MY NEWEST PROJECT

This what I have been working on. I had this Eeyore fleece and didn't want to do a double layered tied blanket so looking on the good ole' internet I came across a You Tube video on crocheting edge of fleece with yarn. You have to have a special rotary cutter blade to make the tiny hole for you to crochet in. (Skip Stitch Blade) You crochet your foundation row with single crochets
And then I did a shell pattern for my second row. It really looks good. I used a J hook for the foundation row and a H hook for the shells.
I have a couple more pieces of fleece I will be doing this too. You should try this it is very easy.

Teresa :)

Snowman

I designed up a paper pieced snowman. He is so cute, so I made him into a pillow. Put some bally fringe around the edges (That was the first time trying that, but I think it came out ok) and added some square buttons for the coal eyes and small buttons for the mouth. I appliqued the carrot nose on. I really like the ornament fabric.
I have a fall table runner I have designed for applique. Still working on the quilting on that , so I will show a pic soon. My goal is too hopefully sell my designs as patterns.

Sure is cold here in Kansas. We have the weirdest weather goes from 70's to 50's, BRRRR!

TERESA

Warm Wishes Quilt Pattern

I have been working on this super easy quilt pattern that is called "Warm Wishes". It makes a fast donation quilt. My quilt guild showed a demo on this recently at one of our meetings.
I was so eager to make one I went to Joann's Fabrics that week & picked up some fabric to do one. My plan is to give this to my MIL. In this pic to the left my blocks are sewn together in rows but my rows are not sewn together yet.

Just love the fabric in this. You can find the pattern at www.quiltmaker.com/patterns/details.html?idx=5215

There is a pattern in baby size and one with twin and full size, but you can make this any size you want.

I hope you try this easy, super fast pattern.

I will be making one for our guild for donation.

I am sure I didn't have to go buy fabric for this project but oh well. If you look in my sewing room you can see I have tons of fabric. I am lucky my hubby never says anything about my supply. LOLOLOL

Until next time,
Teresa

Arwen's 1st Birthday

Just posting some pic's of Arwen my grand daughters 1st Birthday. Who needs a fork?



In this last pic I think maybe she was feeling a little sick or pondering on the idea "I can't believe
I ate the whole thing." Soon after this pic it was a trip to the bath tub.

TERESA

GROCERY CART COVER

I sure know it has been along time since I've have posted something.

Well here are some pics of the grocery cart cover I made for my grand baby Arwen (a.k.a. Sweet Pea) so she won't hopefully get any of those germs on the shopping carts.

I used the Mc'Calls Craft pattern #5721. In stead of the pocket on the front I made 2 loops to hook on toys with those rings. She has a Winnie the Pooh book and a little critter hook on the loops.The fabric I used was Care Bears I found at Walmart.
She seems to enjoy it, at least she gets more padding for her little tushy.

Now working on my next project- a purse with grommets. So stay tuned for that one.

TERESA

Bee it ever so Humble

Hello Everyone!!!!


I have took some time and worked on my bee wall hanging. I like to do machine applique as long as it is simple. I had also won $10.00 from my quilt guild when we had our UFO drawing. I had gotten 3 of my UFO's done that I had on my list so, my name was in the drawing 3 times. I am so happy.My little sweet pea is 8 months old now. I just love this pic.

Here are my 3 grand daughters with their valentines gifts from me. No candy this year.
Oh! Come on grandma where's the chocolate?

Teresa

Mystery Quilt 2006

I never posted my pics of the mystery quilt I made. It is called Mystical Twist. This was the mystery quilt for 2006, I just finished it in 2009.
We are getting ready to go to another one on March 20, 2010. They are a real fun time with lots of sewing, eating and meeting other ladies with your same interest.

The mystery quilt starts at 10:00 am and goes until 10:00 pm. You don't know what the quilt will look like until 9:00pm that night. All thru the day you get steps of the construction.
I really like my colors in this one. I have been going to these since 2005 (i think) so that means I need to finish 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009.

TERESA

Pincushion Patterns Galore!

I have just spent 1 hour on Tipnut.com checking out the 60 pin cushions patterns. Go to the link and Click on the Flower Petal Pincushion Pattern, and then on Big list of pincushion patterns found here.
I have found a few I am going to try. Check these out.

