Welcome, blog hoppers!!! 

Before I show you my project with the lovely Kona fabric, I want to thank Madame Samm, who organizes these great blog hops for us and to Carol, our tireless cheerleader...Seriously, they are the BEST! *pom poms waving*

Also, a heartfelt thank you to the sponsors of this hop,  Amanda Murphy,   Robert Kaufman and Aurifil.

Hasn't this been an amazing blog hop so far? I have been so inspired by all the talent and creativity that has been showcased so far. How about you? =) 

When Madame Samm announced a Kona solid blog hop, I was all over this one! I have had in my stash this lovely bright pallet Kona jelly roll for several months all I needed was a reason to use it. =)

I decided to jump in with both feet and go all out with this one and mass produce half square triangles using the tutorial by Carole @ Quilting Adventures A total of 44  2 ½" strips (3 colors from my stash of Kona I had that were not included in the jelly roll) were paired with 2 ½" strips of Kona snow. 

They are so pretty!

I made a makeshift design wall using my portable craft table leaning against my window with a piece of cotton batting. My hubby and I played with them until we decided on this pattern. I  love that he is interested in my hobby and fully supports it. =) 

Again, the riot of color was so pretty, I had to take more pictures. Trust me, I have tons more pictures, but I restrained myself from showing them all. 

Quilting in progress....

How many half square triangles do you see?? 784! I can't remember now how many I had made in total. 

I really love it!!!

The quilt measures 64 ½" x 64 ½". A nice lap size for cuddling with.  

Simple straight line quilting...

And the back...All in Kona solids with 4 orphan blocks.

With the leftover half square triangles, I made a quilted pillow cover using Lynne's tutorial. It is my favorite way to make pillow covers. 

I hope you enjoyed your visit to my little corner of the blog world. =) Be sure to go visit the other creative projects that are being showcased today. =) 

January 16

I Piece 2-Mary

A Reformed Heath’n

From This To That

A Quilting Sheep (You are HERE!)

CeLynn’s Sunflower Patch

Robin’s Fabric Nest

Quilted Delights
Sew Me Something Good

Have a happy Thursday, everyone!!

Welcome, blog hoppers!!! 

Before I show you my project with the lovely Kona fabric, I want to thank Madame Samm, who organizes these great blog hops for us and to Carol, our tireless cheerleader...Seriously, they are the BEST! *pom poms waving*

Also, a heartfelt thank you to the sponsors of this hop,  Amanda Murphy,   Robert Kaufman and Aurifil.

Hasn't this been an amazing blog hop so far? I have been so inspired by all the talent and creativity that has been showcased so far. How about you? =) 

When Madame Samm announced a Kona solid blog hop, I was all over this one! I have had in my stash this lovely bright pallet Kona jelly roll for several months all I needed was a reason to use it. =)

I decided to jump in with both feet and go all out with this one and mass produce half square triangles using the tutorial by Carole @ Quilting Adventures A total of 44  2 ½" strips (3 colors from my stash of Kona I had that were not included in the jelly roll) were paired with 2 ½" strips of Kona snow. 

They are so pretty!

I made a makeshift design wall using my portable craft table leaning against my window with a piece of cotton batting. My hubby and I played with them until we decided on this pattern. I  love that he is interested in my hobby and fully supports it. =) 

Again, the riot of color was so pretty, I had to take more pictures. Trust me, I have tons more pictures, but I restrained myself from showing them all. 

Quilting in progress....

How many half square triangles do you see?? 784! I can't remember now how many I had made in total. 

I really love it!!!

The quilt measures 64 ½" x 64 ½". A nice lap size for cuddling with.  

Simple straight line quilting...

And the back...All in Kona solids with 4 orphan blocks.

With the leftover half square triangles, I made a quilted pillow cover using Lynne's tutorial. It is my favorite way to make pillow covers. 

I hope you enjoyed your visit to my little corner of the blog world. =) Be sure to go visit the other creative projects that are being showcased today. =) 

January 16

I Piece 2-Mary

A Reformed Heath’n

From This To That

A Quilting Sheep (You are HERE!)

CeLynn’s Sunflower Patch

Robin’s Fabric Nest

Quilted Delights
Sew Me Something Good

Have a happy Thursday, everyone!!

