Design Wall Monday

It has been a while since I had something to show for Design Wall Monday - too many secret projects and commissions to get wrapped up.  So not I can play in my scraps with my 'no-commitment-long term' projects.  One being these fun 6.5" scrappy blue Churn Dash blocks.  I have a lot of blue - my favorite color - I just can't seem to part with them.

And these scrappy 6.5" stars - yes, those are 1.5" bits for the 4-patch and then corners on 2.5" light scraps.  I'm sure some of you recognize those white 'bins' that I am storing my blocks in.  Yep - they are those delightful mini Eclairs and/or Cream Puff bins from the frozen aisle of the grocery store.  Not my weakness - my Mom's.  But they are so handy as those  blocks fit nicely and I think 50 will fill them - not sure where or when I will call these finished.  

** linking up with PatchworkTimes **

All my secret projects, packaged and ready to head to the Post Office as soon as the door opens Monday morning.  And in my hurry to get them ready for posting - totally forgot to photo one of them - ah, when it arrives, I will have to 'borrow' a photo to share.

And she posted a sneak peek of mine, so here is a little lookie at one of my packaged items.  Yes, the next Monthly Doll Quilt Swap - ready to find it's way to the opposite coast.  When this arrives I can share the whole thing - AND - I made up a tutorial and PDFs for the little doll - so many have asked for it, so be watching.

REMINDER:  The UR Priceless Blog Hop starts today as well as the 100 Block Hop.  Both buttons are at the top of the side bar.

CLOSING THOUGHT

"The wild gander leads his flock through the cool night,
Ya-honk! he says, and sounds it down to me like an invitation:
The pert may suppose it meaningless, but I listen closer,
I find its purpose and place up there toward the November sky."
- Walt Whitman

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon

Feline Friday

Well, inbetween sewing projects - laundry was done.  And each basket set in it's repective room to be put away.  LO - a new bed was laid out just for MOE - warm towels and linens make for a comfy nap.

Linking up with Sarah Did It

Quilt Festivals & Shows - AND Let's Help

It's voting time over at the Blogger's Quilt Festival - voting form will be up thru Nov 4th.  Wow, there were a lot of entrants - awesome entrants!  My Baby Quilt #292 amd Scrap Quilt # 217 - but please, no pressure - just go and browse and take the time to vote for your favorites in each of several catagories. **edited** Go here - http://amyscreativeside.com/2012/11/01/nomination-time/ - use the form to make your nominations, be sure you enter all your choices before you hit submit as you can only vote once per IP address.
 

 

And the lovely Michele over at Quilting-Tutorials has taken over the annual blogger's Christmas Quilt Show formerly hosted by SewCalGal.  The linky will be open November 23rd - 30th.  Go visit Michele and grab her button to help promote this year's show.

 

LET'S HELP:

 

Erin (aka - Vesuviusmama) is collecting dissappearing 4-patch blocks to make quilts for the 'Sandy' victims.  Please visit Vesuviusmama where she has a wonderful tutorial for the block/size and to contact her.  These are very quick and easy blocks - and you don't have to square-up.  Grab some FQ's or break into that stash and help out.  This is definitely my SIL and my sewing for this afternoon!   **and if you are in her area, you could volunteer some time to help her put these together and/or quilt them**

 

CLOSING THOUGHT

 

When I saw a photo on-line of the double rainbow over the devastation in NYC, I thought of this poem:

 

"I saw the lovely arch
Of rainbow span the sky,
The gold sun burning
As the rain swept by."

- Elizabeth Coatsworth, November

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon

 

Wicked Winner

Thank you all for your lovely comments and the fun in suggesting additions to the witches stew.  Some very clever people out there.  I had a much larger number of no-reply bloggers this time - please check the RED button on the side for how to check and change your settings.

The winner of the Tula Pink 'NightShade' 3 yard bundle was Laura - Quilting Fun and I will send her a seperate e-mail for mailing information so I can post it right out.

The next blog hop is the cute little purses - UR PRICELESS - starting November 5th.  I will be sitting this one out as I am getting ready for a large local show, but will certainly be hopping in to see all the fun inspiration shared with us.

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon