Shabby Roses Quilt is done!!!

Well, this quilt has been in the making for a while.

I started making the blocks in August 2009,

and finally finished it yesterday April 4th, 2012.

The blocks were designed by Jenny of Elephantz.

It was originally a free BOM.

It's no longer available for free, but you can purchase it on her website.

I changed the setting of the blocks.

I wanted a different look then the one Jenny had designed.

My quilt is 43 inches wide by 40 inches long.

All the blocks are hand embroidered and hand appliqued.

I used fusible web to applique my shapes.

The quilt was machine quilted by me.

I used my old Kenmore sewing machine to quilt it. 

The binding is all done by machine.

I washed it yesterday and now it is so soft and crinkly.

Just the way I love it.

I put a sleeve on the back, so now it is ready to hang.

I'm keeping this one.

I've had a few requested or hints from a few people who wanted it.

But, this one is all mine.

I just love it!!!

I hope you like it too.

Since I have to work all weekend,

I will wish you all a very Happy Easter!!!

Hugs

Shabby Roses quilt almost done!!!!

Hi everyone,

I know it's been a while since I blogged.

March was a rough month for me.

I was extremely busy.

Then, I started getting so tired, then just plain worn out!!

I didn't do a lot of sewing.

I was having a hard time sleeping and just didn't feel well at all.

But, it's a new month.

Yeah!!!

It should be better, since I have a week off coming after Easter.

I do work all of Easter weekend. :(

Today, I got some energy and finished quilting my Shabby Roses Quilt.

I've had this top done since July 2010.

It's about time I get this finished.

I just need to put the binding on and I'm done.

Here it is.

And a close up of the quilting.....

This pattern was a free block of the month provided by Jenny of Elephantz.

I just love it!!

I hope you like it too.

Hugs

Borders and a Sweet gift!

Hi everyone, I hope you are all having a nice day. I finally put the borders on my Shabby Roses BOM quilt top. I have had the blocks put together for quite a while now. So today I wanted to get a little farther along with this project. This is definitely one of my favorite quilts that I have made. I just love these blocks designed by Jenny of Elephantz blog. They are adorable.

I also received a sweet gift in my mail box from Michelle at Dresden Quilter. I had given her a tiny piece of fabric about a month ago, so that she could finish one of her Bee blocks. It was just a tiny little piece. She bought me a fat quarter and a card to say thanks. Wow!!! I was so blown away. This was so generous of  you Michelle. I didn't mind sharing with you and the gift was not necessary. But I am very grateful. Thanks so much!!!!! It goes perfectly with the two other fat quarters that I bought from the same collection.

Well, I'm working night shift for the next three nights. I'm going try to do a bit of stitchery this weekend. I did want to do some hand quilting but realized that I don't have enough bigger pieces of fabric to do the backing on the quilts. The fabrics that I do have are just NOT the right colors either. Hmmm......more shopping! LOL!!!

Have a good night everyone!

Hugs

Ariane

My shabby roses top is almost done! Check it out!!

Another Block done and a few cute ornaments

On the weekend, I spent some time with my daughter making some Christmas ornaments. This is a tradition for our family. I always make some simple decorations with the kids to put on the tree. The boys were not as interested so my daughter and I went ahead and made some. She painted some simple wooden ornaments with an aqua color. This is her favorite color. I had bought a Martha Stewart stamp and glitter starter kit (on sale 30% off). I also bought some cheap Christmas stamps. These were $1.50 each. We had fun using the glue and glitter to decorate these ornaments. I just have to glue the ribbon to the back in order to hang them on the tree. Aren't these cute!!!

I also finished another Shabby Roses Block. Only 3 more blocks to make. Yeah!!

I have to work evenings tonight. Have a great day.

Happy Stitching!!

Hugs Ariane

Finished Block 5,6 and 7 of Shabby Roses BOM

I hope you are all having a nice day!
I finished a few blocks the last couple of days.

They are for my Shabby Roses BOM.
I finished block 5, 6, and 7.
I'm very happy about that.

Now I have the first 8 blocks done.
Only 4 more to go. Yeah!!!

I'm feeling much better today.

Thanks to all of you who commented about that.

I had some kind of stomach virus. It was not pretty.

 But I'm over it now. I'm so glad.

 I had a really good day today. The kids all had planned activities today.

 So, my husband and I were left on our own.

We spent some time together and went out to a concert tonight.

We had a great time.  I hope you all a great day.

Happy Stitching!!!

Hugs Ariane

Another Shabby Roses Block done!!

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a good day.

Today I worked day shift. It was a good day,
but I had a really bad headache.

It got so bad that I ended up having to rest for a
few hours when I got home.

But then when I got up again I was better.

I didn't feel like working on my Picnic quilt tonight,

so I decided to finish one of my Shabby Roses Blocks.
This is block #8. I haven't done block 5,6 or 7.
But I really liked this one so I jumped ahead.
Now it's done.

 I really like it. I have to get a few more of these ready
so that I can work on them. This is one of the projects
I'm hoping to get done before the end of the year.

Well, I have to work again in the morning.

So I have to go to bed now. Have a good night!!!

Hugs Ariane

Shabby Roses Blocks 2 and 3 done!!

Hi everyone! How are you all doing? I'm doing well. It was a very, very hot, humid day in Eastern Ontario. I worked today and it was almost unbearable. But I survived. I've been working on my Shabby Roses BOM the last couple of days. I have Block 2 and 3 done. I'm almost done block 4. But I'll show you that one later. I hope you like them.

Happy Stitching!!

Ariane :o)

Shabby Roses block 1 and I received my giveaway package!!

Hi everyone, I finally am off from work today. I worked evenings last night and it was so hot. The humidity was unbearable. My face was beat red from the heat and I really struggled most of the night. When I got home I just went right to bed. I was so tired. But I'm off work today and tomorrow. I'm going to take it easy.

Yesterday morning I finished the first block from Elephantz - Shabby Roses BOM. I really love these blocks. I'm not going to put them together the same way she is, but I'm going to use them in a bigger quilt with other blocks that I piece together. Here is my first block.

I also received my giveaway package that I won from Aunt Spicy. I'm so excited. I love these fabrics. I can't wait to use them in a project. Thanks Aunt Spicy!!!!

I hope everyone has a great day. I have such a headache this morning. I think it's just because of the heat last night. I hope it goes away soon. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

Happy Stitching!!

Ariane :o)