PTQB2- Michelle's Block - May 2010

I had some fun making up Michelle's blocks for the PTQB2. I always love an orange pink combination so I have no doubt that this quilt is going to be GORGEOUS! Whoever she decides to give it to is going to be a very lucky person.

It's the May long weekend here and today we're hoping for some nice sunny weather. All week it's been gorgeous but when we hit Saturday, it rained all day:( We're going to a bbq today so it better start shining!! I'm bringing a Peanut Butter Cup Pie which is DELISH...better get making it!!

Nap Time (Colleen's Block - PTQB - April '10)

Colleen's Block - PTQB - April '10
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All I can say is that you've got to love nap time....ah, almost two hours of mommy time. I got caught up on my bee blocks. April's PTQB block is for Colleen and she requested a block of triangles using a collection of shirting fabric and solids (Kona Cotton - Ash). I love the effect!

Raw Edge Circle Quilt

I was inspired by Allison at CluckCluckSew to make her Raw Edge Circle Quilt. This is my favourite pic of it in her son's room. It's colourful, fun and whimsical. I just don't make enough projects in bright primary colours!

It's a great tutorial but I must say I'm taking my time as I've been swapping some fabric to get it just right:) I sew a few circles here and there and so far I have 30 squares....18 more to go and then the fun of matching up the quarter circles begin.

I've just been in a sewing slump lately so hopefully I'll get my mojo back and post a bit more. Hope you're having a great weekend.

Cathedral Windows

As part of my PTQB2, Sandy asked us to make up a cathedral window block. I know these blocks are really popular lately so I felt up to the challenge. All I can say is that it really is a challenge! It's easy enough but takes some time with finicky little bits...actually Sandy was smart in having us make up these blocks because if she had to do each one, it would take forever!!! Her fabric choices are really beautiful and I'm sure the quilt will be striking in the end! Sandy, all I can say is I really tried!

Turning Two

I've been a bit neglectful of the blog lately, so I thought I would post today and give you an update. Little Miss G has officially turned two! It really is hard to believe. We had a little family birthday party for her and the theme was Elmo of course because she just loves the little red guy. I actually made her cake (which I'm not sure I'll do again as I was up way too late decorating). I ended up scrapping the whole notion of decorating with a star tip (which is usually very easy but my icing had a mind of its own and like to melt) and ended up using the good 'ole spatula. Ah, the true look of a homemade cake:) At least that's what I tell myself! Well it really was worth it when I saw her face and she knew it was Elmo!!
Of course no birthday is complete without a birthday crown. You should check out SewSheSews.wordpress.com. I really love Jaime's tutorial - the only adjustment I made was the thickness of the back strap...I just made it thinner because Little Miss G is a wee one. It was really easy to make up and so cute.

"Y?" Because I Love You

My daughter turns 2 soon - which I can't even believe! I wanted to make her a fabric birthday banner last year but never got around to it with returning to work, etc. This year, I said - no more excuses:) I certainly have enough fabric lying around - as I'm sure you can relate to!

I actually think I'll turn this into a little mini tutorial - but the bummer was - I was so busy trying to get it done that I forgot to take pictures along the way...oh well, it's easy peasy and a nice way to reuse it every year.

All I have to do now is add the binding and that's it...it's done and ready to hang!

Shopping at Fabric Shack

These are some of the fabrics I picked up on our way home from Florida. Have I told you guys how wonderful it was to be in a shop that had almost all of my favorite designers in one place. I was like a kid in a candy shop:) I'm glad my husband is understanding and kept busy with my daughter for an hour. They even came into the store following me and I didn't see them! I was BUSY!

I'm not going to use the American Jane Pattern afterall as CluckCluckSew has a similar design but I like her tutorial as it's easy and no interfacing is involved:) I bought some more orange fabric for my aqua and orange quilt - I love Michael Miller's print (bottom left corner)...it's just beautiful!

Here's a pic of the fam - I also have two great stepsons but they weren't on this trip with us:( I must say Litte Miss G wasn't a great fan of the Mickey Ears but I managed to take a quick shot of her anyway....the persistence of Mommies!

Off to cut some fabric circles.