Are You Up for a Challenge?

3rd Annual Piggy Bank Savings 

I've signed up with Val's Quilting Studio for a challenge of a different kind!  

 Saving all the found, lost and accumulated change you come across on a day to day basis in a piggy bank or vessel of your choosing to spend, at a later date, on some quilt and stitchery pleasure.

 I'll be saving towards some floss and Aida cloth as well as quilt fabric (not sure what yet).

 Just think, a lovely little (or large) stash next July.

 Every penny counts.

Join the challenge and see how much you can sock away!  

 Grab a jar, bottle or bowl and start saving!

Happy Stitching ")

Happy Canada Day!

Be Safe Everyone

He Did Great!

My son's second sewing project, a pencil case, and it's his first zipper!!

Makes a Mom proud ")

Dandy Eye Candy

I have yet to start stitching up some fabric squares but I have been doing some cross stitch.

Just a few letters on the right.

now the eye candy...

sigh

Have a wonderful day ")

The Time Has Come...

It's been quite a spell since we've talked. I needed to step back and regroup.

I think I've got a handle on things as best I can now.  I've been reading your posts and have laughed and cried with some of you, as well as being in awe and inspired by many of you.

The plain truth is, I've missed you,

  sewing, stitching and sharing.

Speaking of sharing pop on over to  By the Pricking of My Thumb

for a link to a spectacular GIVEAWAY!

Primitive Trims Giveaway at Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe x 2

Another lovely GIVEAWAY over at

>>>Victorian Motto Sampler Shoppe<<<

click above and enter

AND 

 GIVEAWAY #2 from Nancy

Primitive Trims and goodies!!

The Postman Brought a Postcard

I joined in the fun at Sheila's Quilt World Postcard Exchange and received this lovely

paper pieced postcard from Sheila. The theme was, of course, Valentine's.

I love it!

Now that Sheila has received her Valentine I can show you what I sent.

Yes, it's a pretty design but it allowed me to use some of my mixed media ideas.

Who doesn't like glitter?

Sheila will be hosting more exchanges throughout the coming year.