Fun and Funky Rooster Pin Cushion

The fun and funky roosert pin cushion is complete.  I searched on-line and found two patterns for the rooster pin cushion.  I used parts of each to complete this little pin cushion for my partner in the Embroidery Floss Travel Sewing Kit swap.  She likes black and all brights.  I think these fabrics are bright and include black.  I received the fabrics in a trade on Fiber Art Traders (FAT).  Now I'm off the make a needle case out of the same fabric. 

Fun and Funky Pin Cushion

I recently signed up for an Embroidery Floss Travel Sewing Kit Swap.  To find out more click the link on the left margin.  My partner describes her style as fun and funky.   So I'm making her a fun and funky pin cushion for her sewing kit.  Can you guess what it's going to be?  I can't show the pin cushion quite yet but it is truly "fun and funky". 

Summer tote swap

You may remember this little quiltie.  It was a techniques week on Fiber Art Traders a few weeks ago.  I decided to use it to embellish a tote for a swap on Fabric in Altered Arts 2.   We were to make a beach tote or embellish an pre-made tote.  This is my tote.  In addition to the quiltie, I painted the front of the tote with fabric paint.  Hope my partner likes it.  We will be assigned partners on Thursday.  The swap is hosted by the lovely Norma at Creativity Has No Limits.

South American Mystery Quiltie

I've been on a blog vacation.  We were traveling and also did some redecorating in our living/dining room.  Room looks great thanks to DH's paint job.  I'll post pics later.  Trip was to Utah for a family member's wedding.  Lovely backyard reception.

I completed this little quiltie today.  It is for a trade on Fiber Art Traders (FAT).  The theme is South American Mystery Quilts inspired by photos from a recent trip by our hostess.  Fabric was part of a give-a-way on Wanda's blog that I won some time ago.   The fabric was perfect for this quiltie.   The photo transfer is one of my personal photos.  I photographed the flower in my front yard at our vacation home in Ky. 

I'm hoping to get back into my studio next week.  I've missed my sewing machines the past few weeks. 

Mini Scrap Book from Noelene in Tasmania

These are Noelene's photos of the Mini Scrap Book she sent me.  FAT (Fiber Art Traders) hosted the trade.  I just love the little mini scrapbook with the paper dolls.  Noelene left a few pages blank at the back for me to add journaling or more pictures.  You can see my mini scrap book here.   Thanks Noelene for this great little book.

July quiltie M is for Monkey

This is my July quiltie for Fabric in Altered Arts 2.  We are doing quilties for each letter of the alphabet and July is "M".  I purchased a fat quarter of each of these fabrics at a little quilt store in Danville, Ky last fall.  A few weeks ago I made a small tote from the fabric and decided the leftovers were perfect for a Monkey quiltie.  I added the selvage with the fabric name "Monkey'n Round".  I embellished the quiltie with a card from a box of child's alphabet cards.  Luckily the M was for monkey.  Quiltie will go in the mail next week.

Fourth of July Fabric Postcard

This is a fabric postcard that I made for a friend.  It was very simple to make.  The base is Peltex.  I printed the address and a quote from President Eisenhour on the reverse side.   I found the image on the web.  The site has a number of vintage postcards for the Fourth of July.  The star fabric is from my stash.  I think it was left over from a flag quilt I made for my son.  I used my Janome 11000 to do the satin stitching.  I think it does the best job of all three of my machines when it comes to the satin stitch. 

Our family is looking forward to a wonderful Fourth of July.  We will be attending events in downtown Mesa tomorrow evening, fireworks after the baseball game on Saturday evening, and lunch after church with the granddaughters on the 4th.  Back to the ballpark to see the Chicago Cubs play on Monday afternoon.  Busy next four days.