I feel like Spring...where is that darn SUNSHINE!

Yup, today the weather is suppose to be nice and warm ~ it's warmer but the Sun is still missing.

Yesterday was a lovely day but again, the Sun didn't show until about 6pm!
I REALLY WANT SOME NICE SUNNY DAYS!

Managed to get in a little spring cleaning yesterday (and when I say a little, I mean a little)! :)

I also hung my Easter Flag outside ~ finally!

Have I ever mentioned my outside flags?  Well, other than my assorted American Flags that I hang I always make sure holiday and seasonal themed flags have an Americana theme to them.

Here is a photo of my "Great American Easter Parade"!

This makes me happy!

Sewed a little this weekend ~ not as much as I wanted.  Must get busy tonight!


Happy Sewing!
Colleen

Almost finished!

So here is a photo of my One Block Wonder all pieced together with the inner border on it.

It is currently hanging in the class room at work as a class sample.  When I get it back I plan to add a 8" border with the original fabric used to piece the quilt.

The fabric hanging to the right of the top is a snapshot of the original fabric prior to cutting it up.

The class isn't until May so I won't be getting the borders on until at least Memorial Day Weekend...and then of course the question remains...how will I quilt it?

The colors are a lot brighter in person.  Here is a close up peek.

That's all that's new right now...happy sewing!

Colleen

Finally Finished

It was a crazy time getting this one done.  A joint effort with my sister for our niece's Bridal Shower.

I designed and pieced the top and my sister did the free motion quilting and binding.

I also made two pillows to match.

My sister had machine trouble and so I had to lend her my machine, it was very stressfull but well worth the effort.

This quilt came out really nice and my niece loved it!
Not the best photo but it is the only one I have of it!

Happy Sewing!
Colleen

While pecking around...

...look what I found!

Go to this website for an amazing treat!

These "quilts" are really neat!

Happy Sewing today!

My life is like a "Crazy Quilt"...

Beautiful, a lot going on and it will all come together when the time is right!
Some seams seem to need special stitches to cover them and hide the "oops"!
We will get there!

In the meanwhile, I have been sew busy that I haven't been able to post on a regular basis.

I finished the top for a special project and that is being quilted right now ~ no photos ~ took them on my cell phone and not quite sure how to get them off the phone and into this darn computer...this seam needs some lovely flowers for sure!

Yesterday was a day of ups and downs so when I got home from work I decided that I needed to just have some sewing FUN...and I did just that!

I had a Jelly Roll laying around for months now and I decided that it was time to unroll the stack and make something sort of out of the ordinary for ME!

Well, one hour and 45 minutes of sewing and here is what I have...

I am going to call it "A Quick Roll..."!

I will post more about this technique at a later date - for now, enjoy the view!

That's all for now...lots to do today and tonight is the First Friday Finishes (Sit n' Sew) at the shop ~ always a fun time!

Have fun and SEW EVERYDAY ~ I do!
Colleen