The Hopping is Done

It is sad to see it done - but the Ghastlie Hop is over. Such a wonderful display of creativity by my Ghastlie Sisters. You must know, none of us knew what the other was working on - all a secret. Secrets such as this are hard. BUT oh, the fun and the different projects that evolved where fantastic with the use of the same fabric.

There was not a rocket scientist here - so I pulled the random winner of my give away by calling two people and asking them to pick a number from 1-128 and then I used the random generator. Thinking I would have three names that I would then pull from a hat. Well my number and one of the callers were the same - Fate? I think so - so that is my winner. SO Marie of Hummingbird Treasures is the winner of the unfinished runner and Ghastlie fabric bundle - and a surprise. I will send seperate e-mail to her. Thank you all for your lovely comments and for participating in the Ghastlie Blog Hop - 2011.

RUBY MARKET TOTE

As you can see, I'm not using 'Ruby' - but rather what I had in my stash and something that is more ME. Love earthy tones and country scenes, plaids and stripes, and muslin. And went thru my never ending boxes of floss and picked out 'possible' colors - they could change.

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SAMPLER

And I finished the block #4 of the sampler. Just working out of that Christmas fabric tote. This block would look so cute done up all scrappy with thin sashing and cornerstones! Ah, another time.

CLOSING THOUGHT

Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it. - - - Greg Anderson

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon

Ghastlie Blog Hop Day #10

Thrice the brinded cat hath mew'd. Thrice and once, the hedge-pig whin'd. Harpier cries: 'tis time! 'tis time! Round about the caldron go;
In the poison'd entrails throw. Toad, that under cold stone, Days and nights has thirty-one; Swelter'd venom sleeping got, Boil thou first i' the charmed pot! Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble.

Be sure to visit these Ghastlie Sisters today - our final day:

Mrs Nan Ghastlie

Mrs Gmama Jane Ghastlie

Mrs Joan Ghastlie

Mrs Nancy Ghastlie

Ms Susan Ghastlie

Madame Ghastlie

Fillet of a fenny snake, In the caldron boil and bake; Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog, Adder's fork, and blind-worm's sting, Lizard's leg, and owlet's wing, For a charm of powerful trouble,
Like a hell-broth boil and bubble. Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble.

Be sure you leave a comment on each blog for a chance of one of the TWO Grand Prizes

Jodi from Forth Worth Fabric Studio sent along this lovely package of Ghastlies - I think it was 5 collections...lots' of yardage

Velocity 50 from Reliable...They have been sew downright generous...

Winners will be announced on Saturday.

Scale of dragon; tooth of wolf; Witches' mummy; maw and gulf Of the ravin'd salt-sea shark; Root of hemlock digg'd i the dark; Liver of blaspheming Jew; Gall of goat, and slips of yew Sliver'd in the moon's eclipse; Nose of Turk, and Tartar's lips; Finger of birth-strangled babe
Ditch-deliver'd by a drab, Make the gruel thick and slab: Add thereto a tiger's chaudron, For the ingrediants of our caldron. Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and caldron bubble.

I hope you have enjoyed these 10 days of Ghastlie fun and inspiration and join us again next year.

Cool it with a baboon's blood, Then the charm is firm and good.
--- Shakespeare's "MacBeth" ---

Sewingly Yours,

Ghastlie Blog Hop Day #9

The Next to the last day - you really want to come and play. Visit these Ghastlie Sisters and give them some love:

Mrs. Sharon Ghastlie ( has pc problems...may be back tomorrow)

Mrs Corrie Ghastlie

Mrs Cheryl Ghastlie

Mrs Linda Ghastlie

Mrs Pickles Ghastlie

Leave them each a comment on their list - and you can be entered for these three Grand Prize Gifts

Corrie @ Quilt Taffy is offering ... yes yes yes $51.12 Gift Certificate
for one lucky Winner...

......OH look a BEAM n READ, Some Presencia threads and is that, is it really some Ghastlie coordinated buttons.

AND yes, more Ghastlie - 4 yds of assorted Ghastlies Fabric from Alexander Henry Fabrics

CHRISTMAS FUN

Yes, I have been sewing - that Christmas fabric tote has been on the table since the cold and the snow hit our area. I really hate working with seasonal/holiday fabrics, but a lot is getting done with it. I'm playing and so is my SIL - maybe between the two of us it will get used up.

The first three blocks of the 12 Days of Christmas Sampler Quilt Along - button is on side bar. I have changed the patterns up. The truck needs to be enlarged at least 200% and then you lose the integrity of the pattern. Don't look too close, the door doesn't line up so will have to fix - buttons will be wheels and have some other embellishments planned. The Santa will have buttons added to his coat. And the fireplace will have lots of embellishing - that I changed to look more like my own mantel. I like to do some of my embellishing as part of the quilting, so have little zip-lock baggies with bits and bobs and notes to attach to each block.

This is Valori Wells 'Little Wallet' pattern. They work up so quickly and I have a dozen done. Three pockets will hold those gift cards for the season - gas card, grocery card, and clothing card. And then handy in a pretty wallet tucked in your tote.

Putting the finishing touches on this candle mat for a Swap. I have other goodies to go with it and hopefull ready to mail in a week. I can't show all of it as I know she peeks.

SOMETHING NEW

Just added to the side bar - Minutes For Me button. Marcia will be hosting a linky - click button to go to her blog for information. I will be adding this to my posts.

Clover & Violet will be starting a Stichery Tote project - new button has been added to the side bar.

MINUTES FOR ME

I need to give myself some minutes to me - my cross stitch has been taking a back seat lately. I really find this relaxing, another expression of painting with thread. I love samplers, such a heritage connection. I'm determined to get at least one thread's length stitched each day. I will be connecting with Marcia's CraftySewing blog - won't you join in?

CLOSING THOUGHT

Blessed are those that can give without remembering and receive without forgetting. -- Author Unknown

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon

Ghastlie Blog Hop Day #8

Just 3 days left, so if you haven't started, now is the time to catch up. Click on the Ghastlie button on the side bar to go to the full schedule. Also, updates on the daily Grand Prize Give Aways are found there. Today please visit these Ghastlie Sisters:

Mrs Jane Ghastlie

Mrs. Laura Ghastlie (sadly she will not be available)

Mrs Mary Ghastlie

Mrs Michelle Ghastlie

Mrs Dawn Ghastlie

Mrs Mary Ghastlie

And if you comment on each of the Ghastlie Sisters blogs today, your name could be entered for this Grand Prize Give Away - This beautiful KONA bundle in PINK is from our very own Jane from Jane's Fabrics.
This is her sweet....giveaway.. Oh and some Presencia threads too!
From her to YOU - so don't be late on Day # 8!

SOMETHING NEW

All you Bonnie Hunter fans - Bonnie's new scrap mystery will begin Nov. 18th. She has the fabric requirements listed so you can start 'gathering' - here for 'Orca Bay'. I have her Quiltville button on the side to take you to this page.

Cat Patches Blog is has a wonderful idea of 'Occupy Your Sewing Room' to help in getting those holiday gifts done. I have the button on the side for you to check things out with Barbara. I know it is going to give me a 'kick'!

CLOSING THOUGHT

Q. Where does a ghost go on Saturday night?
A. Anywhere where he can boo-gie.

Sewingly Yours,