Wednesday, March 30, 2011

THIMBLEBERRIES SEW DAY!

I took the easy route today.

I got the teapot pattern from this book.



This is what I made...



I have so many projects that I just wanted to be able to finish one thing...just one thing today.....that wasn't too much to ask...was it?

This purple is so striking that I just had to do something with it. Thanks Jeanette.....I just love these towels. I think these projects are great when you just want to finish something up.

If you joined us today on Thimbleberries sew day, please leave a comment. I am trying to figure out this linky stuff and when I do you will be able to link your sew day to my post....sorry....not able to today. Thanks for joining us, if you let me know, I will personally link you below.


Crazy'bout quilts, Sandie, and I came up with this Thimbleberries sew day a year ago...She has been better about keeping up with it.

But.....go visit her blog

Then visit Crafts and Stuff
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31 comments:

  1. BubzRugzMarch 30, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    I haven't joined the sew day but I wanted to say how lovely the towel and pot holder are.... I always love a finish too....
    Hugz

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  2. sandraMarch 30, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Hi Barb, I am with you . I get so tried of some projects taking so long that sometimes I get bored with them. So this weekend I cut out two mug rugs and finished one to give to a friend yesterday that I hadn't seen in a long time. I love your teapot,cute pattern. I have decided when I get this last few big projects done I am going to work on small things. have a wonderful day. Blessings Sandra

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  3. retdairyqueenMarch 30, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    The tea pots look great
    I will only drink tea from a pot
    No tea bags for me
    Its so nice to get something finished

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  4. GerryARTMarch 30, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    I L♥O♥V♥E THIS teapot ! ! ! ! !
    It is TOO SWEET ! ! ! ! !
    It makes me smile.
    Thanks for the smile,
    Hugs,
    Gerry

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  5. CyndiMarch 30, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    That teapot pot holder and towel are just too darn cute, Barb! I love that purple with the green!

    XOXO,

    Cyndi

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  6. Twisted QuiltsMarch 30, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Love the green on the purple!

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  7. JustCindyMarch 30, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    The teapots are fantastic! I love the purple towel.

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  8. BetsyMarch 30, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Barb, I love the teapot design. I like how the thread you used for your blanket stitch is nice and shiny. What kind are you using and what are you using the bobbin?

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  9. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsMarch 30, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    What a cute project Barb! Isn't the sense of accomplishment great? :-) Thanks for sewing with me!

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  10. ToniMarch 30, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    What a lovely teapot!! I'm very bias, I love the purple though :) What a great goal to share with a friend!

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  11. RumiMarch 30, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Fabulous! Love that green on the dark purple!

    Makes me want to brew up a cuppa!

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  12. fabricartist21March 30, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    I just want to thank you Barbara for always being there for me and a lot of other people. You are a wonderful friend.

    I just read your post about the scraps. Yes they do grow!! Sometimes I think well there is the trash but I am a saver so I can't do that.

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  13. onlymehereMarch 30, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Very cute! I just finished a set of pillowcases that were 30+ years in the making! I'm using up old fabric and my stash. It's been fun. I love your varied projects. Can't wait to see what you come up with next!

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  14. VivianMarch 30, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Bee-YOU-tea-full teapots, Barb. They seem to be so un-Thimbleberries in style, but so much of their charm is the sweet fabric you used. They're cute as can be.

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  15. PennyMarch 30, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    The teapot is really really cute !!

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  16. scraphappyMarch 30, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    What a cute little teapot! Sometimes a nice project in a day is just the boost we need to motivate us to finish off some of the long term projects.

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  17. PokeyMarch 30, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Sometimes we need a quick finish. Yours is adorable, Barb!

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  18. Just Ramblin'March 30, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Love the teapot holder and towel. It is so nice to finish a project in one day! Nola

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  19. SewCalGalMarch 30, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    I love, love, love that teapot. I think it is the best teapot I've ever seen. Truly!
    And I love that you and Sandy have been havig Thimbleberry sew days for so long. Very special.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  20. hettyMarch 30, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Love your teapots! Great Thimbleberries sewing day. My first, and I enjoyed it.

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  21. LuAnnMarch 31, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Pretty teapot Barb. It is always nice to finish something.

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  22. Wacky WomanMarch 31, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    Wow, a lot of people love that purple towel and green teapot. So do I.

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  23. Joanne LendaroMarch 31, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Too cute!!

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  24. Gene BlackMarch 31, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    The teapot looks great on the purple towel. I love green and purple together.

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  25. CrispyMarch 31, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    I love the teapot towel!! No sewing for me yesterday :0( but I plan on making up for lost time today :0)

    Crispy

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  26. West Michigan QuilterMarch 31, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Love your tea pot! Great idea.

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  27. Needled MomMarch 31, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I LOVE it, Barb!

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  28. JanMarch 31, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Love your little teapot!

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  29. RhondaMarch 31, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Great teapot!
    As for projects.... you know I'm all over the place..... never finishing one project before I'm onto the next...... I love UFOs ......LOL

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  30. WendyApril 1, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Love this teapot block!

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  31. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    That's a cute teapot! Wait a minute!!! I think I have that book... AND another Timbleberries Sew Day passed my by. DUH! I need to see what Crazy was up to, too! Karen

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