Pattern Giveaway

Who wouldn't want to win the pattern for this beautiful babies quilt? To enter drop by Joy's blog. Isn't it just sweet.

Another finish

I have another finish. Yay. Sorry i took the photo a bit close. It's a gorgeous bag. The pattern from the lovely Joy. When Joy put the pattern/kit up on eBay i just had to bid on it & luckily for me i won. Don't you just love the paw print fabrics & the cat fabrics. It sat for a while before i decided to make a start on it. I only made the front of the bag & then it sat again for a very long while. :) Finally due to the project a month challenge which you can see the button for on my side bar it's finished. I'm so pleased. A PS: before my posting for pay it forwards goes to archives is there anyone who would like to sign up. Everyone likes present don't they?

Giveaways

I was surfing blogs this morning & discovered 2 wonderful giveaways. First is with Jo Jo. As you can see i've published my photo's of my 3 favourite things. Yes i know the ruler is in the photo but whats a board/cutter with out a ruler ? The little bag on the ruler has applibond needles in it. The 2nd lovely giveaway i discovered is over at Lilly Linda's blog. Such lovely giveaways. Do visit their blogs.

Lovely Pink Giveaway

Found this gorgeous giveway. Clare is celebrating her 50th blog post. Pop on over and take a look to win.

Pattern Storage

I was reading a blog last night & a question was asked about pattern storage. I thought people might like to see what i do. Years ago i saw my friends patterns just left in the little resealable bags & put in a box. Her bags were getting raggy from usage. Got to be something better i thought. I have to buy these folders for my kids for school & decided they'd do me. They are A4 size . The pattern sits nice & flat. Then i store all the patterns in magazine holders which then sit nice & comfy on my bookcase. I store them according to catergories ie: bags, wallhangings, stitcheries or if i have a lot patterns from just one designer they get a box of their own. Also the folders do double duty when i'm working on a project. I can put the fabrics ect in the folders & if i'm off to sewing it's all there together. My books & magazines are all also stored in the holders.

Jeanette

3 BOM's finished

Look what i've finished. Bunny Tales lovely bom, Gail's Christmas bom & Cheryl's lovely verandah views bom. Wish i could say the same for the other 2 lovely bom's i found on bloggers. Haven't even traced one out nor cut the shapes out for the other one. I've also joined in the country calender bom. I know a glutton for punishment but they are all so lovely who can resist. I can't wait for the next posting of these bom's

2 finished projects

Blogger finally co-operated & here are my photo's. The little bag is called The Elegant Quilter. It opens out to reveal a needleholder & a pocket. The 2nd photo is called Stitched Trilogy. Its from Natalie Lymer. I made my daughter this set in a different colour this time last year & cut out mine at the same time. It's only a year old UFO. The little bag is a very recent UFO.

Jeanette

plants

Aside from my love of craft i love plants. I spotted a plant called a Desert Rose in a garden book & always wanted one but couldn't find a place to buy them. Finally found one at a local market. I only bought the one. After all this time it has finally flowered. I was so happy as i'd knocked the top off then a hail storm damaged it.

Jeanette

i'm hoping i can do it ! :)

As you can see by my side bar i've joined in a challenge to finish a project a month. I had made a pre-Christmas promise to myself that this year i'd complete UFO's,WIP's and maybe work on presents for friends & family early. I'm hoping by joining Kris at Tag Along Teddies, May Britt at Abyquilt & other bloggers in this challenge that i'll have the incentive to work on my many projects. I've also joined in the redwork cushion swap at http://www.mareew.blogspot.com/ i just love redwork.

Jeanette