First Block Complete

"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who

abides in me, and I in Him, bears much fruit;

for without me you can do nothing."

John 15:5

 First Embroidery Block Complete

 

Quilt Along Fabric

 I've decided to use some of my new fat quarters and jump in on the fun over at
 
Clover and Violet's Blog
 

I can't wait to get started! Thank you ladies for hosting this fabulous Garden Steps Stitch and

Quilt Along!

Using a muslin background

Colors are green/yellow & red/brown

 

Blogger's BOM Block #6

 Most days our lives are quite busy around here. My husband owns his own business and he stays very busy. My girls are both in school and also work so they are in and out and I can barely keep up with their schedules.

 And me, well, I'm just the lady who cooks, cleans, runs errands, laundry queen, and tries to keep our home running smoothly as possible in between babysitting for a dear friend and cleaning houses on the side. No glamour here, just a little hard work and common sense...ha!! But, this is what God has called me to do and I will continue JOYFULLY until He gives me further notice!

So, with such business each day I find I'm usually struggling to make time for my quilting. 

 I have managed to get quite

a bit accomplished the past two weeks. I just haven't had time to blog or post

 pictures.

 So today I wanted to show Block #6 in the Blogger's BOM.

I love this block and it was so fun to make. 

On a  personal note, we have been celebrating my oldest daughter's engagement!  

Although the wedding isn't until next summer we are excited and already making plans.

CONGRATULATIONS

Whitney and Ryan 

We love you!!!!

 

My creation

My creation, a photo by drucillasstitches on Flickr.

Sewing Creations 2011

Sprocket Pillow

 Loving this bright and colorful pillow I made a few weeks ago. Just getting

around to getting it stuffed and finished today.

Sprocket Pillow

The Pattern can be found at 

Allison's Blog

Cluck Cluck Sew

Allison's blog has been an inspiration


for me since I first started blogging and quilting.


She has some wonderful tutorials listed


on her blog and you can purchase her


quilt patterns also.

 

Catching Up

 The past few days I have been catching up on sewing my blocks for the Blogger's Block of the Month. It's so much fun watching the color combinations come to life when the block is fully assembled and sewn together. I'm pretty excited....can you tell it's been a while since I've been able to sew for fun!! 

If you would like to join in it's not too late. Block number four is posted by Pat Sloan and it's fun and easy to make. I'm working on the second one for this block. For directions for the first three blocks and an overview you can visit Jackie at Canton Village Quiltworks here.

 Here is Block Design #4 

You can find directions on Pat Sloan's blog here.

She also has some great posts about here UFO's. Wow, and I thought I had a lot of unfinished projects. She will be blogging in January on how to get a handle on those....can't wait to get some help here!!
 

 Here is Block #2 - Designer Vicki Wesh

from Field Trips in Fiber blog

Pretty excited that I made two from this design. My goal is to make 

two from each one. 

I love how the colors jump out.

Here is Block #1- Designer Sherri at A Quilting Life
You can find the directions for this block here.



During Christmas I had so many things to do 
I got behind so
Block #3 is in the works and I hope to have it 
finished soon.

Thank you Jackie for hosting this great BOM!!!

New fabric

 Love this new fabric I purchased last week 

at one of my favorite quilt shops, 

Tennessee Quilts, in Jonesborogh, TN.

On the left is a stocking I'm in the process of making for next year.

Don't you love the old fashioned Santa material. 

Enjoyed  shopping today with my girls, mother, sister, 

and nephews at the mall. Lots of good sales.