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

Meadow Mist Designs on Etsy.

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!