What's on the cutting table and do you Multitask

Tooth Fairy Pillow Tutorial I'm working on to put on blog. Baby Quilt

Lots of Little Girl Dresses

Are you working on several projects at once?

I'm always working on several projects at once, which I thought was something that took some talent. But I find myself not getting as much done as I should and come to find out it really isn't talent. I came across an article here that really opened my eyes. I have so many projects, including cooking meals, cleaning, sewing, computer work, husband, etc. You all know what us women go through and I don't even have little ones to take care of at this ripe age. So here is a little article that was interesting to me and I wanted to share it. Maybe if I read this every morning it might sink in and work. How do you lock the door, stay put, work like a real job from your home? If you have good hints, please pass them on, could use all the help from blogland.

Keep Stitchen'

Bonnie

A Tree Fully Dressed and A Very Thoughtful PIF

Can you see, I have my tree dressed for the Spring weather. Love to take pictures outside and these are some of the dresses ready to go for the next show and etsy. Tooth Fairy pillows are in line next. Wonder how I can take a picture of them in the tree. I'll show you how I make some of the pillows soon.

Now look at what Linda @ http://all-stitched-up.blogspot.com/ sent me for a PIF gift. I forgot all about the PIF and it was such a great surprise to find in the mail yesterday. Thank you so much Linda and so glad you are back sewing away. She will be having surgery on her shoulder so we need to keep her in our prayers for a speedy recovery.

Look at the quilting designs, same as the flowers appliqued around. Feels like spring is in the air.

Keep Stitchin'

Bonnie

Spring Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Carrie P @ http://apassionforapplique.blogspot.com/ . Carrie does beautiful hand work, something that I admire, since I'm always in a hurry to finish projects that are short and fast. Just a quick post to let you know I did get to the drawing after a short vacation. Now I need a vacation from the vacation. Off to sew. New items to load for etsy.

Keep Stitchen'

Bonnie

Spring Giveaway!!!

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I hope someone could use a "Little Spring Peeping From The Snow", that's what I thought about when making this purse. The black with white dots and then "Boom", the Spring colors. The purse has a detachable flower that you can clip to your outfit or hair. I know Spring is on it's way to you that have had such a long Winter. I looked back at my giveaways and have had purses, aprons, fabric and goodies and I need to come up with something different. I'll have to think about it more next time. If you win and it's not your style, pass it on to someone that might need a little lift.

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Now how to enter, let's see...just leave a comment, and you will be entered. I will be putting this on facebook too, but you need to leave a comment to get in the drawing. That is the easiest way for me to count. So either facebook or this post, (not both) and you will be entered. I have also had to post-pone the date for the drawing, it will have to be the week of Spring.

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I'm off to finish putting binding on the quilts, so

Keep Stitchin,

Bonnie

Quilts I've been working on for show next weekend

I got my quilts back from Geraldine, (fantastic quilter), she does such nice work and fast. Speed is all I'm about right now due to shows every month. If you click on the quilts you can see the quilting, I heart the honey buns she puts on the children quilts that I bring her way.

The top quilt and the bottom quilt are with the same block I showed ya a few post down. Different fabric, borders and turned a different direction just changes it up. This block works up so fast and in my stash of scraps I have 5" squares cuts, 1 1/2" and 3 1/2" strips, so it will be easy to put these together.

I haven't forgot about the Spring Giveaway, working on it today. Maybe, pictures tomorrow and how you can enter to win. Not any promises, but just a big maybe.

Back to work and Keep Stitchin'

Bonnie

Sneak Peek of Giveaway!!!

I'm working on the next giveaway so here is a sneak peek, what is it? I'll not tell. Spring is in the air so I thought I would draw the winner on the first day of Spring, March 20th. Check back to see how the winner is going to be chosen. Surprise, surprise...

