Cabin Update

Here is a update on the Cabin.

I have to say, Im so excited... I hit the right side of the pattern!! WOOOT WOOOT!!

Now, I can start working up!

Vickie's RR - Flag

Here is Vickie's Seasonal RR. I was the first to stitch on it - so out of the all the four season, I picked .... drumroll. The Flag.

I love patriotic stitching, and I just had to stitch it. Stitched on aida with DMC floss. I havent stitched with two threads in a long time, was different.. he he. Its 40x40, all stitched, and of course backstitched. Started on it last night, and finished up the backstitching tonight.

Saw Tooth 16 Patch - Wisconsin Quilt Blocks on Barns, Block of the Week

Yea! Its Wednesday! This morning I actually took the day to "sleep in" - well if you call 12:30pm sleeping in. (I admit I was too lazy to get up.. it was too grey outside to even think about leaving the coziness of the bed - but then I realized it was Wednesday!) Then I realized, it was a day for a new barn block, and I was excited to see today's edition. The colors I picked out reminded me of the Milwaukee Brewer colors, somehow..lol.

While working with this block, my Brother kept giving me fists! GRRR!!! I think I have it all figured out.

Block #10 – Saw Tooth 16 Patch – Racine County
Pattern is here - Saw Tooth 16 Patch


















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Turned in my key, and came home with...

my quilt top models. *Sniff*

I had heard last week from the postmaster, that she heard that the store I use to work at, was closing.

This afternoon, my SIL, came over, and she too told me that the store was closing.

So, this afternoon, I had to see for myself.

Sure enough - the sign told me 10 - 50% off. And I walked in, and I had an depressing site in front of me.

I turned in my store key, and was told to take whatever was mine. And - I was still getting my employee discount.

So, I came home with the quilt tops I have done over the years. That was the deal - if I made the tops, I would get back what was mine. And so I did (well minus one - since it was sold by mistake) *Sniff*

So, they are now living back with me.... I need to get them quilted. And live out their lives.
















Calais II quilt top
Marrakesh quilt top
Cottage Blossoms
Shade Cascade
The Fruity Quilt top - Umm, I don't have a link to the quilt, cause I don't think I even took a picture of the top, since I didn't like it..LOL
My Sister's Cabin
Turning Twenty - Flannel

Anyone feel like Square Dancing?!

This quilt top has been .... well... interesting.

This is my 1st quilt top where I appliqued a 3" square piece of fabric to the quilt top. I know for those of you thinking.. EEK!! That's what I realized when I was cutting out the fabrics for this quilt top. Fusible what, to where?

But, I survived the fusible and the appliqueing to the quilt top. I have appliqued in the past, but I wasn't really sure about it. So I got out a piece of fabric and did alittle practicing. And when I got to the 9th square.... I think it look pretty darn good!

I did put the rows together - there are only 9 of the bigger blocks, so its just three rows, with three blocks.

I do need to attach applique another 3" square - but there are only 4 this next time.

So here is a WIP picture - I need to attach the 4 squares, and put the borders on still. Coming along great!

Pillowcases

I cant believe I forgot to post about this here. While I was taking care of my nieces, what, almost 4 weeks ago.

While I took the girls with me to a quilt shop in Oshkosh (the same shop where I got the Square Dance fabrics). I had a little struggle with getting the girls into the store, as, well. It seems Aunt Kim's car rides can knock you out cold. So I had a hard time convincing a 6 yr old & a 4 yr old to wake up, and they really needed to come inside with me. It came down to - if you want to go to McD's. Better come inside..LOL

Well, as I was gawking at the selections of fabric and the the models. The girls found the fun and wild prints. You know what ones I'm talking about. The bright shaped prints thru out the fabric.

"Aunt Kim, you can make me another quilt out of this fabric" (I'm thinking as much as I would love too.. No!)

So, we were going thru the rooms looking around, and Im drooling. I look up, and there sat a pillowcase that was done up cute. The girls went back to the fun kid prints.

And I walk out to find, both of the girls hugging on to a bolt of fabric, as it looked like they were going to love it forever!

And the pillowcase idea came into mind. And that's where it happened.... it came out of my mouth. "Hey girls, since I already made each of you a quilt - why not a pillow case?!"

YIPPPEE!! We were soon picking out fabrics to go together. The oldest had something that kinda went.. oh wow... you want that? But she some how was talked into some pretty pink butterfly fabrics. And she was satisfied.

Now, the little one - well she was sent in her ways. She was coming home with the star fabric, no matter what!

We got it all cut out.. and I'm like - well I'm going to have to send these two you in the mail, since I didn't have ANYTHING to cut it with, measure, yadda yadda. As all my quilting supplies where at home. I knew I could use my Mom's machine.

