Happy Mother's Day

I hope that all the Mothers and Grandmothers had a wonderful day filled with all your favorite things.  My children were born before the digital camera came along, so I do not have baby pictures to share online.  I hope to scan them into my files one day.

So, I am sharing a picture of my Daughter and Her Daughter sharing a moment to remember in 2003.  I took my Daughter on her first helicopter ride, when she was around 3 or 4 yrs. old, so the legacy continues.

Mandy and Ava getting ready to board.  That is the pilot on crutches.

Mother and Daughter enjoying the view.

10 Minute Quilt Block

I went to The Red Barn for a quilting retreat earlier this month.  I made the 10 Minute Quilt Block.  I used my seam ripper too many times on these blocks.  It took me two days to make this quilt top, containing six blocks.  That included sashing and two borders.  The blocks should be easy, but my layers of fabrics kept sliding, even though they were pinned.  I'm sure this was my problem, somehow.  In the end, I came home with a finished quilt top and that is all that matters.

It really is square.  I finished at 2:15pm and we had to be out by 3pm.  I threw it up on the design wall and took a quick picture.  These fabrics are beautiful.  I got a lot of compliments on the main fabric.  The main fabric is a golden floral, called Boutique by Chez Moi for Moda, pattern # 16041.  The border is a dotted fabric from the same line, pattern # 16046.   The centers and sashing are a wonderful chocolate brown with a tiny brown leaf pattern. It is called Botanical Journal by Bella Lu Studio Licensed to South Sea Imports.  The top measures 48" x 66".

We Have A Winner!!!!

The moment has arrived. We have a Winner. The Custom Random Number Generator picked Comment Number 12.



Jo said...


What a fun giveaway how perfect for a camper! Took a look around your blog it is great! Thanks for doing the giveaway!

Congratulations Jo. You will be receiving an email from me to get your mailing information.

Thank you and a Big Hug to each of you that left a comment.  I plan to have another giveaway in June, so come back often and keep an eye out.  A special Thank You to those of you that became followers.  I promise to get back to posting, now that the giveaway is over.

 

It's Giveaway Time - CLOSED

OK, it is a little past the every three months goal that I established for giveaways.  If you check out my last few postings, you will see how I have been spending my free time.

So, on to the rules.  Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win the two items below.  The Winner will be chosen on March 28th.  Make sure that I can contact you by email, (either by a link through your comment or included in your comment.)

The winner will receive the "Route 66, America's Main Street" Quilt Pattern and 1 1/2 yards of Route 66 fabric used in the border.  The quilt size is 64.5" x 84", but each block can stand alone, if you have a favorite.  It can be appliqued or fused, which ever you prefer.

If you are new to this blog, take a look around.  You may comment on anything, just put it on this posting to win.  Good Luck!!!

Night Divas donation to Flower Pot Raffle

The quilt bee that I belong to, "Night Divas", finished our donation basket this weekend.  It will be part of the Flower Pot Raffle at the West Houston Quilters Guild Show in April.

All of the items had to be secured in the picnic basket, so We took a picture of the contents to display at the show.

A large Picnic Basket, 4 Family Aprons,  Chef Hat for Dad,  Tablerunner, 6 Placemats, 6 Napkins, 4 Potholders and two Outdoor/Grilling books.  Not bad for a bee with three members.

The picture below is everything in the basket, with shrink wrapping, for transporting and displaying.

If you live in or near the Katy, TX area, come to our show on April 8th and 9th.  It will be at the Leonard E. Merrell Center, 6301 South Stadium Lane, Katy, TX, 77494.  It will be hosted by the West Houston Quilters Guild.  Our website is www.whqg.org. and our theme is "In A Quilter's Garden".  Hope to see you there.

My Flower Pot Won!

There were 14 entries in the Flower Pot Contest last night at Guild.  I WON!!!  WOO! HOO!  I get a ticket for entering and 20 tickets for winning.  I can put these tickets in the flower pots at our quilt show, www.whqg.org,  in April to win one of the Flower Pot Raffle items.  I have my eye on several prizes.

We need more pots, so the contest will be held again in March.  I wish that I had taken my camera last night, there were some really cute entries.

Bunnies, Bunnies and More Bunnies

I just received an update from my fellow Bee member, Judith, on the Bunnies.  These will go in the Guild Shop in April at the West Houston Quilters Guild Show.  Check out our website for details, whqg.org.

Judith and I had a little workshop/sew-in last year to get the bunnies started.  I helped some with these bunnies.  All the real credit goes to Judith for finishing and decorating each one with care.  Below is a beautiful picture of  the completed Bunnies.