I am so very glad you are here today! Once again, Madame Samm has created a fun blog hop for us to participate in, wether we are on the creating side of things or just hopping along to see what other people have made.  Hasn't Mary been the perfect cheerleader to cheer us on? They both worked incredibly hard to make this blog hop a successful one. 

Ladies, I tip my hat to you both...

Here is the list of the other participants for today's blog hop....

http://www.intheboondocks.blogspot.com

http://mychellem.blogspot.com

www.thimblemouseandspouse.blogspot.com

www.quiltingandsewingarts.com

http://Sewgratefulquilts.wordpress.com

www.aquiltingsheep.com (You are here!)

http://tricia-ramblingsofaquilter.blogspot.com

http://sewmanyyarns.blogspot.com

www.moosestashquilting.blogspot.com

http://bethstrand.wordpress.com

http://quiltoo.blogspot.com

http://teatimecreations.blogspot.ca/

http://secretlystitching.blogspot.gr/

On to my project for the day! I need to share the story to explain my inspiration.  =) 

Once upon a time, my oldest son and his girlfriend found themselves expecting a baby too soon in their lives. They made the hardest and the best decision...the most selfless decision any couple could make. 

They chose life...and placed their sweet baby girl up for adoption. 

Their decision created a family....

Jens' first day as a mom

Gotcha Day! Adoption is finalized....

 Jen and Steve chose to have an open adoption. Being blessed to be able to watch my first grandchild grow up is priceless. Instead of losing a grandchild, I gained two more "kids" for  my own family. 

I chose to make my project a Mother's Day gift to Jen...The perfect mom for Brooklyn....Who waited many years to have a child of her own. I know she would say Brooklyn was

worth the wait...

The dress is one that Brooklyn wore when she was a wee tiny babe. =) This next weekend, we will be traveling to see Brooklyn participate in her first dance recital and I will be able to give Jen her Mother's Day gift myself. 

I am sure there will be tears....

I love you, Jen...

I am so very glad you are here today! Once again, Madame Samm has created a fun blog hop for us to participate in, wether we are on the creating side of things or just hopping along to see what other people have made.  Hasn't Mary been the perfect cheerleader to cheer us on? They both worked incredibly hard to make this blog hop a successful one. 

Ladies, I tip my hat to you both...

Here is the list of the other participants for today's blog hop....

http://www.intheboondocks.blogspot.com

http://mychellem.blogspot.com

www.thimblemouseandspouse.blogspot.com

www.quiltingandsewingarts.com

http://Sewgratefulquilts.wordpress.com

www.aquiltingsheep.com (You are here!)

http://tricia-ramblingsofaquilter.blogspot.com

http://sewmanyyarns.blogspot.com

www.moosestashquilting.blogspot.com

http://bethstrand.wordpress.com

http://quiltoo.blogspot.com

http://teatimecreations.blogspot.ca/

http://secretlystitching.blogspot.gr/

On to my project for the day! I need to share the story to explain my inspiration.  =) 

Once upon a time, my oldest son and his girlfriend found themselves expecting a baby too soon in their lives. They made the hardest and the best decision...the most selfless decision any couple could make. 

They chose life...and placed their sweet baby girl up for adoption. 

Their decision created a family....

Jens' first day as a mom

Gotcha Day! Adoption is finalized....

 Jen and Steve chose to have an open adoption. Being blessed to be able to watch my first grandchild grow up is priceless. Instead of losing a grandchild, I gained two more "kids" for  my own family. 

I chose to make my project a Mother's Day gift to Jen...The perfect mom for Brooklyn....Who waited many years to have a child of her own. I know she would say Brooklyn was

worth the wait...

The dress is one that Brooklyn wore when she was a wee tiny babe. =) This next weekend, we will be traveling to see Brooklyn participate in her first dance recital and I will be able to give Jen her Mother's Day gift myself. 

I am sure there will be tears....

I love you, Jen...

Oh, yes, I do Dare to Dresden! 

These are a few of the Dresden projects I have made over the years.

Can you tell I love making them? =) When Mdm Samm @ Sew We Quilt announced the Dare To Dresden hop, enthusiastically cheered on by Christine @ Quilt Monster in my Closet, I was all in! 

