Across the Pond & a Pillow

Hello world!

 

Here in my part of the good 'ol USA

it's freezing.

Seriously.

6 degrees this morning while I'm out taking all these pictures.

 

Our project for the Across the Pond sew along this month was anything apple.

So, I made an apple.

:)

 

 

I just pulled scraps from my bucket, got a twig from the yard and

there you have it!

 

I also saw this adorable BLOCK TUTORIAL on Facebook the other day.

I chose to make it into a pillow.

 

 

I couldn't be more happy with how it came out!

 

I did some free motion applique around the holly leaves and berries.

 

 

And for the back, I used Amy's (from eamylove) covered zipper pillow backing tutorial.

 

 

 I love this tutorial and use it on all the pillows I make.

 

What's next on the list?

Well, I'm FINALLY going to make Noodlehead's divided basket

using these gorgeous fabrics from

Terry's Fabrics

 

These home deco fabrics are so luscious.

I can't wait to cut into them!

Be on the lookout!

 

xoxo

Cindy





 



A Quilt for My Mother-in-Law

Several years ago,

when my husband's grandmother passed away,

my mother-in-law acquired a bag full of

hand stitched butterflies she had made.

When all the grandchildren started having babies,

she would take these butterfly blocks and make a quilt

for the newest addition of the Smith family.

 

I thought it only fitting that my mother-in-law should have a quilt

made from these beautiful, treasured pieces of art.

 

 

My brothers-in-law and their families chipped in for the items

needed to make these blocks into a quilt.

 

Each butterfly was hand stitched by Grandma Smith

(who is actually my mother-in-law's mother-in-law)

did you catch that?  hee hee

 

I used a floral fabric for the sashing.

I found that fitting for butterflies.

Don't you agree?

 

 

I just did a straight line quilt,

because I didn't want to take away from the

memories of the butterflies.

 

 

She really liked it.

Whew!

:)

 

 

I'm very happy with how it all turned out.

I love the story behind it.

 

I hope Grandma Smith is smiling down

and happy that her memory is cherished!

 

xoxo

Cindy



Across the Pond - Skinny Pinny

I LOVED this months project for the

Across the Pond sew along.

 

Incase you need a refresher,

this monthly project is hosted by

Amy of Amy Made That!,

Susie of Susie's Sunroom, 

and

Amanda of The Patchsmith

 

They take turns sharing a project for the month.

 

This month was hosted by Susie and her project was the Skinny Pincushion.

You can find the tutorial by Green Bean Patterns

HERE

 

This goes together very quickly

and is SO cute.

 

The first one doesn't work for my machine. 

I keep my extension table on,

so I needed to make mine a bit skinnier to

accommodate the small space.

 

So here's my first one.

 

 

 

I will be giving this one as a gift.

I'm pretty sure I know who will get it.

 

 

I used Amy's measurements to make my second one and it worked perfectly.

 

I like to use crushed walnut shells

to fill my pin cushions.

My sister and I buy a bag of them

from the pet shop and then split it.

(because you get a HUGE bag!)

I love the weight and firmness the crushed shells

give the cushions.

 

 

I also did a little embellishing

 

I love those polka dot buttons!

The lace and button can be found at

the Little Red Cottage on Etsy.

You can find them

HERE.

 

 

So hurry up and go make yours!

And if you do,

make sure to share in the Flickr group.

:)

 









 



Blogger's Quilt Festival

It's that time again!

The Blogger's Quilt Festival

hosted by Amy of Amy's Creative Side



 

I chose to enter one of the most favorite quilts I've made.

The pattern is Smitten by Rachel Griffith of psiquilt.

I used fabric I won from Laurie Wisbrun called

Don't Be Crabby.

 

I knew right when I won the fabric what I wanted to do with it.

I needed to make a warm quilt sewn with a lot of love

to give to my dear friend's son.

 

I totally adore this quilt!

 

 

Her son is now a year old,

and she also just had a beautiful baby girl

(for which I am making another quilt!).

PS...please, Michelle, stop already! 

LOL

 

I think sweet Nick will be happy this winter snuggling in all this quilty love.

 

 

 

For the back I used a high quality, very soft, flannel.

 

 

Since the weather is getting a lot cooler,

I really need to get this sent off so Nick can enjoy it!

 

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by!

I love visitors!

 

Make sure to check out all the other beautiful quilts,

and their stories, during the festival.

Voting will start on November 1st.

I'll make sure to remind you to vote for your most favorite!

 

 

Enjoy the show!

xoxo

Cindy

Snow!

I think I chose the perfect day to take off work.

It was a last minute decision

and I am so happy I did!

 

We are having our first snowfall of the season.

 

 

The snowflakes are huge!

 

 

The apple tree we planted 7 years ago, which never, ever had apples,

now has 5!

 

 

(I can't believe my husband never noticed when he was mowing the yard!)

 

I think my snow-topped asters look beautiful!

 

 

 

 

Our gourd bird houses are also enjoying the new weather.

 

 

I think everything looks nice covered in a bit of white.



 



But I think today I will take the lead from Miss Rosemary.

 

I hope you are enjoying your day!

xoxo

Cindy

 



I Love Fall

Today is just sharing

fall around our home.

I love decorating for the seasons/holidays.

Enjoy!