I had a chance to stop by the quilt shop on Tuesday when running some other errands and came away with some great fabrics. The first is a set of 10 fat quarters that is going into a quilt for a friend's daughter who is getting married next month. Not sure what design I will do but the colors are just her style. These lovely Christmas prints will go towards my project for the Christmas in July swap hosted by Linda.

Redwork Cushion Swap Revealed

I had the privileged of participating in Maree's Redwork Cushion Swap and was pleased to receive an e-mail from Jillian, my swap partner this morning letting me know she had received her parcel. Jillian does not have blog so not having that to view and get a feel for her likes and dislikes I worried a bit about her liking what I made. I was so happy to hear from her and to know how thrilled she was with her cushion. She also included a little bit about herself in her e-mail and it was wonderful to get to know her a bit. I look forward to the opportunity to chat with her again. Sorry the quality of the photo is not so great. I used Bird Brain Design's Spring garden Redwork #126. I loved the little bee's flying around and the little lady bugs hanging out here and there.

Praire Paisley

After attending quilt club on Thursday afternoon I was able to get my fingers on some of this gorgeous fabric. Have loved it from the first moment I saw it but did not have the extra funds at the time. Was so excited to find it still available at my local quilt shop. This is what I plan to do with my find just as soon as I get the background fabric.

Hope

Caught up on my Gail Pan BOM....Am loving this BOM

Patriotic Pinwheels

I have a great friend at church who has done alot for me. Her husband like mine is in the National Guard and went to Iraq a couple years ago. She has been a great support to me these last 2 months with my husband gone. I wanted to do something for her to show my appreciation for what she has done. She has a great love for Americana design and so I took some scrap I had in that style and using this design as my guide I down sized it for a table topper. I can't wait to get it quilted and see the final product, I think she will love it.

Spring Swap

I just love it when the post man rings the bell. And this morning he did just that and in his hand was the most wonderful parcel all the way from Janelle in Australia. Inside were these lovely treasures: A pretty tote, just the right size for taking my current stitching project on the go. And the fabric Janelle picked is perfect for the spring swap hosted by Linda, as tulips are my favorite spring flower. She also loaded the tote with lots of fun items. A journal to match the tote, purple scissors (just the right size for projects on the go), a bit of fabric with Pansy's, a pattern for a wall hanging and a babushka doll that Ivy Girl thinks should be hers. It was all a wonderful treat to receive today and a great pick-me up as most of the household has been down sick for the last four days. Thanks so much Janelle

Happy Easter, from our house to yours

C, I, S and I in their Easter finery prior to church this morning. As it is every year on Easter it was wind, rainy and cold...Brrrrr As I sit here the rain is coming down in buckets The girl's dresses were my main project of the week and since my other project must remain a secret for a while longer The dresses with have to do for a photo of the week. We did have a couple days at the start of the week that were just gorgeous. I took full advantage of the sunshine and got out to work in my flower beds. As you can see, the tulips have just come into full bloom and the lilacs are just about to pop forth in to full fragrence. I CAN'T WAIT!