Seriously, hasn't this been a fun blog hop?! I have loved all the creative ideas the ladies have come up with to spark my imagination. I can't wait to try one or ten. =) 

Of course, you must stop in and see what the rest of the hoppers have to share for today. =)

January 29^th, 2013

A Peach in Stitches

Nancy W @ “that Other Blog”

L3 Designs

Bungalow Bay Quilts

Quilted Delights

Quilt Crossing

Lixie Makes it

A Quilting Sheep - You are here!

Charlotte's Creations

Quilt-n-Queen
Domesticity and Other Ponderous Things

Sew Much 2 Luv

A Quilt and a Prayer

Amanda Murphy Design

Little Mushroom Cap
Kathy's Quilts

Sandra Kaye Design

Here is my contribution for the hop....I hope you like it. =) 

Last summer, there was a Dresden Quilting Challenge going on. When I saw Melissa @ Happy Quilting's contribution she called Double Dresden Delight, I knew I had to give it a try. As soon as I made them, I knew they wanted to be flowers. 

I lost sleep over this quilt. 

I am thrilled with how it turned out. =)

Love the prairie points grass. I was tempted to iron them back flat, but decided grass grows in its own organic way and it was okay to not have perfect grass. 

 I only have one more thing left to do...That is to give the little lady a name. I would love to hear your ideas! What would you name this quilt? 

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of the hop. =D

Oh, yes, I do Dare to Dresden! 

These are a few of the Dresden projects I have made over the years.

Can you tell I love making them? =) When Mdm Samm @ Sew We Quilt announced the Dare To Dresden hop, enthusiastically cheered on by Christine @ Quilt Monster in my Closet, I was all in! 

Seriously, hasn't this been a fun blog hop?! I have loved all the creative ideas the ladies have come up with to spark my imagination. I can't wait to try one or ten. =) 

Of course, you must stop in and see what the rest of the hoppers have to share for today. =)

January 29^th, 2013

A Peach in Stitches

Nancy W @ “that Other Blog”

L3 Designs

Bungalow Bay Quilts

Quilted Delights

Quilt Crossing

Lixie Makes it

A Quilting Sheep - You are here!

Charlotte's Creations

Quilt-n-Queen
Domesticity and Other Ponderous Things

Sew Much 2 Luv

A Quilt and a Prayer

Amanda Murphy Design

Little Mushroom Cap
Kathy's Quilts

Sandra Kaye Design

Here is my contribution for the hop....I hope you like it. =) 

Last summer, there was a Dresden Quilting Challenge going on. When I saw Melissa @ Happy Quilting's contribution she called Double Dresden Delight, I knew I had to give it a try. As soon as I made them, I knew they wanted to be flowers. 

I lost sleep over this quilt. 

I am thrilled with how it turned out. =)

Love the prairie points grass. I was tempted to iron them back flat, but decided grass grows in its own organic way and it was okay to not have perfect grass. 

 I only have one more thing left to do...That is to give the little lady a name. I would love to hear your ideas! What would you name this quilt? 

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of the hop. =D

This has been such a fun blog hop to follow. I have enjoyed the creative ideas that my fellow blog hoppers have come up with so far. =) 

I want to begin with a huge thank you to Madame Samm for hosting these fun blog hops and a great big salute to Linda @ Buzzing and Bumbling for being our cheerleader and organizer. Great job, ladies... 

I had a little trouble with my project. I used these fabric sheets and followed the directions to make the ink color-fast. 

It didn't work for me. After I washed my project (I hand washed it carefully) the ink smudged on all my words! Argh!! 

So I took the words out. Oh, yes I did...And it took a long time! 

  I made the new words by ironing fabric on freezer paper and running it through the printer. The words faded some when I hand washed it, but at least it isn't smeared. 

The words I chose are from Galatians 5:22, which are the fruits of the Holy Spirit. I am very much a work in progress on all of them. Some more than others, like self control and patience. *ahem* Having them where I can see them all day has helped me to meditate on them and think about how I can be more kind to those around me, or use a more gentle tone when talking to my family when I am frustrated. 

I would love to know if anyone has used these fabric sheets for a project and if they had any tips on how I can use the ones I have left successfully. I hesitate to use them at all, at this point. 

Make sure you go see what these lovely ladies made for today's blog hop and be inspired! 

