Finished #2!

Hello!  :)

Late last night I finished the Artist Cat. Here's where I left off the other day . . .

This is the completed piece before the finishing touches . . .

And . . . Now it's done!  :)

Two down . . .

 

only 6 more to go!  ;)  These pieces are being stitched as part of a Facebook group in memory of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shootings.

I'll be starting on the 3rd piece today.  :)

Until next time . . .

X-Stitching for Sandy Hook Update

Hello!  :)

I've been meaning to post updates of my stitching progress for a few days now but just didn't get to it. I'm here now though!  ;)

Here's where I last left off with my X-Stitching for Sandy Hook piece for Daniel (go here for the original post) . . .

I managed to finish the piece a couple of days later.

Isn't he cute?!!! I'm really happy with how this "Special Delivery" bunny came out. The next piece I'm already working on came from this "The World of Cross Stitching" uk magazine . . .

I'm stitching the "Artist Cat" in memory of Emilie who loved art. Here's a closer version of the piece from the magazine.

I'm only going to stitch the cat and and easel. Here's my progress after a couple days work.

This one is stitched on a light pink 14ct aida. Since I didn't get back here and post when I wanted to . . . here is more progress after another couple days work.

The pattern is on two pages so I basically finished the first page and started on the second last night. I'm hoping to get a lot more done tonight. It's really coming along nicely. These items are being stitched as part of a Facebook group in memory of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shootings.

Before I leave today, I'd like to share this picture of my puppy Doobie.

He hasn't been feeling well the last couple of days. I'll be keeping him close and stitching away tonight. Thanks for visiting!  :)

Until next time . . .

Traveling Stash UPDATES Week of 1/28/13 - 2/3/13

Hello!  :)

Welcome!  :)  This is where you find updates for the 9 Traveling Stash Boxes traveling around the US!

What is a Traveling Stash Box?  It's a box that's filled with a collection of fabrics, patterns, thread and other quilty fun!  When you receive a box you take out what you like, replace is with items from your own stash, hold a giveaway and then send it to the next lucky person.  You can find all the rules and guidelines here.

Please remember to follow the 

Traveling Stash Rules including:  

~  Post Giveaway soon after receiving the box.

~  Post Pictures of the box contents 

including what you take and replace.

~  Mail the box to the next winner 

(US only) right away.

Following the Rules helps to keep the Traveling Stash boxes a fun activity for all involved.

Thank You!  :)

The current Giveaways are listed in RED below.

Be sure to enter to WIN a box today!  :)

Here are the latest updates as of 2/3/13 . . . 

TRAVELING STASH & OTHER BOXES:
BOX #1:     Felicia @ The Slow Quilter has posted the Giveaway!  It ends on Monday, February 4th!     ENTER HERE!!!  :)

BOX #2:     Maribeth @ Simply Delighting is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Maribeth!  The box will be mailed on 2/1/13 and will be arriving soon!  :)

BOX #3:     Cherie @ One Heart Scrapper has posted the Giveaway!  Cherie will choose a winner on Thursday, February 7th at 9am Hawaii time!     ENTER HERE!!!  :)

BOX #4:     Karen @ K Quilts Rambles is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Karen!  The box has arrived!  The Giveaway will be posted soon!  :)

BOX #5:     Liz @ What I Did on my Summer Vacation is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Liz!  The box will be arriving soon!  :)

BOX #6:     Dhia @ Peach Patch Quilts has posted the Giveaway!  It ends on Monday, February 11th!      ENTER HERE!!!  :)

TWO SISTERS BOX:     Nina @ Quilts, Life and Balance is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Nina!  The box will be mailed 2/1/13 and will be arriving soon!  :)

PASS IT ON BOX:     Dee Dee @ Dee Dee's Craft Spot has posted the Giveaway!  It ends on Sunday, February 10th!     ENTER HERE!!!  :)

LEAP YEAR BOX (giveaway begins on the 29th of each month):     Karyn @ The Stylish Home is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Karyn!  The box will be arriving soon!  :)

NOTE:  I will no longer be posting information about the original Leap Year Box (#1) that was lost in transit.  To view the information about that box please go to this post. I will also refer to the remaining Leap Year Box (#2) as simply the 'Leap Year Box' with no #2.


