Meeting General Lee

Happy Civil War Saturday!  It's been a while since I've posted about my Civil War Diary Quilt.  I'm still working on row 5.  This week I worked on the block named 'Meeting General Lee.  In this passage of Isabella Buchanan Edmondson's diary she writes about meeting General Lee at General Forrest's headquarters.

"...I am perfectly delighted with him, if I had a heart to lose, I think it would be in danger.  God bless both of them, spare time to our Country, and crown them with Victory, in the battle which awaits them...."

Isabella Buchanan Edmondson

It's a super easy block and I took the really easy way out of making it. I could have rotary cut the fabric and sewn it, but I used the foundation paper that I printed from Rosemary's companion CD to the book.  I pretty happy with how the corners all met....

I picked fabric out of my Civil War stash that resembles the fabric in the Civil War Diary Book.

Well.. this is the foundation paper that I printed up from the companion CD.  It has some 'extra' seams printed on it.  I ignored these and "X" them out so I didn't accidentally sew on them for the seams.  As you can see I wrote the colors in the different sections of the block.

Love this handy dandy mini, tiny iron!  Makes those quick ironing moments, like ironing a small seam down so easy!  Don't have to leave my sewing chair, it's right by my sewing machine.

Sewing on the line using a tiny seam....

The four sections of the block are done and trimmed up.  Just need to sewing the sections together.

'Meeting General Lee'
July 8, 1864

Remember to post you Civil War Saturday blocks on the flickr group!  I love to see photos.  I hope that you are able to join me again next Saturday for Civil War Saturday.  I will be working on the block 'Games, Music and Knitting'.

Happy quilting and perfect stitches to you,

Traveling Stash Giveaway!

Look what came in the mail!!!!

Traveling Stash Giveaway!

I was so excited when I came home last night and found this in  my coat room!  The Traveling Stash has arrived!  It was so much fun to look through, so many treasures! Ready for another Traveling Stash Giveaway?

Well, here it is! Here are some of the items that were included.

There's lots of fun fabric!



And cute patterns, notions and other treasures!

Here's what I took.....

Aren't these cute fabric fat quarters!  I see a modern quilt made out of these, wouldn't the adorable embroidered flower make the perfect tag for this quilt....

I have a thing for stripes.... couldn't pass these up.  Also love, love aprons and wear them all the time!  Thank you Traveling Stash for the lovely additions to my sewing stash!



Here's what I added!

2 floral fat quarters
Minnesota fabric fat quarter
1/2 yard fall floral
1/2+ Christmas fabric

1 tea towel
The following Quilt Doodle Patterns; "Kringle Mug Rug", "Witchy Poo", "Christmas Dash" and "Grandpa's Pumpkin Table Runner"

And last but not least, added to the box... a package of 2" Thangles and a "Puppy Love" quilt kit!  Enjoy!!!

Now how do you win? and what are the rules?

Rules:

1. Be an active blogger. Post about receiving the box and the giveaway on your blog in a timely manner.

2. There's a note in the box that logs where the box has been. Please add your info and place the note back in the box.

3. There's a list of Rules and Guidelines in the box. Please read and follow these and return the list to the box.

4. You may take anything you like from the box. Just replace every item with comparable quilt shop quality items equal to the amount taken.
5. Ship the box to the next person in a reasonable amount of time.
6. Due to the amount of postage shipping is only within the USA.

Giveaway:
1. Leave a comment on this post about your first sewing project ever! (Mine was a wrap around corduroy skirt) 
2. For a second chance, you can follow my blog, not that I am all that exciting! Comment that you have.
3. For a third chance, mention this giveaway on your blog. Comment that you have.
The giveaway ends on Wednesday, July 11th. I will draw the winning number using random.org and get the package in the mail! Be sure that I have a way to get in touch with you!

Good luck everyone!  It was so much fun to go through the stash and take and add! 

Happy quilting and perfect stitches to you!

A List of Fun!

In an effort to get my calendar together and a to-do list made, here is a list of some quilty fun that I will be posting about over the next month or two.  Blog hops, give aways and inspiration to get those projects started or even done! Sewing machines will be humming over the next few months!

