Originally Posted by Krystyna

Barefoot Quilter, I have to tell you, you made one new quilter extremely happy and excited! There were oooo's and ahhh's as each delightful layer was unpacked. I can't wait to hear how Melissa's partner likes her special surprise.

Meanwhile ... the unteachable Krystyna has finished doing battle with fabric and machine. I was doing the doll quilt swap this month. The optional theme was "Show Us Where You Live" so, of course, I decided to pull out my templates for the New York Beauty block. Well, I forgot how to make them, but that didn't stop me. I originally wanted to do this as an audition idea for an entry into my guild's challenge. The idea was to do a sun over the water with the sandy beach in front and a little cottage in the foreground.

Ha ha! said the fabric. We don't think so said the thread and machine.

said the quilt police in my head when they saw my binding.

So here's the end result. I mostly used fabrics from my SP's and included some thread painting with luscious glitter thread to highlight the waves. Then I plopped on a bit of gold net lace with sequins over the sun and to form a fishing net at the bottom of the sea. I don't know what kind of doll would use this "doll quilt" -- maybe mermaid Barbie?

Originally Posted by Lori Peercy

Marty got her official bone marrow biospy count yesterday, instead of the 10% we thought it was thanks to the chemo treatments she has been doing, it is actually 1%!! That is why i am shouting!! I am shouting for joy. We don't know how long the remission will last, but dr wants to keep her on a maintance treatment once a week for awhile.

Originally Posted by Tussymussy

this set me thinking. I knew I knew the pattern. Bingo! It is the Amy Butler Blossom bag. This is the link to the pattern. I had it bookmarked to do some time in the future!

http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/septembe...leStitches.pdf

Originally Posted by Moedeenie

Great packages received yesterday! Mary, I was wondering where you were the past several days...I guess now we know...LOL! I LOVE your new purse! Now that you have mastered the pattern, your future handbags should be a lot easier! I especially like all of the inside compartments! Great Job!!! Also nice to see Tussymussy is back with us!! I've missed you both!

Super Happy that I was able to get to the Post Office yesterday as it is freezing rain here this morning...schools are delayed, power lines down in surrounding areas...not a good day for traveling anywhere around this neck of the woods! My pals package should be delivered tomorrow.

Here is a pic of one of the handmade items I made for my January SP...

Originally Posted by Ladybug 1938

Love it Mary, you'll have to send me the pattern, I'm up for the challenge...LOL

Originally Posted by Krystyna

Barefoot Quilter, I have to tell you, you made one new quilter extremely happy and excited! There were oooo's and ahhh's as each delightful layer was unpacked. I can't wait to hear how Melissa's partner likes her special surprise.

Meanwhile ... the unteachable Krystyna has finished doing battle with fabric and machine. I was doing the doll quilt swap this month. The optional theme was "Show Us Where You Live" so, of course, I decided to pull out my templates for the New York Beauty block. Well, I forgot how to make them, but that didn't stop me. I originally wanted to do this as an audition idea for an entry into my guild's challenge. The idea was to do a sun over the water with the sandy beach in front and a little cottage in the foreground.

Ha ha! said the fabric. We don't think so said the thread and machine.

said the quilt police in my head when they saw my binding.

So here's the end result. I mostly used fabrics from my SP's and included some thread painting with luscious glitter thread to highlight the waves. Then I plopped on a bit of gold net lace with sequins over the sun and to form a fishing net at the bottom of the sea. I don't know what kind of doll would use this "doll quilt" -- maybe mermaid Barbie?

Originally Posted by Havplenty

i woke up this morning to SNOW, freezing temps, SNOW, no water as the local water co had to do some work in the neighborhood and SNOW. did i mention there was SNOW??
Winter is finally here.

well right after i warm myself up, i am gonna go febreeze myself (no water remember) and head on over to the post office as it looks like one of my packages has made it in. the other one, well, is anyone's guess. maybe the snail got stuck in the snow somewhere.

Originally Posted by Havplenty

i woke up this morning to SNOW, freezing temps, SNOW, no water as the local water co had to do some work in the neighborhood and SNOW. did i mention there was SNOW??
Winter is finally here.

well right after i warm myself up, i am gonna go febreeze myself (no water remember) and head on over to the post office as it looks like one of my packages has made it in. the other one, well, is anyone's guess. maybe the snail got stuck in the snow somewhere.