Find all the Traveling Stash Rules & Guidelines (including how to save on postage) here.

Find out about the Origins of the Traveling Stash boxes here.

Find all the Traveling Stash posts here.


Until next time . . .

My 1st Friday Night Sew-In of 2013

Hello!  :)

Tonight was the 1st Friday Night Sew-In of the new year. I'm happy that I got the chance to participate.  :)  Before I show you what I made, I'd like to tell you about a Stitch-A-Long I joined this year.

It's the same group I made my "My Favorite Things" quilt with last year.

This year we're using these three books to complete different, smaller projects each month.

"Some Kind of Wonderful" by Annie Downs (the book "My Favorite Things" quilt was from), "Tis the Season" by Natalie Bird and "Red Home" by Natalie Bird. These are all awesome books by Australian designers. For January the project comes from the "Red Home" book.

We are making the "Thread Catcher Fabric Basket".

We actually had the choice to make the Fabric Basket or a Shoe Bag from the "Some Kind of Wonderful" book. I made the "Thread Catcher Fabric Basket".

Here's a closer look at my "Thread Catcher Fabric Basket" . . .

I used some fun sewing themed fabric on the outside and pink polka dot on the inside. I also used a decorative stitch at the top in brown thread. As you can tell it got a messed up in the center. Oh well.  ;) Here's the other side . . .

Next month we'll be making this "True Friends Tote Bag" from the same book.

I can't wait to sit down and choose the fabrics I'll be using for this. I'm also eager to start on the stitching. Thanks for stopping by and checking out what I did for my Friday Night Sew-In.  :)

Until next time . . .

I'm Back!!! ;)

Hello!  :)

I'm so sorry for my absence. After the push to finish the Christmas quilts and pjs I needed a break. I don't know why I always do things at the last minute. I just can't start on them early. This year I'm going to try to do that. We'll see what happens later in the year. ;)

Now, after my long break, I'm well rested and ready to get back to my creative endeavors.  :)  The International Hermit & Stitch Weekend gave me the perfect opportunity to do that.

This weekend I started on a new cross stitch piece. I'm stitching the "Special Delivery" bunny on the cover of this Cross Stitch Crazy magazine.

I got the chance to work on it Saturday and Sunday. Here's my progress so far . . .

I've gotten most of the white,  although it's hard to see in the picture, and most of the pants done. Here's another picture that may show the white better . . .

I'm stitching this in memory of Daniel, one of the boys who lost his life at Sandy Hook Elementary School. I'm doing this and 7 other pieces through the Facebook group, "Xstitch for those impacted by the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shootings". In December I volunteered to stitch pieces for 7 of the students who lost their lives, and 1 for the school itself. That makes 8 total that I've promised to stitch. I wish I could do one for everyone who lost their life but I think 8 is all I can handle.

The stitched pieces will be collected and made into quilts for the school and the families of the people who were impacted by this horrible event. They are to be stitched on light colored 14ct Aida. They already have lots of people who are stitching pieces. I'm not sure if they still need more cross stitchers or not. I do know that they are also looking for people to make the squares into quilts. So if you're interested in helping out please check out the group here.

My plan, which is always subject to change (I am female afterall), is to stitch one or two pieces for this cause, then one or two for myself and alternate until they are all done. I choose some fun pieces to stitch that I believe fit into what the parents have said their kids liked. It really gives me joy to be able to do something for the people who lost so much in this tragedy.

I will be back later this week, I promise, with more stitching updates and hopefully some other stuff that I have going on. Thanks for hanging in there with me!  ;)

Until next time . . .

Traveling Stash UPDATES Week of 1/21-27/13

Hello!  :)

Welcome!  :)  This is where you find updates for the 9 Traveling Stash Boxes traveling around the US!

What is a Traveling Stash Box?  It's a box that's filled with a collection of fabrics, patterns, thread and other quilty fun!  When you receive a box you take out what you like, replace it with items from your own stash, hold a giveaway and then send it to the next lucky person. You can find all the rules and guidelines here.

The current Giveaways are listed in RED below.

Be sure to enter to WIN a box today!  :)

Please note that the USPS postal rates will be increasing on 1/27/13.  

Please refer to the USPS website for more information.