I'm looking forward to the Red White and Blue Blog hop hosted by Sew We Quilt!  I have a great block to share with you!  My scheduled blog hop day is July 3rd! Stop by and check it out!  I'm offering a chance to win a PDF pattern of your choice! Woot! Woot!

Starting Monday July 2nd, and each Monday for four weeks during the month of July,you will be able to find some great holiday tutorials and inspiration at Sew Festive. There will be two tutorials on each of the Mondays; one will feature decor for your own home, and the other tutorial will feature something that can be made as a gift.

Monday July 30th there will be a linky party here to show off your finished holiday-inspired projects.  I'm hoping to be able to share a Grinch quilt.  I've been gathering my Grinch fabric for a Christmas quilt project that I plan to share for the linky party.

The Think Christmas blog hop will be July 30th - August 3rd.  A ton  of blogs are participating, Quilt Doodles being one of them!  I will have a festive Christmas block for you to make!  Wilson is busy planning for the giveaway!  We will have something fabulous!

Happy quilting!

Day 2.... I'm Still A Slacker....

Here I am, day 2.... still a slacker.  It's 10:40 and I've managed to still be in my jammies, drinking my second cup of coffee.  Oh my it's almost lunch-time.  Hubby is off to work, Wilson is sitting under my chair and teenager is still asleep.  Another peaceful morning. I never did make it to my studio yesterday.... got caught up with the laundry, and then decided to wash bedding etc.... one thing led to another.  Late yesterday, when I was ready to go and sew the phone rang.... that darn phone rang.... it was the greenhouse.  I was scheduled to work... holey crap-o-la, I've never been late to work let alone miss going! So I got my exercise running around like a crazy woman looking for keys, shoes, where's my t-shirt.... one of those proud moments.

So today is officially my first real day off... I've checked the calendar about 50 times this morning. Only thing on the list is dinner with in-laws.  They are usually fashionably late.  I officially have 6 hours until their arrival. Time to spruce up the house... and sew. While drinking my first cup of coffee I found out that the Traveling Stash will be coming to my home.  I'm so excited!!!! Can't wait!!!! It's like being able to peek into a treasure chest! I will try not to stalk the postman the next week or so, I can't wait until it arrives.  I will be sure to pack it with some treasures too!  I will take pictures and post all about it when it arrives!

I also signed up for the Think Christmas Blog Hop hosted by The Cuddler Quilter.  I will post more about it in a day or two.  It is going to be a busy month or two!  So many fun quilty things on my to do list!  Time to get dressed and start the day!

Happy quilting!

I've Been A Slacker....

Happy Monday!  I've been a quilting slacker, time has a tendency to get away from me.  My studio has been whispering, 'come and play, let's get some sewing done!'.  I've got several project to work on!  My 'Red & White Takes Two Quilt', 'Building Houses' challenge (I'm painfully behind), Garden Party quilt, Civil War Diary Quilt, oh gosh, the list goes on and on.  I've been busy juggling home and family.  I've spent a few days last week visiting with my parents and helping them out.  Time well spent... did get some design work done while visiting and I'm looking forward to sharing my ideas with you!  Today is my first day home and I'm not sure where to start.  It's nice to be able to lounge around in my jammies and enjoy my coffee, hubby is off to work, Wilson is watching the birds on the feeder and teenage son is still sleeping.  It's a beautiful, quiet morning. Hummmmm what to do first, laundry? dishes? dusting? I still hear the faint whisper, 'come and play...' Maybe I'll just bounce around between everything on the list... at least I've got my suitcase  unpacked.

Happy quilting and perfect stitches to you!

School's Out For Summer!

 

It's time to close the library up for the summer and at noon today I can start my summer vacation.  I have been looking forward to it all week!  I know all the little kiddos are sleeping in this morning and dreaming about pool parties, no homework and upcoming family vacations.  (Or at least in my perfect world, I think they are!)  I know I am looking forward to jammie days until noon, more time to quilt, fresh tomatoes from my garden and lazy afternoons spent in my hammock.  I have a couple of fun dates on my quilt calendar, Christmas in July hosted by Sew Festive and also the Red, White and Blue Blog Hop!  Hope you can join me for both fun quilty events.  (Links can be found on the sidebar on my blog)

Have a wonderful day, happy quilting!