Spring has Sprung in Georgia...but I really think it's been here since November!

Spring is here in Georgia...but I really think it's been here since November! Not much of a winter. I hope we Southerners are ready for all the bugs and reptiles that will be in abundance. Watch out visitors and bring your bug spray. I actually saw pine pollen in the air!. Much different story for Off Avondale Road. She posted an absolutely beautiful snow picture on her March 7th post wondering where Spring was...don't worry Honey...Spring will happen for you too! Here is a picture to contrast the one that Off Avondale Road posted...but it's not snow on my Bradford Pear it's blooms!

Alas...when Spring is here everything starts to bloom...even the weeds. It's already time to get out the mower...but hubby does that so no worries for me!

These grapes on my Grape Hyacinths are green now but soon will be bright purple and gorgeous on the bush. The birds will flock to my porch in a few weeks to eat them up and then I will be cleaning up purple bird poop from my railings and porch floor. It's a ritual that we have performed for the last 16 years..they eat and we clean. 

I just love weekday Spring mornings. Sipping amaretto flavored coffee, TV off, listening to birdsong and the ticking of my Grandfather clock, and browsing through two quilt books I just bought...and it not being a work day for me makes it even better. The coffe mug is one that I won from the Leap Day Giveaway that was hosted by Elizabeth at Such A Sew and Sew. I won the mug, a mug rug and fat quarters from The Way I Sew It.

I'm currently awaiting the arrival of another book  that was written by my friend Pat Wys over at A Silver Thimble. It's a great book and titled Spotlight on Neutrals and can be ordered from her or bought at your LQS. I saw it in the making and boy it takes a lot of effort and hard work to put out a book. Way to go Pat! I will get you to sign it for me next time I see you.

I still have not quilted anything or even turned on my machine since December, but the time is soon coming. Once I finish up with all my schoolwork today I hope to get in that sewing room of mine and begin again. Visiting blogs, entering givaways and WINNING and ordering new quilt books has really inspired me!

Have a beautiful day where-ever you are! Happy Living! Happy Quilting!

Thanks for stopping by!

2:30 am... I guess I should not have had that spaghetti 30 minutes before going to bed. Why not sew something.

Good Morning everyone! I guess I should not have had that spaghetti before going to bed. I tried to stay up but wanted to go to bed so I would not sleep late...now look where I am...it's 3am...I will probably stay up for a couple of hours until my stomach settles, go back to bed...and still sleep late. But I have so much to do!

Yesterday I received my first of three prizes that I won participating in the Leap Day giveaway hosted by Such a Sew and Sew.  I can't believe I won three of the 56!. This lovely fabric, mug rug and cup came from The Way I Sew It. Thanks so much for your generous prize. I love the bird fabric and the mug rug is well made. She has a wonderful blog site...pop in a say hello.

OK...off to go through some of my sale fabric I posted about yesterday. What a wonderful way to while-a-way the early early morning hours. Maybe I will sew something too. One thing about sewing...you can do it anytime...day or night. I wish a good morning to some and a good night to others. Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Living! Happy Quilting!

Fabric Stash....added A WHOLE LOT MORE! How does your fabric make you feel?

Okay...I believe I'm now motivated. Thanks to all the wonderful comments to help me get motivated. That and browsing your blogs has helped me tremendously. I even got out all the fabric that has been in bags since January that I bought on sale. WOW...more added to my stash. My LQS had a magnificent 3 day fabric sale in January..4.99/3.99/2.99 per yard and buying the remainder of bolt dropped it another $1 per yard. I went fabric-wild as you can see. Most of what I bought was 2.99/1.99...all high quality 100% cotton. I went back the last day and low and behold everything was 2.99/1.99 so I was able to buy what was left of 4.99 bolts for 1.99. Thanks you Karen for the great sale.

 It was fun opening up the bags and remembering what I had purchased. I still love them all and they will be a magnificent addition to my stash. I just love petting fabric. I really believe it reduces my stress level. As I was going through the fabric I was imagining what all I would like to make and admiring the different color combinations.

