sewing) of Kaffe Fassett fabrics together to create this strata. Stay tuned to see what it will become....

Lastly, a cute pic of my baby girl.

Have a great weekend!

6 comments:

Jennifer said...

yay, i can finally comment!

i'm so glad you like your quilt. :) also, your aunt millie's blocks are awesome and i wish mine looked as good as yours.

Vickie said...

wow your quilt is a beaut and look at that loot...I also love the one you made I believe your partner will be ecstatic when they receive it.Your baby girl is gorgeous as usual,cheers Vickie

Mrs. Goodneedle said...

Love those doll quilts and your baby girl!! :)

Mrs Quilty said...

So so good to see a comment on your blog.....missed you! You are a busy girl, working and all! That quilt from Jennifer is adorable and hand-made! WOW! That quilt for your partner is also awesome!!! You're getting lots done, even though you are working!! Kudos to you! Also have missed your girls, and that pic is adorable! She looks so long there!! Love dachshunds!

Kucki68 said...

Birds for the birds... Love both the ones you received and the ones you have given.

J Barham said...

I just love your girl doxie. We have 2 miniature dashchunds both male, short hair and from the same litter. Our boys are half the length of yours! It is just amazing!

Love your quilts! I will stop by again soon.
Joyce.