TERESA

Project Finished

Here are the finished placemats, that was a Christmas present to my mom. I am really loving the purple. I keep forgetting to post the pic of this finished project.

They are reversible. So when you dirty one side just flip' em over. I will try to take a pic when she has them on the table. I used fusible fleece for these instead of batting which I think turned out much better. Oh yeah, and the curved corners were much easier to do when I turned it inside out.

Happy New Year,
TERESA

CHRISMAS COOKIES - YUMMMO!

These are so tasty.

One of the Christmas traditions that we do every year is decorating Christmas cutout cookies.
This year there was 12 of us. Seems like every few years my family expands. (I like that) My best friend and her two grown daughters come to and maybe a boyfriend or two.

These are just some of the cookies me and my husband did. What ever cookie you decorate you can take it home with you. The older kids get pretty creative. Sorry I did not get pics of those.

Well these have to go the freezer until we need them for Christmas. Bye bye cookies, for now.
Oh yah! I cut out 145 cookies.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!,
TERESA

Christmas Project

For Christmas this year I am making my mother some place mats for her dining room table. As I have been cleaning her house I noticed that she has a pair of beaded candle rings that are purple and crystal beads with some pearls. So that was the inspiration for the purple color in the place mats.
I am making the mats 14 x 19 inches finished. I will also use fusible fleece in between the layers. I have never used the fleece before so I hope it is easy to work with.


On the back I think I will use the pansy fabric, so they can be reversible. I have also been contemplating about making the corners curved.
Such decisions.

Does anyone reading my blog
think that the curved corners would be a
good idea instead of the pointed corners?
I am making 6 mats and possible a runner too.

Let me know,
TERESA

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE

I want to wish everyone a happy, wonderful and family filled Thanksgiving. I have been getting my house prepared for all the guests that will be feasting on turkey and all the trimmings and then some. It seems that around this time of year I start craving pumpkin pie and stuffing and candied sweet potatoes. OH, I can smell it now.

Arwen is going to have her first taste of real mashed potatoes. YUMMM! YUMMM!

TERESA :)

GETTING SOME THINGS DONE :)

I have been making rag quilts without putting the batting in them. To me it is much easier. This one is for my grand baby Arwen Starr. The blanket seems to be the right weight to keep you warm. I will soon make me one. Our Guild is getting ready to give away our Compassion Quilts. Everyone seems to help out with this task. I put binding on 2 of the quilts for donation. This is one I put the binding on. I know I haven't been blogging very much lately, my life is quite busy right now and crazy. I am enjoying the leaves now for the fall. I am really glad we got back our one hour they keep taking away from us in the spring. Is it really necessary?

I am right now working at Joann's Fabric and Craft Store as a fabric cutter. I was hired for seasonal help. This job should help out with the Christmas holidays since the family keeps getting bigger. We sure don't want the stockings to be bare.
This was great timing to take a pic of Arwen. She just happen to spit up as the camera flashed. Gross Arwen!

Here is the little sweet pea under her new rag quilt.
SHHH!

Teresa

SEWING ROOM

Okay, here is the pics finally of my new sewing room.
This "therapy in session" sign is hanging on my
door to the sewing room. My hubby got it for me. He had my neighbor Mary make it as a surprise for my birthday. Mary is in my guild. I really like the bright colors in it.




Here are the curtains I made. I only have one window.
I found some cute flowery ribbon stuff that make good tie backs for the curtains.

It matches great.









I seem to have a lot of fabric or maybe not enough.




















my cutting table.


Can you see my pink Scooby?





This door caddy is a shoe rack.
It makes a great place to house more sewing stuff. I have one in my bathroom closest for shampoos, soap razors etc.

I also have room for someone to come and sit and visit on this old stool that needs to be repainted. Well I hope you enjoyed the tour.
I am enjoying my new room.

Teresa

ARWEN, MY LITTLE SWEET PEA!

Yes this is a new pic of my grand baby. Took a few pics on the quilt I made for her in her pretty polk-a-dot dress. The little sweet pea is almost 8 weeks now.

I know there has not been much quilting stuff on my blog lately, I guess Arwen is in my spotlight now. Better put some side blinders on me like they do the horses so I can stay focused. I just LOVE her.

Keep on quiltin',
TERESA