Gracie Oliver Arts 

Clothes and Crafts 

Cherrys Prairie Primitives 

Simple Sew 

Woolie Mammoth 

RocknQuilts 

Celynn's Sunflower Patch 

A Quilting Sheep (you are here!)

Sane and Crazy Quilting 

Quiltsmiles 

Feathered Nest Studio

Coming up tomorrow...My new sewing room reveal. =)

This has been such a fun blog hop to follow. I have enjoyed the creative ideas that my fellow blog hoppers have come up with so far. =) 

I want to begin with a huge thank you to Madame Samm for hosting these fun blog hops and a great big salute to Linda @ Buzzing and Bumbling for being our cheerleader and organizer. Great job, ladies... 

I had a little trouble with my project. I used these fabric sheets and followed the directions to make the ink color-fast. 

It didn't work for me. After I washed my project (I hand washed it carefully) the ink smudged on all my words! Argh!! 

So I took the words out. Oh, yes I did...And it took a long time! 

  I made the new words by ironing fabric on freezer paper and running it through the printer. The words faded some when I hand washed it, but at least it isn't smeared. 

The words I chose are from Galatians 5:22, which are the fruits of the Holy Spirit. I am very much a work in progress on all of them. Some more than others, like self control and patience. *ahem* Having them where I can see them all day has helped me to meditate on them and think about how I can be more kind to those around me, or use a more gentle tone when talking to my family when I am frustrated. 

I would love to know if anyone has used these fabric sheets for a project and if they had any tips on how I can use the ones I have left successfully. I hesitate to use them at all, at this point. 

Make sure you go see what these lovely ladies made for today's blog hop and be inspired! 

Gracie Oliver Arts 

Clothes and Crafts 

Cherrys Prairie Primitives 

Simple Sew 

Woolie Mammoth 

RocknQuilts 

Celynn's Sunflower Patch 

A Quilting Sheep (you are here!)

Sane and Crazy Quilting 

Quiltsmiles 

Feathered Nest Studio

Coming up tomorrow...My new sewing room reveal. =)

Coming up on the 7th of January, In Your Words, the first blog hop of 2013 @ Sew We Quilt will begin. I am anxious to see what everyone comes up with for this project. One thing for sure, I know I will be inspired. These blog hops have been great for stretching my creativity and to get me to try new things. 

If you haven't joined in on any of the blog hops at Sew We Quilt before, go ahead, take the plunge and join in on one of the future hops that are being organized. They really are fun. =)

My day to share my creation is on the 14th. I only just began mine today. It took weeks of thinking to decide on what words I wanted to use in my project. Now that that decision has been made, I am excited to get started. =) 

Coming up on the 7th of January, In Your Words, the first blog hop of 2013 @ Sew We Quilt will begin. I am anxious to see what everyone comes up with for this project. One thing for sure, I know I will be inspired. These blog hops have been great for stretching my creativity and to get me to try new things. 

If you haven't joined in on any of the blog hops at Sew We Quilt before, go ahead, take the plunge and join in on one of the future hops that are being organized. They really are fun. =)

My day to share my creation is on the 14th. I only just began mine today. It took weeks of thinking to decide on what words I wanted to use in my project. Now that that decision has been made, I am excited to get started. =) 

How's that for a clever title?

I got a few blocks made yesterday. I worked on the hardest ones, first. I wanted to get them out of the way. My suggestion...Do not use directional fabric for the flower center. The blue block may have been subjected to a seam ripper a time or ten. 

I think it would look funny if the little petals weren't going in the same direction as the center, so it was worth the effort. 

But now, I need to set this project aside and get busy with my coin purse for the UR Priceless blog hop! My day to share is November 5th, the first day of the hop, so the procrastination must end now.

How's that for a clever title?

I got a few blocks made yesterday. I worked on the hardest ones, first. I wanted to get them out of the way. My suggestion...Do not use directional fabric for the flower center. The blue block may have been subjected to a seam ripper a time or ten. 

I think it would look funny if the little petals weren't going in the same direction as the center, so it was worth the effort. 

But now, I need to set this project aside and get busy with my coin purse for the UR Priceless blog hop! My day to share is November 5th, the first day of the hop, so the procrastination must end now.

I love polka dots!! 

I love Dresden plates! 

And I have been loving hand stitching lately.

