More Time in my Sewing Room...

When I visited my Skinny Sister at the beginning of the summer she picked out some fabrics from the Lucy's Crab Shack line for a table runner.  I hope to see her again next week and I have her table runner ready.  I love these fabrics from Moda by Sweetwater.  I purchased additional fabric for a t-shirt quilt I am working on.

My sister recently asked if I would make a quilt for a couple of friends celebrating their 25th anniversary... in August.  She wanted red and brown.  I am giving her this quilt from my stash.

Here are additional blocks for the Great Granny Along.  I went to our small JoAnn fabrics yesterday.  They are moving to a larger space next door to their current location and were having a close out sale.  I grabbed up a few DSQ bolts and they rang up at an additional 33% off. 

I am getting ready for Quilt Camp with my Iowa friends.  I think I will take my Grannies to work on.  I can't wait to see all the girls!

Did you get the Memo?...

I am running to JoAnn Fabrics this morning because I just discovered "Premium Quilting Fabrics" are 40% off.  {EDIT:  Premium Quilting fabrics are not on sale in-store until July 22, however they are on sale on-line.}This includes Denyse Schmidt Quilts fabrics, and as you know I am loving them.  If you do not have a local JoAnn you can shop on-line.  Use promotion code PAI228 and get free shipping with a minimum $35 purchase.

Here is Great Granny Block #3.  I am hooked!

It is going to be HOT in central Indiana.  It is a good day to stay in my sewing room!

Great Granny Along...

I managed to find some time this morning to work on my first two blocks for the Great Granny Along.

I love the Denyse Schmidt Quarters I ordered from JoAnn Fabrics.

And here are some Denyse Schmidt scraps rescued from my scrap bin.

Want to be inspired?  Check out this flickr group.

Friday the 13th...

Friday the 13th is shaping up to be a pretty good day. 

The Denyse Schmidt fabric I mentioned in this post arrived from JoAnn - OH HAPPY DAY.  I can't wait to cut into this fabric.  I have decided to participate in Lori & Jodi's Great Granny Along.  It should be fun.  You can find details here.

I got in a very nice 5 mile walk this morning.  You see, yesterday I had my annual physical and my blood pressure is up and so is my weight {like I didn't know that}.  Once again, I am eating less and exercising more.  I have to go back to the Dr in 6 weeks and I am working on a notable difference. 

On my walk I finished Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay.  I loved this book and did not want it to end.   I would definitely recommend this book if you have not read it.

Lastly, somehow Kate Spain found my little blog post about Chopsticks quilt I made from her Terrain line... and commented.  The fact that she took time to leave me a note brings a big ol' smile to my face.  How nice of her!

I may find joy in very  simple things, but today seems to be going my way, and it is still early in the afternoon!

Another Chopsticks...

I had so much fun making Julie Herman's {Jaybird Quilts} Chopsticks pattern the first time around... so I made another.  It is pieced together and it is ready for the quilter.  Here is a quick shot.  {I could work on my pressing skills... as well as my photography skills!}

The fabric is Terrain by Kate Spain in fun, funky colors I don't usually choose. 

Want to Share my Love Affair...

Based on my recent posts, you know I am in love with Denyse Schmidt Quilts Collection fabric.  Well today I found a great deal for all who feel the same.  Currently, at JoAnn Fabrics, Premium Quilting fabric is 30% off.  And as an added bonus, you can get 15% off your total purchase by using the code DNJ189.  {This offer is good until July 7.} 

So, like me, you could have these new 4 great prints in one yard to add to your collection.  I ordered this one...

and this one...

and this one!

OH HAPPY DAY!  And there are several other DSQ fabrics to choose from!

Regularly $12.99, with 30% off they are on sale for $9.09 and with the additional 15% off they will cost you about $7.73 each.  I ordered my fabrics on-line. {It is sooo stinkin' hot, I am refusing to go out.}  I have not seen them at our super JoAnn store.  This means I have not touched the fabric.  I am hoping it will be as nice as other DSQ fabrics I have purchased at this big box store.