February Schnibbles~Sunday Best~

I had this done the first week of February and have no excuse for not posting it or anything earlier.  I loved making this Schnibbles, Sunday Best although my choice of fabric is not exactly what I think of when someone says Sunday Best!  I used charm packs of a Jennifer Paganelli line called Dance with me along with some fabric from my stash.  I was able to get a picture during one of our rare days when the sun actually came out.  I tried to make it fall-ish looking as it was so cold it felt like a fall day up North. 

I changed the corners a bit by cutting squares rather than continuing the smaller pieces.  I didn't like that way as you had to lop off pieces to make the border fit. 

Be sure to check out Sherri's or Sinta's blogs on March 1 for the Schnibbles Parade showcasing all the participants in a Year of Schnibbles.  It's amazing to see all the different permutations we quilters come up with.

Up next, I'll share progress on one of my New Year's Resolutions:  actually sewing some of the many kits I've collected.  

Oy Vey!

I finished "My Paris Traveler's Bag" {pattern by Joanna Figueroa} that I started a few weeks ago. Can't say I'm nuts about how it turned out. Maybe the tincture of time will cure that as it was not an easy bag to make. I ended up having to re-do that red gusset where it attaches to the zipper panel. If you use a typical Coats Zipper from Joann's, the panel ends up too small for the gusset. I ended up emailing Joanna and it turns out the zipper she used was wider than the ones commonly available. On a positive note, the zipper installation was very easy.  All in all, I found the directions a bit difficult to follow.

Update:::  Hello, all, it's been awhile.  I just found I never posted this.  Not much sewing going on here until just recently.  I spent a good two weeks getting some much needed gardening accomplished.  That must sound odd to all you snowed-under but the weeds grow year round here in Florida!  It's back to sewing as the weather here has turned more wintry.  So, what have you been up to?

~January Schnibble~

Hello, everyone!  Finally got back into the sewing room after a month's hiatus!  My daughter had a month long Christmas break and I did not want to miss spending time with her so I ended up not sewing a stitch.  I just finished up my Schnibbles quilt top for January, Madeline.  Kind of reminds me of Peach Sorbet, but then again I have food on the brain these days as I am trying to lose about five pounds put on this summer in Russia.

All the fabric is from my stash, a goal I hope to stick to this year.  I just love that peachy-pink and how it turned out.

Here's another look during a brief interlude of sun, we've had such lousy weather this winter.

My favorite block with that luscious paisley that can't decide if it's a peach or a yellow.   I think this was my favorite Schnibbles pattern so far although I could have done without all the errata.

Another look, remember you can click the pics to enlarge them.  I am loving the new Blogger editor, I cannot remember who told me about it, but thank you again!

Thought I'd share a picture of my amaryllis, I picked up the bulb at Target right before Thanksgiving and it finally bloomed, two stalks each with four flowers. 
I'm a little late but I'll sign off with good wishes for the New Year and a favorite Swedish proverb :::
~ Fear less, hope more; eat less, chew more; whine less, breathe more; hate less, love more; and all good things are yours. ~
Thanks for stopping by...

Schnibbles~Tuffets~

I've been busily sewing pincushions aka Tuffets today for the scheduled Tuffets Parade  tomorrow.  It's been quite a challenge to find any time to go into my neglected sewing room this month, what with getting ready for Christmas, shopping, and getting re-acquainted with The Dean's List Daughter *insert Mom beaming here* home from college!

I only made three raiding my scrap basket...

 

 

 

The last one is two-sided and not a Tuffet but just something improvised.  I filed it in the back of my mind when I spotted it in my travels around the blogs.   I will agree with other bloggers, they are addicting to make!  I rarely use them though as I am rather impatient with pins and usually just use a container I picked up at Joann's on clearance a  few years ago.  I like it because it heavy and stable and just the right size for portability.

This is really lazy but I consider it too much work to stick them into the pincushion and would rather throw them into the container. 

And look at this, I was a winner at The Fat Quarter Shop's Dear Santa Giveaway last week!    I'm looking forward to receiving this bundle in the mail!  I won the whole bundle!  Thank you Fat Quarter Shop, they are the greatest!  Hope you all have a festive and safe New Year's Eve.  See you next year!

Merry Christmas!

May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope; The spirit of Christmas which is peace; The heart of Christmas which is love.
~ Ada V. Hendricks

Merry Christmas everyone!

Owl Love

I've had owls on the brain ever since I saw my first ones a few days ago, right across the street from our house. And look what I ran across this morning at Jessica Levitt's blog. I think you'll agree these are a must-make any time of the year. I think I need to order some felt.
Talk to you later.