Friday, December 16, 2011

THIS CONFIRMS IT........I AM ONE CARD SHORT OF A DECK

Yesterday I was trying to sort my Christmas fabrics before leaving. I had about 45 minutes before I had to be somewhere. While sorting I came across this fabric......

All of a sudden I broke out in a cold sweat, the light bulb above my head was going off. I grabbed this fabric and went to town.


I started doing pleats.....and more pleats...watching the clock the whole time.


Shaking my head and thinking....Gal you have got to be nutzzzzzz. You have no business starting all of these towels. did that stop me? NO!!!

You can't see the wings on this one but after it is stitched it will be fine. I took the image off a few of these fabrics for the applique on the towels.

What possessed me? Why couldn't I stop. The whole time I was gone all I wanted to do was get back and finish the pleats and start what I had invisioned in my head,

When I got home....fabric started flying, glue sticks were being used up.

And so now..... everything is put away and all that is left is to stitch these down. The night is still young...

I don't know what came over me.....lost my senses I guess....

But oh....what fun!!!
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64 comments:

  1. LesleyDecember 16, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Oh wow...you were busy and what wonderful creations you came up with...you haven't lost it...you're just like the rest of us...and don't we love it!
    Keep on thinking and sewing!

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  2. BetsyDecember 16, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    It does look like fun. I have to finish some for my daughter. I think I will try that ruffle.

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  3. Jackie's StitchesDecember 16, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    You didn't lose your senses - you had a flash of inspiration! :)

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  4. GerryARTDecember 16, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Well, Barb, when you're HOT you're HOT
    hugs

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  5. KaHollyDecember 16, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    I can just imagine!! The image makes me smile.

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  6. JustCindyDecember 16, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    The towels are so cute!

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  7. MelindaDecember 16, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    How cute!Love the little Asian girl!

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  8. Tangos TreasuresDecember 16, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Love them!!! Lol your just being creative!!!

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  9. Gene BlackDecember 16, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Love them, Barb.

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  10. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsDecember 16, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Now that's the best kind of fabric inspiration! Woo hoo! It's so fun when it just takes over ya and you get the creative groove rolling! They're fabulous girlfriend!

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  11. beaquilterDecember 16, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    love these!! love the chinese one AND the mittens one

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  12. JocelynDecember 16, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Wow Barb, your towels are adorable!! Great spurt of inspiration!

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  13. Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy FeetDecember 16, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    WONDERFUL! The thing I am amazed at most is the fact that you had all those towels just laying around waiting to be stitched on! LOL!

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  14. Sarcastic QuilterDecember 16, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Oh my, you are so good. I love your towels and love that you think you are crazy for going to town whereas I am in awe and slightly jealous you were so successful! :D

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  15. StitchinByTheLakeDecember 16, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    You've inspired me. :) blessings, marlene

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  16. LauraDecember 16, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Haha you have kangaroos in the top padfocjk! But lovely ones :) i like the japanese girl best

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  17. http://thankfullga447December 16, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Isn't amazing how your creatively just popped up.

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  18. Dana GaffneyDecember 16, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Oh my goodness Barb, they are all wonderful. I hope you weren't to late for where you had to be.

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  19. DebbieDecember 16, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    OK, now you got me. these are absolutely wonderful. Love the trees. Great doings!

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  20. Three Birds InspiredDecember 16, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I think these are all adorable...and an inspiration! Where did you purchase the towels? I don't know where to look for plain dish towels.

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  21. Cheryl WillisDecember 16, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I love those manic spells. I would not stitch them, but gift them unfinished with instructions as a kit- lol
    I think this is going to be my TO DO for 2012 as hostest gifts (yes I will sew them down-lol)

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  22. YvetteDecember 16, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    You are on FIRE! Those are all great. I need some of your energy.

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  23. ElizabethDecember 16, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Those are SEW cute. You are amazing! My favorites are the one with mittens and that first snowman. You get up to some pretty terrific stuff! Nicely done!

    xo -E

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  24. Just Ramblin'December 16, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Now if I could only have that kind of inspiration!
    They look great! Nola

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  25. ktquiltsDecember 16, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Well, at least your plotting and conspiring to bring joy this Christmas! Sometimes, when I have been especially sneaky, I realize the damage I could be doing if I weren't aiming for doing good. It scares me!! ;0)

    Also, if you've made too many, I know a good home! ;0) They are beautiful!!!

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  26. Needled MomDecember 16, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Those are darling, Barb. You are having way too much fun in your spare time!

