Swaparoo Gifts Received

I participated in a Swap that was hosted by Tami's Electic Corner blog  Tami's link.  It was a great way to meet another blogger and just have fun learning about each other and sending a package with 4-5 gifts.  My partner Patti lives in Utah, married with one young daughter.  I loved getting to know her  and just enjoyed meeting someone.  Thank You Patti!

I got the cutest hot chocolate pin cushion, pins, a Yoga tape, mug, GC and fabric.  This is being spoiled for sure.  

Covert Robin Swap revealed

I was beyond excited when a package from South Africa has my name on it!  WOW  all the way across  the world.  My secret partner Nicola made me the BEST things ever and sent candy too.  The bag she made already has a knitting project in it.  It is a perfect size and so much better than the plastic bag I had the sock knitting in.  Then the cutest "ditty" bag to put all kinds of things into.  Then the cleaverest  button magnets that I have in my sewing room on the file cabinet with pictures of future projects hanging under them.  The most special letter was in the package and I loved the personal touch and getting to know Nicola and about her life.  Thank you Nicola, these will be treasured items in my life. I will love to participate again in Covert Robin's swaps.

CovertRobin 2013

Orange Paint Chip Wonky Challenge

The Fort Worth Modern Quilt Guild's challenge is the paint chip challenge.  I got orange and had the perfect fat quarters in in my stash Decadence by  Riley Blake. I chose a wonky courthouse pattern.  It is not quilted yet, but I love how it turned out.  I had the perfect weekend with my quilting friends at Linda's Retreat in Sadler, Texas to get it all together.  So a great weekend, super friends and enough food to satisfy any time of day made is fun to do something I would not have done...I would not have used orange as the color of my choice.  But I love it.  I really really like it.

ENTER: Girl's Quilting Weekend Retreat

Create at Linda's Retreat is located on 33 acres in Sadler, Texas.  Here you can enjoy your hobby in a relaxed and casual atmosphere.  You will be surrounded by the peace and quiet that can only be found away from the hustle and bustle of city living.   This retreat has been set up to accommodate both quilters, scrapbookers and knitting enthusiasts. 
 Linda's Retreat link

Seven is Heaven quilters are off to sew, well there might be wine and "women talk" too.  

ENTER: BLUEBONNETS

It is spring in Texas.  I just love our state flower!

Covert Robin Winging Way to Canada

I got my Covert Robin gift(s) in the mail on the 29th of March.  I do wonder how long it will take to get to my CRpartner in Canada.  I have been told that it could take several weeks depending on how it is handled in customs in Canada.  I would think that seeing the short form I completed that they would not be too concerned about some law breaking item being sent into Canada from Texas.  Along with the thread caddie I made there are items to support bag making.  My partner makes awesome bags, something I am not into but can imagine how fulfilling it would be to make them.  Here's to having fun on the internet swaps.  Glad I participated and look forward to receiving from my CRpartner.

Cuddly Bunny in time for Easter

Easter is special for me as it is what I find in a belief that God made his presence in the world and left the mark of nails and a sunrise empty tomb to bring a peace in his love for us.  I find peace in God's world and it is my desire for all persons to find a peace they can embrace.  I know God loves all people and wants us to love all people too.  Easter for me is Love.

Easter Bunnies make me smile and this one from the web site here made me smile extra big as I made it.

Happy Easter

I'm NOT in time out!!  Just hiding my eyes.

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Cuddly Bunny

Happy Day for Quilting

HAPPY WORLDWIDE QUILTING DAY and soon to be St. Patty's Day.  Green must be in the air which means Spring is knocking on our door.  ENTER

Special Gift for Surprise Friend

Participating in a secret gift exchange on the internet...and I finished the gift that will be stuffed with goodies and then be ready to send to Canada where my secret gift person lives.  I am excited about sending and excited about what I will receive.  The button is an earring from days past that had lost the back and I drilled two holes to create the button...I really like it.  The filler to give weight called for rice, but I don't like rice as it can get bugs and I did not want to ship "food" outside US.  So as I was driving today saw Petco and thought maybe there would be fish tank gravel that would be good. But to my surprise the person at the store asked what I was wanting , I explained it was for a pin cushion and he led me to crushed walnut cat litter...a hugh bag for $8.00...it is perfect and so much cheaper than bags of crushed walnuts I have bought at quilting stores AND it is 100% walnuts nothing added.  I can see another of these in my future as now I want one for ME!

Quilts-Girl Pink and Boy Owl

Latest quilts requested from people.

Toddler girl quilt  

Baby boy quilt

Got both pieced in a day and will quilt them this week.  Love how fun it is to create from what I have in my stash.