Archive for May, 2010

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Baby Robins update

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Posted by granny on May 31st 2010 | Filed in Nature | Comments (0)

Fun at Grandma’s

Two g-kidsons and one g-dog-girl playing the 123 Jump Game!

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Posted by granny on May 25th 2010 | Filed in Dogs & Kids | Comments (1)

Happy!

I am so excited to show you a sneak preview of the new fabric collection from Me & My Sister and Moda called: HAPPY!
22130-11 Happy

22130-11 Happy

 

Moda Happy Jelly Roll

Moda Happy Jelly Rolls

Are these cute or what!  I have always loved their fabrics and can’t wait to get this one!
There are four new patterns too!
Quilt Pattern Happy Dance

Quilt Pattern Happy Dance

Quilt Pattern Table Talk

Quilt Pattern Table Talk

Quilt Pattern Easy As 456

Quilt Pattern Easy As 456

Posted by granny on May 17th 2010 | Filed in Fabric & Pattern Reviews | Comments (0)

1 Million Pillowcase Challenge Update

 We are participating in the One Million Pillowcase Challenge. Make a pillowcase, made a difference. Join quilters from around the nation today by making a pillowcase and odonating it to charity. Click here to learn more.

 Pillowcases donated update:  77,949

Thank you for returning your pillowcases to me so I can donate them to “Everywomans Place” in Muskegon Mi.

Pillowcases donated update by Abbi Mays: 47

Purchase your kits here for $4.50: Pillowcase

Use our included pattern to make a precut easy to sew pillowcase. 
Or, click here  American Patchwork and Quilting: Free Pillowcase Patterns

 

Posted by granny on May 16th 2010 | Filed in Fun Stuff, Projects | Comments (0)

New Vistor: Balitmore Oriole

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Posted by granny on May 14th 2010 | Filed in Uncategorized | Comments (0)

Not a good day to be a bird

or human because it’s 39 deg windy and rainy!

My ”Mothers Day Robin” that was tending her babies the other day
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 is having a wild ride in her nest this morning becasue the bush was moving so much I couldn’t get a good picture:

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My patio plants are waiting inside for a non-windy day to make their debut on my deck:

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But, it’s Michigan and tomorrow its suppose to be sunny!

Posted by granny on May 11th 2010 | Filed in Uncategorized | Comments (1)

Fabric & Pattern Review: Quilt Book A BAKERS DOZEN

A Baker’s Dozen from A Patchwork Place

13 Quilts from Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, and More From the Staff at That Patchwork Place®
Pages: 80, full color, softcover

Purchase your book here: A Bakers Dozen

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The wonderful staff of That Patchwork Place have outdone themselves with this collection of thirteen quilts made from pre-cut fabrics — jelly rolls, layer cakes, honey buns, charm squares, and fat quarters.
Baker's Dozen template 1b (Large)
Don’t have pre-cut fabrics? No problem. You can use your own fabrics if you refer to the “Stash Option” box provided for each project
Baker's Dozen template 2b (Large)
Aren’t the quilts beautiful?  The directions are straightforward and easy to follow, and include tips for working with pre-cut fabrics, using fusible web, machine blanket stitching, freezer-paper applique’, pieced binding, and pinked edges.
Baker's Dozen template 3 (Large)
I love the applique’ designs on the quilts.  The applique’ is a nice touch, and yet you won’t need to spend a lot of time to achieve the magic that applique’ can work on your quilt. 
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Nice, easy designs.  No sharp points or drastic curves!
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Posted by granny on May 9th 2010 | Filed in Fabric & Pattern Reviews | Comments (0)

Great Video – Happy Mothers Day!

 

Check out this great video! It will put a big smile on your face :)

Notice the floor – it’s a very cute quilt pattern

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Posted by granny on May 8th 2010 | Filed in Uncategorized | Comments (0)

Fabric Review: America

America
A nostalgic blend of Americana with a fresh new take. 
Based after Leere’ Aldrich’s scrapbooking designs,
the America collection is a mix of deep red, blue, and golden hues, vintage snippets, and rich textures.
 

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Quilt Kit + Free Pattern

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Posted by granny on May 5th 2010 | Filed in Fabric & Pattern Reviews, Projects | Comments (0)