Seaport Harbor Quilt (HST)

I've entered The Quilting Gallery's triangle quilt contest. Yep you got it ... I'd love for you to vote for ME.  Go HERE to vote.

 

I made the full size quilt (90x90) for our DD#2 and new SIL for their guest room. SIL, Greg, is a collector of lighthouses. I quilted in sea shells and water for motion.


Backing


Instead of making shams I made 2 sets of pillowcases which are reversible.  The three (3) below plus a set which match the backing.




To complete the look I made a valance from the backing fabric to finish the room.



Thanks for looking and thanks to all who vote for me.

Happy Valentine's Day

DANGER Will Robinson DANGER

Do YOU know who is snooping into your life and family ????



Have you heard of SPOKEO, it's a people search and I guarantee you're listed. Not only are you listed but everyone in your family is listed along with where you live, social, wealth and more.



(sorry I don't have a fancy program to make it look pretty).
Now if you want to opt out .... do this

1. Go to the website (link above) and type in your name
2. Click on your name and copy the URL
3. Click on the word PRIVACY (lower right hand corner)
4. Input the info required (URL, email and security code)
5. I suggest you NOT use your regular email addy ... make up a new one on yahoo, hotmail, gmail
6. When you get the email confirmation from SPOKEO follow directions to Opt Out
7. Pass it on

THANK YOU Fox News for telling us about SPOKEO!!!!!

Yep I'm showing my age here ... I remember and loved "Lost In Space".

Happy New Year 2011

Happy New Year

#44

Here we are ... 44th Wedding Anniversary

A Beautiful, Perfect Day

A perfect day for a sweet baby's baptism ....... she was truly beautiful.



Her dress was made 18 years ago when her first cousin was born and baptised. I made the dress from several patterns, did the smocking with beading, ordered the laces. ribbons and fabric from Texas. And made the hat from scratch and did the cross-stitch too.






Check out that pink tie .... honoring his baby girl



It's not everyday that your paternal grandfather, an Ordained Catholic Deacon, performs your baptism.





Nanny the Godmother and David (cousin) the Godfather.



Proud Grandfathers



Proud Auntie



AND celebration dinner at Olive Garden and a beautiful cake to top off the day.

DOG the Who? What?

DOG the Bounty Hunter and his wife Beth







OK I admit I had no clue who, what was "DOG the Bounty Hunter". Didn't they look the greatest for the party. I love her handcuff necklace.

OH my gosh I almost forgot ...... here's Lit'le DOG




HE HE HE I know I'm so bad ........

Fall Into Fall Giveaway WINNERS

Yes I said winnerS. Everyone had so much fun that I decided to give out 2nd and 3rd place prizes.



Winners were selected by DH and family. I took their numbers, added and then averaged. Yep strange but so different from everyone else.

Thanks everyone for commenting and joining in the fun. Debi is a wonderful hostess. Thanks Debi.

1st Place Winner
Lisa from out west way, Unexpected Path

Folk Art Sampler Quilt Kit (28x33) all fabric for top & binding; notebook cover, 4 photo clip hanger, 2 Essential thread spools (blue moon & teal), one man's striped shirt from Goodwill*, a set of Christmas napkins **.

Quilt Books: Cat's Meow by Janet Kime and Beyond Log Cabin by Kerry Gadd; Country Angel Quilt Pattern; Hearts Desire Pattern by Carol Doak; 3 Rayon embroidery thread spools and 3 McCall commercial patterns (apron, organizer and fleece accessories).

2nd Place Winner
Shelia also from out west way, The Second Twin She won a Friendship Wreath kit and Japanese Folded Patchwork book.

3rd Place Winner
Morah from Tx, Fat Quarters Won the Le Fleur kit.

Please stop and visit their blogs .... they all have lots to say and beautiful projects.

THANKS everyone who joined in the fun. Until next time ......

Last Day of Fall Into Fall Giveaway Goodies

Thanks for stopping by my blog and joining in the fun. I've had a great response for the Fall into Fall Giveaway. I love meeting other quilters and exploring your blog.

