Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Quilt Festival Part 4 and Little Dress and Jacket Made with Texture Magic










































































This is a hurry up post, sorry for the little girls dress sideways, but we are heading out the door to Virginia. I'll be gone for awhile, but wanted to post some of the best for last pictures.
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The jacket and little girls dress are some of the items I displayed while I demonstrated the Texture Magic at the Festival.
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I finally got to meet Nedra at Quilt Festival, she is so nice, just as I thought she would be. Then there is Kelly and Barbara. Kelly had a booth at Festival, she is one talented lady. Dorothy, a friend from our Bee and is standing by a friend of hers quilt that was entered in the Quilt Festival.
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Now for my favorite quilt, it is the one with the little village. The pictures does not do it justice. She sewed little small ric-rac all over. You can click on the pictures to enlarge them.
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And last I had to stop this lady and take her picture, isn't she something.
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Sorry for such a rush post, but Keep Stitchen' till I get back.
Bonnie

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Quilt Festival Part 3






































Favorite tomorrow,
Keep Stitchen'
Bonnie

Monday, October 19, 2009

Quilt Festival Part 2















































Part 2 of some of the quilt pictures I took at Festival. Still have more to show if it's not boring you. Sorry for a couple of them being sideways, but you can click on them and look at the details up close. Amazing!!!
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Quilt Festival Pictures!!!















































Just a few pictures and I'll post more tonight or tomorrow. The quilts were amazing. Click on quilts to enlarge them.
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Friday, October 16, 2009

I'm in Houston!!!

I'm in Houston!!!
I'm on my son's computer and just a quick post. I'll have pictures of the Quilt Festival when I get home.
Keep Stitchen'
Bonnie

Friday, October 9, 2009

I Will Never Work With This Fabric Again!!! LOL


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Bet ya thought I was talking about some quilting fabric, no, the grand babies needed their costumes before Saturday, due to a party they are going to. I will say it again, "I will never work with this fabric again..." You can't iron it without putting a towel over it, because it has sparkles that stick to all things hot and you talk about slippery. I will find another source for the future costumes. I have made many, but tried this fabric for these.

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It was funny the first time the oldest saw her mermaid pattern. Her face told it all to me. She wanted to be a mermaid like Ariel. When she saw her feet was not going in the tail it kinda upset her. Mimi, I really wish my feet could go down in the tail. The end of the tail is wrapped around her wrist. I told her she couldn't walk, she would have to swim to her party. After she tried it on for the fitting, she was happy. I'll try to post pictures of them.
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On Snow White's bag I embroidered
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"They say an apple a day
keeps the Doctor away"
I took a bite
and slept all night.
(Till Prince Daddy
woke me with a kiss)
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I knew this month was going to be busy and I'm sorry I haven't visited or posted. It bound to slow down soon.
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I have been working with my Texture Magic will post pictures soon. I will be at the Quilt Market and Quilt Festival showing Demo's in Painted Pony's booth on Saturday. Please stop by if you can.
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Sunday, September 27, 2009

What I worked on this weekend

What I worked on this weekend
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My husband and son went to work on their deer lease so I had all day Saturday to play. I just love those days. Bought hamburger meat to grill for when they got home, so I didn't even have to stay in the kitchen. Yea!!!

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Sewing room here I come. I needed some little gift bags for a couple of friends and thought since fall is in the air, the embroidery design would work on some weaver cloth I had.

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Another baby quilt with Texture Magic. One of the shops I visited, had lots of quilting fabric but no one to make a sample for the product. So I volunteered. I will think twice next time on this offering. But I know it will help them sell the product. Very easy, but I need more time.

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This is a beaded pillow I'm making, still working on this project.
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This is a sneak peek of a pattern I've made. Hope to have it up on Etsy soon. It's finished, just have to learn how to do a PDF file.
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I know I didn't post pictures of our guild meeting and there is a reason for it. I was in the show and tell line and forgot all about taking pictures of all the other quilts. I'm bad...
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Keep Stitchen'

Monday, September 21, 2009

Surprise, Surprise!!!

Surprise, Surprise!!!

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Doesn't this lady look like she is so happy she won? LOL

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I just had to pull a Belinda Giveaway. She will have a giveaway just to the people that made a comment on a certain post on her blog. So I took my Fall Inspiration post and did that Random thing-a-ma-jig and this is what it came up with.

