Valentine's Pin Cushion

I made these Yo-Yo's with the Clover Yo-Yo maker. The size of these Yo-Yo's are extra small. But I think they will be perfect for this little Valentine's pin cushion.

                                      Sew and Tell

                                      Can I Get a Whoop Whoop?

                                      Finished or not Friday

                                      Peacock Party

Windswept Way

 

Windswept Way by Irene Hannon is book #9 in the Hope Harbor series. A stand alone story. 

This story is unique in the way that Ashley Scott and Jonathan Gray address issues which could make one uncomfortable. Jon, severely wounded in the war, has many deforming scars. He has hidden himself away, being a landscaper, avoiding people because of the rejection he has been subjected to. Ashley, recovering from a failed relationship, finds Jon to be kind and is fascinated with his integrity. As they both wonder if a romance could develop, they find their way through prejudice at Jon's appearance. Jon takes a chance by his willingness to let Ashley see who he is, both inside and out. The book is about beauty being only skin deep and it's the heart of the person that really matters. A lovely story.

I received a complimentary ebook copy from the publisher, through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you

 

Thank you so much to each of you who responded to my Dilemma.  I was given a lot of good suggestions. And I responded to several of you. This has been a difficult decision for me to make. But I am hoping to share my fabric with people who will truly use it for Charity quilts. I would love to see it go towards those less fortunate then we are.

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A dilemma

 As I stated before, I have been quilting for a long time. And as such have accumulated quite a large stash. The problem being that I feel that I am moving away from quilting. And I would love to donate fabric. But I am finding it difficult.  You see most places accepting quilt donations are wanting patriotic fabric for QOV. Or mostly for children's quilts. I have already donated almost all of my red white and blue patriotic fabrics. As well as children's prints to Project Linus. Which leaves me with some pretty beautiful fabric that could go to Hospice or nursing home patients.  

Does anyone know of places where they could use fabric like these?

I have checked Jo's Country Junction. And Pat Sloans list already. But again they are looking for specific fabrics. Or quilt tops.  I would appreciate any advice you could offer, maybe some places that you have donated to before. I do NOT want to give them to GW!!

Storing projects

 I have been quilting for a long time. And you know what? I'm still learning something new. 

Recently I have been following Pat Sloan and her January challenge. She started talking about storing her fabric and she gave me a wonderful idea to store projects.

I found these boxes in the craft store in the scrapbook section. They work great to store your pattern and fabric together. I've been guilty of buying fabric for a specific pattern and then after a while, I don't know where the pattern is, or the fabric I bought. This makes it easy to keep everything together. Have you ever found yourself in that situation?

Thanks Pat. It's a great idea.

Selvages

 As I have been digging though my scraps I came across lots of selvages. Years ago I had made a bag using selvages .......

and I continued to save them, thinking that I might make another.

But as a January clean up, I'm pretty sure I won't make another one. At least in this life time.

If someone would like to have them, all I ask is for you to pay for the postage.

Leave a comment below and you may find a gallon size bag of selvages on your doorstep :-) If no one wants them, they will go in the trash bin.

Using scraps

Over the years I have saved scraps. I just cannot throw away fabric that I could use one day. But lately, I just don't seem to find a project to use them. I've been watching Pat Sloan and her January challenge. She talks about using her 2 1/2" squares for a free quilt. So it gave me the idea to try to organize my scraps into useful squares. 

Right now I am cutting them into 2 1/2" squares.

Cutting them with my "GO" baby really helps to be accurate and quick.  

I know I am a long way from having enough to make a quilt, but it is a start. Later I may also cut 5" squares and 2 1/2" strips. 

2 1/2" strips can also make for a quick and easy quilt. Jenny Doan did a tutorial on making them.

Have you ever made the checkerboard quilt using your scraps?