But it's not all for me...My sister over at Sew Much and More has started a Prayer Quilt Ministry at her church and makes prayer quilts upon request. She has made quilts for church members and members families who are going through major surgeries or someone who may be dealing with a disease. She has made prayer quilts for all generations, but it's the children's blights that really pull at my heart strings. She is currently in the process of finishing a turtle quilt for a young boy. My sister is so dedicated to making these quilts and I admire her for her dedication to this ministry. So when my LQS was having this wonderful sale I thought it would be a great opportunity to increase her stash as well!

Not sure how many yards I have total...some pieces are 5 or more yards and others are yard pieces. Based on how much money I spent I probably have close to 100 yards of fabric if not more.

Now... to sew on...and on...and on. Why do we so love our fabric? Good questions...why do you love your fabric so? How does it make you feel?

Thanks for stopping buy. Happy Living! Happy Quilting!



Needed....MOTIVATION

Okay....Help me quilters and fellow bloggers. I need some encouragement to quilt. I completed my 7 quilts for family that I gave at Christmas time...and I've not quilted or sewn since. What's up with that?! Maybe I did too much at one time. I need to get myself motivated. I wrapped myself up in a quilt top the other day and wished I could get motivated to quilt it. There's two or three or four tops that I need to quilt. I vowed not to start a new project until I quilted those...I've not started another project but I've also not quilted any of my tops either. I am back in school getting my Master's Degree in Nursing and working 3 days a week so that does take up a lot of my time. My husband is out of town a lot...so I can't use that as an excuse. I've not visited my LQS in several weeks or taken any classes (because I don't want to start another project). The Atlanta Shop Hop will be happening in about a month...maybe that will motivate me some. I plan on dropping in on some blogs hoping that will encourage me...seeing what everyone else is doing. Below are three that I need to quilt.

Thanks for stopping by...Happy Living, Happy Quilting!

October Retreat at A Scarlet Thread Quilt Shop

Another fun and successful sewing retreat hosted by my LQS . There were about 25 folks there all having a grand time, sewing, eating, sewing, laughing, sewing, sharing, sewing, making new friends, and sewing, eating......etc, etc, etc!

This was a project completed by Harriette. There was a circular bargello class taught by Peggy Barkle the day before and many were working on there projects.  They were all stunning! Check out other bargello pics and retreat pics and strip club pics on the blog.

I elected to work on smaller projects. I did this little bag...not quite done yet. I need to serge some deco thread around the edges and make a flower using Clover's new kanzashi flower maker (which I bought at the retreat).

The group at work. We all had such fun! I believe January's retreat only has 4 slots available! It fills up very fast!

Thanks for visiting. Happy Quilting! Happy Living!

WOW...months are running by...quickly

What has happened to the year!? Can't believe it's already the last day of September. We need to be drawing those Christmas names rather soon.

I was going to reflect on what I have accomplished this year, but I think I will wait since I still have 3 more months to get some items completed. There is always more things I would like to do then what I have months to do them in. I guess it will always be that way.

My LQS haven't yet put up the pics to our Jelly Roll 1600 race but check out the YouTube video here to get an idea of how it works. I need to start taking more pic with my phone and posting them...pics are always more interesting then just words!

Tomorrow is Strip Club day. We have so much fun. I sometimes have to watch in what company I say that, but never in the company of quilters. Our format is changing and I think for the better..check it out. I will remember to take pics and post them.

Have a blessed Friday and thanks for visiting...Happy Living, Happy Quilting

Fun Time at Retreat

Had a great time. Sewed from 9am to 9pm on Saturday. LQS owner, Karen, is always a great host. She kept us laughing and fed all day. I worked on several small projects and participated in the

Jelly Roll 1600 race. I placed a close third using my serger. Top winners were only 20 seconds or so apart. It was fun. I finished my quilt top in 34 minutes. For information visit YouTube and search jelly roll 1600. May have to do more with this method. Didnt' take pics, but I sure pics will be posted soon on LQS blog. I will update soon.

Thanks for visiting....

Happy Living, Happy Quilting.

DeAnna