Celebrating Life

I have been away due to the death of my Aunt, my Mother's sister. She was 90 on January 26 and she had a massive stroke..She and my Mother were only 14 months apart and they called each other their twin..She is with  peace now. It was so sudden and such a shock that Mother is taking it very hard.. She is 91 and it is taking its toll on her.  She lives with us, so I can keep a good eye on her and help her through this time..Mom is one of 11 girls and  and 2 brothers.. There is 4 sisters and 1 brother left.. Today is the funeral and our time to say GOODBYE to a very sweet lady.. We will miss her.. My Grandpa had a nickname for all of his children and her's was LITTLE TRUMPET and now she is blowing that horn for the Lord..

POST FOR A POST!!

If you have never been to COUNTRY WINGS IN PHOENIX then please hop on over and meet one of the sweetest ladies that you would ever want to meet. Recently she ordered a bag from me and today she highlighted me in her Saturday Pinkies... I want you to know that she really did a super job and I really appreciated it.. Also I want to thank everyone for the wonderful comments, man!!is my head spinning...
She has an animated blog that is beautiful and says so much about the kind of person she is.. It has many interesting thoughts, ideas and photos.. Take a walk with her to her fairy inspired land and you won't be disappointed..

This is the bag I made for her:

WHAT? THE PHARMACY ..............

While picking up Mom's prescriptions at our small but efficient  pharmacy I found the cutest Easter things..  you believe that? Our pharmacy carries a few seasonal item and usually they are gone but I lucked out with these little treasures. Also the Easter word has little magnets on the back and you can put them anywhere.. I have them in my sunroom window with egg cups on each side..  Just a little hint of the coming holiday..

OWL BAG FINISHED

This is the back which is machine quilted with a thin batting between layers.. Inside is a green print with brown and green pockets.. 4 spacious ones .. I will be selling this bag for $30ppd..

OWLS ARE READY FOR VIEWING!!!!!!!!

I have finished my owl project and this is the result.. A nice bag 11x14 with 4 spacious pockets inside..14" handles and  Alexander Henry fabrics..The base is cotton duck which gives it stability and will wear like iron.. The front is a patchwork  made of a collage of fabrics with embellishments in thread.. I love the little owl faces..........

Really, Its Work??

Starting on a new project here and thought I would share a peek or two.. Now don't get excited, it's only a peek

A Small Breath Of Spring

Sun is shining but snow still hanging around, arggggggggggg!! I thought my kitchen needed some color so I got out my tabletop that I made last summer..It is from  PATCHWORK & QUILTING and I ,of course put my own spin on it.. Mine represents my Mom, me and my 2 sisters.. They love it and I am Miss black and white, really!! I did some machine quilting, machine applique  and Mr. Couple did the binding.. any hand work goes straight to him :)

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS GIVEAWAY!!

This giveaway is just unbelievable..!!!!!!!!! Pop over to the OLD FARMHOUSE GATHERING and check out all the gifts in the basket... WOW!! Then leave a comment and add to your blog...They also have a great shop with lots of goodies.......

MY FIRST GIVEAWAY WIN!!!!!!!!!!

Would you believe I won a cute little sweet from Jenny.. Yahoo..  A little cupcake dishcloth and a cream rollup, with strawberry on top, made from 2 washcloths.. You must go visit Jenny, she will make you laugh and lift your spirits.. Thanks  Jenny for a sweet giveaway.............

Lovely Antique Quilts

These others are  good too, just not as colorful but you and I know lots of work went in to them and no labels. . Ladies please label your quilts...........

TALK ABOUT QUILTS!!!!!!!!!!!!

These were just a few of the quilts that were there.. Lots of doilies and tablecloths china tea cups, thought of Jenny and Blossom, how much they love the tea..This one particular quilt called CRAZY KALIEDOSCOPE OF GRANDMOTHER'S FLOWER GARDEN.. the lady  at the Herb Fest had purchased it at a sale and had been told the story of the quilt. She had made 3 of the same exact pattern  for her 3 children but the only one left was this one. She said the family had been from Nebraska and nobody knew what happened to the other 2. Some of the pieces in the quilt were just 1/2", very small, the quilt had no batting and was roughly hand quilted. But so striking!

I'M BACK

Here we are taking off to see all the new things, and see we have our tote bags I made and the girls were so surprised..They loved them................

