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Well Folks, we made it to Friday! Always a good thing. Cade is still liking school. He hasnt had any homework yet..so that may be why:)
Kelsey left this morning to go back to school :( It really makes me sad. We had a great summer together. She did alot of knitting and crocheting while I sewed. She went along to a Saturday Sewing at church with me. We walked together, cooked together. I cleaned up after her;) and she worked very hard at Old Navy to earn spending money for this school year. I hope that she has a great year at college! Here is the pillowcase that I made to match her quilt.

I had to laugh because Kelsey has long made fun of my pillowcases. She teases me about how many I make and how when ever I buy fabric I offer to make her a pillowcase out of it. Let's just say that she has many, many pillowcases!! She has told me many times that she has enough pillowcases and doesnt need anymore! Imagine my surprise when she asked if I had enough fabric to make her a pillowcase to match her new quilt! HA!! She should listen to her old Mom!

Have you seen all the bow ties going around? Here, Here and here? Even on Facebook!
I had to join in on the fun. I have a small stash of Civil War fabrics and fabrics that may not be CW Repros but I think they "go with them" I am LOVING making these blocks. I don't want to stop! I spent a few hours cutting a little stack of fabrics (my back was screaming when I was done) It is SO nice to sit and piece some now. My husband loves Civil War quilts but for some reason he doesnt like this chedder. Who cares? cause I do;) It is a Moda Bella solid.

I have a sweet niece that is graduating May 2012. That girl has been asking for a graduation quilt for 3 years!!! I have been trying out some blocks and patterns. Still havent made my mind up yet. Here are a couple made with some scraps. This block is huge!! 21 1/2 inches.

This block was fun but alot of cutting! Pattern and inspiration found here. I could look at these quilts all day long!

Andy will be home this afternoon from helping Kelsey move. We plan on having a quiet evening, maybe take Cade out to celebrate his first week as a Middle Schooler!
Enjoy your weekend!

Stitching in the Snow

I wanted to show the pillowcase that I have been stitching in the evenings. I finished it up yesterday while watching it snow!

Redwork

Not long ago I commented to Jill that I have always wanted a set of Redwork Pillowcases for Christmas. To me, Redwork just looks like Christmas. I knew exactly which pattern that I wanted to use so I just decided to go for it! I LOVE them!! Why did I wait so long?

This pattern is from the book "Prairie Quilts" by Johanna Wilson

My First Monogram

Here are my finished handmade and hand embroidered pillowcases!!! I'm pretty happy with them! They make me smile everytime I see them on my bed!

Here's a closer look. The monogram is from www.needlenthread.com

I'm already planning my next pair!

Saturday Sew In

After my FNSI was a fail, when my head finally cleared, I really wanted to sew! Husband was at the Fire Dept. so it was just me and Cade at home. He got busy playing outside with the dogs and playing a video game inside. I got busy making a set of pillowcases. This was the fabric that I washed Friday. I bought the floral fabric at Joann's last week. I LOVE it!! The colors are prettier in real life. (i know everyone says that) This fabric has a kinda vintage cool 60's look to it. I knew instantly that I wanted to make some pillowcases with it. If you are thinking "Man, Why did she stick that big ole white cuff on those cases?" I plan on doing some embroidery on the white cuffs. I'm thinking a monogram with some flowers! I'm really hoping that they turn out as nice as I think they will!

BTW...My neck is better...not so much shooting pain up into my head...which is a very good thing! I am sticking to ibuprofen and heat on my neck....no more muscle relaxers!
Have a great Monday!
Libby

FNSI Results

It was a stormy night here in Georgia! What a great way to spend it! Sewing! I made up 2 pillowcases to send to my daughter Kelsey who is back at college. These are so quick and easy, but with the french seams they look like you really put some time into them! I don't really follow a pattern so much on these but this is the one that I go back to if I get stuck!

Here is the pink one in action! I had planned on taking these outside to get some bright shots of this gorgeous fabric but it is very dreary here this morning so I gave up!

Here is the quilt that I made this summer. Kelsey loved it and I was proud that she wanted to take it with her to school! I think the pillowcases will look so pretty with the quilt!

I love FNSI and always look forward to seeing what everyone else makes! Thanks Heidi and Bobbi for hosting!

My Week

Don't fall off your chair but last week I made another pillowcase.

This is another pre-stamped case from Hobby Lobby.

Ruby thinks that I need an intervention!

I also got a sweet pedicure, had 2 of my nephews spend a few nights here and we went to Rome Georgia to hear Andy's little brother preach and to help them paint the new baby's room!! I went out and got all of Cade's school stuff too! I really hate that summer is almost over!