I responded to every comments so if you didn't receive a response that means your comments was not valid for some reason. Maybe your email said No Reply. AND I did visit every one of your blogs.

You still have time to leave a comment on my Goodie posting (do not leave comment on this post).

My giveaway ends at midnight eastern time 10/14/2010. The winners number will be selected by DH. I will send you an email and then you'll have 2 days to respond.

Good Luck

Fall Into Fall Giveaway Goodies

The Fall-into-Fall Giveaway has begun ........ Yahoooooooooo

Debi organizes the best giveaways .... good luck to everyone.





Now my guidelines may differ slightly so pay close attention.

1. You "must" have an active blog somewhere, some type. Why? Well blogging is fun but also work so I feel those taking time to blog should win.

2. Your email address needs to be connected to your blog so check your profile. Please do not leave your email address in comments, No Reply email is not acceptable, your post will be deleted.

3. USA snailmail address only. I'm sorry I can't mail international.

4. I'm not going to have you jump through hoops to comment, I refuse to jump through hoops. This is suppose to be FUN. Just leave a comment here, one only please and tell me when you started quilting.

5. Comment deadline is October 14, 2010 (midnight eastern time). Winner will be drawn randomly by DH and you will be notified via email. You will have 2 days to claim your prize (Oct. 17, 2010) otherwise DH will draw another number.

Here's my goodies that will be yours:

Folk Art Sampler Quilt Kit (28x33) all fabric for top & binding; notebook cover, 4 photo clip hanger, 2 Essential thread spools (blue moon & teal), one man's striped shirt from Goodwill*, a set of Christmas napkins **.



Quilt Books: Cat's Meow by Janet Kime and Beyond Log Cabin by Kerry Gadd; Country Angel Quilt Pattern; Hearts Desire Pattern by Carol Doak; 3 Rayon embroidery thread spools and 3 McCall commercial patterns (apron, organizer and fleece accessories).

Go over to Debi's giveaway blog for the complete blogger listing. GOOD LUCK

NOTE:

* If you're trying to figure out why a man's stripe shirt ... check out THIS

** Your set of napkins will be made from different prints.

Fall-into-Fall Giveaway

I'm joining the BIG giveaway hosted by Debi.

Come back Oct. 1 to see the goodies

We Will Never Forget

This block was made to honor Walter Matuza, Jr, New York resident. He was the father of 3 boys, killed in the Trade Center. Each section represents Walter's life: he served in the armed forces; family fishing trips, loved playing with his 3 boys and cherished his wife dearly.

Our own City lost Mary Lou Hague. A financial analyst for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Inc., 89th flr of WTC, Tower 2.



Please remember all who lost their lives and those left behind.

Slideshow from the United In Memory Project can be found HERE

Christmas Tree Skirt

I've been working for a week or so on a Christmas Tree Skirt for DD#2 and family.



It's 60" wide, I used felt from Joann's, some wool, some flannel and other goodies. Only the snow is stitched by machine ... all other pieces I hand stitched. Snowpeople are made of batting. A very long time ago I remember seeing the snowpeople in a book but all the other pieces are my own. It's true I'm no artist.





Our SIL, DD#2, GD#3 and their cats (foghorn (gray) and winnie (yellow).








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As I said I hand stitched all the pieces ... I was inspired by this BLOG, of course, she uses the real thing instead of felt. I do love her work.

Receiving Blanket Tutorial

I never imagined I'd make receiving blankets but GD#3 likes her blankets big. She's not a fan of the snugglers but loves her big girl receiving blankets.



AND she's very happy.

(taken with my Samsung phone thus poor quality)

I'm sure everyone knows how to make them but here's a little, quick tutorial my way.

I buy 1.25yds of flannel. Wash and dry to shrink the fabric.


Even up the edges and trim off the selvages.


I round my corners so find a circle that works for you, mark with pencil and cut off with rotary cutter or good scissors.


I use my very old serger to finish all around. You can thread the tails back through or I use Fray Check.


Corners


Edge


Poof approximately 42" square receiving blanket (oops ignore the trash cans)