Dresden Plates Update!

Just popping in to show you where I've gone with the Dresden Plates!  They are laid on top of one another so far - I'm hand stitching them in place, it's just like stitching a binding in place.

I hope you don't get tired of seeing this project...I'm really happy to be making it for my DQS partner :)

Are you working on a project for a friend?

Amy
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Dresden Plates

I really thought I needed to get a few more things done today, before sewing up these plates....but the piles were calling to me.  I'll get to the other stuff here in a few minutes :)

What do you think?

I LOVE them, but I can't decide which center plate to use.  I have time though, I next need to figure out what my background will be, and if I want to piece it.

Hope you are having a productive day!
Amy
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Started!

In the comments on my last post, I was challenged!

In between, "mom" responsibilities, I cut and sewed more than enough dresden plates!  Not that I'm afraid of new york beauties, I just couldn't get excited for this project about them....these I'm excited about.

So Lindsay...What have you been working on?

I have a few things on the household to do list, hopefully I can resist this pile until later :)
Amy
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Starting

I have a to do list, including a throw quilt, twin quilt and doll quilt...the trouble seems to be starting! (I have all the fabric, I've been focused on the quilt-along so far)  So today I'm going to start on the doll quilt :)  I had been thinking new york beauties, but I'm chickening out - I'm going to make some dresden plated with these Happy fabrics!

Keep me accountable - okay!?  I need to share some progress here really soon, so I can work on the rest of the list.
Blessings,
Amy
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Doll Quilt Swap 9 Inspiration!

I'm excited to be in the next round of Doll Quilt Swaps on Flickr!  This is a great swap and so much fun to participate in.  Last weekend I learned that I was included, and this next weekend we should be getting partner information.  This swap is secret, which makes it even more fun - you never know where your quilt is coming from, or which one in the pool will be yours!

With that in mind, I made a mosaic to narrow down some of my favorites, and include some older ones, for my partner :)

1. rectangles with attitude, 2. Randomwork embroidery, 3. Poppy, 4. Aunt Millie's Block Two, 5. 1/6 of a zipper quilt, 6. Aunt Millie's Garden - Block 6, 7. Bricolage &Butter Bee - March, 8. DQS#8 from Isabel., 9. Doll Quilt Rec'd by TagEButt, 10. "285", 11. YIP 365.184:: Zen squares pillow, 12. Wedges!, 13. triptych, 14. Stained Glass Quilt, 15. Aunt Millie's Block One

Created with fd's Flickr Toys

Some of these I like for the pattern, others the colors, prints and solids are welcome, easy to intricate!  Really, I'm very easy to please :)  So, dear partner, just have fun creating!

I can't wait to start stalking my partner!!

Amy
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Doll Quilt Received!

I've had the best round with Doll Quilt Swap! I love making little quilts for people and of course the payoff is a new quilt for me. For those that don't know, DQS is a secret swap, you never know who is sending a quilt your way! The fun is watching all the beautiful quilts added to the pool over the course of the 2 months. Some finish fast and others are still sewing at the deadline, so there is always something new to see! I love to leave comments as adorable quilts are posted, but rarely allow myself to believe that it could be for me.

Imagine my surprise yesterday when I opened the mailbox and found a package from Australia, containing this gem --



Nicole of Craftapalooza, has been stalking around here getting to know me, and made this just for me! Each petal of the flower is about 3/4" across, and the flowers are not quite 2 1/2" total. Adorable, little details in each flower too! And this is something that I have yet to even try for myself. Joe thinks I'm a little strange carrying it around and running my hand over the flowers - they are just too beautiful!



She included some great little extras too! Thanks again Nicole - I love it :) Just what I needed yesterday too - I was going on little sleep and feeling a bit down after spending the afternoon cleaning. Thankfully Emmalie has been 24+ hours without incident and at kindergarten this morning!!

Blessings -
Amy

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Sew-n-Tell

I've been working to finish up my doll quilt all week. It needs to get in the mail Monday! But I think I will admire it until then :)


I've titled this quilt "Flowers for . . . " I will have to update you with who the flowers are for once it is received. Now I just need to wait and see what arrives in my mailbox! That's the best part! Getting a quilt just for you that you had no part in creating :)


Here's a detail shot - I added a few beads to give the flowers in the center some sparkle, and hand-quilted the entire thing. I don't know how some of you only hand-quilt, my fingers hurt!

If you have something to sew-n-tell head over to Amy's blog and link up!

Have a great weekend~
Amy
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Getting There

Hi there! Just a quick post to check in with all of you. This has been one of those weeks - you know the kind. When nothing is normal, and finding motivation is a challenge. Little Sophia seems to have a flu bug, and is currently asleep on the couch. I'm praying that it doesn't spread - say a little prayer for me too - k?

Yesterday I finished up my DQS7 quilt top - I really like it! Now to decide how to quilt.

Also from the list, the sample bag is half complete, and I'm half way around Sophia's quilt binding. I think I will go sit for a bit more with it now.

