Puttering Through the Week

Somehow I don't feel like I am getting very much done in
my sewing room...
but I did happen to finish up this baby quilt.
I shared the one I had made... a girl version a few weeks ago
 so I thought I would make another one,
 for a baby boy but it really turned out to be boyish and not so much babyish.
I decided that it doesn't really matter. I can always wait until the
baby is a year or so old and then give it to him!
hahaha!

The kids were home for a few days and I got to have
some quality time with the baby. Six weeks old now.
I thought I would share a picture of the new family
(although you can't see Evie very well)
that was taken at "family day" for the hot shot crew.

Yes, that is my son and Jilly Bean with the baby.
I can't wait for her to know that her dad is Smokey!

One thing that I haven't gotten to yet is my Pocket Patchwork, busy work.
Pam Buda gave us patterns week by week. I need to add the final border.
I saw several on-line and they are all gorgeous.
Now I just need to catch up a little.

I seem to have neglected to wish the hubs a very very
happy birthday! A very special birthday indeed!
We will be taking him over to the lake tonight for
a relaxing evening of family together in the favorite
corner of our backyard!

BOM Rehab... Were You There?

I think it could be getting harder to juggle 

inside activities like quilting... with outside activities...

like yard work! But I am trying...

and so are these blogettes...

This is Celine's rehab project this week!

It's her It Takes Two project.

I love this Darlene... you are there!

Oh Cheryl! All caught up too!

Cheryl and Darlene get a lot accomplished over the weekends

with their Christmas through the Year projects and getting

their BOM's under control too!

Kim has her DM BOM #10 ready!

Marcella is ready to go on another A Tisket a Tasket block!!!

And I am happy to report that I was in the Rehab over the weekend too.

I had kids home and my sweet little grand baby home...

but I was able to sneak in just a little sewing time. 

This is only block 9... but I am not far behind these other girls!

and wait... there's more!

Here we have some Cotton Club blocks made by
Carol at Brown Quilts.
Carol reports that she is almost caught up!

It's good to see that Karen was in the Rehab along with us!
Look what she did...here is one... and she made another block too!

And next is Nicole!
(I'm waiting!)
LOL

ah, here it is!
You can see the rest of her blocks over at her blog!

See you next week in the Rehab!!!

A Prize or Two For You and You!

I just had to go back and look at both the parades again! There were so many Schnibbles

and they were all so fun! When the emails were coming in with the 

photos attached it got so hectic that I didn't write a note back to each of you

that participated in the parade! I am so sorry because I really like

to let you know how excited I am to see your quilts coming in!

You guys are amazing... but I am sure you know that!!!

Thank you so much for being here each month!

Carrie, designer extraordinaire, has a wonderful prize to give to a randomly selected

Schnibbler... one from each of our parades!

It's a sweet fat eighth bundle of  Hello Lucsious. 

Can you imagine all the things you could do with this pretty group?

The winner of the Basic Grey bundle from Sherri's parade is:

Christine!

the winner of the bundle from my parade is:

Trelly!

We have two charm packs of Vintage Modern

(what I used to make Doc)

from Bear Paw Quilts and More.

The winner of the charm packs is:

Sandy F.

We will also be giving a sweet little $15 gift certificate from 

Quilters Paradise!

The winner of the gift certificate is:

Jan

Sherri is also donating 

Vintage Modern 

for a special Schnibbler...

and the winner is:

Michele at Island Life Quilts

but that's not all...

Sherri has 2 more charm packs to give away!

Petite Odile charms by French General will go to:

Gretchen

Thank you all for being a part of Another Year of Schnibbles.

(Corrie, you should have "re" submitted your Summer Day for this parade, 

I would have put it in for sure)!!!

I did want to tell you that Doc was a really fun block to make.

I hope you have as much fun as I did with it. 

Just make sure you have your design board handy and listen to Carrie.

When she says (in the pattern instructions) to go get a piece of chocolate...

do it... and follow her other tips too and the blocks will come together

like magic... like a magic card trick!hehe!

A Summer Day Has Arrived

With sprinkles on top!

So much to see and drool over here today in the Summer Day parade!
But first let me tell you some news... just in case you didn't already know.

Miss Rosie's Quilt Company has opened up her own store on-line.
Did you know there are PDF's of the Schnibbles patterns now???
I don't know about you... but I think this is terrific news! No more waiting or wondering
or hunting for her patterns... it's a quick little click away!
And even more fun is a post coming over at Martingale Publishing's blog today about Carrie!
Fun things are going on for Carrie, so you might want to hop over and check it out.
But of course you want to see the parade here today and then go see the second half over
at Sherri's A Quilting Life blog.
I can't even count how many quilts we have this time!
(the numbers keep increasing, so if I have missed your entry in the kayos please let me know)

And just in case you are wondering what the next Schnibble will be...
Here is what we have planned as the project for May!

