It's coming along

I went to our local quilt show with my friend Penny, & found this great kit. I loved the colors and the pattern.






I have the dresden plate finished along with the pieced background, now need to sew the plate down, then add two borders.



In between working on my little quilt, I and doing my first round robin from The Quilt & Needle form I am a member of. I added the second border to Jenn's medallion.
I have to say doing a round robin is so much fun. It really challenges you to step outside of your comfort zone.
So I've been busy, busy, busy, which is a good thing.

Hugs,
Rebecca

MIA

Sorry I have been MIA (missing in action) & haven't posted for awhile, but my back went out & I just haven't felt up to doing much.
My buddy Gerda from Block Central's forum said the funniest thing,
"How rude of your back to go out & not take you along!" I got such a laugh out of that, couldn't laugh too hard though or it hurt.
I am happy to say I am on the mend, & will be able to get back to my sewing machine soon. I know she has missed me.
Hugs,
Rebecca

Hi all, I found this great blog today http://www.pigtalesandquilts.com/2009/04/give-away-time.html. She has great things on her site.
She is doing a giveaway of 30 fqs to celebrate her daughters 30th birthday. I don't know how to put her blog on my sidebar but hope you can check out her blog with the address above.

Rebecca P

It's Easter Sunday, He has Risen!

I have such fond memories of shopping with my Mother for a new Easter outfit. How I remember those gloves, Bobbie socks, & new little hand bag. After seeing Eileens' photos of past Easters, I was inspired to look through my photo album.

This is a photo of me at 9 years of age.

Happy Easter to everyone.
Rebecca

It's finished

I have been busy making diaper bags for my friend Deni's daughters. This is the first one I made for Trisha. Just loved the cute black & red, & white fabric. Her sister Deanna liked it so well she asked me to make one for her. She chose the fabrics she wanted . It's hard to see but the top panel has little monkeys. Hope she likes it. This is a great pattern I found, it has lots of pockets on the outside & inside.

While making these I found this pretty Asian fabric & decided to make myself a new purse. A girl can never have enough bags. I think the ladies are so beautiful. I guess it is more of a winter bag, but that's ok, I can wait.


That is it for today.
Rebecca

my latest project

Well, my sewing buddy Penny couldn't make it to my house for sew day to finish quilting our table toppers. So I decided to make myself some pot holders. She found these cute patterns on line. I have to say they were a little challenging because some had set in seams.

I think they turned out cute. As you can see in the photo, I did had Warwick, my other sewing buddy. She has a basket next to me on my sewing table.

Bye
Rebecca

First I would like to say thank you Dawn for your kind words. You are such a sweety pie.

Thought I would share some photos of out trip to the Redding gun & antique show.
This is Gregg in front of his display table reading a letter a soldier wrote to his mom during WWII. (the letter is to the soldier's mom, not Gregg's mom) lol



This is his display table from his first showing in Placerville. I think it looks very nice.





While at the show I found this treasure. It's a lovey postage stamp quilt that I just fell in love with. On top of that it was a steal, the lady gave me such a good price. Needs a little TLC, but I can take care of that.
Isn't it pretty? It is hand pieced & hand quilted.










I just love touching it. Someone put a lot of work & love into this quilt, now I will love it.

Bye for now.