I’m still trudging along with this Bottled Rainbows Quilt. I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited to sew anything in my life This will be the first Quilt that I have kept for my family; and both my boys are really excited about it! Here’s block number 4 : Canary Yellow… I have [...]
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Block number 4 – Canary Yellow
Posted by admin on July 7th, 2011
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Tags: bottled rainbows, canary yellow, kona solid 
No Comments »Summer is finally here!
Posted by admin on July 6th, 2011
A few weeks ago we had a beautiful Saturday morning, the weekend every year when people are urged to put things on their sidewalks for free. Since I (and my offspring) can’t resist a yard sale, we set off in hopes of finding some neat treasures. We did find some cute stuff, although not many [...]
Eggplant…love it or hate it?
Posted by admin on June 23rd, 2011
I personally love the color Eggplant. I decided last night to do the eggplant block since I had what I thought was “very few” scraps to work with. Hmmm turns out I love that color, and I do have quite a few things that work. I’m feeling pretty good here…I have 3 completed blocks, and [...]
Posted in fabric, quilting, Sewing Tags: bottled rainbows, eggplant kona, kona, stitched in color, ticker tape 1 Comment »Bottled Rainbow block two :)
Posted by admin on June 20th, 2011
I finished rainbow block number 2 Peacock blue…they seem to be less intimidating as I keep working on it. I really need to catch up now that everyone else has finished theirs I think my next one will be Plum… it seems to be the most difficult. I’m jumping in.
First Block done…
Posted by admin on June 17th, 2011
I had so much fun making the frames for the bottled rainbow blocks, but when it comes to the scrap piecing I’m a nervous wreck. I don’t exactly have a lot of scraps, so I’m so afraid to mess it up. Here’s my first block…Bubblegum pink. I still don’t feel 100% about this…but I always [...]
Summer tote season is here…
Posted by admin on June 17th, 2011
I know most of you are probably well into the summer vibe, but here in Nova Scotia we FINALLY have a little sun. Sweet Jebus it’s about time! I”m making totes, lots of them…Here’s one that I made for a friend of mine: It’s fun and happy, now to choose the colors for mine…
I love you postman !
Posted by admin on May 13th, 2011
Yay! who says that Friday the 13th isn’t a fantastic day? It’s Payday, it stopped raining, I had Donair egg rolls for dinner (don’t laugh, they are awesome) aaannnndddd….. I received this in the post : A Big giant THANK YOU to WildOliveKids ! There is absolutely no way I’m getting any housework done [...]
Seeing Rainbows
Posted by admin on May 9th, 2011
It’s been raining here in Nova Scotia for days… really it feels like weeks. Everyone is cranky, soggy and longing for some sunshine. Oh please mister sun… please come see us! Since the sun won’t come to me, I’ve brought the rainbows to my sewing room. Here’s my stash so far: I’m expecting two large [...]
This is so cute!
Posted by admin on May 6th, 2011
Check out this super cute tutorial at the Moda Bake Shop! I can’t wait for that box of scraps to get here!!! my head is spinning with ideas for them! Happy Friday everyone!!
Is it May already??
Posted by admin on May 5th, 2011
Soon it will be summer vacation (for the kids at least), I really should get started on that picnic blanket I have been meaning to make. I’ve been busy at my machine this week, I always seem to take orders all at once then i get stressed about it! I need a system. So far, [...]
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