4 seasons monchromatic mini quilt swap

hiyall,

by now my swap partner should have gotten her mini quilt. I HAVE to show you pics, I cant wait til I get confirmation. I am proud of this mini. I made a couple of mistakes but you cant tell *g*. I also sent one of my mini pin cushions. I call the piece, Twisted Autumn. enjoy!

I wanted to do Bonnie K Hunter's new years twist this year but I was still dealing with that xmas flu crap that went around. I used one inch strips, inner border is one inch, outer border is 2 1/2 inch. approx 17 square. I use 3/16 in seam allowance. I would like to work on my labels better. I dont have an embrodiery machine and I would like to download a software program for quilt label, free of course....anyone have a link? I also kept the machine quilting to a minium. I just stitched in the ditch around the blocks and borders. each block was approx 3 1/2 in.

Keep On Stitch'n On!

(mauh) Liz

quick gifties

hiyall,

hit and run post today, need a quick giftie? try this! http://blissfulbyquenna.blogspot.com/2008/10/scrapbusters-long-strips-wristlet.html

very quick and easy gift! I used 32mm key rings from Micheals arts and crafts, instead of pellon interface (since I didnt have any in the house, grrrrr) I used some med and jumbo ric rac! I made all of these in about an hour. custom make to your key fob to that person whom you are giving them too. for the guys, their favorite sports team! most chain fabric stores now have team fabrics. for the girls, anything goes! enjoy!

Keep On Stitch'n On!

(mauh) Liz

what I have been working on today

hiyall,



I know, I know.......2 posts in 2 days? wha? we dont hear from the dingbat in 3 weeks, then boom! 2 posts in 2 days......amazing!!

This is a picture of the goodies I got in the Vintage Valentines Swap I was in. There WAS a bag of chocolate BLISS. that was gone in no time (grin)!
staionary, journal book, luggage tag, big suckers, all sorts of goodies! I adore the heart garland, I was thinking I could do the same thing in pastels and egg shapes for easter! and every girl needs some bling bling LOVE on Valentines. Missing from the picture: a campbell soup mug, I collect campbells memorbilia and Desiree remembered! It has been used ALOT! thank you Ms Boyett, yall Texans sure know how to do Valentines right! the little quilt in the background is one I made a couple of years ago. I like using it as a backdrop in my pictures.

just a sneak peak at the minature booty swap I am in for spring of '09. http://miniaturebootyswap.wordpress.com/ I am having fun designing this one! hint: 4 inch squares, fuse and blanket stitch.....aint saying no mo'!

Keep On Stitch'n On!
(mauh) Liz

bits and pieces....

hiyall!


I don't know about yall, but this winter has dragged on waaaaay too long. I have had the drolldums ever since the MAQF. You think after seeing all those beautiful quilts and visiting the new vendors I would have been inspired to sew my little (haha) battbutt off, but nooooooo....I have been sewing and designing new purses but my heart really wasn't in it. however......me thinks my mojo is BACK! several things have happened in the last couple of weeks.


First! I started another blog, I refer to it as my evil side blog. Its called, Rants and Raves of Elizabitch! It does have an 'adult content' warning to it. I talk very blunt and there is a bit of potty fingers involved (evil grin). http://erzebat2.blogspot.com/


I am involved in several online swaps. I have 3 mini quilts to make, I have finished one and got it into the mail. I have already received mine from my partner in the 4 seasons monochromatic mini quilt challenge swap. its in my favorite colors! I will start swap number 2 tomorrow, its due very soon. I did receive my valentine package from the very vintage valentines swap weeks ago, alsorts of goodies were in it! I will post a pics on Tuesday when I post the pics on the mini quilt I just sent out today. I love doing swaps, it costs me very little, I shop my stash for the materials that I need for the mini quilts and the postage is not that much!


the mini quilt I received from my 4sqs partner
love the colors! its a disappearing nine patch!


a little tease of what I sent my partner today (g)


Recycle and re purpose is hot with the economy being in the toilets right now. Personally? I have always R&R since I was in my 20s and living on my own. I still have my orginal cinder block and boards bookcase! it holds my quilting books and printer! I have some jean legs that I wanted to design into simple side pouch to use while going to craft,quilt and gun (thats right, I typed GUN) shows. not quite finished, and I have some tweeking to do on the pattern, but I am liking it!





I plan on useing narrow braided fabric for the extra long handle. I want it to drape across my chest and side like a bandolier. lots of pockets inside and out.


Speaking of guns.......I know some of yall dont like the talk of guns but this will be the last time I type anything about them on this blog, I will save that talk for my other blog. My hoodies have been quiet after the incident of the knucklehead who shot off a .380 in front of my building Valentines Night. now that the ATF agents are involved, things have gotten alot better. the police sit in the cul-de-sac just about everyday. after that incident, beloved monkey boy strongly encouraged me to get my concealed carry weapons permit. He has had his for a few years now and with the hoodies being buttwipes, he wanted me to have mine. I took the class recently and I passed! BMB takes me to the range and I get to shoot with his guns to get a feel of what is comfortable to me. I find I am happy with the .22 and my 'gun fairy' plans on getting me a gun for my birthday in oct. I am looking at a very pretty compact .380. ok.....enough of gun chat!

Keep On Stitchin' On!
(mauh) Liz

MAQF pics3

This is one of may favorites. This wall hanging is of the local native american tribes who attend powwows. the dresses represent the dance style. first and second one is traditional or shawl dancers. the third one is jingle dancer. embellishments included cowery shells, beading and tobacco tin top twisted into bells. stunning work, should have gotten a ribbon!
My friend Klonda's teacher Jane Kennedy won a blue ribbon for innovation. This picture does not do the wonderful machine quilting justice. Jane has a book coming out soon on this technique. Klonda won a blue ribbon for her piece using the same technique last year! wtg ladies!
Is it my imagination, or is that Cher?

This quilt is amazing, it has 3D Celtic work and alot of embellishments, it deserved the blue ribbon! Done in chocolate and teals.

I have more pics but they are on a disposable camera, when I use up the roll I will get them developed on a disk.
Keep On Stitch'n On!

(mauh) Liz

MAQF pics2

collection of paper piece AKC dogs, there were 5 panels. Amazing work!

my local blogger buddie Lola! Yall should have seen me looking at the back of all the vest at the show looking for her rooster! http://ansewon.blogspot.com/

Keep On Stitchin' On!

(mauh) Liz

picture of the prize!

opppsss.....knew I forgot something! these pin cushions are approx 2 inches across

Keep On Stitchin' On!

(muah) Liz

MAQF and a giveaway!

solve the puzzle and win a prize!

hiyall!

its that time of year for my yearly report on the mid atlantic quilt fest aka MAQF. This was a good year! Very pretty quilts and good venders. Met some Pickles from the Pickle Posse and flat mark! There were less venders agin this year but a bunch of new faces! I got to meet my blogger buddy Lola! I gave away some mini cushions I had made just for the MAQF. When I met a pickle or AOL quilt chatroom buddie or a blogger friend, I gave one away. I made a BUNCH of them, I have a few left over so here is my giveaway! the picture you see is a quilt puzzle from the quilt show, the first 4 comments I get that solves the puzzle (yes, I already know the answer) I will send you a mini pin cushion! Please leave your email addy in the comment so I can contact you if you are a winner. NO SNAIL MAIL ADDYs please!

I have a bunch of pictures to post but blogger once agin is not co operating with me. It took me over 10 mins just to upload the puzzle quilt! SO, I will posting a couple of pics of the show everyday. good luck on solving the puzzle!

Keep On Stitching On!

(mauh) Liz