Wind Storm

We had a terrible wind storm today. Most of the island was affected. Power outages all over. Our loss of power lasted about 5 hours. I'm having my first cup of hot tea since breakfast. In fact, I was wondering if I would even get a chance to post today.

I couldn't do much in the studio with the power gone so I cleaned out the big cabinet which holds a lot of my supplies. I'm getting ready to sell it as it's just too big to move with everything else I have.

Now take a look at these posts:

• Needlepoint Now on Pinterest
• Charmed Table Topper from We All Sew 
• Kibble Catcher for the cat lovers out there
• Block of the Month Videos  
• Quilting Videos

Enjoy!

Cozy Afternoon Free Block Of The Month

A new BOM for June was just announced! It's called, Cozy Afternoon Free Block Of The Month, by Jacquelynne Steves, The Art of Home.

If you are interested in this project, you can sign up HERE. It's free! There are three versions for each block

1. Applique
2. Embroidery
3. Piecing

Scroll down (on the blog page) to check out the blog hop and you will find more 'stuff' on the Cozy Afternoon Pinterest page.

I have no affiliation with this site but thought you might like to know about the free BOM.  

Birthdays

Happy Birthday to my daughter! Last year, I was in Chicago with her and her family for this special occasion.
To celebrate birthdays everywhere, here are some fun birthday pieces for your pleasure:

• Happy Birthday, Quilting Arts
• Happy Birthday Wall Quilt
• Happy Birthday Wall Hanging
• Riley Blake Designs Happy Birthday Quilt BOM 2014
• Happy Birthday Quilt 
• Happy Birthday Cake Quilt  
• Birthday Blog Post

Enjoy!

Block of the Month (BOM) for 2014

I just found some Block of the Month sites to check out. Have a look!

• At Grandpa's Farm (free & ready on Friday) from Two Sisters and a Quilt
• January Snowflake from The Hexie Blog
• The Basket Case from Animas Quilts
• All Around Town Mystery Quilt from Garden Path Quilts
• Penguin Cheer (free) from Fat Cat Patterns
• Walk With Me from Angie's Bits and Pieces
• From Head to Toe - A Knitter's Gift - BOM from Just Quiltin with Denise Russart
• Quiet Book Series - Mittens from Riley Blake Designs
• BOM from Morning Glory Designs (seeking a name for the BOM)
• Forever Blooming from P3 Designs
• Garden Gate from Project House 360
• Chatting Over Coffee from Sulky
• Shabby Roses Home from Jenny of Elefantz
• Dream Garden from Sentimental Stitches
• Lighthouses from Claudias Quilts

Here's a few older BOM's
Enjoy!

• Adventure (older BOM with 12 blocks) Embroidery from Pretty P & Mama B Designs
• Blocks of the Month 2013 from Helen  Pinkster Quilt Design
• 2013 BOMs from Miss Loreen's Schoolhouse

Spring - I Hope!

Believe it or not, my crocuses are starting to bloom! It's a wonder considering the cold temperatures we have had this month. I had my summer tires installed on the car yesterday so I hope we have seen the last of the snow!

Here are some Spring projects to think about:

• 3-D Folder Flowers Table Runner
• Amish Tulips Quilt
• Peeping Out Quilt Block
• Flower Power
• Crocus in a Pot
• Pixie Garden Quilt (BOM)
• Crocus Wreath
• Spring Posies Quilt Block Tutorial
• Circle of Violets
• Spring Tulip Place Mat

Enjoy!

Block of the Month - Snowbound

Bunny Hill Designs has a Block of the Month freebie pattern for you to applique. It's called Snow Bound. If your guild is having an auction or challenge, these blocks would make wonderful wall hangings. You could even do a quilt using the different blocks! The best part is the fact that you can take a block to do anywhere. Check out the blocks on the Flickr Site. Quilters have been busy!
Tip
This tip is one I use for any needle work project. Instead of inserting my needle in the fabric when I'm done stitching or just stopping for a minute, I have two small earth magnets attached to the front and the back of the fabric where I lay the needle. It is quite strong and I have never lost a needle. In fact, it can even hold a pair of small scissors when necessary. I got my magnets at Lee Valley Tools but check out your local craft store too.

Earth Magnets, Lee Valley Tools

Block of the Month

I've been searching for free Block of the Month patterns. Not that I'm going to do one but someone out there might be interested. However, in my searches I usually come across the unexpected. Then I save the site in One Note for future reference. You never know what you will find.
The Quilter Community has an alphabet pattern that is nice. All the blocks are ready for you to use.
For those out there with a sweet tooth, try Sweet Treats offered by the Quilter's Guild of Plano.
Snowbound, twelve months of snowmen, is the latest from Bunny Hill Designs. However, once all the blocks are posted. they will be taken off the 'free' page. Check out the tutorials as well.
For stitchers, here are some 'Flowers of the Month' patterns, a Country Calendar, Veranda Views and Under the Sea.
Just For Baby has applique blocks to make a quilt. To get the patterns, click on the text above each block. On the same web site check out the Floral Sampler and Magic Vine.
The Santa Rosa Quilt Guild has been very busy with their BOM's!  So have the Blue Mountain Quilters.
State Flower Quilt Blocks will be available until December 31, 2010.
One Piece at a Time has some wonderful applique blocks with tutorials. Scroll down to get all the Florabunda blocks to date.
I sat down to do a quick blog post! Time sure flies when you are having fun and I thought I was going to put away the things I purchased on my trip. Guess that will have to wait until tomorrow.

Folk Art Christmas Sampler - BOM

I just discovered another Block of the Month Christmas Quilt Sampler from Angie's Bits 'n Pieces. This BOM will run for five months starting in July. The quilt layout is the first thing given to you so that you can start cutting the background blocks and sewing the sashing strips. Just click on the download now for the folk art Christmas. Check out Angie's blog.