July Block Swap

Here is the finished block :-).
I was doing really good and had my block almost done and my machine started making funny noises and now it has decided it's taking a mental break :-). So here is where I am until I have time to take it apart and figure out the problem.
I already received my partner blocks, she sent me two pretty blocks. I changed my request this month to earth tone stars. These are cute.

April/May Block of The Month

I still feel so far behind! I had time to work on two blocks this weekend. This first one is the April Block of the month - it is called Silver Lane.
This one is called Four Crowns. I really like this one. I love this blanket and can't wait for it to be completed.

June Block Swap

I am finally getting back on track!!! Yeah me. I had time to get these blocks done before I go out of town this weekend. This block is called Liz's Lucky Star and I got this from my Fons & Porter Patriotic quilt book. I like these more than the one I made for my blanket.
I think it is really cool that you make these blocks in pairs and you will never have duplicate pairs. These blocks are going to Dana in Rimrock, AZ.
Here is the block I received. Thank you Dana :-).

My Flowers

I had to throw some pictures in of my beautiful flowers. I really wanted them to bloom before Memorial day, which didn't happen, but now they have bloomed and they are so pretty! I planted the Lily's last year and I love the colors.
Anyone that knows me knows I am lacking a green thumb, so I do well with low maintenance plants. I made my little cactus garden a few years ago and every year I add to it and cram some more plants in the pot. I don't remember this cactus ever having this many flowers.

Tangie's Baby Blanket

I finished Tangie's Baby blanket last weekend. Of course, I finished it the day of the shower and I forgot to take pictures of the finished blanket. I will take some next time I see her and post in the future. :-)


Tangie left the blanket here when she was here for Thanksgiving so I snapped some pictures. The backing is the softest material. I really like this blanket.

Porch Swing Pillows

We recently purchased this great new house (this is why I am so behind on sewing) and this is my fabulous porch swing! It needed pillows so I made some this weekend. I absolutely LOVE this fabric, you may see more of it later.

May Block Swap

My first international block! This one is headed to Australia. The request was 30's prints. I am not so sure I accomplished this, but when I thought of the thirties I thought about those cool aprons they used to wear. The block is called "Another Star". I love stars.

April Block Swap

Yeah - I'm a little behind :-). I have so many blocks to catch up on. This is for my April Block swap - it should have been mailed already. It's called a waterwheel. She requested yellows, oranges and reds - something bright and different. I think I did a pretty good job meeting all of those requests. One of the exciting things about my block swap is that it allows me to make blocks with colors and designs I would not normally choose and since it is only one block I can have a lot of fun with it and pick things that are a little more detailed. I really like this block but it will be shipped off to Virginia in Pennsylvania on Monday.
Here is the block I received. Thank you Virginia.