First of all we had a great time,,, just went way too fast.. This first picture is just of some of the plants that are being sold.. Lots of herbs, some tomatoes, and some house plants.. We get our plants and coddle them along until spring...

Then just a sample of some of the vendors and what treasures they offer..

Here is a cutie.. just to set in your sewing room, couldn't get too many quilt made with this.

We're Off

Well my  2 DD's and I will be heading to the MIDWESTERN HERB FEST this weekend. We have looked forward to it for a year..So much  stuff, it boggles the mind. But we are up for and and all the info we will receive.. Lots of classes and buy, buy buy.. Yahoo..  We are just holding for a good weather report from Indiana , Missouri and Illinois for everyone this weekend.. Will have lots of pics to post so check back in on Sunday..Here are a couple of pics from last year to give you a sample.................

Also did I mention QUILTS.. OH, YES,,  we can find some really nice antique ones here too...   See ya Sunday!!!!!!!!!

Another One Finished!!

These were the pieces and I put the panel together and this is the finish.

 

 And this is how I did the top::::
Then I couldn't find any binding to finish the bottom, so I made my own.. nice soft flannel.....

It is for my BFF, and she hardly reads my blog but if she does, I know she won't mind..

Did I Mention Bags..

These are just a few of my creations.. I have made lots of them using old jeans.. People would give me bags of old ones and I have sold many.. I went to a class at our Jackman Fabrics store and fell in love with the patchwork design of BARB RANDLE'S CRAZY QUILTING WITH ATTITUDE. I bought her book, then went to the class ( with a finished bag). Everyone was so impressed and I was so happy that I decided to make more. Then a friend of my DD#! was having a open house and wanted some of my bags,, well sold lots and got lots of orders that evening. Then everyone started making them,. I really enjoy making them but not much market for them now??

New Blogger

Well since I am new to this blogger world I thought I would share some of my creations and quilts..This is my civil war quilt,,BUTTERNUT AND BLUE by Barbara Brackman.. It was a BOM at Quilters Station in Lees' Summit, MO. It took us 2 years and Mr. Couple quilted mine by hand and it turned out really nice..

Friday Fun Day?

Well it is certainly one of my fun things, to get new fabric.. I ordered this from Sue Spargo..She has lovely  and unusual  designs and ever so often I get a small order .,,, Here is a peek and have a new great nephew that I am making a quilt, no decision on the pattern but have the fabrics.. So sweet and soft just right for a new baby.. I read this morning that a couple of others are making baby quilts, think I will head on over and see what they have to offer..................

VALENTINE'S???

I really love this time of year. To me it is very special because my 2 DD and I get to spend alone time together. Not that I don't love, love  my grandkids, but ya know what I'm sayin'??? Every year for the last 18 years we have gone to Mt.Vernon, Illinois for the MIDWESTERN HERB FEST. If you have never been, it is such a breath of spring.. Vendors with all things related to spring and gardening and free classes on many subjects of such.. You will not be disappointed!!
Take a quick look at their website and you can see pictures of past ones and vendors and classes they offer,, did I say they were  free??lol..
Heart candy, one of my favs,, look now because they won't last long..

Moda French General Charm Pack Giveaway?

Wow, this is a wonderful giveaway over at Bluebird Quilts. She is making a quilt for a dear friend in need and needs some help with the blocks.. A simple 9 patch and you are entered, with lots more gifts if your name is drawn... Go on over and check out the gifts and get busy on that block..She really needs us. Don't you just love that panel?

What's In a Name?

The other day when I went to Jackmans Fabrics, I also went to Joann's.They had a big sale and I got a big wooden " M" for my sewing room.. Not sure where I'll put it but trust me, I'll find some little nook or cranny.  You think about your parents and when they named you, how excited they must have been and choosing your name. Maybe after another family member, or movie star or someone that really inspired them.. Then that name takes you to your destination and creates who you are.. I was named after each one of my parents sisters.. Now my DD2 was named by her brother and sister and she never liked her name and always said she would change it someday,and she did.. You see she was baptized and and when she came up out of the water a born again Christian, she took her new name..Who could argue with that.?? So whatever your name ,be proud and remember how wonderful  it must have been at the time. Peace out!! My "M" in progress!!!!