Here are the latest updates as of 1/26/13 . . . 

TRAVELING STASH & OTHER BOXES:
BOX #1:     Felicia @ The Slow Quilter is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Felicia!  The box will be arriving soon!  :)

BOX #2:     Deb @ Quilting & Other Craft Therapy has posted the Giveaway!  It ends on Thursday evening, January 31st!     ENTER HERE!!!  :)

BOX #3:     Cherie @ One Heart Scrapper is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Cherie!  The box will be arriving soon!  :)

BOX #4:     Karen @ K Quilts Rambles is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Karen!  The box will be arriving soon!  :)

BOX #5:     Josie @ Insanity Defense is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Josie!  The box has arrived!  Josie's been sick but is feeling better and will post the Giveaway soon!  :)

BOX #6:     Dhia @ Peach Patch Quilts is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Dhia!  The box will be arriving soon!  :)

TWO SISTERS BOX:     Deb @ Quilting & Other Craft Therapy has posted the Giveaway!  It ends Wednesday evening, January 30th!     ENTER HERE!!!  :)

PASS IT ON BOX:     Dee Dee @ Dee Dee's Craft Spot is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Dee Dee!  The box will be arriving soon!  :)

LEAP YEAR BOX #2 (giveaway begins on the 29th of each month):     Sarah @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict is the winner of the Giveaway!  The box has arrived!  The Giveaway will be posted on January 29!  :)

MIA- LEAP YEAR BOX #1:     In September 2012 this box was lost in transit.  In October 2012 the label was found and the post office is now looking for the box. If it's located we will continue with it at that time.  :)


Find all the Traveling Stash Rules & Guidelines (including how to save on postage) here.

Find out about all the Origins of the Traveling Stash Boxes here.

Find all the Traveling Stash posts here.


Until next time . . .

Traveling Stash UPDATES!

Hello!  :)

Welcome!  :)  This is where you find updates for the 9 Traveling Stash Boxes traveling around the US!

What is a Traveling Stash Box?  It's a box that's filled with a collection of fabrics, patterns, thread and other quilty fun!  When you receive a box you take out what you like, replace it with items from your own stash, hold a giveaway and then send it to the next lucky person.  You can find all the rules and guidelines here.

The current Giveaways are listed in RED below.

Be sure to enter to WIN a box today!  :)

Here are the latest updates as of 1/20/13 . . . 

TRAVELING STASH & OTHER BOXES:
BOX #1:     Felicia @ The Slow Quilter is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Felicia!  The box will be arriving soon! :)

BOX #2:     Deb @ Quilting & Other Craft Therapy is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Deb!  The box will be arriving soon!  :)

BOX #3:     Emily @ Callender's Creations has posted the Giveaway!  It ends at midnight on Saturday, January 26th!     ENTER HERE!!!  :)

BOX #4:     Jill @ Apple Avenue Quilts has posted the Giveaway!  It ends on Monday, January 21st at 9:00pm MT!     ENTER HERE!!!  :)

BOX #5:     Josie @ Insanity Defense is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Josie!  The box has arrived!  Josie's been sick but is feeling better and will post the Giveaway soon!  :)

BOX #6:     Dhia @ Peach Patch Quilts is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Dhia!  The box will be arriving soon!  :)

TWO SISTERS BOX:     Deb @ Quilting & Other Craft Therapy is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Deb!  The box will be arriving soon!  :)

PASS IT ON BOX:     Dawn @ Dawn's Craft Place has posted the Giveaway!  It ends on Thursday, January 24th!     ENTER HERE!!!  :)

LEAP YEAR BOX #2 (giveaways begin on the 29th of each month):     Sarah @ Confessions of a Fabric Addict is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Sarah!  The box will be arriving soon!  :)

MIA- LEAP YEAR BOX #1:     In September 2012 this box was lost in transit. In October 2012 the label was found and the post office is now looking for the box. If it's located we will continue with it at that time.  :)


Find all the Traveling Stash Rules & Guidelines (including how to save on postage) here.

Find out about all the Origins of the Traveling Stash Boxes here.

Find all the Traveling Stash posts here.


Until next time . . .

And the WINNER is...