So, I asked if I could stop at Hobby Lobby to get the things I needed to make the pillowcases. And I got the stare of death!

From now on - I cross my heart, I'm packing my quilting supplies, as what I picked up from WalMart to work with, cost more than what one pillowcase cost. But, I looked at it this way - nice to have a spare.

We got home, after Walmart, and a dinner and play at McD's. We had to get their new toys all settled, and put together. And off to work I went. It didn't take long to whip them out.. and I was really happy on how they turned out!

I so plan on making more! I was so excited about the pillowcases, that I actually forgot to take pictures..LOL So I asked my sister if she could snap some pictures, and send them to me. So, that is my sister's Pug, Ella, in the picture.

Here is Natalie's (the 6 yr old) -

















And here is Kaylee's (the 4 yr olds) -

Butterfly Bag

Wednesday, Mother inlaw and I were at Doctor appts, and we had to do some shopping. So we were at WalMart.. and I of course had to stop at the fabric dept. I wasnt really feeling well at the moment, and I just sorta skimmed the selection they had. (Which in the Rhinelander store, is slim!)

Well, I was going to turn to leave the dept, and Mother Inlaw goes. "When are you going to make my bag?" Well, that was the first I knew she wanted a bag..LOL

So, we looked for some fabric for her bag... she chose a butterfly theme, and the other two colors.

So, here is the Butterfly bag - (yes that is snow in the background)























And here is my Mother inlaw, with her butterfly bag! She couldnt believe it I got it done that soon.

Star Puzzle - Wisconsin Quilt Blocks on Barns, Block of the Week

Woohoo, with less than 30 minutes to the Wednesday, I was able to pull off getting this block done. I was bumming this morning and afternoon with the Mother Inlaw. And when I got home, it wasnt much longer and I was passed out in the recliner.

But after 10 oclock tonight, I sat down and whipped this block out. I really love how it turned out!! I love paper piecing!!

Block #9 – Star Puzzle – Green County
Pattern is here - Star Puzzle


















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1st RR design finished

As Im chatting with Vickie... she tells me she only has 30 stitches to go on my RR.

And next thing I know, she is done!

So here is "House", one of the 12 designs for my RR.
















I want to thank the 6 people that have expressed interest in stitching on the RR. Im going to go down the list and contact you back.

I still need 4 more people, if your interested, please leave a message, and I will get back to you.

Cabin in the Woods - WIP

I had the joy of having a 3 day weekend, with no plans. Well I did have plans, it involved a needle, Cabin, and whatever was on tv. I planned on staying home, and going nowhere - well, just going to town was all I managed. And... thinking that our washer crapped out on us, only to believe I think I loaded it with too much. Cause it was working fine, after I tinkered with it alittle. Reminder to cancel repairman ASAP in the morning.

And stitch I did! Well, it got to the point where I was stitching in between commercials today..LOL

The last update I had on Cabin (as its referred too)was on Jan. 22 - pic here.

So...here is an update on Cabin after I spent some more stitching time on it this weekend.

















And, here is a closeup of Cabin, see the needle?! That's how far yet till the end of the design. From the furthest out stitch - 47 stitches (the needle is approx.) I was getting nervous to see if I had enough fabric on the right side. And it looks like I will... about 3 inches..LOL CLOSE!

Anyone wanna join me for a Friday Night Sew-In?

March 19th, your place, your quilt/sewing project.

Just time set aside to work on those projects on your to do list.

I already know I have the day off, so Im going to start early, and work thru the evening.

Can't wait! Jammies will be on here, for sure! I ♥ those days!

Check out the link to see what is going on...

Brian's 1st Perfect Game on Wii Bowling

He has had his 2nd 300 since... and also scored a 299.

All back to normal.... Update on Square Dance

Here is a WIP picture of Square Dance - its a free pattern from P&B Textile - LINK TO PATTERN It was a model I saw at a quilt store - and well, the fabrics had to come home with me. I had to change up a couple of the fabrics (since they were out of the bolt).
















I'm liking how its turning out. I still need to attach some squares with fusible web. I have no idea what is going to happen with this quilt once its done.

Not been the best sewing afternoon

I was chugging along on the Square Dance pattern, and I went to put the rows together, got them to the ironing board. Thats where it was discovered!

*Insert few choice words*!


















Had to rip out the brown blocks, and the 4 patch blocks... sewed the 4 blocks on the wrong side... all 18 of them. Thank God for speed seam ripping! But my pointer finger is paying for it.