Putting all three together for the Dots on Dots Blog Hop was a no brainer for me. =) 

What has me stumped is what to make my block into? A pillow? A wall hanging? A tote bag? I'm still deciding. =) 

Make sure you hop around and see the rest of the Dots on Dots blocks today...

It's Sew Kiki

VroomansQuilts 

Kathy's Quilts

Quilt Doodle Designs

A Quilting Sheep

selinaquilts

Jane's Quilting

Dream Quilt Create

The Peach Patch

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you will come back again! 

I love polka dots!! 

I love Dresden plates! 

And I have been loving hand stitching lately.

Putting all three together for the Dots on Dots Blog Hop was a no brainer for me. =) 

What has me stumped is what to make my block into? A pillow? A wall hanging? A tote bag? I'm still deciding. =) 

Make sure you hop around and see the rest of the Dots on Dots blocks today...

It's Sew Kiki

VroomansQuilts 

Kathy's Quilts

Quilt Doodle Designs

A Quilting Sheep

selinaquilts

Jane's Quilting

Dream Quilt Create

The Peach Patch

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you will come back again! 

Have you been checking out the great Bowls With Borders projects? Aren't they great?! I am humbled to be a part of a group with such talent and creativity. 

Without further adieu, here is my contribution for the Bowls With Borders Blog Hop....

When the blog hop was first announced, I knew exactly what I wanted to make. This vintage kitchen cabinet had just found its way into our home and it needed a little dressing up. 

Apparently my wall needed some dressing up, too. See the little dirt smudge? Ooops. =D

*Ahem* Moving on...

The flowers. Aren't they darling? I love them! You can find the how-to on Marie-Madeline Studio. They are quick and easy and added just the right touch for my bowls. =)

Make sure you visit the rest of today's Bowls With Borders contributors. =D

August 15th

Binks
Robin S.
Trish
Quilting Along Life's Way

Sew Me Something Good

Quilt Doodle Doodles

Happier Than A Bird Quilts

Dizzy Daze

Bee Tree Designs

Daisy Days
A Quilting Sheep...ME!

A big thanks to the amazing Madame Samm, for all of her hard work to make these blog hops happen. 

And a super big thank you to my new friend, Carol, for being the perfect and gracious hostess for the blog hop. 

If you are interested in making your own bowls, you can buy the pattern from Regina.

Until next time...Happy Bowl Hopping!

Have you been checking out the great Bowls With Borders projects? Aren't they great?! I am humbled to be a part of a group with such talent and creativity. 

Without further adieu, here is my contribution for the Bowls With Borders Blog Hop....

When the blog hop was first announced, I knew exactly what I wanted to make. This vintage kitchen cabinet had just found its way into our home and it needed a little dressing up. 

Apparently my wall needed some dressing up, too. See the little dirt smudge? Ooops. =D

*Ahem* Moving on...

The flowers. Aren't they darling? I love them! You can find the how-to on Marie-Madeline Studio. They are quick and easy and added just the right touch for my bowls. =)

Make sure you visit the rest of today's Bowls With Borders contributors. =D

August 15th

Binks
Robin S.
Trish
Quilting Along Life's Way

Sew Me Something Good

Quilt Doodle Doodles

Happier Than A Bird Quilts

Dizzy Daze

Bee Tree Designs

Daisy Days
A Quilting Sheep...ME!

A big thanks to the amazing Madame Samm, for all of her hard work to make these blog hops happen. 

And a super big thank you to my new friend, Carol, for being the perfect and gracious hostess for the blog hop. 

If you are interested in making your own bowls, you can buy the pattern from Regina.

Until next time...Happy Bowl Hopping!

Now is one of those times where I wish I had a design wall. Alas, a floor will have to do, however,  that will have to wait until next week. Today I am going to work on my Bowls With Borders blog hop project. It's almost done and I am anxious to see it completed. =) 

Tomorrow Russ and I are going on a bike ride with some friends from our church. I can't wait!

Have a great weekend, everyone. =D

Now is one of those times where I wish I had a design wall. Alas, a floor will have to do, however,  that will have to wait until next week. Today I am going to work on my Bowls With Borders blog hop project. It's almost done and I am anxious to see it completed. =) 

Tomorrow Russ and I are going on a bike ride with some friends from our church. I can't wait!

Have a great weekend, everyone. =D