I Changed My Cabinet Card Canvas

I took the cabinet card canvas from the previous post and changed the cabinet card to one I created.  I used a picture of my two lovely grand daughters and made a cabinet card.  Very simple, I just used Photo Shop Elements to print the picture in Sepia tone and copied the original cabinet card.  Put the two together and I have a vintage cabinet card with my modern day beauties. 

My daughter-in-law's birthday is today and this is the gift I made for her.  We had a wonderful family dinner on Saturday evening at Famous Dave's to celebrate the event.  Happy Birthday Marcy!!!!!

Another Smitten Class Project

Cabinet Card Canvas

 

Each week we have a new project in the Smitten Class from Sugar Lump Studios.  This week the project was " Sweet Bebe Cabinet Card Canvas".  Nancy used a cabinet card featuring an adorable baby.  I decided to use a cabinet card from my collection.  I love this card featuring these two little girls.  I think it is a First Communion since one of the girls has what appears to be a Bible in her hand.

Following Nancy's tutorial, the collage was assembled on a 8" x 10" canvas.  Embellishments are from my stash.  It was a great project.  Looking forward to seeing what we do next week. 

Pretty in Pink

Happy Pink Saturday

This is the doll I made for the Vintage Valentine Swap.  You can find out more by clicking the link on the left.  My partner is Lena and she lives in Russia.  Today is our mailing day but I mailed this doll over three weeks ago and she still has not arrived at Lena's home.  Our dolls were to have a Valentine theme but also have a vintage theme.

I designed the pattern using a heart shape for her face.  I then stitched on the features with embroidery thread and added a wisp of red hair.  In keeping with the vintage theme, her dress is from a vintage feedsack and the hearts in her hands are made from a vintage quilt top.  My great grandmother did the hand stitching on this old quilt top.  She is about 24" tall.  I didn't give her a name.  I'm sure Lena will come up with one. 

Hope she arrives in Russia soon.  Lena promises to let me know when she arrives.  I'm not sure is Lena has sent my doll yet or not.  It is difficult since I don't know Russian and Lena's English is limited.  We have exchanged emails.  Lena has a beautiful blog but it is of course in Russian. 

For more Pink Saturday posts, check Beverly's How Sweet the Sound.

AN UPDATE:  Lena did received her doll and named her Valya.  You can read what Lena said about the doll if you check the comment # 3 under comments.  So glad she arrived safely in Russia.  I'm anxious to get the doll Lena sent me.  This was a great swap.  I'm pleased that I said OK to International swapping this time.  I usually say no since it involves  paperwork at PO.

First Block Completed

I completed the center block for my Civil War Block of the Month.  The square is 16 1/2".  I was amazed at how well the corners matched on each piece.  I used my AccuQuilt Go to cut most of the pieces.  I was lucky to have the right templates.  Probably won't be a lucky on some of the remaining pieces. 

I also took time to read the Chronicle that comes with each month's block.  This month's chronicle featured Mary Custis Lee.  Wife of Robert E. Lee and great grand-daughter of Martha Washington. 

I've Started My First Block

Have you seen the new Civil War Chronicles Block of the Month Quilt?  It is beautiful (and huge).  I just picked up the first three months at 3 Dudes Quilting.  I spent the morning cutting the pieces and hope to sew this first block this afternoon.  They have the center panel on display at the shop and it is beautiful.  The fabric is my Marcus Fabrics.  I have seen the Club listed on a number of Quilt sites.   My friend was participating at 3 Dudes and I decided to join her.  Maybe I'll have a block to post later this evening.

Happy Quilting.

"T" is for tulip

We are nearing the end of our little alphabet quiltie swap on Fabric in Altered Arts 2.  How time flies, it seems like only yesterday if was making my A, B, and C quilties.   The tulip on this quiltie is fused applique.  Letters are stamped with Stazs On ink.  I added a vintage lace from my stash and quilted with my machine.  Edges are finished with satin stitch.  I love the colors in this background fabric.  Green and Purple are my favorite colors and Springtime is my favorite time of year. 

I'm anxious for those lovely Spring Days.  We had freezing temperatures here in the desert last night.  At 10:00 am I let our little doggie outside.  He went over to his outside water bowl, stuck his head in, and then gave me this strange look.  I went over to see what his problem was -----water in his little bowl was frozen solid.  Poor little doggie had never seen ice in his bowl.  I covered my plants in the flower bed and just hope they didn't freeze.  Many have lost their landscaping this winter.  Strange here in the desert.  I know I shouldn't complain since many of you have sub-zero but I live in the desert.  It isn't supposed to freeze.

It's in the Mail

From this

To this

To this

The 30's reproduction quilt was finished over the weekend and went in the mail yesterday.  It is on it's way to Portland where it will find a home with David.  David and my son grew up together in our old neighborhood.  They attended elementary, junior high, and high school together.  David now lives in Portland and is restoring a 30's era home there.  I hoping he will enjoy this little quilt.  It is from 30's reproduction fabric but with a modern twist.  Pattern is Simply Crazy by Karla Anderson.  I quilted it on my Bernina using a meandering stitch.   I used my new Accuquilt Go to cut the 2 1/2" binding strips.  What a great machine.  Can't wait to use it on actual quilt pieces.  This coming soon.