Something for a Saturday

Had to sew something today while I wait IMpatiently for my "Joy" fabric to arrive. 

I guess I could have taken a photo of it in progress, but that just ruins the surprise for you.

I'm not much of a secret keeper.

More of a bean spiller.

So I'll tell you it's a granny square pattern. 

Oh I so love those.

I had no idea they would be so fun to make.

Sew... back to the sewing of the day.

Decided to do this little project I've been leaving undone now for, well, 2.5 years? 3.5 years? 

Oh, I can't remember. 

It's the second half of a charm pack of Peace on Earth by 3 Sisters for Moda. 

This fabric line was an early love of mine for its Christmas but not-too-Christmas-to-be-left-out-all-year prints.

  

The backing and binding are the same red tone-on-tone floral.

Simple echo quilting straight down the runner.

This one is long and skinny. 

In the shop.

Fallen Leaves Quilt and Pattern

Have you seen this new line?

Lots of cuteness.

Applique table runner in Give Thanks by Deb Strain for Moda. 

Modernized leaves. 

Simple enough, no?

Some swirly quilting.

A little straight stitching too.

And done.

I LOVE applique. 

I know, you already knew that... : )

And, for your sewing pleasure, a pattern.

In the shop.

Home Sweet Home

Pathetic at sewing and blogging lately. 

I have lots of excuses as usual. Ear infections, messy house, laundry, gymnastics classes, etc. 

Maybe I'll get around to correcting some of those "problems" later... maybe.

On to the good stuff.

It's "Hometown" good!

Some raw edge applique letters... always a favorite of mine.

Plus, it 

Some little paper pieced houses... a new favorite. 

Always fun to try something different. 

I actually enjoyed it. 

What am I saying? 

Of course I enjoyed it. :)

In the shop. (as usual.)

I have more to show you soon. 

A lap quilt, coasters, a charity quilt, advent calendars, baby quilt... the list is forEVER long so we'll see how long it takes to get them all done. 

I know I can't be the only one who does this. 

And it's an endless game too. 

I bought another jelly roll, bali pop, and some other fun stuff yesterday at my LQS. 

Never a dull quilting moment. :)