I Love Civil War fabrics

I LOVE Civil War fabrics and patterns and have been slowly collecting CW fabrics to make a Bonnie Blue quilt.

Faithful Quilter: Elaine's Journey had a giveaway. It was a Civil War Giveaway Box. When I left a comment on Elaine's blog, I was the first to comment. To my very pleasant surprise, I won her giveaway.

But what was even more exciting was the box that came in the mail today! I guess I was not really expecting a very large box, but whoa, I was so surprised when my mailman brought my mail to the door.

And when I opened the box...........

.... there was this lovely book!!!

..... and these beautifully wrapped packages........

Here they are laying out on the table. It almost feels like my birthday :-)

I was truly blown away when I opened the packages. What an incredible prize!!

Can you believe these beautiful fabrics?

And the book has so many beautiful patterns, including one for a journal and needlecase.

And speaking of needlecase, look at this adorable kit.

Thank you, thank you, thank you Elaine. You are a most generous quilter.

Thanks everyone for helping me open my Civil War birthday gifts ;-)

Sewing Machine Cover

There were some issues with my blog this weekend. Crispy let me know that something was floating on my page. Well, not being computer savvy, I had the techy guy find out what was going on. It seems that the wallpaper that was on my blog (the cute little flowers) were from an account that was being overused (or something). Anyway, after a little detective work, the techy guy found the source of the problem and eradicated it . Ya-hoo! I don't like thingies floating around the face of my blog.

Jen over at Elefanz is having a Sewing Machine Cover challenge. Because of my foot, I did not think I would be able to participate in the sewing part. But on Friday I was ceased with a desire to create, and this is the product of my effort -

I've been needing a cover for my sewing machine for a long time, and Jen just gave me the incentive.

It's so fun to play with yo-yo's and buttons. And I am so glad to replace the plastic cover with this new one.

Thanks Jen! What a fun project. Pop over to Jen's blog and view the other covers that have been created.

Happy Quilting!

Hear ye, Hear ye!!!

Have you been to the party?? Mel's Own Place is having a party, and everyone is invited. Come on, let's join in on the fun. Check out Mel's very creative giveaway. It's going on now!

And while you are at it, Siv is celebrating 10,000 visits!! Wow! She is also having a giveaway here.

Carol's Crafty Creations has got Christmas on her mind, and she wants to share a Christmas table topper. So check out her giveaway.

And last but not least, Mama Spark's World is giving away a most awesome stack of Robyn Pandolph fabric to celebrate her 400th post! Click on here.

Whewww, these ladies have been busy!

How about you??

I get by with a little help from my friends

How wonderful it has been to meet and make new friends here in blog land! When I started this blogging journey, I just had no idea what kind and generous people I would meet.

Today I received in the mail a very lovely surprise.


My friend Marydon over at Feedsack Fantasy sent me a little gift. She's been so sweet to me in the past, and knowing that I was kind of laid up with a sprained foot, she sent some bloggy love.

I am so excited to read the book "a Day with a Perfect Stranger". I've heard about this one, but have not read it yet. And some delish gourmet coffee (Candy Cane!!) to sip while I read. THE most adorable Vintage Button Greeting Cards and a very fragrant sachet. Marydon, I could smell this package when my son brought in the mail. Thank you Marydon for being such a sweet bloggy sister.

Also in the mail was a very sweet thank you note from Ronit of Two Hippos for my small contribution for the Miracle Foundation quilts she has been commissioned to make. She also sent me a little bit of textile love, which I appreciated.

And yesterday, I received from Kim a box of her scraps!!! Wow, how much fun it has been to go through her "so called" scraps. She has been most generous.

So I now have a book to read, and some fabrics to sort. It has been so hard to "not" do things that I really want and need to do. But having a little help from my friends certainly makes the process go a little easier.

Thanks ya'll!

Have a wonder filled day :-)

Quilter's World

Don't you just get so excited when you see that new quilting magazine in your mailbox? Looking for lots of ideas and inspiration.

Well today I received my October copy of "Quilter's World", and I was not disappointed.

And isn't it even more fun when there are quilt projects published by some of the very bloggers that we visit with every day??

I saw this quilt on Cottage Quilts Designs blog yesterday. I always like to read her blog, because I think we are quilting cousins (she's Cottage Quilts, and I'm Happy Cottage Quilter ;-) Anyway, when I got the magazine, I immediately went looking for this quilt. And is it a beauty.

AND then on page 87, there was this little beauty....

Now Wendy Sheppard is the sweetest gal around. She has visited my humble little blog and left the kindest comments. Her blog is Ivory Spring. Don't you just love that name? So refreshing and full of light. And please take a look at Wendy's incredible quilting here.

Okay so now I must sit down and put my foot up, sip on a glass of cold ice tea with a slice of lemon, and finish perusing all the wonderful fall projects in my latest magazine.

Enjoy your day and happy quilting!

Red Wednesday

Don't you just love this little Sew-On-Wednesday Sue?
Thought I would share a bit of red with you today.







Stitchin today,
brings threads together.
For heirlooms of fabric,
to treasure forever.

Happy Quilting!

(Sew-on-Wednesday Sue Tag is brought to you by Penniwig's)

The final Teacup Tuesday

Today is the final Teacup Tuesday, hosted by Kim of Shabby, Pink and Pretty. Wow, there have been so many beautiful teacups that have swept across my screen. I know there are many more, but for today I'd like to share about a shelf that holds a few of my teacups.

This shelf holds several very special teacups in my collection. I'll share a few with you.


The yellow rose one is so lovely, even though the cup handle is broken off. The handle is inside the cup and one day I will get around to fixing it.

The cups and the plates are different patterns, but they seem to compliment each other.

This shelf and china holds a place in my heart because it belonged to my very BFF. She was an avid collector of anything tea related. She especially loved English bone china, and enjoyed finding some very pretty pieces. We had been best friends for 20 years. She was the type of friend who always had a smile and loved unconditionally.She was never too busy to spend a little time with you. On September 26, 2004, during one of the wildest hurricane seasons that Florida has experienced, my very dear friend rode the wave of Hurricane Jeanne into the arms of Jesus.

"In my book of memories there is a pressed flower that fills a page
With gentle fragrance lingering still,
Though it's faded now with age.

The way my friend smiled and laughed,
The many ways she cared,
Are a legacy that she left behind in stories I love to share.

So remember the hearts who've touched your life,
It's what we each are here for.
A pressed Flower gently reminds us
To love and treasure our friendships more."

I miss you Diana........ keep the pot warm.