Challenge block.... big secret!

Hi All,

I've just finished my block entry into a challenge at Confessions of a Fabric Addict. The directions and prizes (really nice ones) are described there, too. You only have to design and make one block for an entry into the challenge, and then upload a picture on her linky party on Feb. 8.  There are very specific directions for the block, so go there first. It's a designing challenge.  I'll show you my block on the 8th.

You can see the blocks I donated to Sarah (of Confessions of a Fabric Addict) and her church ladies made into a  quilt. (It's the third quilt down.) It turned out really pretty, and they are donating the quilt to a young man with stage 4 melanoma. They made a back on it that is every bit as nice as the front. Thanks for taking that off my hands, Sarah.  I loved seeing it made up.
Valentine's Day is coming up, and I've been procrastinating again.  I found some heart patterns I want to make for Grandkid cards.... oh, there's just so much wonderful stuff on the net.  These are paper pieced, of course, and you can find them at  Sewhooked, and use them for free!

Sew no pictures today... gotta go sew!
Hugs,
Terri

2 more HP blocks and a thread catcher

Hi Friend and Welcome!

I've got a couple new HP blocks to show you...

 You know who this is.... Hedwig. I made a little mistake on her head, but I see others have made the same mistake, so I don't feel so bad.  I just figure she is in a wind storm, and one of her head feathers it whipping up...

Now this is supposed to be a potion bottle, but I think the potion looks more like a Rose' or Merlot... you know, like wine. Didn't think about that. I just liked the  color with the yellow background. I used the "wrong" side of the background for the glass. Clever, huh? The pattern doesn't address the fact that the cork would show through the glass. Maybe on the next one I'll include that.

This is the little thread catcher I made. It's just a lined triangle that you sew part way up the sides to form an enclosure. I have different buttons on each side. If you'd like the directions you can find them at Needlingthings where she has a nice  tutorial for you. I'm thinking I'll make them for Valentines to my Grandkids and Daughters. You can use them for little stuff on your dresser. They were easy to make, but I made a mistake on mine the first time... opening got too small.  (Don't sew up the sides too far... only about an inch and 1/4.  I'll have to make the boys' macho fabrics... bugs or fire trucks... then fill with candy. That's the part they like.

Here's the latest contraption.  I got it as an early Valentine. I like it better than cut flowers, or candy. It's a rotary blade sharpener. (Isn't he romantic?)  I hate to throw away things and buy something you already have.  You don't get ahead that way.  This will serve me well, and save throwing blades. Thanks Honey!

Sew that is it for today. Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Terri

The Triwizard Tournament Trophy

You know - the portkey....

I got an insulting comment again today. I deleted it right away. It said I should throw all my HP blocks in the trash where they belong.  Really?  Did the anonymous commenter think that by making that comment I would, like a zombie, just go and do as I was told?  LOL!!!!  (I'm an old lady. I've got 7+ grandkids, who BTW all love HP. Well, we don't know about + yet.... but it's a good bet that + will love HP, too.)  So listen up AC, if you don't like my stuff, don't tune in.  There's lots more HP paper piecing to come.  There are hundreds of HP patterns... and because I love the books and the movies, and the wonderful lessons taught by them, I will be making more blocks. You obviously don't know the books, or you would appreciate their popularity.  If you haven't read them, do. (Keep an open mind, for once.) You will learn something about friendship, and courage... you would then be able to at least sign your name to your beliefs.

To all my Blogger friends, I want you to know how much I appreciate all your happy and encouraging comments. Thank you for stopping by. You don't know how excited we both get to see there's a new comment. Thanks for your time and thoughts.

Hugs,

Terri

Moleskin Pouch and the Sword of Gryffindor

I've gotten 2 more blocks done.  The MP was not easy. Can you tell that the draw string shows through where it tightens? No, so why have all those little pieces. I should have made them different colors, dark brown for the string and a yellow streaked brown are too close to make all those pieces noticeable. I do love it - done. If you are a beginner, do not try this at home.

