Autumn

I've often talked about my "wacky" girlfriends who come up with loads of crazy ideas usually involving something painful, well not painful but some loony sewing project.  The following is one of the first weird things we participated in years ago before I knew what I was really getting into.
But first, these are the "sisters" I'm so fond of.  As you can see, they have influenced me and not in a good way.... LOL  One of our beloved sisters passed away over a year ago (Jerri, seated in floral) but she is always with us in spirit and always manages to make us laugh to this day.  Her favorite line.... "Not it!" when we hatched with some outrageous idea.

 This project started as a wild idea at a retreat years ago. I think one of the girls had had a couple of too strong coffees or something. Anyway, we all wound up at a local quilt shop with goals of looking for a fabric for each of us.  Something unusual that could be use as a background. I chose the  marble-y brownish woodsy sort.... boy was that a mouth full.

 Once each of us chose and purchased our background fabrics, we brainstormed about what to do next. Notice we tend to plan as we go.... LOL

My theme was "Autumn" and each person was to make one or two block with that theme in mind.

Some of the ladies really got creative and ambitious.

One group member decided to make hands and hearts to go in each quilt top.

Note the spider in this block..... very funny, someone.... very funny!

I was really happy with the overall quilt and how well the background fabric worked out. At the time this was made, I was not very good at making sure the quilt squared up but it was definitely a learning experience and one of "MANY" that I've ventured into with my "wacky" girlfriends.
Final measurement 44" X 62"

O Christmas Tree

(Roughly measures 22" X 32 1/2")

The other week one of my "wacky" friends (Kathy) came up with the great idea for us all to make this little pattern.  We all moaned and groan about it but no one said "Not it!"  LOL
Anyway, this is as far as I've gotten... all that's left is a border that won't take but an hour to get sewn. If you're wondering why I'm tell you this, it's to get myself motivated.  The heat just seemed to zap my strength but now that it's cooler, I should be able to get it done...... right?

"Featured" - WOW

Greetings All! I am so excited to be featured on Spinndiva Bridgett's blog.  (LINK) I'd love it if you'd pop over to her blog and take a look and please, leave her a comment.

Where To Begin

I have been very busy lately with family, cooking and such that I fell behind with posting important things. First, here are the wonderful postcards that I've received....Brenda sent me the "Boo" and the Christmas Tree with yellow beads with a star on top. Thanks Brenda. The turkey came from Vicki.....Gobble,Gobble! The colorful flowers came from Holly. I'm in a group of talented ladies. Make sure you pop in on their blogs and take a look. Lani, one of our Virtual Wannabees, sent the Wackies a big box of cookies.....yumm, yumm, yummy! Lani is a sweet lady. Make sure you pop over to her blog and see what she's up to.....BTW, Lani, I'll make sure the Wackies partake of the cookies.....;-} Lookie here now! These are all the goodies that I received from my miniature booty swap pal, Vickie. I had no idea who my secret pal was and was very happy to ogle all the wonderful things she sent me. We had a Christmas theme, so Vickie did a fireplace with stockings, presents, lights and angels. A kittie is warming by the fire as well. She also sent a yummy candy bar, 2 colorful FQs, a book entitled "The Top End - Australia's Northern Territory," and a pretty pin. WOW.....thank you so much Vickie!