February CGQC Goals

Love is in the air, right?  Well, I'd love to get some of these UFO's out of the closet and finish them. 

First up....about a year ago I sewed these honeybun strips together to make a Sweet Treat Bag.  You can see, this did not happen.  I believe that I couldn't "see" how to do it, but I am sure it will come together if I just do it.

Second up....I need to finish both of these purses.  Why I haven't is beyond me.  I think I was making one of them for myself to go with this great new pair of jeans I had.  I say had because I quickly became too fat to wear too cool to wear and what is the purpose of matching a purse to a great new pair of jeans that no longer fits you no longer wear.  Don't judge me. 

You should read this

It is a good read.  Here is the website.

Top Secret Sewing

I am doing a "job" for someone.  Luckily, I was pretty pleased with my quilting performance.  This is the first time that I have ever sewn a project for someone else to give to someone else.  She did the piecing and I am finishing up the quilt.  I am getting paid...in fabric.  I think I need some of that Verna.  I am going to work on the binding this afternoon.

Check these blogs out

First, a big thank you to Bobbi.  I won these great gifties at Bobbi's blog, Crafty Vegas Mom.  Bobbi is just the sweetest, and I really enjoy her projects over on her blog.  She had her friend, Heidi, organize these Friday Night Sew-Ins.  I participated in the last one.  They are currently taking sign ups for the next one on Heidi's blog.  I have found this is a great way to get a project done, especially if  you need a little incentive to get moving on it. 

Finally, last week after I had problems with my comments section not showing up, I went looking through all of my blogger menus to fix it.  I saw that they had an updated posting system.  SO, I updated and I just love this new compose menu.  It makes uploading photos even better and gives you choices after you are done uploading.  You should check it out. 

Just when you thought the party was over

Last night, at about 9...the house was quiet. I decided to try Monica's Pennie Pockets with some Valentine scraps I came across. Here is a picture of one of them. Buddy is going to take it to his teacher for Valentine's Day.

What a fast project. :) Seriously fast.

Done

Thanks for inviting me to the party.

Update on Valentine's Party Project

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UPDATE: Things seem to be zipping right along here. I like this pattern, a lot.
Here is the finished top.

Here is a shot of the quilting process.

So far our only oopsie of the day. I knocked my little basket of safety pins all over the floor. Luckily, my lil' knight was quick to help.

The quilting is done. I am going to have a bite to eat and maybe start with the binding. What progress have you shown????