2010 Autumn Block Swap

Today I put the borders on this top. I sewed the blocks together at this year's retreat. This is a block swap I did with my friends in 2010. We used Autumn themed fabric. I used two pieces of stash fabric I've had for years! Yeah! 

Every year, in June, my friends and I have a 4 day retreat. This year we swapped Christmas Tree blocks done in neutral colors. That's the top I'm working on putting together now. I'm sure I'll be showing it soon.

You can also see my newest quilt admirer, Mouse. He is a 9 week old kitten who joined our crew a couple of weeks ago. Like all kittens, he is wild and has to investigate everything. 

Manor House Sampler

The top is done!

Signature Blocks

The Neighborhood

Peony Row

Flowers and Vine

Basket Row

Sunbonnet Sue

Pinwheel Row

Busy, Busy, Busy!

I came home from my retreat last month inspired and ready to finish some things up! I vowed to work on some UFOs.

This is a row robin from 2001! Five friends and I each did a row. When I got it out of the bag it was in pieces. I've been working all week to get it together. It always seems when so many different people work on something it takes a little effort to get everything to match up just right.  I had to add a little here and take away a little there. I have one more row to add before I add the borders. It sure feels good to get this in line for quilting...big stitch, I think.

I Spy Swap

I participated in an I Spy Swap hosted by Karen at http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/. Look at these wonderful squares I got in the mail the other day.

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And more! Karen included a chatelaine she made. The little pillow is a pincushion with a pocket for scissors. On the other end of the ribbon is an eye bolt with a nut. This is to hold thread! Karen does a Tool Time Tuesday post every week. She has a very inventive mind and shows how she uses unconventional items to make quilting tools and other gadgets.

I can't wait to start on the I Spy Quilts I have planned for the Tootie Babies. Thank you Karen for all your hard work. It was a great swap.