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  27. SunnybecDecember 16, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Your towels are lovely especially the snowman. Linda

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  28. Wacky WomanDecember 16, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    And how long did this take you?

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  29. UnknownDecember 16, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Wow, you sure got the bug...you just breeze through that fabric when you get an idea! Love that! A girl on a mission!

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  30. suemacDecember 16, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Wow. You were working at a fever pitch.

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  31. West Michigan QuilterDecember 16, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I love your stories; they make me smile. Love all your towels. You are so creative.

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  32. BarbDecember 16, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    these towels are great.
    Your not nuts, just super creative!

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  33. RhondaDecember 16, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    I think you did a great job and as all quilters and crafters know... when you get an idea in your head, you have to, feel compelled to, are driven to see the finally outcome.
    Well done Barb!

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  34. hettyDecember 16, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I love it when you lose your senses! These are so cute!

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  35. Robin (RsIslandCrafts)December 16, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    So many fun towels! I love the fabric, so many uses for that.

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  36. Mrs.PicklesDecember 16, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Those are great!!! But stop giving me more things that i want to make...lol

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  37. DebiDecember 16, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    You are amazing, I know exactly how you feel!

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  38. Lucy | Charm About YouDecember 16, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    WOW! When you're on a roll you have to go with it!! Love the snowman!

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  39. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsDecember 16, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Oh Barb, You just make me giggle!! LOVE them and your post at Sew We Quilt. You are one busy bee!!

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  40. CalicojoanDecember 16, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Those are all adorable, and just so you know... 1 card short of a deck in my world "IS" a full deck or is that a full house! hahaha
    Have a very Merry Christmas

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  41. TerryDecember 16, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    You make the most beautiful towels! :0)

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  42. Mrs. Sew and Sew - KarenDecember 16, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    You are so creative. I just love them all! Beautiful.

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  43. ShirleyCDecember 16, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Love this! Send me some of your inspiration! I'm all blank these days.

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  44. JoannaDecember 16, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    That is such a wise use of that fabric. You've given me ideas. Thanks.

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  45. Denise :)December 16, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    These are SO much fun!! I love the little mitten hands especially. Love it!!!!! :)

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  46. sandraDecember 16, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    You are so much fun Barb I just could picture you in my mine the wheels just turning and your fingers just so busy you could hardly see them. Love the inspirations you get and you make beautiful towels, wish I had your creativity.

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  47. SandyDecember 16, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Really sweet....you did good!

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  48. Linda December 16, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Your towels are gorgeous!!! Your post title takes the cake though!! :-)

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  49. JJDecember 16, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    you are possessed but oh so creative

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  50. LindaDecember 16, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Too cute! I love them all...I know you had some fun!

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  51. SewCalGalDecember 17, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    Inspirational. Such cute towels. Love your ideas. I definitely am inspired to make these. Love them. Thank you!

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  52. GardenOfDaisiesDecember 17, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Barb these are all so cute!!!

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  53. ValspierssewsDecember 17, 2011 at 1:27 AM

    I love the pleats! What a fabulous job on the towels. I know exactly what you mean about needing to create. I have been a bit like that myself the last two weeks. I think I feel a pleating fit coming on now :D

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  54. DeannaDecember 17, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    What an amazing woman you are! The towels are lovely. I especially like the shape of the trees you have chosen.

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  55. Kathy HDecember 17, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Very cute towels. I know the feeling of obsession.

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  56. evelynDecember 17, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Oh Barb, these are adorable. You were working at a feverish pace. Hey, I hope that quilting fever is catching. Send me some please-I seem to be moving in slo-mo!
    Merry Christmas

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  57. IHaveANotion ~ Kelly JacksonDecember 17, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    It doesn't look like you are any cards short of a deck...to me it looks like inspiration grabbed you by the booty and just took off!

    Smiles,
    Kelly

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  58. Nancy PageDecember 17, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    How fun are these! Well done!

    Have a super great sewing and stitching day.

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  59. Melissa ;-)December 17, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    So cute, Barb! If that's what nutzzz is, I wanna be it, too!

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  60. QuiltNut CreationsDecember 18, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    super cute Barb!

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  61. Joyful QuilterDecember 18, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    What a great idea! The first stripe fabric was kinda boring, but your towels are exciting and too cute! I would say you were nutz in a very good way.

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  62. KristaDecember 19, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    Wow! Amazing as usual. I love 'em.

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  63. ShariDecember 19, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Totally cool towels... I can see why they took over...

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  64. JeanneDecember 23, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Only one? I think you're doing pretty well! Merry Christmas and thank you for the free pattern, too.

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