The days of our lives

My days have been very full these past weeks.  With one son graduating from college and another getting married, there has not been time to think about quilting.  But I thought I would share recent prizes with you.

Sinta from Pink Pincushion had a Blast from the Past, blog posts from years gone by.  She was giving away aprons from her own collection and she picked my name from the entries.

It's such a a pretty apron, with a layer of organza, PLUS it is reversible!  Cool!

Then I had the privilege to win a SewMamaSew giveaway from Kim Place (Dream Stitch Designs).  She sent me a fat quarter bundle

plus this Modern Patchwork magazine where her apron pattern was published.

How cool is that?  I can see making a table runner with these great fabrics.

And lastly, this is not a win, but a purchase.  I have always loved Connecting Threads variegated threads.  When they no longer carried them, I asked and asked and asked.  Well, low and behold, they are now carrying the threads again, and of course I needed to order a selection to have on hand ;-)

These are such fun threads.  

Finally, last night I was drawn to my sewing machine and just started doing some strip piecing.  

It felt good to fire up the sweet Bernina.

Happy Quilting!