My first UFO finish of the year!!!!

Today I worked and worked on a my Between Charming Friends Quilt.

I wanted to finish one of my UFO's.

I had everything I needed to finish this quilt.

So, I quilted it and bound it all today.

I'm so happy it's done.

Here is the front.

And here is the back.

All it needs now is a label, then I need to wash and dry it.

It will look even better once it's all nice and crinkly.

What do you think?

Cute eh!!!!

My quilting is not perfect.

One of these days I'll get a better sewing machine, so that the quilting looks better.

I'm thinking of selling this one.

But, I get really nervous selling anything.

I always get so scared that they will see all the imperfections and want to give it back.

I'm not good with rejection.

Well, I have to work in the morning.

So, I'm going to bed now.

Hugs



Charming Girls Club finishes for July & August.

I joined the Charming Girls Club and tried to get lots of stuff done this July and August. I made most of my goals. Some didn't get done, but what can I do. It was so busy with going to Northern Ontario, and spending the month of August at the cottage, and working........You girls know how it is. Here is the list I posted for things I wanted to get done.

1 - Spend more time with the kids having fun!!! I should be able to do this easily since we are going away next week on a holiday, then going to the cottage in August. Can't wait!!! I definitely got this done. We had so much fun visiting with our relatives in Northern Ontario. We had such a great time. Then we went fishing and roasted marshmallows, weiners over the campfire. Played so many card games and sang songs as my husband played guitars.

2 - Find a least 2 nights for just me and the hubby to go out on a date. My husband and I did get some time alone together in August. We went out for dinner and just relaxed and watched a movie. We had a few nights, no kids, no dogs at home. Those were really the best nights. Sometimes the best date is one where you can just relax and spend time together with no interuptions.

3 - Finish organizing my new sewing room. It is so disorganized right now. Well, it was organized.....LOL!!! But you know how long that lasted.

4 - Finish my Jack-in-the-Pulpit quilt. Yes, I got this one done. Whohoooo!!!! My girlfriend loved it.

5 - Finish my Between Charming Friends quilt and help my daughter finish her quilt too! Well, I got my quilt top done, but not quilted. My daughter was gone to camp all of August so she didn't get to work on hers. Hopefully soon!!

6 - Quilt my Picnic quilt. Nope! Didn't do this!! Oh well....maybe this month.

7 - Take a walk at least 3 days a week. I'm so out of shape. I've got to get off my butt. I did do my walks. But I need to do more. I have to keep working on this one.

8 - Spend less time on the computer and more time with the family or working on a project. Well, I did spend A LOT LESS time on the computer this summer. I was away at the cottage or working and only got to sneak in a few minutes here and there to check my emails, and do a short blog post in between my work shifts. I spend a lot of time with the family this summer. I didn't get to work on too many projects, but that's okay. Once school starts next week, I will have more time.

So all in all, I think I did pretty well.

Hugs

Ariane

Between Charming Friends quilt top done

Hi everyone, I hope you all had a good day. The weather was gorgeous today. I went for a nice walk early this morning and it was so relaxing and cool.

I also finished my Between Charming Friend quilt top. It was supposed to be done a few weeks ago, but I just didn't have the time. I really like how it turned out though. The fabric is "Make Life...." by Sweetwater for Moda. I really love this collection. It's really modern and sweet. Now I just have to baste, quilt and bind.

I also have my second block for the Gifts of Grace BOM done too. I really like this one too. So sweet.

Here is another picture from the cottage we rented.

 This is late in the evening. Such a nice view of the lake.

Have a good night!

Hugs

Ariane

Gathered Clutch, bookmarks, and blocks!!

 

Hi everyone! I hope you have had a nice weekend. I didn't get to do everything I wanted this weekend. My inlaws needed some help, so I ended up with them most of the day Friday and all day Saturday. I did manage to finish the kids teachers end of school year gift. I made them each a gathered clutch and a bookmark. I think they are really cute. I added some vintage lace and buttons on the bookmarks.

I also finished my blocks for the "Between Charming Friend - Quilt along". These blocks are so cute. They are tiny. Now I just have to put the top together. I made these blocks late last night, after the kids were in bed. B-Sew Cute still has to finish her blocks. That will have to wait until Tuesday, since I work night shift tonight and tomorrow.

Well that's all for today. I have to go rest a bit, since I have to work all night.

Hugs

Ariane

B-Sew Cute's blocks started

Hi everyone, I just wanted to share with you the blocks that B-Sew Cute is sewing for the "Between Charming Friends Quilt Along". She has the first 12 blocks done. Now she just has to finish the 16 patch blocks. She has got them partially done. We just have to cut the strips down and sew the 16 patches together. I haven't started mine yet. I had to help B-Sew Cute with hers. She does all the sewing. I do all the cutting and ironing. She's only 10 yrs old. I'm still a little leary of letting her use the rotary cutter. So this is truly a Mother/Daughter project. I had to work today, and will be working tomorrow. I plan to work on my blocks on Friday. I'll see you then.

Hugs

Ariane

The BCF Quilt-along update!

Hi everyone! I finally got my fabric cut for the Between Charming Friends Quilt-Along. I was waiting for our background fabric to come in the mail. It finally arrived today. So, I got my fabric cut and also B-Sew Cute's fabric cut. Hopefully tonight we will be able to get started on the sewing and catch up.

Here is B-Sew Cute's cut fabric. She chose Aqua SKU# 9900-34 from Moda's Bella Solids collection as her background color. I just love it. I think it will look great with her "Sweet" Charm packs.

Here is my fabric all cut up. I used White as my background fabric. I decided to use the red polkadot from the Make Life collection for the binding though instead of the white. I think polkadot's look so great as the binding. And it will co-odinate great with my Make Life charm packs.

I also received more blocks in the mail today for my Month of the Sew Modern Bee.

I've received 9 blocks so far. I just love them. This is my first Bee, and I'm loving it. I also love the fact that it's all Canadian girls and we don't have to worry about customs. The shipping is so much cheaper too.

Here are my blocks so far.....

I will be putting sashing in between these blocks. I think they look great. Can't wait to receive the rest of my blocks.

I hope you all have a great day.

Hugs

Ariane