Exciting Things (at least for me!!)

Well, it has been a fun few weeks. I have finished a couple of projects and helped a friend make her first quilt. She is pretty proud and so am I. She cut, sewed, and most everything else on her own...I guided her in layout and I did her ironing along the way. We were both down for the count, me with my bruises and other issues with the quad roll and her with a infected spider bite on her foot. We kept each other with our legs in the air for the week. She finished this in about three days, working when we could. She chose "Trip Around The World" for her quilt, made with 5" squares. She added a 5" border as well. She tied this one, as it is her first and it was a way to keep us with our feet in the air. It is an amazing quilt for her first one! Here is her first quilt ever:

I finished a teddy bear. I need to design some bib overalls now. I plan to leave one shoulder open. I can't wait to get stared on designing those! I think this little fella has quite a bit of character and the design of the head and feet is a bit different than I normally do. I have also just designed on and have it cut and ready to sew. It has HUGE feet and long arms, big ears, and most everything is out of proportion large! Can't wait to finish this one and see what it looks like! I love making teddy bears and I love that they go on my facebook page and are usually sold in a couple hours. This has happened to my past two bears. I guess I should start making two so I have one to keep for myself! Those overalls are going to be adorable on this one!!




I also finished a quilt this week!! I tied and bound Mystery Quilt 15 from the Quilters Club of America "Desert Pinwheels". It is my design and it feels really good to have it on the bed!! We slept under it last night for the first time. Looks beautiful and not so "girlie" on the bed. For once, it's kinda manly and homey with the earth tones. My favorite design in a while! The quilt that was on the bed goes on the other king bed in our spare bedroom. It will look fantastic in there! 




I am currently working on Mystery Quilt 16 and a medallion quilt for the QCA and the ladies there. First everyone wants to finish Bonnie Hunter's mystery. So I have till after the first of the year to write instructions. I'll show you the medallion and tell you about the mystery at a later date.

Can't wait to see what you're working on. Have a great day! For those of you in the USA, hope your Thanksgiving was amazing and you have tons to be thankful for and are surrounded by family. Enjoy your long weekend.

Until next time,
Debi

Smelling the Roses...

I am sitting in awe of our amazing God and His blessings on my life. God never tires of hearing and answering our prayers. Seems we have seen a lot of miracles lately, things only God can do. We are a blessed people, both personally and ministry blessings abound. I am deeply thankful to a prayer answering God.

As I sit here finishing up all the preparations for our annual ladies retreat which starts tomorrow, I love how God brings everything together. We will be discussing prayer, our theme is "In the Secret Place" from Psalm 91:1. Just memorizing this verse has changed my life and thinking. "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." It seems we are so busy, we don't take the time to just sit back and count our blessings! We serve an amazing God.

I have designed and executed another mystery for the Quilter's Club of America. This one was called "Desert Pinwheels" and was truly lovely and well received. It took us about eight weeks and we have just finished with the last clue. Our dogs always have to approve of each new one, hence Zoey in the middle!! Here is my version.

We will be doing a "Quilt-Along" with my next design. I designed a medallion style, the quilters love it and asked me to do a sew along to teach them how I made it. Mine is a king size, suitable for my bed, but I designed all sizes from wall-hanging through to the king. If you want to sew along, just let me know and I will get you the info for the size you want.

Now to get to the business of quilting these and getting them ready for the bed. We shifted the house around and added a king bedroom which added a king size quilt to the mix. I need to get at least one of them finished so I can dress that room.  I will take the one I have ready to "tie" with me to the ladies retreat this weekend and in my free time I will sit and tie it (using cotton to hold the layers together, tying knots every few inches). My kind of relaxation!!

Have a super rest of your week and weekend. I'd love to hear what you're up to, we haven't talked in a while. I think I have you caught up on me, catch me up on you!

God's richest blessings to you,

Debi