PINKY SWEAR

I know I haven't posted here in a while. I'm trying to get back to my hobbies. Sometime life catches up with you and the things you really enjoy get pushed to the back burner. I'm taking time out to reaquaint myself with the things that I like most. Here is a stack of squares that I trimed out of several fabric swatch books. Believe me when I say that this was a cutting challenge it really was. Mainly because of all of the different type of fabric that needed to be trimed. Some was quite thick like the brocades, leather and suedes. This is just a sample from the past couple of days. It's nice to sit and talk around the table and trim fabric squares. Yes, I'm already dreaming of how to put them together. Stay tune there is more exciting pictures to come.
M.

Ok I know I'm late...but!

It's been a busy two months, and it has had nothing to do with quilting. However I can play catch up and I'm about to join in with Amy and her Simple Sampler Quilt Along. (actually I just discovered it this morning going through my old emails). I'm going to make my fabric selections and come back and post them along with starting on my first block. Wish me luck!
Maria.

Amy's Creative Side: Blogger's Quilt Festival - Spring 2010

Amy's Creative Side: Blogger's Quilt Festival - Spring 2010

It's finally Friday, May 21, 2010!Time for the Blogger's Quilt Festival. I made this quilt for a friends grandson. He likes crawly things. What's better than a GREEN Iguanas. This is my first attempt at applique.  I still have to do the binding and quilting but I was running out of time to finish it before Friday. The pattern is one of Sindy Rodenmayer's / of Fat Cat Patterns. Sindy's patterns are really beautiful! I've promised my friend Bethany that I will be more diligent at finishing what I start. There's just so much to choose from, and I don't know what to pick first.
As a Quilters Tip ~ I've found that the "Crystal Light Makes 2 quarts" empty plastic containers is great for projects on the go. Just put everything you need in the container for a quick sew on the road..and before you know it, another block or two will be finished! Hope this helps for a quick ideas! Thanks for stopping by if you have the time add a comment or two, all is greatly appreciated.