Wednesday, March 28, 2012

400


This is my play on the mini charm fun being offered at Sew Lux - see side button for the string along - now we are playing with charms. I have been trying to use my orphan charms in projects and this was just too cute. So I made use of some Salt Air, left over backing fabric, left over binding, and some scrap batt - now a cool mini hanging over my computer. Why not hop over and see her tutorial, dig out those orphan charms (or cut your own) and brighten your wall.


And here is this month's Schnibbles 'Bibelot' done in Salt Air. I kept to a small wallhanging - remember it is my year of small projects. I was not really that into this pattern, hence, it was added to the stash box. I know the 'T' block as another way, which I much prefer and actually have plans for that will be using the wonderful FQ bundle 'Summer Breeze II' that my SIL gave me.


The next NYB block for the quilt along. This is going to be a zinger quilt and even though not my usual color and work, I am really loving this. Not sure how to quilt this, may have it done by a local long armer when the time comes. Or I may get inspired and hand quilt this. This NewFO will certainly be next year's UFO.


The next block for the Blogger's BOM. Just using some of my colorful scraps from the bin with scrap muslin with these. Another NewFO that will be next year's UFO .


And I have received some lovelies in the mail. Flo of Butterfly Quilting sent me the wonderful snip bag with pincushion. Pat of Pattilousquilts sent me this cute coffee fabric mug rug - using at my computer stand. Laura of Fun with This and That was my partner for the Journal Cover swap and sent me the most wonderful journal cover in my favorite color (blue). Love the voile little kids and the accent blue stripe fabric. With a steno book and pens - it is popped right into my Quilt Guild tote as my planner - on the quilt planning committee, so will be used!

TRAVELING STASH UPDATE

Box #1 moving on to Kim at One Krafty Kitty Momma

Box #2 is moving to RichardQuilts - congratulations family - Julia has arrived!!

Box #3 is ME and will be announced Friday night.

Box #4 is still with Echinops and Aster and I contacted as it has been a long time - no post yet - feel free to contact her and ask

Box #5 is moving to Cheryl at Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting

Box #6 - pass along box does not move until the 29th (leap year box) so watch Linda at Stray Stitches

400!!


I have just been so swamped with cleaning and clearing and meeting quilting obligations and our quilt guild program and preparations for April and May blogging surprise fun and another furnace fire and ordering the NEW Ghastlies - phew - that I hardly noticed until someone kicked me. Numbers, oh you sweet,dear people have made me just blush. Look - 400 + in just a year and a half! How can I say thank you to make my special number?


Well, with some 'Friendship' by Howard Marcus for Moda paired with some Bella Black. One set for my USA neighbors and one set for my lovely international neighbors. Just my way of thanking all of you in blogging friendship. Just let me know in the comments if you would like your name in the draw - and who wouldn't as this is gorgeous. Winners announce April 1st!

CLOSING THOUGHT

With all this rearranging, clearing that has actually made more of a mess, workmen fixing my furnace, noise, business - my poor furries are be-muddled to say the least - sweet Bella mostly hides in my bedroom.


But this is how we are finding poor Moe - squeezed into the tightest of places. Hey he's got taste, that's a Fat Quarter Shop box!

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon

47 comments:

Jen said...

Congrats on 400+! That's so fun!

Unknown said...

Wow Sharon congratulations on 400 that is just awesome....it is so easy to be here....I know the feeling of cleaning out...I have stuff everywhere and finding stuff I did not even know I had.....hoping you have a great day.

B Greene said...

Congrats on 400!! I have enjoyed following your blog! Please add me to the US draw and thanks for the chance to win!

Vickie said...

Congratulations on your 400! I love to visit your blog. Please include me in your drawing I can always use new fabric.

Béa said...

Congrats Sharon !
I should have made a mini schnibbles like you this month, too late now :( yours is beautiful.
And Friendship fabric is wonderful, please, count me in !

Anonymous said...

Sharon i love your blocks,you are so clever and what lovely gifts you received the journal cover is gorgeous and could you please enter me in the draw for these lovely fabrics.xx

Teresa F. said...

Love your Schnnibles and your mini quilt is awesome. Love the fabric.
Congratulations on your 400+ followers, yeah!!!
Thanks for the giveaway, count me in please.

Sunnybec said...

Congratulations on 400 followers Sharon. Love your "Cat in a Box" LOL Thanks for the giveaway..as you know I am one of your International followers. Hugs

Gill said...

Congratulations Sharon! I like your 'T' quilt but I have to admit I prefer the NYB!! I'd love to enter your international drawing please!

Lesley said...

Congrats on 400! Your blog is always full of wonderful projects, like today, so I can see why people will follow! You inspire us all with your gorgeous creations. Love your charm project and your Bibelot is just so pretty and colorful! You must love to check the mail every day- you received some lovely treasures!

Kathy S. said...

Congrats on the big 400. My have you grown in only a year and a half. Please put my name in the draw. I LOVE your "T" mini. Sooooo cute!

Larissa said...

Congratulations on 400+ followers Sharon!!! That's awesome!!! ... I can see why, lol!! Always fun to see what you've been up to, and the projects in this post do not disappoint!!! I especially love your little "T" schnibbles!!!

Maxine said...

Please put my name in the draw. Awesome to hit 400+! Congrats.

hafza said...

Congratulaions Sharon!! Love your charm fun mini quilt...I would like to have my name in the International drawing. Thank you for the giveaway...

hafza said...

