TUESDAY MORNINGS

Well….it is Sunday and I still can not get in my post, one minute I can and then the next I am out….what is going on is beyond me…..so…I am using my Live Writer.

 

Have any of you heard of that?  It was one of the programs that came  with my computer, you can type up your blog post and then send it directly to your blog.  The only problem is

 

if I make a mistake and have sent it already, there is no correcting it for me since I can not always get in my blog post.  Life’s small challenges.

 

Will you look at this fabric…..  Riley Blake Designs called Rainy Days and Mondays by Melimba @ Beccabury

 

 

Oh yes….Tuesday Mornings ….  if you have one near by…take a gander over there and see if they too don’t have this.

Nine dollars for the seven fat quarters…not bad…

 

Have a nice day!

Dots on Dots

I don’t know what happened to my computer but I am not able to get into my original post….one I worked hard on I might add.  It was scheduled for midnight and now I can’t even get in there to post the post I had.

Come to find out I have a virus!!!  That stinks!

 

So…I am just going to make this simple.

  Four 6 1/2 inch squares, 5” circle, 3” circle, 2” circle…..

 

Thought my quilt was too bright so I made those who don’t like brights a pillow

 

Can’t leave without a towel now can I????

 

Thanks to Corrie from Quilt Taffy and Madame Samm for this fun hop.

I AM SOOOOO LATE!!

LATE FOR AN IMPORTANT DATE!!!


 Actually, I was going to announce the winner of the charm pack yesterday after forgetting Sunday but it just didn't happen.

 So..... the winner is.... Fluerette from Fleur's Place, I noticed she is from South Africa, how fun is that.  Thanks to everyone for your sweet comments on my Squirrel Pickings....

I hope you are enjoying the dots on dots...just click on my side bar and it will take you to Quilt Taffy's list of blogs participants today.  There are some really creative people out there!!

I HAVE BECOME A GARBAGE PICKER...

Last Thursday a friend came over to use my Go cutter. As she was using it she was throwing the scraps in the garbage.

 I told her not to be surprised if I didn't dig in the garbage after she left.


 She looked at me funny and said...you want these scraps!


 I said yes, I sure do.

 They were not much to look at but I could see potential.

 So.....in the garbage I went...wasn't too bad, no nasty food, just strings, not even a chocolate wrapper to graze the chocolate off of it (just kidding).

Got my trusty Go cutter out and this is what I came up with....using my heart die and my rick rack die.
Still needs to be quilted....but in time!

Squirrel Pickings!! (CHARM PACK GIVEAWAY)

What an amazing week last week was….three wonderful designers.  Did you happen to go to “Quilting Gallery”  on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of last week
to see who was creating these blocks?  What grand deals on those days as well!


 If not, you sure missed out!

Now the blocks will be posted at the “Quilting Gallery” if you want to mosey on over there and see what you might have missed.

Sept 4 – Dec. 13th

Michelle has done a fabulous job arranging this Block Party, she has a wonderful deal each day that it runs…lots of hard work.  Be sure when you stop by to thank her for this or at least comment.


  Now for my block.  I have to say that I had an idea, cut it out and it just sat on my cutting table for weeks….seriously.  I wasn’t happy with it.  Then….about two weeks ago I received a package from Inchworm Fabrics , when I saw the Harvest Moon charm pack….the wonderful colors….awesome smell (yes, I smell my fabric)….and I fondle it too.
That is when fur started flying, out with the old block in with the new.  I hope you like it.


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Squirrel Pickings


I used 7 charm squares from Harvest Moon by Moda,  one 12 1/2” square (all fabrics were provided by  Inchworm fabrics).
One owl button from ButtonMAD, about six inches of rick rack, Steam A Seam or fabric bonding of your choice, and small beads.

Yep…those that know me would have no trouble guessing that I would do an applique block, with blanket stitching.
I wanted to add texture so I made the squirrels tail fluffy….and the little tuff on his head.  In the pattern download it will show you how I did this and
 of course, is optional.

You can get the instructions here:

I guess you can say Inchworm Fabrics is my sponsor because she is giving away two charm packs for two winners on her blog  for me and 15% off in her store, she gives you the code.  Thanks Inchworm!  Thanks Michelle!!!

Inchworm Fabrics also sent me a charm pack to give away today on my blog....would love for you to be a follower but not necessary....just leave a comment.

The deal of the day is at Christa's Quilts!  Remember every day there is a new design there is a new deal!

PUMPKINS AND CHRISTMAS TREE

Two more towels .....using my Fall Medley die and rick rack die for the Accuquilt Go cutter.

Finished the "Feathered Christmas" by Cherry Blossoms.......boy was this fun!

A sweet friend had the dies and cut the pieces out for me and to be honet...THAT IS THE WAY TO GO!!!!   Half the work is cutting.   Did I say how much I love this?

Thanks for all of the wonderful comments yesterday, I have come to the conclusion that I need to move my needle over some (if I can) and just play with my Stitch in the Ditch foot (this is for my pfaff).

STITCH IN THE DITCH FOOT

Today I wanted to talk about the Stitch in the Ditch Foot.  Have any of you used one?

I purchased this foot about 4 weeks ago and have used it once.  You see that piece of metal in the middle, you are suppose to follow the ditch with that.

I am sure with all things it takes practice but....I really think I do better without it.

What are you thoughts on it, if you have used one?

I would show you what I used it on but it is for the Dot on Dots next week....