Jelly Roll Quilt Along Block 6

It was one of those days where I was preoccupied with something else.  I shouldn't have tried doing a simple block because it wasn't meant to be simple for me.  Have you ever had one of those days?  Where you manage to screw up the simplest of tasks?  Three times I screwed this block up.  I ended up fixing it twice and third time, I improvised.  Good times.  I do love the colors though. 

Is anyone else worrying they might run out of fabric? 

Quilty Stuff for Sale

I will be accepting personal check.  Leave a comment to secure your purchase and include your email address.  I will send you a confirmation email. You are also welcome to place a "bid" price of less than the asking price.  If no one wants to pay the asking price, and I think your bid is fair...I may accept it and contact you.

First up for sale:  19 Fat Quarters in green, blue, toupe, and cream in the Serenity Collection by Henry Glass designer, Heather Mulder Peterson 

Asking Price $40 + shipping- SOLD

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2 Sleepytime charm packs from Moda (29 charms each), + 1 1/2 yards yellow dotted fabric

 Asking Price $25 + shipping- SOLD

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Features 12 projects using FQ's.  Retails at $22.99.

Asking Price $8 + shipping- SOLD

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Each book retailed at $25 or $30 dollars a piece.  Each contains 150 pages of instruction with many color illustrations. 

Asking Price $10 each or $32 for all 4 + shipping

(these do seem to be heavy, so the shipping might be a bit more than the other items)

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Pictures from inside the book:

This book retailed at $16.95. 

Asking Price $ 5 + shipping

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 Each of the following patterns, I am asking for $2 a piece.  I will cover the shipping.

 Diva Bag- SOLD

 Yellow Brick Road- still available

 Spice Cake- SOLD

Thank you! And Just a Peek at My Stash

First up I want to thank my sweet friend, Carol, for thinking of my on my birthday.  She sent me this great magazine (with a pattern in it that I adore), this great bag collection pattern (you know I am such a bag lady these days), some nice magnetic snaps (I have already used one), and a flying geese ruler (how handy is that?).  Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Carol. 

Secondly, I want to thank my sewing pal, Judy, for these sweet table toppers. I just love them both!

Kelly asked us to post how we store our stash.  Sorry to say, this isn't verying exciting over here.  I share my little sewing room with a guest room that is frequently used.  There are no pretty displays.  It is just crammed in where it fits.  On the top shelf of this closet, these plastic tubs hold my fabrics.  I have florals, children, and holidays up there. 

Here is my box of patterns. 

Here is my shelf that houses books and magazines. 

Not too thrilling, but its functional.

It is a beautiful day here (the first day in many that we haven't had rain).  It was perfect for soccer.  I hope you are having a great Saturday whereever you are.  Come back tomorrow for a bit of a garage sale.  Kelly had a fun idea to sell/swap our patterns and fabrics.  I will have several pattern books, patterns, and fabrics up for sale tomorrow.

Mama's Day Purses

Mom and I did some sewing on Mama's Day.  We used the Grand Revival Pattern Ava Bag.  I like this bag....it is great for someone new to bag making.  I decided against having it reversible, and I added a pocket for a cellphone and a magnetic snap. 

This is the one mom made. 

This is the one I made.

Pretty cute, right?  They make the perfect size for a purse, and are actually very roomy. 

Jelly Roll Quilt Along Block 5

Well, I guess I am a few stitches behind most of you...seems to be my story these days.  But, I really liked this block.  I thought it went together nicely and I was really pleased with my color combination.  I wanted a block that had a green focus (not my favorite), and I managed to do it in a way I liked.  I also like how they are coming together.

Couldn't you eat this sweet little face up? 

Sunday Sewing- Pinwheel Quilt Along

I was 4 blocks behind.  I made 2 of these first, and then I decided I really liked this block and I made 2 more. (I see there is a flick or red scrap on that green pinwheel...not a stain I promise.) I think making 4 of these helped even out the effect of the border throughout the quilt.  It brought a little unity.  I like how these all look together.  Hopefully I will get them sashed soon.  But, it may have to wait until summer vacation as we are keeping pretty busy these days.  What'd you work on over the weekend?

Birthday Loot

Need a girl say more?

We had a nice family outing to my favorite quilt shop, Mabelena's in Ortonville, Michigan.  We also wented to the Village Quilt Shoppe at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion, Michigan.  Plus I had an order to Connecting Threads for some thread (not pictured), the Schnibbles book, and Heather Mulder Peterson's new book on pillow shams (not pictured).  I also was treated to 2 bouquets of flowers.  Very special day!