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Jul 27, 2011

When Nature Calls BOM - Block #1



Notice that the 3 block above look slightly different from the other.  I just wanted to show how little can be added or how much.
It's finally here .... a little early!  Block #1 from "When Nature Calls" (WNC)
I couldn't wait another minute to share with everyone.
You can find the pattern on my sidebar.  Make sure you copy & past the photo of WNC to add to your sidebar as a reminder each month.
Each block was produced in no certain order and placed in the quilt as I liked them.  That said, as you develop your blocks, here's a chance to create your own masterpiece. Each block is already reversed so that when you're ready to arrange the pieces they are turned the same direction as in the photo.  Hope that made sense.
This BOM is designed to get rid of some of those use some of your scraps and bits of fabric. Add a touch of your imagination and you've got a winner!
Now for a bit of fun
Leave a comment about this first block in order to get your name in the "hat" for a chance at five 9 1/2 inch squares of my favorite landscape type fabrics which would fix into any nature block. (no photo - my surprise)
If you are a FOLLOWER or become a follower, you get two chances.

Jul 23, 2011

Friday Night Sew-In Results

This was the "funnest" block to make because of the fabrics I found in my stash.... it's amazing what you can find if you just look.... LOL
This is a machine embroidery design which took over 2 hours to stitch out. 
Here's another machine emb. design.
The fruits of my labor from FNSI. I've made several blocks that just might go along with my "Log Cabin" scene, which I'll have to find a new name for.

This block, I'm not sure of. I need to find a background, for one, but I'm not liking the way the longhorn looks.... needs something.  I'll think about that another day...... LOL

Jul 21, 2011

Did Someone Say Mud Pie?

Little Princess #1 decided to become a human mud pie some weeks ago.  Her mommy was not pleased. But this has become one of my favorite photos. Reminds me of me when I was little..... I used my grandma's eggs from the hen house to make mud pies.... Grandma was not happy!

Jul 18, 2011

Old Log Cabin - Happiness

Still not finished but much happier.  My good friend, Gene, the very talented artist, and my other wonderful blogging friends, Cindy Merilyn, Andrea, Betsy, Karen Margie, Gari, Sandra & Winona gave me some wonderful ideas about depth, foreground and background, which I'm never sure of, so thank you my friends.

 Several suggested that I put something above the grass line..... notice that I chose a fabric different from the two I auditioned the other day..... found it in my stash.... can you believe that.... ha!  Anyway, I went with a small floral fabric which definitely brought out the bushes behind the house.  Loved it.  Then I noticed that I had a lot of sky..... what to do, what to do...... ah..... mountains...... need to find so fabric for that.....
Digging around in that stash bin again, I ran across three fabrics from dark to light that I bought would work well..... once I cut and pasted those in, I needed something to add interest to them..... what now???? Ah, yes..... snow capped mountains.
The pathway is another problem. It is just too plain and the fence gate....... I'm just not sure about it.
To dress up the pathway, I trimmed it down and found some rock type fabric from my stash.

At this point, I'm toying with the rustic wooden fence that has seen its better days.  And I need to finish off the top of this block with a lighter fabric.

I found a great pinkish batik fabric that I loved on the spot and added it to the top of the mountains.  I decided not to use the gate and went with the skewed fence posts.
Next, I found some netting to add as a cloud line to soften the skyline from the bottom of the mountains.... Love it!
This is going to be the middle block or possibly the center of a quilt of indeterminate size..... LOL, you know how that is, right?
Now, for that stash talk and bustin'...... we, most of us know, have more that enough fabric for one person.... and I for one, have way too much but I always feel that I need more.  This year, 2011, I decided not to buy yardage for a change..... I tend to get carried away, over do, lose control, words escape me but you know what I mean. I've vowed to used as much of my stash as possible in all my projects including any backing, by piecing them from larger scraps.
I have to say that I'm a happy camper by doing it this way. When I do go shopping with my "wacky" buddies, I usually buy fat quarters, which is more than enough for the things I'm doing these days.  With me budgeting this way, I'll be able to sink my savings into my second passion.... embroidery designs..... OMG, there are so many out there, it makes my head spin just thinking about it.
Take a breath, calm down, relax..... that's what I say to myself when surfing the Net for designs...... does it work????  What do you think
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P.S.  shhhh When Nature Calls (WNC) Block #1 is just around the corner (July 28th) so get ready for the fun.

