It'll make you laugh out loud!

this link

go down to the David Hyde Pierce video!  LOL!!!!

Hugs!
Terri

Challenge block revealed

This is my entry into the challenge at Confessions of a Fabric Addict. We were to design and make only one block and use the system in Joan Ford's book, Cut the Scraps.  The pieces in the block should be 5", 3 1/2", and 2" (before they were sewn).  This is what I came up with... It'd look great if it was scrappier. I know there are some interesting secondary designs that would occur when the blocks were put together. I hope they get lots of use out of this design. They are a church group that makes charity quilts and gives them to people who need help.  (I donated some blocks I didn't want to work on anymore, and they made a lovely quilt that they gave to a young man with stage 4 melanoma.)

Sew that is it for this time. Find me over on the linky party at Confessions.

Hugs,

Terri

The Latest...

Pray for us!!!! I just sent my hubby to make the fish for supper. He's to go pick a lemon first then put it into the oven with the frozen talapia... we shall see. I'll report back.  (Nothing happens, Ladies, unless we do it ourselves. Men think cooking just takes seconds, and there it is all done and delicious.  I had to go cook;  he needed to sit and rest after picking the lemon!!!!!!!!!!! Sound familiar?)

A little break from the Harry Potter blocks, but still paper pieced and from Sewhooked in the Free Patterns section. I used the Linus Heart without the extra section to make these.

They were going to be cards for Valentine's Day for 6 of my grandkids, but I did send them candy, and that's really all they care about.   So I still have the hearts. Either they get saved for next year's cards, or I'll use them to decorate a shirt for me, and include another heart and each will represent one of the grands. I like that idea.

This is my gift from the Valentine Floosie Swap put on by Melanie of  Houseelf Doings. We were to send out a fat quarter that we wondered what we would ever do with it, some small sewn something or candy.  Thank you Kigwit from TX.

Here's a close-up of the fabric.  Yes, it is a half yard... you know how it goes. Generous people can't help themselves....

Aaaand I made 2 crystal balls.... a green future could be a really good future!  And the second one was a brainstorm in the middle of the night.  Looks like something... just can't quite tell what.

It does look like a happy future though, doesn't it?

Sew, I'm off to sew the next heart for #7 - lucky #7, my grandson, Ben... and then I should add a +, shouldn't I, to be given a paper pieced heart rounds about August 21st! (Yup! There's a lucky #8 in process right now!)  I've already got oodles of ideas for baby quilts.  Just need to know a gender...

Hugs,

Terri

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