finally finally

done with cutting up fabric and packaging it
for my Nov Sew Bee Blissful blocks.

I'll be mailing my hoop tomorrow (a day late) as it requires dealing with an actual person because of the customs form.

Still to do:

New Bee block (fabric just arrived)
2 skill builders (I'm behind)
extra bit for pincushion swap


Catching up is unlikely til Thurs.

I meant to post yesterday...

I spent the weekend with The Pirate in Savannah.
It was my first time visiting the city.
It definitely won't be my last.

Highlights:
The Halloween dog parade
Walking and walking and walking
Ice cream at Leopold's

Fountains and cemetery statues

Finding a burger joint (that has a branch in Atlanta) that doesn't give me hives. (THIS IS GLORIOUS...and cannot fully be appreciated if one has not been rendered incredibly itchy by trying to eat fries cooked in the same fryer as one's nemesis...onion rings.)
A fireplace and a king sized bed with my own balcony!

I have lots and lots of pictures still living in the camera.
(And 2 new fat quarters for my stash from french-knot.)

Tomorrow...I have much catching up to do.
My hoop for the Misfit swap is almost done...I have to attach a back and prep it for mailing. So, it may go out a day late. I HATE THAT. I'm so anal retentive with deadlines, but this one I just couldn't make...and I spent most of tonight (once i got back) trying to put finishing touches on the front.

Coming soon....I'll be on PingsandNeedles tomorrow, I think. Voting opens on Wed.
I have to do my winter sewing list inspired by Sarah over at FairyFace Designs.

a bit belated...

I went to Kentuck last weekend.
It was folk arty and fun!

Here's a few glimpses:










It was fun! I'd definitely go back again next year.

Been busy...WIP Wed.

I *Have* been sewing.

Just not on quilts

I'm trucking away at my Hoopla for my Misfit Quilters partner.

I started cutting up fabric for Sew Bee It (my month is Nov). Turns out I'm short on some fabrics....order in, waiting for delivery, trying to mail them out Mon or Tues.

I sewed my bellydance bra (for the Nov show) at rehearsal yesterday.



I sorted the color assignment for the swap I'm running. (Pssst. They are posted on flickr if you are in the swap and didn't notice it yet.)

That's it.

Oh, and laundry. Yup...I'm that exciting.

oops

I still haven't downloaded my pics.
I spent the evening mostly grading.
There are still (I think) 9 spots open in the Black, White, & Grey charm swap.
Please come on over to our flickr group and fill out the form if you want to join in the fun and haven't yet!



Edit: We appear to be full right now. Email me if you want to be put on the waitlist!

Wooo...got back from Kentuck!

I ran away for the weekend to the Kentuck festival in Tuscaloosa, AL, with one of my best friends.
I'll post pics tomorrow.
I have to download them from my phone.

It was blast.
I am very tired.
I'm behind in my cross stitch plan for the Hoopla.
Blarg.

Friday finishes!

Got my NuBee blocks finished and mailed off:


I attacked a 241 bag from Noodlehead.
It's been on my to do list for a while.
I'm going to a festival tomorrow and wanted a new bag.
You know...one that is the right size.
I wanted color...something juicy and bright to go with my fall wardrobe earth tones.
Once I saw Pernilla's Journey, I KNEW that was it.

I added some sour apple Kona to it.
Someone somewhere blogged that it took only 2 hours to make. Um...not me.
It took me about an hour to cut up all the pieces.

It took about 4-5 hours to apply the interfacing and sew.
I thought I was done about 4 hours in...then the tension went crappo on my last top stitch, resulting in crazy loops on the inside that had to be ripped apart.
I love it.
the front:

the back:

a close up:

Love it. Love it. Love it.
It's big enough for my stuff and my epi...and I made the strap long enough to wear across the body.

I'm adding it to Celebrate Color's listings.

My only wish was that I could have had an elephant in its entirety front and center, but I only ordered a half a yard, not taking the size of the repeat into account.
I still got the edges and the moon face, so I'm happy.

Add to my joy! I won charm squares left over from Courtney's at monpetitlyons fall quilt.

Her quilt is quite fabulous, as are the pieces I got. Some Heather Ross! Luscious fall colors!

I'm debating pillows...or adding some more stash and making a quilt.
Gah. Or pouches.
sooooooooo fabulous!

Added:
I made these for gifties for 2 ladies I'll be hanging with at the festival.



Ok...I'm done. If you want to sign up for the Charm swap, there's still room!