Using up some scraps

I was watching TV this weekend and just happened to look over at one of my cats peacefully sleeping on her bed and felt really bad, they really deserve better than that. So with all the charm packs I buy to check out the current Moda fabrics I decided to make a small little quilt for them and also covered their pitiful pillow. So now I'll get to look at Verna and Honky Dory everyday and they have their own little quiltiness. A day well spent.

My Doll Quilt Swap

I can finally post the photos of the doll quilts I made for my partner since I've now heard from Krista and know that she's recieved the package. Since this was my first doll quilt swap I was torn in which direction to go and it was a lot harder that I thought trying to figure out what someone else might like. I started out making this "for every season" quilt but kept having seconds thoughts and decided that something more modern or abstract might be more to her liking so I started on a Gees Bend style quilt and while it was something new for new I actually enjoyed the process and working in all solids. So this is my version of a Gees Bend and I tried to just use an abstract approach to the quilting. The both got matching labels and in the ended I decided since I had made them both for Krista that she should have them both.

Oh my gosh, did I learn alot in this process. It is hard to make something for someone you don't know and can't ask any questions of but ultimately if forced me to "think" outside the box a little more. I also have realized just how many super talented people there are out there making quilts and enjoying the process. I think I also enjoyed the fact that we located all across the world and yet stay in touch daily using the doll quilt flickr accounts. If you haven't checked this group out you must look at the quilts that are being this swap.http://www.flickr.com/groups/dollquiltswap/pool/

And here is one last photo of the labels that went on the quilts.

My Doll Quilt has finally arrived....

and I couldn't be happier. Rebecca at  http://rebeccasrags.blogspot.com/ made me this beautiful doll quilt and I just love everything about it. Since this was my first doll quilt swap I learned alot in the process and had so much fun and can't wait for the next swap to begin.  Thank you again Rebecca for making this such a wonderful experience for my first round! She also included a cool journal with birds that was a nice surprise in the package.

You still have time to visit Craft Hope and support Haiti

Just a quick reminder there are plenty of fun things to be had at Craft Hope so stop by and show your support of the people of Haiti. I went back yesterday and couldn't resist this cute calender to organize my library books made by www.auntjune.etsy.com and also bought a new quilt pattern made by Kate Conklin of www.kateconklindesigns.blogspot.com , so check out Craft Hope as well their store and blogs to see some of the other things they have available.

Craft Hope help for Haiti

If you have been following all the blogs I'm sure you are aware by now that they have set up an etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/crafthope to sell donated items to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake disaster. All of the money collected is going to be used for Doctors Without Borders so if you get a chance please stop by and buy something in support. I just bought this cute little bag made by Amy Lou of www.amylouwho.com and can't wait to see it in person. Thanks Amy for your support of a great cause!

Is my Doll Quilt partner lurking out there today??

Hi Partner,

If you've been to my blog and checked my favorites the one thing you have probably learned is I am a fall person at heart, so anything you make with fall in mind or fall colors I will adore. I also love all the cute little birds and trees and I'm pretty into stitchery these days. I think I am pretty easy to please so whatever you decide to make I know I will love it.

Happy Birthday Aaron

Well today is my son's birthday and somehow that makes only me feel old. He turned 32 today. He has turned out to be quite a good young man and quite the charmer. Hope you had a wonderful day full of new memories with Greta!

Hazel's Diary and Mystery Quilt

Well who could resist a mystery quilt at the start of a new year. I recently joined in on the fun of Hazel's Diary and Quilt along at http://hazelsdiary.wordpress.com/ and I'm not sure what is more fun the quilting, all the lovely recipes or the stories of Hazel's family from the 1950. I finally chose my fabrics, black and whites with a touch of red and can't wait to get started cutting this weekend.

My first doll quilt swap

I was very happy to learn  that I made the cut for my very first doll quilt swap, DQS #8. We haven't found out who our partners are yet or who our new Mama's will be but I've already started to think about what I might do. I'll still have to wait to see what my partner likes but I couldn't be happier to join in the new fun. At the moment all the names are sorted and we are all sitting on pins and needles just waiting until tomorrow for the names to be announced.

One Little Word 2010

I just found Ali Edwards blog  this morning inspiring us all to find "one little word for 2010 " to live by and make it our very own http://aliedwards.typepad.com/_a_/2009/12/one-little-word-2010.html#tpe-action-posted-6a00d83451bb3569e20120a791c943970b. If you haven't seen this or chosen your word I would encourage you to check it out. My word for 2010 is going to be SIMPLIFY. I want to live more simply, work on one project at a time, have less stuff, eat less and stress less. Since I am convinced that stuff creates chaos and stress in our lives a more simple life sounds wonderful to me today. I think for me this is a more realistic New Years Resolution. So what is your word going to be?

Merry Christmas

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year!