Jul 16, 2011

Old Log Cabin Progress

I was looking through my stash, again, dug a little deeper in that bin only to find this wonderful gradient fabric.  So I decided to audition it. I also, changed the trees from the foreground to the background but I know I need something else behind the house to make the trees stand out.... so bare with me until I figure this out.  I know a few of my blogging friends have great ideas so please feel free to chime in.

Jul 15, 2011

Old Cabin In The Woods

This is a new project I've just started and have already titled it "Old Cabin In The Woods."  As you can see, I'm using my textured fabrics. It's loads of fun looking through my stash choosing what will work best. Auditioning fabrics is necessary in this process.  I need your help for the ground cover.... below are the 2 choices.... which do you think will work better???

 Disregard the leaning log cabin, I'll make certain that it is properly sited later.
Now that you've seen the two ground cover fabrics, please leave a comment on your vote. Thanks, in advance, for your help!

Jul 14, 2011

Way Back Then 2

This block is also from the 90s. We took a class from Cindy Walter - Snippet Sensations and 
More Snippet Sensations just to name a few.
I was really out of my comfort zone and this little project shows it but I did enjoy the day with Cindy and some wonderful friends.

Jul 13, 2011

Way Back Then

I was burrowing through a tub of scraps
when I ran across this old thing. It's from the early 90s when I was really into learning to paper piece. Some of you might recognize the background of apple fabric.  Of course this is one of my many UFOs that will probably never get done.



See the little worm in this last apple. It was machine embroidered on a machine that doesn't machine embroider...... LOL

Jul 12, 2011

When Nature Calls - Give-away WINNER

And the winner is


Gari

Congratulations Gari!!!
Just email me your address & these
great fabrics will be on their way to you
in time for the BOM.

Jul 8, 2011

When Nature Calls - Great Give-away - BOM Only

BOM coming very soon!

As I've mentioned before, I'm planning to do a BOM from my "When Nature Calls" and as I've read many comments from you all, I got a great idea to do a give-away from some of my favorite project fabrics.
I've chosen fifteen 9 1/2 inch squares for the give-away. The only thing is, this give-away is for the bloggers who are
thinking of or going to participate in
  When Nature Calls.
All you have to do is leave a comment stating that you will be participating or are really thinking about participating and your name goes in the hat!
I'm so excited about this project that I just might make another quilt myself...... maybe..... LOL
I will draw a name sometime next week.  The first block of "When Nature Calls" first block is almost ready to be published so these fabrics will come in handy, for sure.


Remember to mention in your comment that your are thinking about or definitely participating.
P/S  If you are a "FOLLOWER" you get 2 chances...... sssshhhhhhhh!

Jul 5, 2011

Yard Birds

Rough measurement 44"X56"
 I am sharing a pattern/quilt with everyone that I made years ago.
I titled it "Yard Birds" because the chickens looked like they had a definite attitude.
I added the rooster just for fun.
This project is a great way to use up some of those scraps you have stashed somewhere.
This design may be enlarged or shrunk to the size you desire. 
This "Yard Bird" was sewn on the back of a vest that I wear often and always get comments about the snazzy looking chick!
This bird is sporting glasses (not included in pattern) which gives the appearance of haughtiness.
On my sidebar, I have placed a PDF with the instructions for anyone who wants to use it.  Just click on the "chick" with the glasses.
(Note: This design looks great as a miniature quilt.)
I hope you, as a quilter or a crafter, enjoy my design!

Jul 4, 2011

Jul 3, 2011

When Nature Calls - Slight Addition



You know when something bothers you about a project that you think you've finished, you just can't let it go that something isn't quite right... well that's was I felt when I finished When Nature Calls. I love the look of the dead tree reaching around one side, over the top and to the other side but it needed a little something more.

I added a couple more branches and was totally satisfied.
I've started to work on the BOM for this quilt. The first should be ready very soon, within the next couple of weeks.
If you are interested in participating, watch for it on my sidebar.
This project will be a great way to experiment with those textured fabrics that we sometimes use in applique` projects. So dig through your stash and set aside those wonderful fabrics!!!

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