It's a boy...gifts

*disclaimer

I may or may not have gone over board. AND I may make tons more in the next 2 months...

Here is a short stack of diaper/burp clothes.

I used an iron design for this onesie...

There was some effort in coordinating bibs, onsies and burp cloths.

I just love these bibs.

Can you see my error?

I made 2 one direction and one the opposite.

Do you think it will confuse my sister when she tries to put one on? LOL

 I love this helicopter print, it's a Kokka fabric I bought about 2 years ago on sale 'just in case'.

And this lil onesie is custom....

I used a hoop and wrote out the saying, and stitched it with pearl cotton.

Now, I have heard there are some bloggers out there and readers too...that just can't believe all the "perfect" projects being posted on blogs.

Where are the mistakes you say.

Well I can certainly tell you...that I make my fair share.

The above picture is my case in point.

I put a hole in it.

I freakin' hole!!!

I about cried.

I was machine appliqueing on knit with a quilting needle...dah. stupid.

so I had to fix it or chuck it.

I put a hat on it!

Love Nest Quilt Contest.

Just wanted to clue you in on a new contest that started. It's called the Love Nest Quilt Contest. What a great idea to have a quilt show for modern bed sized quilts!

 It's hosted by my friend AnneMarie of Gen X Quilters. She's a fellow CMQG blogger. Check out her blog and the contest. I am going to be one of the judges! how exciting and tough that will be.

Oh and there WILL be prizes too.

Looks like there are already entries. Wish I could enter LOL.

Who's the lucky blogger?

Staci! that's who :)

comment #3.

"I love fat quarters best, because I can make layer cake or charm square patterns with them, and still have a nice bit of fabric left for something else! Wow! I wish you could tell us about your project in the book!"

Congratulations!! I will be sending your fat eighth bundle and book sometime in May.

I decided to check out Staci's blog myself.
If you'd like to see other projects that Staci has been sewing check out her blog and flickr.

This is her Layer Cake Quilt Along block that I LOVE..

yo-yo's ✓

lakehouse fabrics ✓

I just love it.

 LOTS of eye candy on her flickr site.

Stay tuned for the announcement of the Grand Prize winner of the 'dinner'.  We are all anxious to know who it is, and you know too!

Sew in

I am a bit late talking about my fun at the last Saturday Sew In at Quilt Trends. I know it was posted to the CMQG site...but I thought I would give my twist on the day.

I was super psyched to go the Columbus since I rarely get the opportunity. I made sure I left early enough to stop at Trader Joes, Whole Foods AND Quilt Beginnings. It was a succesful trip. I didn't buy anything at Quilt Beginning though. I know they have beautiful fabric but I was looking for certain lines. Like Riley Blake's new Farm fabric and stuff.

Anyhow, there were 7 of us in the first group sewing.

Beth was working on some Valentine's for a swap.

I was stripping LOL with some Modern workshop for a yet to be determined project.

In fact, I haven't sewn anymore strips since that Saturday!

Amanda was working with Sugar Pop and I just love her lil Blythe doll. We have 4 of the Little Petshop babysitter sized Blythes. I SOOOO want a 'big' 12" doll. I am mean I have wanted one for atleast 3 or 4 years. Someday. I will get one, I will.

Anyhow,

In addition to the sewing there was a WHOLE lot of  M & M eating.

It was a fantastic day and totally worth the 2 hours of driving. I can not possibly wait until we get together again.

P.S. The comments are now closed for the Moda Progressive Dinner Giveaway.

We are in the process of choosing a Grand Prize winner which will be announced in February.

I will pick MY blog's winner tomorrow the 28th.

Thanks for all the comments, I really DO like to know what pre-cuts you like because I am nosey like that and I have about 900 comments to read on my way to visit my mom and sisters this weekend!

Be back tomorrow ;)

Jitterbug

this is my mother in laws latest quilt.

I love the way she scrap quilts. It's WAY more interesting than some of mine LOL.

This is Jitterbug from Layer Cake, Jelly Roll and Charm Quilts by Pam and Nicky Lintott.

I just picked it up from the quilter for her last weekend. Now I have to pack and ship it to her!