April 2012

Finish-A-Long Finishes

So I wasn’t as successful as I had hoped to be with the Finish-A-Long over at Quilter in the Gap, but I am happy with how much I did get done.

To see my original list of projects I wanted to finish – check out this post.

I wanted to finish the Zig Zag Zoom quilt for my sister-in-law. She is due to have her baby in about 2 weeks and I am happy to report that it is finished and I will be shipping it this week!

My second goal was to write up two patterns this quarter, I finished one completely and it is even being sold at the Intrepid Thread. Here is the link. If you like the pattern please remember if you purchase it ALL proceeds are going to charity!

The second pattern isn’t quite as far along as I would like. I finished the top, but it still needs to be quilted and the pattern needs to be written. Oh well, I got close on that one!

My third goal was to successfully complete my first QAL. I am happy to report that I finished Jenna’s QAL at SewHappyGeek. I couldn’t be more pleased with how beautiful it looks!

My fourth goal was a super failure. I was going to make my final pay it forward gift, but…well I have no excuses, life and other things got in the way. I still have time to make it happen and I will!

My fifth goal was to make something for Valentine’s Day and I am happy to report that I did!

I love my Valentine’s Day project, and I ended up donating it to charity. It will be auctioned off for a Mission that my friend runs in Tanzania.

Did you participate in the Finish-A-Long over at Quilter in the Gap? How did you do?

PS. If you haven’t already, make sure you enter the great giveaway from Stitches N’ Giggles!

Kitchen Dancing

So yesterday I was a little weepy and emotional. Thankfully I have a two-year old bundle of energy and joy who keeps me moving constantly so I don’t have much time to get that way! There are a lot of things going on in our lives right now and some days it just takes more of a toll than others, yesterday was one of those days. Well, my hubs and Anne found the best way ever to cheer me up. They put on the song “She’s A Lady” and we did some kitchen dancing! We all had so much fun!

I swear, the next time I get even a little bit down I am going to turn up the music and do some kitchen dancing with my family! Did you notice, even the giant sock monkey got in on the act!

Happy Tuesday!

PS. If you haven’t already, make sure you enter the great giveaway from Stitches N’ Giggles!

 

Stitches n’ Giggles Sponsor Highlight & Giveaway!

I would like to take a few moments to welcome my newest sponsor Stitches N’ Giggles. I first met Lori when I was trying to find backing for my Twirling Around quilt. I needed just the right print from Twirl by Me & My Sisters for the backing and Lori carries the ENTIRE line! Her customer service is fabulous, she stuck with me through my indecision (I think we exchanged 6 or 7 emails with my changing my mind on yardage!) until I finally figured it out exactly how much I needed.

Lori has been sewing and quilting for years and in 2009 she opened Stitches N’ Giggles. She specializes in Michael Millers and Moda fabric lines, offering them at incredibly reasonable prices.

She has several great lines in stock right now.

I love the fabrics that Lori carries and she doesn’t just carry fabric, she has a great selection of patterns, notions, and King Tut thread by Superior Threads!

Today Lori has a special prize for one of my fabulous readers! She is offering a $25.00 Gift Certificate!

You may be asking how can I get my hands on that?!? First and fore most you must be a follower of my blog – there are lots of ways to do that, just check out my sidebar (this is not an entry).

1. Go like Stitches N’ Giggles on Facebook – come back and tell me that you did – if you want to thank Lori for the fabulous giveaway that would be nice too! (one entry)

2. Go like my Facebook Page or follow me on Twitter. (one entry)

3. Alert the media (blog, tweet, or facebook) – let’s get the word out about this great giveaway from a great shop! (one entry)

This giveaway will be open until April 6th at 9 pm and I will announce the winner on April 7th. Good luck everyone!!!

 

 

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