Hello!  :)

Thank you all so much for entering to win the Two Sisters Traveling Stash box. I enjoyed ready about the projects you have planned for 2013. Now I just need to sit and figure out what my plans will be. Thanks for the inspiration!  ;)

Now for the winner . . . The Two Sisters Traveling Stash Box, with all it's contents

will be traveling to . . .

#1  Deb who said . . .

Deb@asimplelifequilts said... 1

I am looking forward to making birthday quilts for my daughter, mom and sister this year. Thanks for a chance at the traveling box!

Congrats Deb!  :)  I've sent you an email. Please send me your mailing address so I can send this box to you. Be sure to visit Deb's blog, Quilting & Other Craft Therapy.

If you didn't win this time go here to see all the other boxes you can try for.  Good luck!  :)

Until next time . . .

2 Sisters Traveling Stash Box GIVEAWAY!

Hello!  :)

A couple of weeks ago I won the Two Sisters Traveling Stash box from Nicole at Bold Goods. This box is one of 9 that are traveling around the US. I happen to be the one who keeps track of where the boxes are so others can take part too. Go here to see where all the boxes are and enter to win one!  ;)

I actually had this box for a couple of weeks and didn't get to it until late last week because of the holidays. So sorry it took me so long!  :)  It happened to be a good thing though as I had a day out with my sister on Friday and was able to share the box with her. She choose a few things to keep (which I forgot to take a picture of, sorry). These are the things she is adding to the box . . .

Some already pieced pink squares and various fat quarters.

Here is what I'm keeping from the box . . .

A book on free motion quilting for beginners (me!), a panel (which my sis and I split), a fat quarter (which speaks to me) and a piece of cloud fabric. I will be cutting the cloud fabric and adding some of it back to the box.

This is what I'm putting back in . . .

A book that's signed by the designers, and some fat quarters.

Along with the items my sis and I added to the box, these are the items that are going back in.

Lots of fabric in various sizes. There are also some fat quarter sets and some pre-cut squares.

Here is the rest of the box contents . . .

Two books, some patterns, gloves, ribbons, zippers and more! This box definitely has something for everyone!  :)

How would you like this box to come for a visit to your house?  First you need to be willing to follow these rules . . .

Rules:

1. Be an active blogger. Post about receiving the box on your blog in a timely manner. Post the giveaway for the box soon after receiving it.
2. There's a note in the box that logs where it's been. Please add your info and place the note back in the box.
3. There's a list of Rules and Guidelines in the box. Please read and follow these and return the list to the box. 
4. You may take anything you like from the box. Just replace every item with comparable quilt shop quality items equal to the amount taken.
5. Ship the box to the next person in a reasonable amount of time.
6. Due to the amount of postage shipping is only within the USA.

Giveaway:
Please leave a comment on this post telling me something you're looking forward to making this year.

I will leave the comments open until midnight (pacific time) on Tuesday, January 15th. I will email the winner and post it on my blog on Wednesday, January 16th. If you are a no-reply blogger please post your email in your comment or you will be disqualified.

LOTS OF LUCK!  :)

Until next time . . .

Traveling Stash UPDATES!

Hello!  :)

Welcome!  :)  This is where you find updates for the 9 Traveling Stash boxes traveling around the US!

What is a Traveling Stash Box?  It's a box that's filled with a collection of fabrics, patterns, thread and other quilty fun!  When you receive a box you take out what you like, replace it with items from your own stash, hold a giveaway and then send it to the next lucky person.  You can find all the rules and guidelines here.

We have a NEW Traveling Stash Box!

Ann from Orange Crumpled Napkin 

has started a new box 

and allowed me to add it to our list of boxes.

This new box is called the Traveling Stash Box #6.

The giveaway is going on until January 12th.

Be sure to stop by her blog and check it out!

Thanks Ann for adding another box 

to our wonderful group of giveaways!  :)

The current Giveaways are listed in RED below.

Be sure to enter to WIN a box today!  :)

Here are the latest updates as of 1/14/13 . . . 

