Freda's Flowers Finished

For today's post we are going to talk about the letter "F".

(I think I watched too much Sesame Street with my children as they were growing up.)

Freda's Flowers is Finished.

Freda's Flowers is a new design by my friend Nanette Merrill of Freda's Hive.

71" X 81"

This is a jelly-roll friendly pattern that can also be made into a 39" X 39" wall hanging.

It's also a fun way to use up scraps for the background fabrics.

The flowers can also be scrappy, but I chose to use a jelly roll of Bliss by Bonnie and Camille.

I LOVE this fabric line.

Freda's Flowers is fun, fast, fine, freeing, folksy, florally, flexible, flashy, feminine, feasible, favorite, feisty, a find,

and I will always think of it very fondly.

(like my friend Nanette)

Sew Scraps Along Winner!

The Sew Scraps Along has been a great success. Again, readers have amazed me.

There were 247 entries.

Using the number generator by random. org the winner is #52

Congratulations CJ!

Cynthia, if you will e-mail me your address, I will send this box on to you right away!

Thank you Jodi for hosting Sew Scraps Along. It's been a lot of fun.

And, if you would like more opportunities to win scraps from other contributors, make sure to run over to Pleasant Home.

Out of The Mouth of Babes

"Grandma, I drew this picture to make you happy, because when I go home with my mommy and daddy, you are really going to miss me."

I'll say.

Happy Birthday Amy!

Happy Birthday to our beautiful daughter Amy, who has brought so much joy and happiness to our family.
When she was growing up we called her "Amiable Amy" and "Amy Angel" because of her calm, sweet nature. She has been a peacemaker, a good daughter, kind sister, and one who makes friends wherever she goes.
As an adult I have seen her blossom into a loving wife, and an outstanding mother.
We love you Amy!

Our SIL Dano planned a wonderful surprise for Amy's birthday. Without telling her until a few days ago, he whisked her off to Las Vegas for some much deserved child-free Rest and Relaxation.

Yesterday they made the 7 hour car trip to our home, so we can watch the grandbabies.

My heart fills with joy every time I see these faces.

I've stopped counting, but I'm sure I've kissed little cheeks, tummy's and toes at least a million times.

I just can't help myself.

We love and appreciate Dano, for the kindness he showers upon our daughter, and for the teamwork they have developed in raising their young family.

Dano is an exceptional man, and an extremely hard worker. Right now he is training for The Iron Man Competition in Cozumel, Mexico 2011.

He will swim 2 miles, bike 112 miles, and then run a 26.2 mile marathon.

But during his quiet moments, you will find him spending time with his children, like taking Kayla outside on a warm Sunday afternoon to show her what rain feels like.

Sew Scraps Along

My friend Jodi is hosting a Sew Scraps Along, and asked me if I would be interested in helping.

Yes, THAT Jodi, from Pleasant Home.

Jodi, the famous blogger, amazing photographer, master organizer, designer of awesome tutorials, lady who makes everything she touches cute, and just all around very nice person.

Jodi said she has many readers who are new to quilting, and emphasized that they would love to receive scraps as part of a GIVEAWAY.

Do I have any scraps I would be willing to share? You betcha!
I am just one friend of Jodi's who will be offering a GIVEAWAY, so make sure to run over to Pleasant Home to find more opportunities.

I crammed as many scraps as I could in this small postal box. It's now waiting to be mailed to that special someone, possibly YOU?
You do not have to be a new quilter to win. Everyone is eligible.

To win this box for the SEW SCRAPS ALONG GIVEAWAY
Follow these 2 simple rules:
1.) Leave a comment on this post between now and Wednesday, October 20th at midnight.

2.) Make sure I have a way to contact you! I am receiving a lot of these!! You might want to make sure your name does not send through as a "no-reply" If it does, simply write your e-mail address in the comment section.

*I will announce the winner on Thursday, October 21st