This is me 1961 at Toyland on the top floor of Pomeroy's department store in Reading, Pennsylvania. Santa was in the corner of the floor so you could see him as you walked around the toys and the animated Christmas figures. I thought I was in heaven. And by the look on my face I had a crush on Santa. Notice the cute cat and coat combo. I loved that coat and sure wish I had it now. The coat and hat were in a box of clothes
It is time for another week of Quilty Fun using Lori's book. You can get the details at the Jolly Jabber, Pam Kitty Morning's blog, or from Lori herself. Pam of PKM fame is hosting the cute little mug/cup this week. You can see Pam has her work all set out and ready to sew. Pam has all the particulars for making this cup on her blog. The cups are so cute in any fabric. Jolly Jabber posted this pic. These are my mugs from when I made
It is Erin at Why Not Sew's turn in the Quilty Fun Blog tour. Erin is amazing. She has a fabulous blog and you will want to go check out her cute chevrons. I wish they were mine. I love all the fabric Erin chose.
-nanette
I'm really stuck. I'm stuck like in the movie "Groundhog Day". I mean every day is mostly the same. I am pretty frustrated with my ailment and I'm determined to get myself well. But I haven't seen progress yet. And so I feel stuck and in almost constant pain. It makes me sad not to be able to sit at my sewing machine and participate in my normal everyday life. And it has made me aware that I shouldn't take those things for granted. I was looking for
It is week 5 in the Quilty Fun Blog Tour. This week it is Flying Geese. I really like Lori's method of flying geese. Pretty by Hand is hosting the flying geese this week. If you've never visited her blog. Please do so. You will be overwhelmed by the talent and projects shown there. She's amazing. I swiped this photo from her blog but you've gotta go over and see her work. If you're participating in the blog tour, you will want to make the next step.
First of all thanks to those that participated with me in the basket block from last week and posted blocks on Flickr. Fat Quarter Shop will contact the winner.
I've had a few rough weeks here at the Hive. I'm ending the year with an injury that has taken me off the sewing field. I'm glad I've been ahead of the game this year in scoring my Christmas projects. I've missed being able to do work on my projects but I do have an easy gift to