Looky at the Roosters!

Oh my gosh! Check out this rooster stuff! My friend Solidia over at Pink Chicks was my partner in the Miniature Booty Swap. We were to make a mini quilt for our kitchens. Check out this package she sent me! Is this not awesome -- a mini quilt, matching apron, recipe, and some quilty goodies.

Here is the mini quilt. It is right on! If you are a follower of my blog, then you know that I LOVE roosters (not the live ones...hehehehe) and this little quilt will be absolutely perfect in my kitchen.

Here is the backing with the label. The backing fabric looks like old red barnwood. I love it!


And check out this precious matching apron. It is so cute and perfect for my kitchen.

Thank you Solidia! I was having a bad week and your package brought smiles to my face! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

December Doings!

I haven't posted in a few days. Sometimes life just gets in the way. The first week of the month is always busy for me. I am the Director of Senior Services/Transit for our County. I have to make many different reports to our County, Area Agency on Aging, Rural Transportation, etc. I've been coming in from work in the evenings and just taking it easy! I have been doing a few things so I thought I'd give a little recap of what I've been doing.

This is a picture of the Miniature Booty Swap -- "Holiday Edition" finished quilt. This little quilt has been mailed to my partner (I can't say the name--shhhhh--she should be getting it any day now) but I had not posted a picture on my blog.

This is another picture up-close of the Miniature Booty Swap.
Those of you that know me, know that I love chickens and roosters. I found this Jim Shore rooster on Ebay. They no longer make this rooster so I was really excited to get him. He stands approximately 2-3 feet tall. My sister-in-law (another fowl lover) found one on Ebay and she stopped bidding at $70. I got this handsome young man for only $43!!!! I have also won a bid on a rooster holding a chalkboard. He is really cute too. I should be receiving him any day as the seller has already shipped.

The following picture is a "sneak peak" of the Spring Fling Roundrobin -- Session II. Each mini quilt has four rounds -- the center, 1st border, 2nd border and quilter. I was the quilter of this quilt. The quilt has been quilted, bound and label stitched on. This quilt will be sent to the final recipient in tomorrow's mail. I can't show the complete quilt until it is received by its owner. This is my second time to participate in this roundrobin and it has been sew much fun. I sure hope we "do it again".

I've also been doing some hand embroidery on my Nice People Nice Things project but haven't taken any pictures! Maybe I'll get some photos taken this week.

I hope each of you have a great week and are enjoying this Holiday Season. I only have 3 more gifts to purchase and I'll be done! YEA! As you are out in the hustle and bustle, always remember "the reason for the season" -- the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ!

A "Down Day" turns Upward

Today was a "down day" for me. December 3rd always has been for a long time. My Daddy went home to heaven on this day 13 years ago. I always get a bit down during December as both of my parents died in the month of December only 7 years apart.

I stayed busy at work--monthly report time--so that was a "good thing" (as Martha Stewart says). I came in from work, looked at the mail and visited with my hubby. I go back to the kitchen and lying in the mail stack was an envelope for me--all the way from Trysil, Norway! How in the world I missed this, I do not know!

In the package was a charm, a thimble, some fabric, a pre-printed stitchery, and some CHOCOLATE! Here, take a look for yourself!

I know what you are thinking--when is she going to show the quilt. Well, don't get your bobbin in a wad, it's coming *grin*. This quilt is part of the Miniature Booty Swap "Holiday Edition". It was made by Laila from Norway. Here are some pictures of the quilt, a close-up and a picture of the label. This is the cutest quilt, complete with embroidery and I LOVE IT! THANK YOU LAILA! You made a "down day" turn upward!

Holiday Miniature Booty Swap

I am participating in the Holiday Miniature Booty Swap with the Quilting Pirate. Here is a pic of my flimsy that is waiting to be quilted. (The piece is not crooked, it is just the photographer -- I think she may have overdosed on chocolate and laughter). I finished it during the retreat. Grab you a good, hot cup of coffee or tea (or maybe wine) and settle down in front of the fireplace and enjoy the holidays.

It's Here from Australia!

I participated in the Miniature Booty Swap that QuiltingPirate hosted. This is the little quilt that I received today from Serena from Melbourne, Australia. She handpieced the quilt because she wanted to make sure the curves were nice and smooth -- they are. The pattern came from a Japanese quilting Book.

Thank you Serena!!!!!!!

Miniature Booty Swap -- Complete

I am participating in the Miniature Booty Swap that Quilting Pirate is hosting. We were assigned a partner and are to make a small quilt for that partner. Shhhhh -- it's a secret! I can't tell you who will receive this quilt.

I hope that the recipient will enjoy this quilt as much as I have enjoyed working on it. It was a really fun project. Notice the cute paisley print used as the backing and the fun brown and pink dot fabric for the binding. Both fabrics were used in the tiny little pinwheels along with a number of other fabrics. I like the scrappy look. I just wonder where oh where this little quilt will go??????? I'll never tell!

Now, I'm ready to start another. I'm having really fun doing these miniature swaps! Thank you Quilting Pirate for hosting such a fun swap!

Is this Yours?

Look at this quilt.....It is looking for a home.....The only thing left to do is to quilt, bind, and put on a label. I wonder where it's final destination will be???????

Good Saturday Morning!

Good Morning Quilters.....Live from the Compass Centre Retreat in Mt. Calm, Texas! I am posting a few pictures of items that are on the design walls around the room. Enjoy the view!

Melissa, the Retreat Owner, was working on a string block swap that she is involved with one of her groups.

The Christmas Quilt (to the left) was made by Jerri. Jerri, Kathleen and I went to Paducah a few years back and we all bought this pattern and challenged each other to complete the quilt. Well, Jerri won! Isn't it beautiful? It just came back from the quilter who did a fabulous job.

This quilt to the right is one that Kathleen is making for her niece who is graduating high school this year. It is very nice. Can you see the star pattern?

This quilt to the left is one that Nancy is making for her hubby. Isn't it cool? It is from the book The Modern Quilt Workshop. She is also making a wallhanging to match.

The picture to the right is the black/white braid quilt that Liz is working on. Liz is a little instigator and wanted to go around and take everyone's needles out of their machines when they went to bed -- BAD GIRL!

Now the picture to the left, could that be the Miniature Booty Swap???? Maybe....Maybe Not!

Miniature Booty Swap

Here is a little progress on the Miniature Booty Swap that Quilting Pirate is hosting. I have a LOT more done than this, but you'll just have to wait a bit to see more pictures. Wonder who is getting it???????

Miniature Booty Swap

Well, I've done it! I've got hooked on miniature quilts. I joined the Spring Fling Round Robin and it was sew much fun. Margaret (aka "SuperMom") hosted it. She told me about the Miniature Booty Swap that her friend, Quilting Pirate, is hosting. I read the rules and decided to join. (My Wacky Pac friends are probably rolling their eyes at me right now -- LOL -- I mean it is due until September!!!)

Go over to the Miniature Booty Swap and check it out!