This is Doc!
I made mine with Vintage Modern.
I loved making this pattern... I was excited with each block; it really was like magic!
Here is what you will need to get started:
Fabric requirements:
2  charm packs
1 1/4 yards background
This is bigger than any of the other Schnibbles I have done. It measures 42" sq.
and if you wanted to add a border you would really have a nice size wall hanging or table topper.

So now grab a cupcake and let the parade begin...



Oh so yummy and oh so sweet... here is Kim's quilt
and to see more of the quilting you can check out her blog
Kims Big Quilting Adventure
The colors are so fun and I love the border color too!

Here is a beautiful Summer Day in shades of blue.
This one was made by Edith at Red Door Quilting/Little Red Hen.
So soft and sweet, isn't it?

And from A Peach in Stitching, Kim W. made her SD to be a baby blanket for a
newly arrived little boy. I know he will love the  delicious colors!
.

Here is one that is cute as can be by Kay.
Kay's SD quilt made with Calif. Girl... in her case though it's Washington Girl!
Kay's blog is Quilt Studio Happenings, she always has inspiring work.



Leah at Quilted Delights made a sweet version with pink sashing on the geese and a
scrappy border that was inspired by Sharon's quilt!



And I can see why she was inspired... this one is the wonderful version made by Sharon...
aka Vroomans Quilts! She used a jr of Bliss to create her quilt! Love it!

Here is Summer Day and Strawberry Fields... a perfect combination
for a fresh and happy quilt! This was made by Kay M. and she is trying to decide
on adding a border... when she sees these other versions... it might help her make up her mind!



TAdaaaaa!
Here is a wonderful version of SD made by Polly at Aunt Polly's Porch blog.
She was up late finishing her quilt and was challenged by the evening light taking the
photo but you can see that it is beautiful and see more photos on her blog too!


 

Rene at Quilting Nona blog made her version with rich colors and a background that gives it
a great contrast. This was her first attempt at flying geese... and it turned out beautifully.



Here is a beautiful Summer Day
and this was made by Karen from Quilting Losing and Tea blog.
She burned the midnight oil to get this one in the parade and it is
so sweet with the Strawberry Fields fabric line!

This one is Summer Day made with California Girl fabric!

This was created by Trelly in Spain! 

Gorgeous!

This Summer Day was made by Susan

and just a little FYI  her friend Laural 

got her little quilt on the cover of 

Primitive Quilt magazine! You might want to go 

take a peak and tell her congratulations!

That is so exciting!

This is another Summer Day made with Fig Tree's Calif. Girl.

Patti also used the Fit to be Geese ruler.. that we love!

This Summer Day has been renamed Pezzy Summer

(how cute) by Meredith F. No blog but you can see more on her Flikr page.

This is a cheerful version in summer colors... 

a perfect summer quilt... made by Terrie!

And just what you would expect a perfect 

and warm colorway from Mary at Quilt Hollow!

Her quilting is beautiful!

Here is a Summer Day with a sweet little twist...

made by Satu at Quilt Tales blog!

This version of Summer Day was created by Sandy F. She used a jelly roll

from her stash... of Urban Indigo by Fig Tree. Her version is a little larger

so that she used all of  her fabric in it! Good job! I love it when a pattern allows you

to use a charm pack ... or a jelly roll!

Here we have a spring looking version of Summer Day! This one was made by Sandie at

Crazy Bout Quilts

!

Just a simple little change but a dramatic difference! This 

version of SD was from the mind of Thelma at Cupcakes n Daisies.

This is a sweet little version of SD that is renamed "June".

It is just beautiful and perfect here on the porch! This 

was created by Patty from NC Weekend Quilter blog!

I love this version... the colors are perfect for me!

It was made by Sandra and she wanted to share 

her Schnibbles from a couple months ago that she quilted...

Amazing!

and next....

This one is like tulips in the garden! Paulette

 made this version in bright and happy colors!

This one is so cute I can't stand it!!!

Made by Mary at Gwendie Quilts blog with Sweetwater Reunion fabrics. 

and here is another wonderful quilt...


This one was made by Michele at Island Life Quilts.
I knew I was going to misplace somebody's... sorry Michele!
Her's is made with Hello Luscious by Basic Grey. I love the playful fabrics.
Another one that is just beyond cute!


That is my parade of Schnibbles for this month.
Please check out Sherri's blog  with me and I will see you tomorrow for the prizes!