There's Fun and then There's Fun

Quiliting Fun

I got a few things done over the weekend

even though it was pretty busy!

I did finish all of my 15 heart blocks plus one extra.

Got them signed... and today I delivered them to 

my quilting circle!

I didn't get my hearts put together yet though... so much for

my competitive side! ha!

I was also able to finish another block that was long, long

overdue for a special blogger friend. And I worked on some half

square triangles... which makes me almost caught up

in the quilting bee we belong too.

Then I was on to cutting out a new project.

I am making this fun pattern by Cluck Cluck Sew.

It is a sample for the Intrepid Thread Quilt Shop.

The fabric is gorgeous and feels wonderful too.

The name of the group is Garden Party Tango by

Iza Pearl.

I really like the look of Suburbs... it's a

pretty easy pattern but with a great look.

I saw it made up at Road to California and 

I really liked it!

They will be having kits  to sell for it soon!

Family Fun

The other part of the weekend was celebrating babies!

 This little one, is my nephew's son Noah. He turned 1

on Sunday! 

Of course he was having the most fun with the

tissue paper from the unwrapped gifts!

A sweet little guy...

and so is this one... who was also at the party.

This is Noah's cousin Aiden.

He is my other nephew's son... who arrived

two months early last year... but is healthy and a happy

little sweetheart now.

And here is Evie... their oldest cousin!

Who happens to be pretty tired from all the fun.

There is still time to enter my 700th post giveaway!
Please scroll down to my last post to leave a comment.

700th Post Celebration!

I am celebrating today! 

It's not my birthday.

It's not my anniversary.

It's not my blogiversary either.

This is my 700th post here on Pink Pincushion!

If you know me, you already know that I 

love vintage toy sewing machines!

Every now and then I love the opportunity to 

share my collection with special people.

Today I am offering this little gem as

a giveaway prize. 

If you would like to join in my celebration and

have a chance to win "Sally Singer", leave me

a comment... and if you feel like giving me

a little extra bloggy love...

 I would love it if 

you became a follower... 

unless you already are a follower...

then in that case...

you know I already love you!!!

I also wanted to give a little extra shout out to 

the winners from the Jersey Girl

AYOS parade this week!

Sherri (A Quilting Life) posted the winners...

but I wanted to give an extra little applause

to those of you who participated in

our parade!

It was one of my favorites... and for sure my favorite one

this year! ha!

This one was Barb's JG.

Here blog name is For the Love of Threads.

This one was made by Kim at Kim's Big Quilting Adventure.

This version of Jersey Girl was created by Peggy at Stitchin with Peg blog.

and this one was made by Nicole...

at Sister's Choice blog!

I am so glad that we are back on track with our Another Year of Schnibbles!

It was so fun to see you all again! 

I am going back through all the quilts in the parade just to make sure I didn't miss any!!!

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to leave a comment to

have a chance to win the little sewing machine!

I will pick a winner next Friday...

which just happens to be Valentine's Day!

How fun is that?

Midweek Mosaic: Have a Heart

Love is in the air!

Sweetness from Pinterest.

Everything is just a little bit 

better with Pinterest sprinkled on it!

Don't you agree?

I have 16 paper pieced hearts to make for my sewing circle...

that were due in December!

I am cranking them out now in hopes of handing them

over to my group when we meet on Tuesday! 

And since I am late... and a little bit competitive, 

(I don't like being late)...

I am going to be the first to have my "hearts" quilt made by then also!

Then I will be done, and DONE!

I win!

okay, fat chance but

I will check in with you on Friday to show you my progress!

AYOS Parade of Jersey Girl

I am so happy that it's parade day today!

I have been missing my Schnibbles and

the AYOS group!

It seems like it's been so long!

we're never doing that again! 

ha ha... okay, maybe we will... but I did miss you!

I'm sure Sherri feels the same!

Here is what we will be making for the March 1st AYOS parade...

well, unless you want to make this...

or maybe this...

That's right... you get a choice! You can pick one of these new patterns from

Miss Rosie's Schnibble collection OR 

you can go find a vintage Schnibbles that you have always wanted to do...

maybe already have purchased but never made yet...

so you decide!

It's as simple as that! I can't wait to see what ones will appear in the next parade!

And speaking of parades...

let's get this one started!

I will start by showing you my Jersey Girl, via the South of France.

 Next is one from Peggy...

This is her first time in the AYOS parade!

Her blog is: Stitchin With Peg.

 Michele at Island Life Quilts

made a very fun version of JG here in one of my favorite 

Sweetwater fabric groups!!!

I love this version of Jersey Girl that was 

created by Polly at Aunt Polly's Porch.

This photo is great.. love the green wall!

Here is a beautiful Jersey Girl that was 

created by Leslie . It makes a gorgeous two colored quilt.

Here is another pretty two colored quilt made by Satu's friend in Finland!

You can find Tunatei's blog here.

I am so glad she joined in this month!

Here is one dreamy 4  block version made by Linda!

I love this photo... it's postcard worthy!

Here is Satu's delightful Jersey Girl...

I love her color placement for her blocks!

Sue made her Jersey Girl all in pink! I love that!

A few extra blocks and wha-la! A sweet baby quilt!

Here is Susan's picture perfect Schnibble! 

I like her border fabric choice and of course, the Midwinter Reds!

Here is a sunny and bright version of Thelma's Jersey Girl!

But in this case it's called California Girl!

Too cute!

Here is another fun and colorful version of Jersey Girl

that was created by Nicole at Sister's Choice blog.

Isn't this one gorgeous? 

This definitely has a winter feel to it.

It was made by Patty D. 

Here is a beautiful JG quilt created by Paulette

(no blog). I love the uniformity in her color placement.

And I like the colors too!

Mary in Michigan made a beautiful version of

her Jersey Girl... minus the "center stones". 

(as her husband suggested)! he he.

Nancy E. made this very sweet Jersey Girl--

Kansas Troubles style... warm and cozy! 

Wendy at It Is What It Is blog made this

lovely little JG that you see here in

this cute photo.

And here is a cotton candy cute version of JG, in my

favorite color, pink! It was made by Vivian!

One more to add to the parade...

 Here is a fun super sized version of JG made by
Susan at Sew Quilt Me blog.

I hope you enjoyed the parade! Did you know that this pattern was named after Carrie's

mother? Such a sweet thing... I now her mom appreciates it. If Carrie had been an author, she 

would have dedicated a book to her... but being an extremely talented

designer... of course it would be a pattern that is in dedication!

Have you seen the other half of the parade yet?

If not, go over to A Quilting Life... that's where I'm going now!