Congratulaions Sharon!! Love your charm fun mini quilt...I would like to have my name in the International drawing. Thank you for the giveaway...

Michele said...

You always do such great things, minis or not. I really like your T quilt. And the fur baby in the box...just adorable. Of course I'd love to wim, who wouldn't.

Have a great day!

Wilma Lee said...

Your things are gorgeous. Sure, enter me in the drawing. I love charm packs.

Belinda said...

Happy 400 Sharon!!! I love all the fabrics in this post. Sign me up for the giveaway!! It looks awesome.

Poor little kitties...

Cecilia said...

Congratulations Sharon! Please enter me in your drawing. I would love to win the charm packs.

Connie Kresin Campbell said...

Congrats on 400 Sharon, I would love to be entered! Beautiful projects and little Moe seems very happy in the Fat Quarter Shop box!

Sheila said...

Congrats on 400 Sharon , your blog is always an interesting read . You sure have accomplished a lot with all that has been going on around your home , good for you!! Moe looks really cosy in that box;-)Oh and I would love to win the fabric , thanks for the chance.

Sheila said...

400! Congratulations! I have followed your blog almost from the beginning and enjoyed every entry! I like to watch the progress of your projects in your posts. Wonderful soup ideas. Yep. I now play with my soups.
I enjoy pictures of your sweet cats.
Great post today, too. Nice Salt Air wall hangings. Salt Air is such a nice collection. Lovelies from the talented Flo. Some pretty blocks. So much going on today at Sharon's house :D
Please place my name in the drawing for a gorgeous charm pack!
BLOG ON GIRL! You Rock!

Flo @ Butterfly Quilting said...

Congratulation on the 400!! I always enjoy your blog..and have learned so much. Thank you for everything you do!

Needled Mom said...

Congratulations on passing 400!!!

I love the NY Beauty in the brights. It will be a real beauty!

Michelle said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! What pretty projects! Here's to many more!

Sallie said...

Congratulations! Of course I'd love my name to be in the draw for the USA giveaway. Thanks!

Michelle Olsen Sasak said...

400 is wonderful - congratulations! I've been cleaning & rearranging my fabrics too, and at the moment, it does seem like a bigger mess, but it will look better soon :) Thank you for offering the cute giveaway.

Snoodles said...

Aw, furbabies sure do love to have their routine and their comforts! Precious. I'd love to be in the draw!
I'm so happy to be one of your long-time followers...always enjoy my visits. I think it would be fun someday when my treasure ship comes in, to travel around and meet the lovely people I've "met" in blogland. Love your orphan charm wallhanging!

Mrs.Pickles said...

very lovely work! congrats on 400+!!!

quiltgrammy said...

Congrats on 400+, your blocks are really beautiful. I really enjoy following your blog, you always share such nice projects. I would love to win the charm packs, thanks for the chance to win.

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

Congratulations on 400+!!
You are always so busy and your creativity is amazing.
Please enter me in the draw for the charm packs :)

Shannon said...

I would love to be in your draw. I am so happy for you, over 400 followers. WOW!!

Eat Sleep Quilt said...

Congratulatiosn on 400! I love your schnibbles and T's, so scrappy!

Cheryl's Teapots2Quilting said...

400! Congrats! Cute charm packs. I got the stash box, but, I haven't had a chance to go thru it yet. I'll post on it soon.

Kim said...

400!? That is awesome! Congratulations! How exciting. Thank you for celebrating with us! The giveaway looks great.

I love Moe, he looks so comfortable! Right now I have one kitty curled up in a box in my craft room and another right next to me on a blanket on a chair. THey love being in her with me!

Linda said...

Wow! How exciting! I'm not surprised though that you have reached 400!

Sarah Craig said...

Such pretty things you've made this week! I especially love the Salt Air piece - the T's are too cute! Congratulations on 400, too! Count me in for the draw!

bets said...
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bets said...

How fun to get 400 followers! I am brand new to blogging and have enjoyed reading yours! I would love to win those charm packs! Sooooo cute! Thanks!

Cherise said...

Congrats on your 400!!! Way to go!!! I would love to win the charm packs! Please include me! Thanks! Have a lovely day! :)

Miss Hillbilly said...

Oh Sharon you have so many great projects going! I love your N.Y. beauties you've been doing. Congrats on 400. Don't include me though. I need to work through some of this mountain that I already have.

Rosa said...

I read your blog on a regular basis and love to be inspired by you:-)
Congratulations on your 400 followers!
Please include me in the international giveaway.
Thank you for this opportunity:-)
Rosa, Copenhagen

Roma said...

Congrats Sharon!! 400 followers is a great number.
I love you blog and all you do. Makes me want to do them all but alas time is my issue.
Please add me to the USA drawing.
And again congrats!1

Kat said...

Congrats on 400, that's awesome! I love ladybugs, so your block with the ladies in the center is my favorite this week. (NYB is a very close second!)

Sue Daurio said...

What fabric line(s) are you using for your NYB? They certainly are beauties!! Congrats on 400+ follower, that's really something to whoop about :) Please add me to the drawing.

Pattilou said...

You're a fun blog to follow! Congrats on 400. Whoop Whoop!

KatieQ said...

Congratulations on reaching 400 followers. It won't surprise me if you reach 500 by June.
Thanks for sharing photos of all the lovely things you have been working on. Poor Moe and Bella. I hope things are back to normal soon.