Keep Stitchin'

Bonnie

Measurements for "One Charm Pack Quilt"

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This was my first time to even open my EQ6, I have had it for awhile and now they have come out with EQ7, boy am I behind. I hope this is clear on this easy quilt. The measurements below are with the seam allowance. Charm square is in the middle and a total of 25 blocks made to make a quilt measuring 48 1/2" X 48 1/2. Below are the measurements to cut your block out, the measurement in the blue square is your charm pack square 5" X 5". All I did for the outside border is cut the remaining charm pack squares in half and sew the 2 1/2" X 5" together making one long border piece to sew around the quilt. If you have any questions just email me. My EQ6 says the light fabric requirement is - 1 & 7/8 Yards. I'm sorry to say I did not measure my fabric before I started cutting my strips. Maybe I need to make another one to be able to tell you for sure. 3 1/2" X WOF AND 1 1/2" X WOF are the strips you need to cut from light fabric.

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I'll show a picture of the quilt after it is quilted. It is in the post below before being quilted.
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Have Fun,
and Keep Stitchin'
Bonnie

What's under your needle?

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Today I thought I would show some of the projects I worked on while we were on our very short (too short) trip. The baby quilt above came from the new "Quilts and More" magazine, that I just happen to love, but I did change it just a little. The owl fabric was in my stash so it needed to be put to good use. When I saw the cover quilt designed by Cori Derksen and Myra Harder of Blue Meadow Designs (great Blog), I knew what had to be made with this fabric. The only thing I did was draw me an owl that matched the fabric. I'm always changing something. I will show pictures of it completed as soon as it is quilted.
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This magazine also had the neatest headbands made by Sandi Henderson, her website is sandihendersondesign.com another website you need to visit. The headbands are so fast and I have plans to make all kinds of creativeness to attach to these.
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Now the quilt below is made with one charm pack, just one, and white fabric that I also had in my stash. It will look alot better in a picture when it's quilted and I'll give you the measurements to make it. Another fast project.
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Keep Stitchen'
Bonnie
Oh, PS-Giveaway Coming Soon, thinking maybe something handmade. Surprise is how I will pick the winner!

Took a little trip

My husband works shift work, so every 4 weeks he has a week off and we decided at the last minute to go to the lake that isn't far from our house. Sometimes last minute trips are the best. This is the view sitting on the front porch of our cabin.

This is the little porch, great for hand sewing.

And look what I couldn't leave behind. While hubby fished I enjoyed the view and had the best time. Lots of sewing and fresh air.

Now this is what we came after, some fresh fish. I did catch two of them and we ended up with more than what is in the picture. All cleaned and in the freezer for a family fish fry or a good Cajun Coubion.

Keep Stitchin'

Bonnie

Quick Post

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Remember this, I got it back from Geraldine (my quilter) who did such a great job. I wanted the echoing around the applique and honey buns on the rest. It turned out great. I sold it this last weekend and had to finish putting the binding on it so I could get it in the mail today. Love those little birds. Have 6 little dresses ordered and they need to be finished by Friday so just a quick post and I'll be back this weekend.

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Our grandbabies were over and I told my daughter it looked like our #3 grandbaby could stand on a table and would fit under PaPaw's horns on the wall just right. Thought I would share a picture of her. She's just a-laughing because we are and she's not sure why.
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Keep Stitchin'

Bonnie

Happy Valentine and Some Inspiration!

Doesn't this couple look like they are young and so in love. I love my better half more and more each day but I sure wish I looked like I did 37 years ago. I hope all of you are having a great Valentine and are able to spend it with the one you love.

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I had a show this weekend (which was really great) but it was really cold at night so I brought magazines to look at while I was under the covers and thought I would share some inspiration of the traditional quilting. Love the old quilts and yet I like the modern too. I have to say my house would be the traditional, but I love to make quilts for the babies with the modern flair. What do you like to look at for inspiration?

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Keep Stitchin'

Bonnie

It's *COLD* even in Texas!

It was 23 degrees last night and stayed freezing almost all day, so look who got to come in and stay by the fire. She doesn't look to excited, but believe me she's not moving. They are even predicting snow and sleet starting Thursday evening. Gypsy has never been house trained and she either looks at you with sad eyes or stands by the door when she wants to go out. Such a good dog. I hope you are all staying warm. Our group of ladies that sews on Thursday had to cancel, so you know it's COLD!
Living in Texas we don't know how to deal with the cold weather, now heat, that's something different.

Keep Stitchen'
Bonnie