Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Some mail, gifts, stitching......

Hi everyone! I hope you are all well. I got some great mail today from my partner of the Potholder Pass 2 swap. miesmama sent me two wonderful potholders and a matching tea towel. Aren't they all adorable? I love them. Thank you so much!! This was another great swap.

I went to my sisters for an Easter dinner on Saturday. Our families don't get together often enough. It was so nice to spend the evening together. She surprised me with a birthday gift. She gave me some fabric, a roll of Steam & Seam and a nice long ruler. I was very excited. I love all of it. Thanks Sis!!!

I was bored the other night and decided I wanted to do some applique. I just had to use the Steam & Seam! LOL! A little spring block that I just put together. I'm not done yet. Not sure what I will do with it. It just kind of popped in my head and I had to make it.

I have also been trying to finish the Woodland Bloom Quilt. I have it all quilted. The binding is sewn on to the front. I have two full sides stitched to the back. So only half the binding left to stitch and I'm done. I can't wait. My daughter wanted to put it on her bed tonight. But I was still working on it. Hopefully it will be done tomorrow.

That's all for today.

Hugs

Ariane

7 comments:

a good yarn said...

Lovely swap gifts and birthday presents! So, what next once Woodland Bloom is finished? Ann :-)

sewtakeahike said...

cute applique Ariane! those tulips are so pretty, nice job!

Dresden Quilter said...

I love the potholders you received. Your applique is great and I am anxious to see the finished quilt.

Lee D said...

great gifts and glad you had time with your sister. The woodland blooms is what my daughter made her quilt with. great fabric.

joan said...

Wow! I lovee your appliqué and your potholders! Happy birthday... Isn't it so true "Sisters are Forever"!

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

Love your woodland quilt--beautiful job!!! but that new block you are putting together is just sooo cute--of course seeing how it has a cat on it--Di -- would love it!!!!
Keep on working on it--wanna see where you "end" up with it!!!!
Hugs, Di

Nanette Merrill said...

I'm adoring those hot pads. They are beautiful.