SMS Giveaway Winner!!

247 of you visited my blog and I just want to say thank you!! I love reading all of your comments and appreciate your suggestions. A giveaway really is a good chance to get some of your questions answered and get more ideas:)
The lucky winner is #47 - Kristen of TipToeThreads - email me your address Kristen! I'll post on your blog as well.


Thanks everyone!

PTQB - Nov 09 - Block for Darci

PTQB - Nov 09 - Block for Darci
Originally uploaded by BlueberryGabs

Darci wanted us to make a Christmas tree block - the only stipulation was that none of the fabrics could be holiday themed or "Christmasy" - it's been fun to see what everyone has come up with. I used Kathy's pattern from Pink Chalk Studio - cover of Quilting Arts Magazine. See my other post below for the Christmas Tree Hot Pads.

SMS Giveaway Day - December 2, 2009

Yeh....it's here again....SMS Giveaway Day!! It's so much fun that I had to participate again!!! My little offering is an Aunt Grace Scrapbag Charm Pack. I am happy to ship internationally - I will draw a random number on December 6th 6pm EST. All I ask is that in your comments you tell me about the best pattern you know of for toddler pajamas (my little one is under 2)....I just ordered the Oliver + S Bedtime Story Pajamas this week....or I'd love to hear of your ideas on the best toy patterns (Melly & Me perhaps??) My little girl loves her stuffed animals so I thought it might be fun to make her one so that she has it for the future...handmade is the best right!!:)

Thank you for stopping by my little corner of blogland:)

Crinkly Goodness and a New Binding

For those of you who stop by, you know I've been posting about my Old Red Barn Co. Quilt Along Quilt that I started in the summer:) I know, I know, it's been on my WIP/To do list. Well, I'm happy to say that I'm 95% finished with the quilting....pheww! This is truly only my third quilt that I've made and it's queen size! It takes forever, but I'm happy with the results so far.

I had some trouble in deciding on the binding and asked you for your opinions. I was ready to go with what you said and then I saw this fabric by Jenean Morrison (Picnic Parade). I really wanted a striped binding but just couldn't find one that I really liked. Well, here it is...I think it will be bright and cheerful like this quilt. I can't wait to see it on my daughter's bed next year! She'll eventually be transitioning out of her crib....sigh....:)

I'm in love

with my new camera! I bought a Canon Rebel T1i/500D with a 50mm F1.4 lens and it's awesome!!!! Look at the quality of these pictures.....sweet!

The Savvy Photographer

Another love and interest of mine is photography! I just came across an awesome website called The Savvy Photographer You have to check it out! I'm a particular fan of babies (go figure...sorry for those of you who hear endlessly about my little girl...but heh, she's my only little one:) Again, love all things creative. I'm shopping for a new camera and would to like to purchase wisely - any ideas? I'm thinking $1500 should buy a decent camera and one good lens. I love portrait photography...close up shots and wild angles....with awesome natural lighting! I hear good things about the Canon 50mm 1.4 lens. Ahhh...can't wait to hear your thoughts!

Christmas Cheer

I meant to post this on Sunday but the Santa Claus parade was held in our city on Saturday night. It was the first time my husband and I took our daughter....she absolutely loved it. From the animals, to the lights and of course Santa Claus, it was priceless. There is nothing like the pure joy on a child's face! Are you feeling in the Christmas spirit yet?