Mini Me

I've been trying to convince Santa that this little one would LOVE a sewing machine for Christmas.

But Santa said "She doesn't even know how to use one"

To which I replied "If she had one, she could learn"

Then Santa gave me the look.

So I decided to start teaching her, little by little.

 This girl learns FAST!  One of her favrorite things to do is play "Quilt Shop".  It is very cute. I have to remind myself that she'll only be little once and soon she won't want to be in the same room as me. So I better take advantage of it now. :o)  

Kenny has a "Tortoise and the Hare" setting- which I LOVE for this purpose. I just slide the dial to the little turtle and the machine creeps along at a speed slow enough for her to maneuver. She's still learning the whole 'seam allowance' thing but is doing great! Now she wants to use the iron!

This is her block. I'm so proud. What a great little improv. quilter! She searches through my scraps and always asks "Can I cut this?" before she starts assembling her pieces.

I showed Santa her progress. Guess what he said?

"Why does she need her own machine when she can just use yours!?"

Let's just say it's a good thing Mrs. Clause has a little pull around here.  ;o)

Trunking

Wanna see pix from my trunk show!?  Amy just posted a wonderful re-cap over on her blog Diary of a Quilter. Check it out!

Stuffed

It's Monday and I'm trying to get back into my routine after the Thanksgiving break. Did you have a nice holiday? I sure hope so. Ours was very nice and low key. I cook for my little family, my brother and another brother and his wife. There was lots of laughter and of course, over eating. I still feel full.

During some of my down time- sitting on the couch too stuffed to move- I had the chance to go through this book in more depth. I told you I'd tell you about it and I can hardly wait!

 Honestly, I was excited to get this book because I won it- but I don't really make doll quilts. However once I peeked at this book I knew I was going to LOVE it. The techniques in the book are shown in doll quilt size- but you can make these 'blocks' in any size quilt. Which is just what I am itching to do.

 This was one of my favorites. I love how Lucinda incorporated so many different techniques. The crosses, flying geese and the 'bird-house'. Oh, and did you see the one side with the triangle edging? I LOVE that it's only one side. Totally my style. And of course the color palette is yummy. Remember my post here- wouldn't this fabric be PERFECT!? I better write to Santa.  :o)

 I have been dreaming of making a quilt like this ever since I saw Amanda Jean's. It is a bit overwhelming to me to imagine making a large quilt in this technique. I think starting small like Cathy did would be the key. Besides, it has such a fun color-wheel thing going on. LOVE that!

 I can't stop looking at this one. Now this one I can definately see in a large size. Who wants to make it for me!?  ;o) I love Penny's string piecing technique and the way its accented in the diamond shape. LOVE!!!!

There are SO MANY other cute ideas in this book. You should really go get it so you can tote it from room to room in your hosue wherever you go like I've been doing. :o)

I've been collecting some Christmas-y fabrics for a little over a year now. I have quite a fun bundle. I haven't been able to bring myself to cutting it because I needed the PERFECT project for it. Well, I found that project this weekend and I can't wait to show it to you!!!

Have you been sewing any Christmas-y projects?

Don't Forget!

Sale is going on thru

CYBER MONDAY

in my Etsy shop!

20% off

EVERYTHING!!

Use code

THANKS

"THANKS"

Have you noticed how my list of 'things-to-do' keeps growing and I keep getting further and further behind!?  I can't believe Thanksgiving is upon us. Like, TOMORROW!!! 

I mentioned a few days ago that I was going to have a cyber monday sale. Well, its going to run all weekend long from BLACK FRIDAY through CYBER MONDAY in my Etsy shop.

EVERYTHING is 20% OFF

with the coupon code

THANKS

It's my little way of saying 'Thanks' for being such great followers.You have to enter the coupon code to get the discount. EVERYTHING is included- even QUILTS like 'Tiger Lily' pictured above. PERFECT for that special gift! All quilts will be shipped the first week of December to ensure delivery by Christmas.

Ok, I better get back to cleaning this house and prepping the food for tomorrow. Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. :o)

For a little added fun- check out this video on the Michael Miller website.