Back to the Brother to put them back together

Corn And Beans - Wisconsin Quilt Blocks on Barns, Block of the Week

Wow, block 8 already! These Wednesdays have been fun looking forward to. Seeing what Jen has planned for the block, is like Christmas morning. She gave a heads up on the block yesterday - so I got to see what was in store. I really enjoyed this block. Didn't give me any problems. I love the colors on this block. But I don't understand how they get "corn and beans" out of it.. he he

Block #8 – Corn And Beans – Green County
Pattern is here - Corn And Beans


















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By the time you read this..

These fabrics will have met the rotary cutter, making plans for its new destination.
















A "Square Dance" quilt - (fabrics (well all but 2 are from the Pop Parade 2 collection from P&B Textiles) are in its future. :)

Those darn store models at the quilt shop - Quilt Essentials in Oshkosh made me do it! That's my testimony!! Wait til you see what else was seen as a model and produced from that store too.. thanks to the nieces!

Round Robin about to take an airplane

I'm participating in a Round Robin with the Stitch-it-Quick Yahoo group. The sad part is... there are only 3 of us participating. Ive spent the past umm (OMG) 5 hrs on putting it together. Gosh, now I know where my days off go!

EDITED TO ADD - I have been informed that the 3rd participant in our Round Robin has been advised by her DR, that she should not be stitching for awhile now. So... that just leaves the 2 of us. So, it will be sooner now, for those interested in stitching on my Round Robin for me. Thanks!!

I selected a design that has 12 parts. Its a variety of quilt blocks (quilt motif designs from the Treasured Memories Quilt Afghan). I plan to make a wallhanging, when they all get stitched.

So, if anyone is interested.. and wouldn't mind stitching on a Round Robin of mine, please leave a comment below. Its only a design of 40 X 40. I supply everything - you just supply your stitching abilities. It wont be available till after it returns back to me... and that should be about late April March sometime.

Invested in a Wii - and now Hubby is paying for it...

in body aches..LOL

For the past few months I have been searching the stores for a Wii. Yeah I know some of you have had yours for years (my sister has). Well, this past week, I was in the area where I had the opportunity to get to several stores. And several stores I did.

I had gone to Walmarts looking through out the week, and then the week was coming to a close. So on Friday, I went to Best Buy & Shopko, and I stopped by a store called Game Stop... they had Wii's but they were reserved for ppl. And well, I was waiting for the guy to find out if they had any at a different store... well someone came up to me and said that they were at Target this morning and bought a Wii - and they had like 8 or 9 left.

I kid you not, I ran from that store..LOL So, off to Target we went. I walked out with 2 Wii (what is the plural for 2 Wii??). I bought one for myself, and one for my Mom.

And here comes the exciting part... another gem I have been looking for... a Wii Fit with a balance board! See, my sister bought one, and didn't seem to either like it or, just didn't have the interested it in. Well, we were coming home from dinner on Saturday - and I just mentioned to my sister about borrowing to see if I liked the Wii Fit & board. She said I could. And well, since, that "could" has turned in to a "you can have it"! WOOT WOOT!!

I was able to pick up Wii Fit Plus, Rec Room Games, & Wii Play (which I didn't really care for - but came with the extra Wii remote we needed). And the rechargeable battery thingy for the controllers. Spent alittle money pimping it out. (Thank you Uncle Sam for giving me, my $$ back.)

So, I came home on Sunday - hooked it up. And I just played a few games of bowling and Tennis. Hooked up the Wii Fit on Monday night, skipped it Tuesday, as I was so tired. Yesterday I hit it hard. The only problem I had was the Wii balance board was telling me to lift my left leg, and it was lifted..LOL Umm had to turn it around.

So.. yesterday (this is where the blog's title comes into play). Brian, got the nerve to practice his bowling. I'm in the other room working on my Block of the Weeks. And I keep here - "I got a strike", "I got another strike", "come look at this score."

Well, last night, I was challenged to a few games of Wii bowling. Well I got my butt whooped, but it was a good time! Brian did end up with a high score, so he was happy about that.









And today - Brian is paying for his hard work on the bowling.. his shoulder is sore. He he!

Wild Goose Chase & Bear Paw - Wisconsin Quilt Blocks on Barns, Block of the Week

Ok, here is the scoop, why there are two blocks this week... well for those that didn't follow along -- I was away caring for my nieces last week, while my sister and her hubby were soaking up the sights of Cozumel, Mexico. I didn't even think well I did, think of bringing the sewing machine - next time I will of bringing the sewing machine. So today I sat down and spent.... HOURS on these two blocks... wow! What a work out!

Block #6 – Wild Goose Chase – Racine County
Pattern is here - Wild Goose Chase




















Block #7 – Bear Paw – Racine County
Pattern is here - Bear Paw


















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How many times can one kid lick the knife?! LOL