The sword was much easier... and still riddled with little pieces. Still not a beginner piece. I do love how it came out. 

And now a picture of the Christmas cactus - it's blooming a month late.  I was remiss and didn't decorate for the holiday this year... remember the kitchen mess. The plant must not have gotten the message that Christmas was a month ago!!!!

I did promise - in a comment - that I would show my Grandma's quilts one day this week... Didn't get to that yet.  Maybe tomorrow?

Anyway, this is the latest at my house.  What's going on at yours?

Hugs,

Terri

Hurray!!! I got the pictures to load!

So today you get two - count em - two posts!  What can I say....

Here's the promised sunshine.

 Some little plants hanging out in the computer room, a sunny window. They are seeds taking root - like the avocado pit at the right... see the really nice root coming along. There are some cuttings in a cup... jade and Christmas cactus, and assorted starts for Halloween giving.

Here's the Quirrel's turban

and the quill that I made a while ago, but didn't post... (You may have seen it on other pictures, but I don't think it's ever had it's own picture on the blog.)

If you don't know what this is, don't feel badly. It is one of the tiny pieces I'm paper piecing now, on the Moleskin Pouch pattern.  I put the pin next to it so you can see how itty bitty it is.  I don't know if these big clod hopper hands of mine can accommodate these pieces.  There are 4 or 5 of them to do, too.  If you will notice there are 4 different pieces on this main piece to sew onto it!!!!!!!!!! There was one I did last night ... well you'll see it when I finish.  Maybe tomorrow.

I had to hunt up a box to keep the pieces in, or keep picking them up off the floor. Such tiny pieces you'd never find if they fell on my sewing room floor.

So if you want a better explanation of all this... see the previous post from today...

Hugs,

Terri

Nuther Sunny Winter Day

Hello and Welcome to another Sunny (Summery) Day in the Winter in CA,

I had to share the sunshine with those of you who are Sunshine Challenged...


OKAAAAY... I've got the pictures in the computer, but the uploader won't show me the "browse" button.... I just hate computers.  Wouldn't you think they would work the same every time?  I must have some SPOTS on that afore mentioned sunshine. (!@#$%)

I had a whole story planned with pictures.  I made Quirrel's Turban earlier this week, and I had a Quill from a while back to show you.  Then I took pictures of the small pieces I'm working on the Moleskin Pouch... no go. I guess I'll try again.  Anybody got advice, or are you having the same troubles?

Another thing.... Last post showed a giraffe, and I said it wasn't available anymore... Wrong!!!!
You can find it at Sewhooked .  (This link is the assorted free patterns that don't fit into fandom categories.) There are patterns for chicks and chickens and eggs... not necessarily in that order. There is a variety of animals and hearts... etc. I really love the giraffe, but it is a harder pattern - just be aware.
I also wanted to announce that Fandom in Stitches has Elmo! Elmo is one of my very best favorites.  I love his voice, and his simple wisdom... anyway there is a paper piecing pattern there at FiS, and you can have it for free! 


So no pictures today... Guess it's a sign from the heavens that I should go sew.

Hugs,

 Terri  

Before they go to Flickr...

(Edit note: I entered this on "It's a party"  at A Creative Princess)

Here's the Harry Potter blocks that I have at home right now:

This giraffe isn't on the Fandom in Stitches anymore. I got it when it was the old Sewhooked site. I used it for a card for my DD. Her favorite animal is a giraffe. (This is a copy of the block.)

If you are interested in any of these Harry Potter paper pieced patterns, (and there are lots more than these) go to Fandom in Stitches.

The patterns are free to use for personal or charity use. I'm really enjoying the making on these.  I don't know what I'll do with them, but they're fun to make. I've used the phoenix for cards for sick folks.

Happy Friday!

Hugs!

Terri