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Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:5
Timestamp: 2009-09-21 21:48:57 UTC

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So Kaaren you will be getting a surprise sent your way. I'll post pictures after she receives it.

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Have a great evening and Keep Stitchen'


Friday, September 18, 2009

Fall Inspiration and Baked Apples Recipe

Hope this gives you some Fall Inspiration!!!
Baked Apples
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4 medium baking apples
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
4 cinnamon sticks
1 cup apple juice
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Preheat oven to 375
Core apples, taking care not to puncture bottom. Peel skin 1/2 inch around top of apples.
In small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans.
Place a cinnamon stick in each apple and fill with sugar mixture. Place in a 8-inch baking dish and add apple juice. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
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Thursday, September 17, 2009

I've been away having FUN!

I've been on the road visiting my son in Houston and going to Fabric and Quilt Shops showing them the new product Texture Magic. They are so thrilled seeing something new to add to their lines and seeing us girls (quilters and sewers) minds start rolling with new projects and where all they can put it. If they want to see it where customers are, they start gathering around and just keep feeling it.



Off to Quilt Guild and I'll be back with photo's tonight.

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Thursday, September 3, 2009

Texture Magic Purse, Mail Goodies, Winner and my New Wheels!!!

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Texture Magic Purse, Mail Goodies, Winner and my New Wheels!!!

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Boy, it took me a while to count and make sure I got everyone in and after the Random thing-a-meg decided the number Nicole @ http://ourcozynest.blogspot.com/ is the winner of the Texture Magic giveaway. I need to email her as soon as I get through posting. Congratulations Nicole!
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The purse above is another one of Annie's patterns with texture magic. I wanted to show the two different stitching's, stipple and a pattern. I'll show the pattern and cute accessories soon.
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I just love blogland. I have met some great and talented people and having a giveaway like this has introduced me to new blogs that I added to my list. Projects and new ideas all over the place out there.
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One of the talented girls is Belinda over at, http://browndirtcottage.blogspot.com/ . If you haven't visited her blog you need to hop on over and see what all she works on. She had a little surprise giveaway and I won. Yippee, (Is that a word?) here in Texas it is. Some of the cutest pieces of Halloween fabric and rick-rack. Can't wait to make something with it. I opened it so fast I forgot to take a picture of it all wrapped up and tied with rick-rack. Thank you so much Belinda.
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I had to take a picture of my new wheels. When we get a car or a truck we drive it till it dies. Well you all know my car died and this is my pride and joy. Mr. DH insisted it have a navigation on it so I want get lost on my new adventure. Pretty soon you probably want have to keep your hands on the steering wheel, just punch in where you want to go.
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Thank you all who entered the giveaway, wish I had something for everyone. I'll be thinking of what to do for the next one. I sure like the way Belinda does her giveaways.
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Sunday, August 23, 2009

Baby Quilt & A Giveaway to Celebrate!!!

To celebrate a new adventure for me, thought a giveaway was needed. The quilt above is getting quilted and it has the great new product by Superior Threads called Texture Magic. The adventure is being a Rep for Texture Magic and showing all the Shops, Guilds and Bee's in my area, a product that gives fabric a whole new look and feel.
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So in the giveaway you'll receive a package of Texture Magic, 9 Moda Fat Quarters, Moda 's White Fabric and Annie's wonderful pattern for the quilt in the picture above. Her pattern has wonderful directions and easy to follow. You will love working with Texture Magic, I'll work on a tutorial on using it soon. (No backing or batting included) I also will add the 4 Romantic Homes in for good reading.
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First comments is to enter the giveaway.
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If you would like a second entry, just blog about the giveaway on your blog. Come back and leave another comment.
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For a third entry, follow my blog or add me to your blog list. If you already do this just say in your third comment.
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Please comment each time, this makes it so much easier to count you 1,2,3 times.
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I also want to thank you for all the prayers and thoughts sent this way for a speedy recovery. I didn't get to email everyone, but each one meant so much to me.
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Giveaway winner will be announced on September 3rd. Oh my, another reason to celebrate, my birthday is on the 4th and just so glad to be here.
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