Coming In For A Landing

Just a wee bit more to do on my Studly and the Mrs. quilt.



I got all of those 1,244 flying geese to get into formation!
(not a true count)hehe
But I'm not done yet. This quilt just fits the top of the bed.
But I have more fabric... so I thought I would continue the borders on it.
Kelly's pattern does call for one more 2 1/2" border outside the FG border, like the inside one.
I thought I would add that and then maybe the brown floral that you see in the bottom photo.
I would really like like to use the other "needlepoint" print fabric on the outer border and I was
thinking of making it pretty wide... 6-8-10 inches??? What do you think of those options?
Is 8" about as wide as you would go?
Just like the quilt top I shared yesterday,
this quilt was made solely with stash fabric and the border fabrics
 are from my stash as well, so I thought it
was a good opportunity to use it up.

Of course, anything left over could go towards my Schnibbles stash. right?!

More Making, More Decorating

I have been working on my decorating and

 

slipping in some time to create.

I even finished up this quilt!

I went ahead and added another border... that's all it took to make it a queen size.

I stripped the bed so I could lay it out... sorry it's not complete with pillows etc.

Next, I am working on taming some flying geese...

those guys take some time to herd up!

More on that tomorrow.

Mosaic Monday

This is just a random assortment of photos that I have saved and thought were
cute, fun, or inspiring and thought I would share them with you today. Especially since
this week we can find ourselves, ok, maybe I find myself,
being random or otherwise in a chaotic state of
mind!
The quilt was made by Kay at Studio Happenings. I have her blog listed on my sidebar.
I love that quilt. The pattern is in a book by Hyacinth Designs.
 I love the Christmas card of the family
all busy texting. Isn't that perfect?
The snowman heads are made with a donut hole
on top of a vintage milk bottle filled with milk.. . wouldn't that be sweet for Santa?
I did finish a quilt top over the weekend. I will have to share a photo of it tomorrow.
I also managed to get my last gifts in the mail to my Santa Swap partner!
Some things are getting checked off the list but more things are getting added quickly.

The Silver Thimble Awards

I haven't done any sewing of significance this week, but my mind has

been wandering... and wondering.

And this is where it has led me to:

Silver Thimble Awards

As we come to the end of the year I was thinking that we should pay special tribute to

fabric designers, pattern designers, and supporting cast

to recognise the most memorable contributions

to the quilting community.

I would like to give you, bloggettes, a chance to nominate those people who have

inspired and influenced you this year.
Of course there are many more, second runner ups, third runner up, fifteenth runner up etc.

and this is certainly just in fun but

Please take a minute and think of who you would like to nominate for 2011

in the following categories:

Best Pattern of the year

Best Designer of the year

Best New Fabric Designer

Best New Pattern Designer

and for supporting cast...

Best (favorite) New Fabric line

Best Fabric Company

Best Online Quilt Shop

So here is my picks:
(and when I say best... I mean favorite)

Best pattern- Swoon
I fall in love with this pattern over and over again,
every time I see it made.. it looks good in every fabric group.

Best Designer of the Year-

Carrie Nelson aka Miss Rosie's Quilt Co.
It seems like her wheels are always turning... creating wonderful patterns AND fabrics continuously.
Books, Schnbbles, Nine Dots and more.



Best New fabric Designer- Lori Holt
The cutest fabrics ever... and more on the way!



Best New Pattern Designer- Cluck Cluck Sew
A new twist and a whole lot of fun.

Supporting cast:

Best New Fabric Line- Joanna at Fig Tree and Company

Strawberry Fields, gorgeous fabrics this year and California Girl is already my favorite for next year.

(shamelessly borrowed from Fresh Figs blog)

Best Fabric Company- Riley Blake Designs
Lots of new designers and very fun fabrics


 Best On Line Quilt Shop- Fat Quarter Shop
Outstanding selection and service... and they are just plain nice!

(another shamelessly borrowed photo from Jolly Jabber)

So, who is in your line up?
Have a great weelend and I hope you get everything checked off of your
to-do list!