Sunday, June 29, 2008

New & Old

Before I forget, a quick reminder that those of you involved in the pincushion swap, your parcels need to be mailed no later than the 7th of July. So that gives you eight days left.
I'm so happy that many of you enjoyed the couple of links from the past two posts. It's always a good thing to share the fabric love, plus our credit card couldn't possibly do justice to all the wonderful bargains that were available. I'd love to see your fabric goodies when they arrive at your door, so do remember to show us all. I'll be sure to let you all know what I think about the pencil I ordered.

Right, now that I have that taken care of let me tell you what's been going on here for the past couple of days.

  • I managed to get the last row onto Luke's quilt and all the hand stitching done last night. Today's plan is to get the binding on so I can sit and stitch it down in the evenings. I'm sure if it wasn't for Peg's swap this would not be at this stage. Poor thing would probably be languishing in a cupboard somewhere. Thanks for the incentive Peg.
  • I finished my pincushion for my partner. Yes it's a black and white photo. I didn't want to give anything away by showing colours.
  • I shopped for the Cup Cake Swap
  • I shopped some more.

  • Finally I did a little more online shopping for the Cup Cake Swap. Just waiting for it to arrive at my door step.

I wonder what all these pieces of fabric will become, maybe one item, maybe more than one. You'll have to wait and see. Sharon emailed me my partners details, how lovely I have Stina as my partner. So any progress that I show, will have to be little snippets as I know she reads my blog.

Happy Stitching, and thank you for taking the time to visit, I do enjoy reading each and every one of your comments.

22 comments:

Nanette Merrill and daughters said...

The swap sounds like so much fun. I've got my plate piled high but I wish I had a spot for this on it.

Lorraine said...

oooo...that cupcake fabric looks yummy!! I have been shopping for mine on line as well....way too much fun being had here!

Stina said...

Yepp...you better do that...or don´t *LOL*...cause I´m always curious...!!! So I will be visiting very often!! *S* Love to have you as my swap partner...
Love your shopping... ;D

Lorraine said...

.......and that black and white quilt is just stunning....love the pincushion.....

Guðrún said...

Your partner will be very lucky, your pincushion is so unusual in a good way :) Great fabrics you have got.

Noémia said...

Your pincushion is lovely and quilt to!

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Thanks for the compliment Linda...to be doing the quilting by hand, now that is amazing, love your pin cushion swap...

Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts said...

Peg has us all on the hop at the moment trying to get all our projects finished. This has been the best incentive for me.
Love all your sewing and fabric purchases. So much to look at.

Red Geranium Cottage said...

Love your pincushion goodies there. Even in black and white. Looks pretty. Now what are you making for the cupcake swap with all those pretty fabrics???? I'm glad your happy with your partner. It was tough matching up all those names. WOW! What a job. But it's gonna be fun now.
Love the quilt too by the way.

Gina said...

What a great quilt. Pegs Challenge has focused my mind aswell. I might actually get some quilts finished.

Love and hugs Gina xxx

Karol-Ann said...

Great quilt now that I see more of it. You have got to finish it, it will be wonderful!!
Groovy pincushion too.

Yvonne said...

I'm sure he'll be elated with it....I have one to finish for my Luke too. :)
Your pincushion looks awesome....

Jo-Anne said...

It looks as though you have been very busy!! Everything is lovely!
I am so anxious to get my little pincushion in the mail....I can hardly stand it!!!!:) Your partner will be most pleased with the one you made!

Michelle-ozark crafter said...

What lovely things! Luke's quilt is wonderful!

Screen Door said...

Wonderful girl for your swap....You'll have so much fun. I have never had a needle case. I printed out the Cinderbery pattern and plan on starting it this week. I quilted all weekend. Hopefully this evening I can post....Your fabrics are beautiful....

Marilyn R said...

You have been one busy gal lately! Luke's quilt looks fantastic. Love the other goodies you have shown too!

Jackie said...

Ohhhh, I love the fabrics that you have chosen for your cupcake swap. Enjoy your stitching.

God bless.

Ginger Patches said...

Your fabric for the cupcake swap is so perfect!! Lots of fun shopping!

Jelly Wares said...

That cupcake swap sounds like loads of fun... I love all of the fabric you've bought, can't wait to see what you create.

Jodie :)

Solstitches said...

Luke's quilt is stunning in the black and white fabrics.
I just adore the pincushion you made. What a great shape - I've never seen one like it before.
Was it a purchased pattern or did you just make it up?
Pretty fabrics you bought for the cupccake swap.
Had to give that one a miss as I am already oversubscribed with one thing and another.

Thimbleanna said...

Your quilt is really looking great Linda -- I love the black and red squares. And I can't wait to see what you do for the cupcake swap -- it looks SO fun!!!

loulee1 said...

Lukes quilt is stunning. I know I keep telling you I like it, but hey, if he doesn't like it I do!! LOL

Cute pin cushion, clever idea, to show the whole thing, but in black and white.