I have so many wonderful projects to show you that I finished this weekend:) That's what I love about three day weekends....especially this one where I had not a single committment, except for church yesterday morning. I had time to clean, organize, play with Miss S, hang out with hubby, and craft to my little heart's content...other than that blasted headache that I had yesterday. But I worked through the pain and have lots to show off!! And probably a record number of posts in one day:)
A fresh pile of tissue holders. I love to have these on hand for little gifts and goodies.
I'm going a little doll quilt crazy. Though mostly cause I'm trying to use what I have and not necessarily that I am jumping on the doll quilt bandwagon:) In 1999 I participated in a Y2K swap where you sent 25 - 2.5 x 2.5 inch squares to enough partners until you had 2000 different squares. These squares have been sitting in a beautiful Longaberger basket ever since:) I had grand plans for a huge quilt that showcased them all but I know that will never happen so I've decided to make a bunch (and I mean a whole bunch) of little quilts with them. These ones will all be presents for various loved ones.
I am SO pleased with how this little friendship one turned out - I had been told by several people that you can't print fabric on a laser printer. After a little more research it turns out that you CAN print fabric on a laser - it just is not washable. Well, this is going to be a wall hanging so it doesn't need to be washable. I love the look of the "honor" that I embroidered above, but I love the laser printed "friendship" too - there are so many possiblities for both! I have 4 more tops pieced and ready to be finished.
And what's Memorial Day without a little slip n slide action with Miss S trying out her new swimsuit:)
A recap:
Laundry - check
Sewing - check
Swap tags for my swap - check (these should be mailed tomorrow)
Work on goodies for several swaps - Check
Clean the kitchen - Check
Clean my desk - half a check since I am halfway done
Clean master bathroom - check
Send out some Good Mail - check
Relax - check
Get rid of 50 items - check, check, check!!
All in all a highly productive, and happy weekend (minus the headache and a few random bits of extreme grumpiness).
11 comments:
The quilts are so beautiful. You were so productive this weekend, I am thoroughly jealous!
By the way, I love your backyard!
oh my heck! You have been busy! I am keeping my house clean, but not at all busy...I'm too tired LOL
We had a bit of slip n slide action here today, too! Loved all the updates, and hope my yard sale box arrived!!!
Also, I'm the 3rd to post with 2 names.
Wow, you have been busy! The tissue holders look great. Mine always come out too big. Did you use a pattern or tutorial? Or did you make your own pattern?
I'm doing the 50 Things too. We had a yard sale a couple weeks ago and I still have the boxes of stuff to be donated, so I have plenty to get rid of!
You got a ton done, that's for sure!! I love all your little quilts, especially the "honor" one.
you inspire me to get off my tuckus and actually do something constructive!! way to go with all the quilt love. I love those buxom ladies fabric! too funny!
My goodness, now don't I feel like a lazy slob ;)! You sure did get a lot done this weekend, good for you! Love the doll quilts, I bought one myself this weekend at a yard sale. I should use it as a wall hanging as you suggest since my lil men will not be using it for their GI Joes anytime soon :p
lucy
Your quilts look gorgeous! Wow, you were a busy lady this weekend. Puts me to shame I'm afraid!
wow. super cute. lovely to get so much crafting done!
I love those lil tissue holders!
WOW a slip n slide!! Sounds fun
Linda
Seeing some of your tissue holders in polka dots... I HAVE to tell you:
About 3 or 4 years ago my guild had it's annual summer picnic that was polka dot themed. My friend Karen and I sprang into action and made the tissue holders as gifts for everyone, and we used all polka dot fabric. And what did we call them... POLKA SNOTS! :o)
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