May 2010

The Sun is Out!

I have spent a fair amount of time grumping and fussing about the cold, rainy weather we have been having here in Northern California, but the sun is shining and it is beautiful today.  My roses have never looked better.  All this cool, drizzly weather suited them.  Amazingly, I haven’t seen any black spot yet.  …

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Block 6

Today I completed Block #6 in the Moose on the Porch Jelly Roll quilt-along.  These are such fun blocks to make because they go together so quickly.  I love this one because we were to fussy-cut something in the center of the block.  This fabric, “Objects of Desire,” is about shoes.  My oldest daughter loves …

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End of the Swap

I have received the last fat quarter from the swap I was participating in.  It is beautiful. I love the little brown design on the selvage edge.  The colors are unique and the flowers are really sweet.  This is from Moira of Nottingham, U.K.  Thanks so much, Moira.  I am considering using this as one …

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Swap!

A B-I-G day at the mail box today!  Wow, I feel like I won the fabric lottery.  Seriously. From Cricket in Kennebunk, Maine I received this beautiful pink geometric print. AND this pretty pink floral AND this sweet pink and beige print – aren’t the birds sweet? AND these cute little pieces AND these  Thank …

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