Another haul from Connies yard

I will probably wait till next spring to show off my progress.  It may take me that long to get these back into the ground.  A couple of more trips (this time with the truck) and I am calling it quits for a bit.

Lillys,Cannons and Seedum.  I have my day cut out for me transplanting

Another tub of Iris- we didn't make much of a dent in the garden Connie is wanting to relocate out of her yard

Windsocks without wind are sad

Three weeks and still alive-  a record?

Washtub from Connie is taking on a life of its own

Grands kids at Nancy's

Kiddos and I ran to Connie's to dig flowers out of her yard.  Lane (10) had the camera and most of these shots are from him.  Cousin Andrew(8) tagged along and pointed out TO DO's that he wanted documented for future reference.

Happy to report that this load of Seedum and Iris have all found new forever homes.  Between my yard and Sarah and Kelly's we are going to enjoy Connies transplants for many years to come.

Green Thumb? we will see!

Good friend, Connie sent this wash basin home with me.  I don't normally 'do' flowers but this summer I have been planting in everything I can beg, borrow or steal.

A couple of Hens & chicks, a few misc rocks and we are off to a good start.

A couple of coats of clear spray brought the bird figurine back to life.  I am going to have my spring/summer full restoring Connie's throw-a-ways.   I am adding a future TO DO to clear coat all the metal someday.  I may even spray paint everything black or white?

This is last weeks project.  FYI- the crock pots will break if left out over winter.  The figurines are all glued down with clear caulk so they don't get knocked over and broken.  Everything  pictured (except flowers) came from the thrift shop.  I bought crock pots all winter and left them outside.  Several filled with snow/water and froze/broke.  Clear caulk glued them back together, now with character.

Shelby's grad quilt pt 2

So last night hubby and I watched a movie and I die cut the diamonds for Shelby grad quilt.  The inspiration piece had a more random layout but b/c I am leaning towards scrappy, I am going to do an alternate placement.

The star blade will be orange and greys and radiate out from an orange center

totally from stash, proud to say- I was busting it!

Showing off the rest of the 'collection'  lol  Dark grey for the background, the grey strip for accent

I love the way this will come together.  Can't wait to get sewing.

I did the siggy area as strips so I can splice them into an inner border-  I meant to write-- "Shelby's grad. quilt from Auntie cheryl"  This piece isn't going to make it in the top--lol

Oh well, better to be an example then nothing at all-  right?

This is going to be a cute keepsake!  Love it when the recipients help with the planning.

Shelby's Grad quilt 2014

It is that time of year to think of making quilts for the HS Graduates in the family.  My niece, Shelby came up with the inspiration piece.

Her colors are Dark Oranges and Greys.

I will tweak the layout a bit so I can get some strips for signatures from teachers and friends. 

Possible fabric for the back of the quilt.  Subject to her approval of course!

Good friend, Dawn stopped by and helped me pull fabrics to play with.  Not everything will make it into the quilt but it is always fun to make a pile or two.

I have searched my dies for a diamond shape and can't find one.  So....I either never had one or I have misplaced mine.  Lucky for me Pam has one at her shop I can get tomorrow afternoon.  Fingers crossed this future snuggle under gets cut out while I get caught up on my recorded shows. 

Tonight I will audition fabrics and pick one to strip cut for signatures.  Shelby, expect a package in the mail next week.    I can get the star done while you are gathering well wishes from your classmates.

Of course I will show off progress if/when I make any-  be good  cw

New Yahoo Group--Invite die user friends/family

I have been wanting to start a 'group' for quilters that use die cuts.  I know this is going to be way more time consuming then I think it will be. lol!   I have been in several groups that revolve around the Accuquilt dies and as a lurker, I get frustrated at not being able to find/see what inspiration I need at the moment.

My specific grip was not finding albums by die.  Sounds silly b/c one can always Google the die name and view multiple beautiful quilts.  That is all well and good but it didn't allow for questions and comments.  So to make a short story long,  I am starting yet another group, this one specifically for BABY and GO die users who would be willing to share their work, comments, words of encouragement, etc....

My plan is to be fully up and running by Christmas.  If you can stand a 'little' under construction mess, please drop by and join me before then.  Here is the Link to the GROUP

I am not a Shop Owner/Employee but I do have access to some pretty good items that I can use for 'give-a-ways' and other challenges.

First Challenge is going to be get the first 25 groups members.  Prize is going to be a set of 12 die cut calico cats- for each new member (I will pay postage)    Group is Invitation only, send me a request and say "I was invited from your Blog"  of course if someone forwarded you my post, you would say I was invited by ..............who saw your invite.
I will let you know if you are in the top 25!
Clear as mud?   If you are not in the top 25, don't worry, I will be doing drawings for other 'to be announced later' challenges.

Be good-  cw

All good groups have a set of support people to help the founder.  I will be giving shouts out to the membership as we grow and needs arise.  If you are interested in being support staff, let me know.

Squedge 18 phillipsfiberart.com table runner

Pam asked me if I thought I could use a jelly roll and make a table runner using the squedge tool she has in the shop.

The answer is YES, I can, But I don't know that anyone else would want too.

Short story long.....jelly rolls are 2 1/2" strips, the instructions for this pattern called for various widths from 1 1/2" to 4 1/4.  I chose to stick to the 2 1/2" I had on hand.
This roll did not have any duplicate strips so I had to piece some of the larger lengths.

 The pattern was fairly easy to follow once I got my strips into sets.  There is a bit of waste cutting the odd angle but I have an on going crumb project these will be added too, so all is good.