TRAVELING STASH & OTHER BOXES:
BOX #1:     Charlotte @ Grammie Q's has posted the Giveaway!  It ends on Saturday, January 19th!     ENTER HERE!!!  :)

BOX #2:     Helen @ Time for Mimi has posted the Giveaway!  It ended on Saturday, January 12th!  The winner will be announced soon!  :)

BOX #3:     Emily @ Callender's Creations is the winner of the Giveaway!  The box has arrived!  The Giveaway will be posted soon!  :)

BOX #4:     Jill @ Apple Avenue Quilts is the winner of the Giveaway!  The box has arrived!  The Giveaway will be posted soon!  :)

BOX #5:     Josie @ Insanity Defense is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Josie!  The box will be arriving soon!  :)

BOX #6:     Dhia @ Peach Patch Quilts is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Dhia!  The box will be arriving soon!  :)

TWO SISTERS BOX:     Cherise (me) @ Sewingly Along has posted the Giveaway!  It ends on Tuesday, January 15th!     ENTER HERE!!!  :)

PASS IT ON BOX:     Dawn @ Dawn's Craft Place is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Dawn!  The box will be arriving soon!  :)

LEAP YEAR BOX #2 (giveaways begin on the 29th of each month):     Sharon @ Vrooman's Quilts has posted the Giveaway!  It ends on Wednesday, January 16th!     ENTER HERE!!!  :)

MIA- LEAP YEAR BOX #1:     In September 2012 this box was lost in transit. In October 2012 the label was found and the post office is now looking for the box. If it's located we will continue with it at that time.  :)


Find all the Traveling Stash Rules & Guidelines (including how to save on postage) here.

Find out about all the Origins of the Traveling Stash Boxes here.

Find all the Traveling Stash posts here.


Until next time . . .

Traveling Stash Box UPDATES!

Hello!  :)

Welcome!  :)  This is where you find updates for the 8 Traveling Stash boxes traveling around the US!

What is a Traveling Stash Box?  It's a box that's filled with a collection of fabrics, patterns, thread and other quilty fun!  When you receive a box you take out what you like, replace it with items from your own stash, hold a giveaway and then send it to the next lucky person. You can find all the rules and guidelines here.

The current Giveaways are listed in RED below.

Be sure to enter to WIN a box today!  :)

The boxes have been slowed due to the holidays. 

Now that they're over the Giveaways are beginning and others will be posted soon
so things will get back to normal.

Thanks for your patience! 

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas 

and your New Year is a good one!  ;)

Here are the latest updates as of 1/4/13 . . . 

TRAVELING STASH & OTHER BOXES:
BOX #1:     Emily @ Callender's Creations has posted the Giveaway!  It ends on Tuesday, January 8th!     ENTER HERE!!!  :)

BOX #2:     Helen @ Time for Mimi has posted the Giveaway!  It ends on Saturday, January 12th!     ENTER HERE!!!  :)

BOX #3:     Lisa @ A Day in the Life of Raising Six Munchkins has posted the Giveaway!  It ends on Saturday, January 5th!     ENTER HERE!!!  :)

BOX #4:     Jill @ Apple Avenue Quilts is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Jill!  The box was delayed. It has now been sent and will be arriving soon!  :)

BOX #5:     Josie @ Insanity Defense is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Josie!  The box will be arriving soon!  :)

TWO SISTERS BOX:     Cherise (me) @ Sewingly Along has received the box! The Giveaway will be posted this weekend!  I'm visiting my sister Friday and we're going through her stash of fabric. I'm hoping to find some good stuff to add to the box.  :)

PASS IT ON BOX:     Dawn @ Dawn's Craft Place is the winner of the Giveaway!  Congrats Dawn!  The box will be arriving soon!  :)

LEAP YEAR BOX #2 (giveaways begin on the 29th of each month):     Sharon @ Vrooman's Quilts is the winner of the Giveaway!  The box was delayed and then lost in shipment. A new box is being made up and shipped. The Giveaway will be posted as soon as the box is received.  :)

MIA- LEAP YEAR BOX #1:     In September 2012 this box was lost in transit. In October 2012 the mailing label was found and paperwork was filed about the contents of the box. Hopefully the post office will be able to locate it. If it shows up we will continue with it at that time.  :)


Find all the Traveling Stash Rules & Guidelines (including how to save on postage) here.

Find out about all the Origins of the Traveling Stash Boxes here.

Find all the Traveling Stash posts here.


Until next time . . .