Oh I know some will be shaking their heads and wondering why I have decided to take part in
Darlene's Mystery quilt when I have committed to finishing off some UFO's , well it is a mystery to me as well but sometimes when you see a project that you love you simply can't resist and this was the case here . I tried to resist I really did but I came across a really beautiful charm pack I have had for a while which was a gift from my friend Linda and I knew it would be perfect for this project, besides the project is so pretty I knew I would have to give in , looking forward now to the next installment and if you are interested in checking this out be sure to stop by to visit Darlene , her blog is well worth a visit and you can find the instructions for this first block .
This charm pack is called Sandhill Plums by Kansas Trouble Quilters for Moda , gorgeous fabrics and colors I love . I had planned on taking part in a workshop with our guild to make a jacket and changed my mind so have a tote with fabrics that I had purchased for that project that I think will work perfectly with these charms.
Thinking about my UFO's I have made progress maybe not as much as I had hoped but some is better than none I suppose . My SAHRR is now at the quilters , whew that is such a wonderful feeling and I am anxious to get it back and get that binding sewn on .
I also wanted to share a package I received a few days ago from
Betsy of Quilting Fiesta , I was the lucky winner of some Aurifil Thread on her giveaway , lucky me as I love this thread.
It is a variety pack and even has some wool thread in there , should be lots of fun to try these out , thanks so much Betsy !
We had a fresh snowfall last night which caused our guild meeting to be cancelled , so it was really pretty when we got up this morning and look at our feeder , they were sure busy .
Not much room but it is funny to watch them cram in there and push one another off to get a bite to eat. The deck was full as well , a real flurry of feathers to enjoy :-)
That's it for now folks , hope you are enjoying a nice day where ever you are , take care and make your day special.
hugs Sheila
Your mystery quilt looks great so far! I thought about doing it, but I really do have too many things going on already. I'll be watching to see how yours progresses! :0)
ReplyDeleteLovely colours in your mystery quilt Shiela..
ReplyDeleteSuch cute little hungry bird...
I love your colors and the snowball block in your first round of the mystery quilt. Can't wait to see what's next---I'm tempted to jump in too... :) Oh I love your snow and the birds. They bring joy to me every day---and if I could just have a bit of snow as a background---heaven. :)
ReplyDeletelove that block Sheila....and that thread is great; I have the same pack.
ReplyDeleteLove your snowball block. I love the fabrics.
ReplyDeleteA mistery quilt is always a fantastic challenge.
Your snowballs are wonderful. Such a great use for a charm pack. Can't wait to see what is next. I'm hoping for pinwheels. Nice win with the threads.
ReplyDeletesorry, I was more interested in all the birds! I don't think I've sen so many birds on one feeder before!
ReplyDeleteSheila, you just know how much I love your snowballs! So glad you joined the party...and so glad you are feeding the birds! They sure love your bird feed! Congrats on winning the thread packaage...always nice to have extra thread when you need it!
ReplyDeletewhat is a quilter to do when a project is calling your name? LOL I like your fabrics for your mystery.
ReplyDeleteWe quilters can always use more thread too and free, can't beat that.
We might get some snow tonight!
The mystery quilt looks lovely. Love the photo of the birds. Hugs,xx.
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to resist some of these lovely goodies we see ... love your fabrics there... and so sweet to see the birds enjoying the nuts and seeds.... here of course with it so hot they are enjoying the fruit....
ReplyDeleteHugz
Lovely to see the birds in your garden. Your new project is going to be fabulous
ReplyDeleteLove your birdies! I've been seeing those snowball quilts around blogland, but I'm reisisting. But....I found anohter idea for snowballs that I'll be making. and no, it wasn't on my UFO list! Sometimes you just have to go for it!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sheila, and your snowballs look great! I'm so excited to have so many following along. The birds are so cute! What kind of seed are you feeding them?
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Sheila and I love all Kansas Troubles fabrics...this line included.
ReplyDeleteSO happy you joined in. What's one more project, huh?
Loved seeing the birds too!
I love the colors in your mystery quilt Sheila. So glad you like the thread.
ReplyDeleteyes i love Darlenes blog as well,lovely quilt,unreal all those birds at the feeder Sheila,enjoy your day.xx
ReplyDeleteenjoy the mystery quilt I will chech it out and my just do because you are..... a way to quilt together ;)
ReplyDeleteI'll guess you gothrough a lot of bird seed ....
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Hi Sheila, I like your mystery quilt with the warm colors that you're working with. Sometimes a quilt pattern just calls to you! You have a great bird feeder and it must be fun to watch it.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day,
Judy
It is beautiful Sheila and how neat to see your bird feeder so full!
ReplyDeleteI love forward to seeing the mystery quilt unravel. Some projects really are very hard to resist.
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