Many blessings to you today ~
Amy
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Swaps Received!!

I've had a couple of good days of mail! Friday my Doll Quilt arrived, and Saturday my STUD mini arrived :) Time for some pictures --

Doll Quilt from Maggistitches -


Over in the discussion thread for DQS we agreed to post a pic of us with the quilt we receive, make it a little more personal. Fun idea - here's me :)



Here's the back of the quilt - notice the addition of the front fabrics in the back! So cute.


I really love the quilting too!


Thank you Maggi!

Swap Til You Drop - Spring Flowers mini from Tracy!


And extras :)

I love the concentric square quilting on this one too!
This is why I have loved getting into swaps - the quilty goodness that comes back to me :) There's a link in my previous post for a swap that closes tomorrow, if you are interested in getting involved.

I'm off to get my binding stitched down --
Amy

Doll Quilt Swap 6

So I peeled myself away from the computer for most of the day and managed to get some quilting taken care of. Feels good too!



For DQS, the partners are secret - it's fun as you never know who or where your quilt is coming from. I got some ideas from their favorites and slowly developed my plan. I love the end result!



I also finished a quilt for the STUD swap I signed up for this month - but need to wait to share it :) Next up - my swap blocks! I've drafted my plans, I just need to find a couple of quiet hours.

Blessings ~
Amy

DQS6 Sneak Peek

This week of Spring Break has been great! No schedule, except for Owen's naps - don't want to mess that up :) We started the week with sunshine, however yesterday and today have been WINDY and rainy. Just as well, the colds have been going around with the kiddos - Owen and Emmalie are really congested, and Sophia still has a cough from last weeks ear infection. Just the way this month has gone! I'm so thankful that they are healthy otherwise.

I took all the kids to the dentist this morning - not to bad really! Ella and Em got the full cleaning treatment, while Sophia and Owen sat/laid on my lap while they got checked out. So now Owen is down for a late nap, and I am doing my best to take advantage of this "free time"! I had rented a flick for the girls last night knowing that it was going to be icky out :)

That's where these stacks of fabrics come in! Doll Quilt Swap 6 is in full swing - lots of creative people with beautiful quilts. I'm drooling over each new set of pictures posted.

I've gotten started, but without our usual schedule, it's a little more challenging to sit and create. I read somewhere about a mom getting up at 6 am to create - I can't remember where, it was just last night. . . I do love to create, but would much rather stay up until 2 in the morning than wake early :) But Joe's been making fun of me for staying up late, and I do need a bit more sleep - oh well! It all gets done eventually :)



I've had fun spiffing up this blog too! I would love to create a new banner, but haven't come up with anything that I like better than what I already have . . . so not yet - but don't be surprised when I figure it out!

Also - I was linked too from OnePrettyThing (Thanks again Rachel!) - Welcome everyone coming over! I hope you are inspired and encouraged as you browse around :)

Blessings to you ~ Amy

Doll Quilt Swap 6

This last week I stumbled on to John's announcement that DQS was taking sign-ups for the next round! I quickly made way over to flickr to get in on the action. Having done a few swaps in the recent months I was hoping to get in with DQS as they always seem to have beautiful doll quilts for each other. There is no theme, but it is a secret, so you have to "stalk" your partner without them know you are creating for them - fun!

Here's a little inspiration that I found on flickr . . . all the flowers and birds . . . pretty sure I'm ready for spring to be here :) We still have piles of snow, with a north facing home, it sticks around longer even though it has been warm (around 45) lately.



1. Lizzie's graduation quilt, 2. 4 Seasons Dolls Quilt swap. Spring!, 3. Doll Quilt swap 5, 4. Four Seasons Quilt Swap - Spring, 5. Wedges!, 6. Doll Quilt Received from Woolly Interlude, 7. Diamond Fassetts - DQS4 Sent, 8. Doll Quilt Swap 5 received, 9. mini quilt taylor, 10. Rainbow Swirl Dolls Quilt, 11. Doll Quilt Swap 5 ready to go!, 12. Abstract #5 Mini Embroidered Art Quilt, 13. tree, 14. August 27 203, 15. rosie's quilt, 16. Doll quilt II., 17. Block sent to Kathy2859 for Buzz Cuts, 18. triptych, 19. aunt millies garden-2, 20. Drunter und Drüber; Higgledy Piggledy, 21. En Route, 22. First Try, 23. For the Birds, 24. Finished ! last day of 2007...., 25. Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts, 26. Brunswick Street, 27. Katrina Quilt Square 'flowers', 28. French Press Cozy - detail, 29. Quilting Exhibition, Llangollen, 30. Bursts and Arrows Quilt, 31. bento box quilt, 32. Spring Bento Box - Doll Quilt Swap III, 33. Doll Quilt, Complete, 34. chicks, 35. my new log cabin, 36. I found a quilt top today!

Hope you are having a great day!
Blessings - Amy