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I thought I'd successfully kicked the crud . . . but no, it's back. I think this is going on four or five weeks now! I'm tired, tired, TIRED of it! Anyone know a cure? I'm open to anything! LOL!
I did have a couple of mailbox happies to brighten my days this week. First up was this darling little book from Angie, over at A Quilting Reader's Garden.
She'd e-mailed me and said her first winner never responded and I was second in line, was I interested. Ummmm, yes!!! I was even more delighted when I opened the book ... there are some sweet projects in it -- but these two *really* caught my eye:
Aren't they PRECIOUS?!! I'm a sucker for blue and yellow combinations! Not to mention button embellishments and yo-yo's. And the daisies are too cute!
Then today I had a little surprise happy waiting for me . . .
A fabric squishy from Sharon over at Vroomans Quilts! That pink is seriously beautiful. And check out the flower panel . . .
My mind is whirling from the possibilities! What a lovely gesture from a lovely lady! :)
I wish I could say that since my last post I'd wisely spent some time in the quilting bunk room, restoring order.
As you can see, that's *so* not the case. In fact, I think it probably looks worse! It rather looks like a fabric store exploded. I started a basic crazy quilting course (again, compliments of StitchMAP -- I *love* this group) and spent Monday evening (and probably some of Tuesday, too) tossing through my fabric stash bins, trying to find the perfect fabric combinations for my first projects . . .
I finally settled on these three combinations -- after a lot of auditioning (which included wailing and gnashing of teeth and pulling of hair and flinging of fabric). I think it was worth the angst. Here's my first block:
Of course, the embellishment part comes on down the line. For this first part, I just got to insert some lace. I had this sweet little daisy lace on hand that just kind works perfectly, don't you think? I can't wait for further embellishing assignments!!
Today I'm headed to Ellie's ... I probably need to stop and buy one of those germ masks. Because I'm going and snuggling with my baby girl! That's a sure cure for what ails ya' -- hope y'all have a great day, too!
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Don't forget ... tomorrow's the last day to get in on my Declutter Now! book giveaway -- check it out HERE!! I've really enjoyed reading the comments that have been posted -- and Sherry and Lindon have, too! :)
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If this has been hanging on this long, my suggestion is that you go see one of those people called a doctor. I know, I don't like going either, but that's a long time to be sick. Sending prayers...that's a sure fire solution. :)
You have some cute projects on your list. Hope you're soon feeling better enough to stitch on them.
I feel for ya, I still have a bit of a cough - still! I cleaned and straightened and the next project - a mess again. Enjoy your snuggles.
UGH... the neverending crud. UGH.
Oh, the moment I saw that panel pic and got excited because I know you. You will work some serious magic with that.
I get a bunch of packages tomorrow -- two from China (cheap laptops) and one from FQS... Some sale fabric. I loooooove squishies!(well, boxes in this case...LOL!)
Oh Denise!!! I love your fabrics and of course your crazy quilt block! It is looking so much better than mine. :( Hope you feel better soon. I have been loaned that same book! I may have to try something out of it, too!
Either slow down and give your body a chance to rest and get better, or go see the doctor and let him tell you that! : )
Love the projects in that book--blue and yellow make such a classic combo!
Oh, my, those are gorgeous fabrics. That panel of flowers just glows!
Your new crazy quilt block is so pretty! Perfect lace--can't wait to see what else you do to it.
Get better quick. Sorry you have had it hanging on so long. The cough lasted longer for me in December too. I would skip the visit if it is more than a cough that is eased by a cough drop. Cute Crazy Block too! MESS, What MESS?? I'm not taking pictures of mine,EVER!!!
Hey Girl - I use blended herbs and spices to keep the bug away and they seem to work most of the time!! And with being a substitute teacher, I think that says something!! What fun goodies!! The book looks great and I love the fabrics from Sharon!! And your patchwork block is fab!! xoxoxo (Notice I just ignored the quilting bunk issue - LOL!!!)
I just noticed the owl block on your design window - how is he coming along? Take care of yourself, you've been sick way too long...
The fabrics in your block just sing 'Spring'! It is going to be a beauty. I love the floral panel too! Have a happy day!
Oh have fun with your Ellie girl! That should definitely knock that ugly bug right out of you :*) Love your crazy block - another fun project that we get to watch come together - yay!!! And that mailbox has been very good to you once again! Out of all your lovelies that book is seriously cute!!!
Glad you got the book, Denise - it was hard to part with, but sounds like you're going to put it to good use. I like your first crazy block -lovely fabrics. And I can sympathize with you about the "crud". I've had it since late Sept - saw the doctor - says it's post nasal drip ay ya yai!
sorry to hear you are still coughing away. I love the bright cheeriness of this block and the fabrics you chose. Have fun with Ellie. I managed to tidy up my sewing space today. The machine has to go in for a check up so I might as well clean! ugh
So sorry the crud still has you in it's grips. I don't know of any quick cures, hopefully it will disappear all on it's own soon.
Love your first crazy quilt block, very bright and colorful!
This has been a particularly bad year for the "crud." I hope you feel better soon. I love your crazy block, very pretty fabrics.
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