Bluework Baby quilt finished

I just finished quilting and binding this baby quilt (approximately 42" x 52").  I haven't washed it yet so technically I shouldn't be calling it finished until it comes out of the dryer still in one piece.
I call it bluework because I embroidered the little blocks with blue thread instead of red thread when I did the embroidery.
I found the pictures on line or in coloring books about 7 years ago when I was sure my daughter was going to have a baby boy. When I found out it was was actually a sweet little grand daughter on the way I put this top aside to make a different quilt for her.
I will now give this to my daughter to either keep or give as a gift in one of the many baby showers she will be attending this year.
It certainly feels good to finally finish this.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Baby quilt top

I just finished this pink baby quilt top for a friend of my daughter. 
I used some of the fabric I won in a drawing from Val Laird (along with some pink and peach Moda Marbles and a White on White outer border) - the top measures 44 inches square. 
Click here to see a picture that I posted earlier of the fun prize package I received from Val Laird.
Click here to visit Val Laird's blog and enjoy her craftiness.

This quilt top was inspired by a quilt that I saw on Ebay called  Market Square (Original design by Sweet Jane's Quilting and Design).

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Wagapapa giveaway

Click the picture to find out how you can enter to win Wagapapa's giveaway on her blog.
You can enter until Sunday 3rd February, 23:59 CET (Central European Time).

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Mii Stitch - Valentine's Giveaway

CLICK HERE to find out how to enter a Valentine's Giveaway for one of two prizes. 2 Winners will be chosen on 02/14.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Believe for WOCS

I just finished this quilt block for the Yahoo Group - World of Charity Stitching - they are working on a theme called Encouraging Words right now (as well as several other themes).


If you are interested stitching for them please click on the link above as they are a wonderful group to stitch for.
This chart is in the book Bewitching Cross Stitch by Joan Elliott.  It was supposed to have beads in the finish, but I substituted french knots for the required beads.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Wall Hanging Finish

I finished this wall hanging as  a housewarming gift for my sister.
Joyful Expressions - His Name is Jesus
This was a free chart but now I think you must sign up for the newsletter to receive the chart via email  CLICK HERE )

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Secrets and Prizes

CLICK HERE

to go to MrsPicklesGarden blog to learn about the Quilting Secrets Blog Hop that will run from 12/31 - 01/06.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Drawing for 3 yds fabric

CLICK HERE to find out how to enter a drawing for 3 yards of some very pretty red, pink and gray fabrics from 44th Street Fabrics. The giveaway will end on 12/31/2012 and the winner will be announced on 1/1/13! Good luck!

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Gingher's scissor Contest

Missy (click here) is having a contest on her blog and you could win 2 (two) pair of Gingher's scissors. They are so pretty so hurry over and find out how to enter to win Jamie and Mia Gingher's Designer Series. She will pick the winner on  1-3-2013.
Missy has a new blog and I am looking forward to reading her posts. 

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Is this my last 2012 finish?

I stitched the right side of the chart "Bethlehem" by Imaginating. I used DMC floss 938 on a piece of 18 count Fiddlers Cloth (I don't know why the fabric looks blue in the picture because it is really tan).
Thanksgiving was wonderful for our family. There was a lot of kitchen duty but it was certainly worth it to have it here at our house. After thanksgiving was a hunting trip for the boys and my birthday has come and gone for another year.


I feel like I have been spending too much time with domestic duties so I am delighted that I was able to find time for one more cross stitch finish this year.  

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

I have a finish!

This is my Stoney Creek Woodland Christmas Stocking.
I can't believe I started this in February and I am already done :). I am so excited with this finish - I can't remember ever making (and frogging) so many french knots.
We are having Thanksgiving here this year so I have really pushed to get this done so I can start cleaning and cooking.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]

Hurry to enter some of these drawings

CLICK HERE to find out how you could win a great book teaching basic styles of embroidery from Jenny of Elefantz. Two winners will be drawn on Sunday 21st
CLICK HERE to find out how you could win some fat quarter bundles of some BRAND NEW Flannel from sewwequilt.com. A Winner will be announced on MONDAY ((10/22)
CLICK HERE to find out how you could win an assortment of needlework related prizes from miladysneedle.blogspot who is celebrating 200 followers.
CLICK HERE to find out how you could win some classics stripes and dots with Jackie Shapiro Multidot Fat Quarter Bundle from fabricworm.blogspot . The giveaway will end at 2pm PST, Monday, October 22nd. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced by the next day.
CLICK HERE to find out how you could win a book of quilt blocks (paper pieced) called A Quilter’s Ark from quiltingreadersgarden.blogspot. Submissions end Wednesday night.
CLICK HERE to find out how you could win some new embroidery floss. Jenny Hart and Sublime Stitching just released a new line of embroidery floss in nine delicious palettes–and craftgossip.com is giving away one of each set! The nine winners of one palette each will be announced October 27.
CLICK HERE to find out how you could win a beautiful crewel-embroidery kit from Dimensions that craftgossip.com is giving away. The winner of the kit will be announced October 27.
CLICK HERE to find out how you could win a Dimensions felt-applique Christmas stocking kits that craftgossip.com is giving away. The three winners of one kit each will be announced October 27.
CLICK HERE to find out how you could win some Windham Fabrics called Seville by Whistler Studios - billiebeesblog.blogspot is celebrating 200 followers.
CLICK HERE to find out how you could win one of these two items, Lizzie Kate's "Peace Love and a Cure" chart, and The Prairie Schooler Kit "Stitch to Win". In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, tickledpinkinstitches.blogspot is offering a drawing. She will choose two winners (one winner for each chart) on October 31st.

As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. [Proverbs 23:7]