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Friday, May 24, 2013

Patriotic Swoon

I had to whip up an extra Swoon block...
I thought it would be nice to have 
one block in patriotic colors and just put a border around
it for a table topper or wall hanging.
The new Fig Tree fabrics were perfect...
complete with cherries on the background fabric!

I got a nice little package in the mail the
day before yesterday.
It was this cute little pincushion that I ordered from
I have been shopping with Cheryl recently for a few 
 little gift items
but she also designs quilt patterns! 


Cheryl does a fabulous job sewing these 
little pincushions and thread catchers.
As you can see... I already put the thread catcher to work!
(it was a sweet little gift to me).
Although I enjoy my quilting work... I am not very good at
hand crafted items. 
Really, it frustrates me. 
I am positive that I could not have done
such a good job making these.
I really love the thread catcher, it's a perfect
 size to keep next to my machine.
Thank you Cheryl!


16 friends stopped by to chat:

Ramona said...

You deserve it Sinta - love her use of the big Lucy's Crab Shack print on such tiny squares! So cute!

Wendy said...

The Swoon block will make a nice tabletopper. The threadcatcher is so cute.

Lesley said...

Great idea to make another swoon block....beautiful fabrics! Lovely gifts you received!

JoAnne said...

I LOVE the swoon block. Hmm, maybe I should do a whole quilt like that...

pcflamingo said...

Patriotic Swoon = brilliant! I like it so much!

Karen said...

What a great idea - I need a new patriotic wall hanging. Your new purchases are so cute.

Jeanna said...

I've not made a swoon block yet but this has inspired me. Great idea to make it a table topper too!

Enjoy your gifts :)

Kate said...

Love your Swoon block, looks great!

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

A patioic Swoon is a great idea Sinta, I might need to make one too for my table. That is the cutest pincushion and thread catcher!

Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts said...

Oh I love the Swoon block! Sweet new pincushion and thread catcher. :-) Happy weekend!

barbara woods said...

I want to make a swoon quilt soon

Cheryl said...

Love that Swoon block...so pretty. Sweet thread catcher and pincushion.

Becky said...

Thanks so much for the Swoon inspiration! I have the pattern, but didn't know what fabric to choose. I have lots of patriotic fabrics in a drawer. Fun quilt to make and then I could donate it to Quilts of Valor.

trish said...

That is such a beautiful swoon block!!!

Sue said...

Just LOVE your patriotic Swoon block :-D Your thread catcher * pincushion are Cute!

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Siga-me e pegue o meu selinho!!!

Obrigada.

Beijos Marie.