First Rug Mats

Went to Kelowna for a wedding and to visit the bride's mom so I thought I would make a couple of rug mats to take along. What a great way to try new techniques! This one is an applique technique of Penny Haren's. This block started life as a 9 patch, something I thought I could handle, and then the yellow squares and triangles were appliqued on top to change it up - easy and relaxing - except for the fact that it's not perfect (oh, well - maybe the next one would be ?) I understand that experieced piecers say this technique takes too long but since I like to applique it worked for me.

 This second one is from a blog tutorial from Terri from
http://sew-fantastic.blogspot.com/2011/03/mug-rug-tutorial-scrappy-colorblock.html
The binding hasn't been sewn on either of them but gives you an idea of what I was doing.

Kelowna  was hot as was expected and the wedding was very nice. I arrived the day before and helped prepare supper for 23 and then relaxed and visited for the next 4 days - great time.

On my way to the airport prior to the flight home, Mary stopped at Linda's Quilt Shoppe, a serious generous sized quilt shop in Kelowna - lots of eye candy here - fabric, kits, classes, tools and thread. I didn't have my camera with me but she does have a web site so you can browse a bit. I did indulge in a new die for my GO Cutting machine.

Isn't it cute? Am looking forward to playing with it when I get a chance.

Give Away at Woolie Mammoth

Good morning. Just want to let you know that Anna over at Woolie Mammoth is looking for more followers sooooo.. she has put together a kit using coffee prints for a give-away which I think is very generous.    http://wooliemammoth.blogspot.com/
If the link doesn't work you can find her under my blog list, right side of the page. I want to wish you luck but I really want to win myself - how selfish right!? 

I haven't done much sewing this summer but have some ideas and plans for this fall. Have put a couple of blocks together for my first sew along and it has been great fun - don't know what I'm making yet but will show you (if anyone is still reading my blog after my long absense) soon.  Am out for lunch today and having people over for supper tonight so today is a social day. Yeah.

Quilt Along Virgin

I am joining my first quilt along!

AMANDA JEAN of Crazy Mom Quilts is starting one I might be able to handle. I have to look at my stash if I can find it and pick out at least 24 1/8s. I'll have two per 12" block and 24 blocks would be for a baby quilt. Or I can make a bigger one. Amanda Jean has done all the math. This is exciting.
http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/

Here's a few photos of my sewing stuff and room. See what I need to do

Guess who's got work to do!?

Inch Worm wants to Hear from You!

Jeanette over at Inch Worm Fabrics is hosting a give-away and will 'draw' a winner once 200 quilters have commented. Let's help her get there. I'm having trouble linking to her blog but the address is: http://inchwormfabrics.blogspot./com.

Some of My Views

Good morning. It's almost 10 am and I am still in my dressing gown thoroughly enjoying the morning, listening to Luke Parkin on the piano, drinking coffee and taking photos of my vista. Thought I would share a few with you since quilting doesn't appear to be in my near future. This is the view from my bed - I know! Hard to take eh?

And here is one of the views from my beautiful kitchen!
That's Salt Spring Island across from us.

Sitting on my deck I had company for breakfast. He wanted a quiet moment to himself which hey, we can understand so I left him(?)to dine alone.

That is our neighbors yard he is heading for. Plantings need to be carefully chosen to survive in Crofton.
Here's the last one for today - the mill, ferry from Salt Spring Island unloading and the edge of Crofton's RV Park. Crofton has a deep sea port so we get to watch freighters swing by, tugs towing barges and much more.

Must send this now and get on with my day. Hope yours is the best. hugs.

WHO GETS THE BABY?

True Random Number Generator

Min: 1
Max: 301
Result:
102

And 102 is WENDY who asked for: circles, 6 1/4 apple core, 5" squares DIE.
Accuquilt will be sending her a new BABY GO CUTTER AND THE DIES! I can feel her excitement and how great it is to win. CONGRATULATION WENDY!
And I also know how disappointing it is not to win but it is fun for awhile as we think of the possibility and we do know if we don't play we can't win. Thank you everyone. This was a blast and may an ACCUQUILT CUTTER and ALL OF THE DIES be in your future soon.
The sun shines here and it is going to be a great week. Make sure yours is too.

LAST DAY FOR MY GIVE AWAY AND ANOTHER GIVE AWAY

Well this has been fun and I've met some great people. Thank you to all of you who have stayed to 'follow'. Tomorrow morning I will be drawing winner and also getting on with 'the move'. I've had 4 days off from the drudgery of moving and cleaning while my son and his family have visited but they leave today and I need to get back to it. My sewing room is not going to be set up for awhile, so sad and one of the reasons I was reluctant to move. A friend commented on what a great opportunity this to sort and organize and she is right it is so I will soldier on.

For those who have the fortitude to try for another BABY GO Kathy is also giving one away at "Quilting along

the Gorge" and that give away is open until July 8 or 9.