Tuesday, August 24, 2010

What Was I Thinking…

..when I said I would finish off this quilt today?  Who did I think I was…Eleanor Burn’s?…I mean really~ it was Heritage Quilting day for me…I had to run errands after so I got home around 3pm! Then finish off the quilt…YIKES!..it WAS still in little pieces!  P1090712

So I SEWED my little heart out but…it didn’t get done!!  Dinner needed to be made, laundry needed to be washed and the dogs needed to be walked…and did I mention how dry my flower pots are…

Sew let me show you what I DID get done!! I stitched the snowman at Quilting, I finished squaring off the blocks, I laid the blocks out and got the colours in the right places, stitched the rows together and then trimmed them and then sewed the rows together. 

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The quilt is now in ONE piece…but it’s too late to put on the borders…so tomorrow is another day!

Whew!

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Heritage Quilting was a lot of fun! What a great bunch of ladies!  I HAVE to tell you about their Give Away Table.  If you have something that you no longer want..like fabric, magazines, patterns, books, etc. then you bring it and you put it on this table.  Anyone can ‘buy’ any of the stuff…sort of like a mini garage sale…(and YOU know how much I like a good GS!!)  There is a piggy bank on the table and you pay the bank…they donate the money to charity.  Would you believe that they raise approximately  $300 every 3 or 4 months!  Isn’t that a great idea!!  Love it!!   P1090706 Tomorrow I will share a few of the projects that the ladies have completed or are working on!  Such a talented crew!

Just a reminder that if you haven’t entered my GO! GIVE AWAY you just need to scroll down to Sunday’s Post!!  GO! NOW!! Good luck!

Have a terrific Tuesday and Happy Quilting!!~P

31 comments:

  1. I would say that is enough for one day.
    You get a lot more accomplished than I do, I am a procrastinator;)

    Debbie

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  2. You will get it done, don;t worry and it is so cute. Can I ask, are you using a specific pattern for this quilt, particularly the Snowman? I am a snowman collector and just love this ones face. I have atone of brushed plaid cottons and would love to make a quilt like this one for myself if you could let me know the source of the pattern. Thanks so much!

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  3. I love how the snowman looks like he's peeking in from outside :-)

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  4. Your quilt looks great! I have plans for a plaid quilt for later this autumn, and my fabrics are so much like yours (same source, I believe!).

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  5. Love the quilt and can't wait to see how you quilt it.

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  6. Oh, I love your quilt Paulette and the giveaway table is so cool!! Can I come next time LOL!

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  7. My goodness you had a super busy day - lots accomplished. Love the quilt.

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  8. You may not have known what you were thinking......But, boy do you know how to put together a quilt.. This one is so cute. I have a thing for snowmen....

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  9. Pretty good for one day if you ask me!
    BTW, I'm not sure if Eleanor is really a human being...she can work like a robot...seriously...did someone check there are no batteries? ;o) {sorry, couldn't resist}

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  10. Love love love your plaid quilt! I'm curious to see what you do for a border. :-) Sounds like you had a really busy day, now today you should un-wind and sew-sew-sew! :-)

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  11. Your quilt top looks great. I just love the snowman in the middle. It looks like this is going to be one cozy quilt to cuddle up in this winter.

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  12. Adorable...and what a GREAT idea about a charity table! I am going to mention this to my LQS...I am really lovin your blog ;) Sandy

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  13. So cute! You got ALOT done. That little snowman peaking through... it's just adorable.

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  14. I will have to recommend that idea of having a mini garage sale of sewing goodies to a little group I just joined. Thanks for mentioning it. Just think if I didn't befriend you yesterday I wouldn't have known;)

    Your quilt looks great so far. Don't you love how the real world junk creeps up on you?

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  15. Congratulations on getting your blocks all sewn together! They look great! :0)

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  16. What a great way to fund raise and stash bust, very neat idea.

    I really like the way your bordered out the snowman head, it really brought him into the quilt so to speak.

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  17. Great quilt and progress Paulette.
    Looking bsolutely fabulous.

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  18. I love the snowman in the center of the quilt...how cute!!

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  19. I just love love love this quilt, I see somone else asked if this is a pattern, I would love to know also. Looks like the snowman is peeking in a window I just love it.
    Are you sure you are not related to Eleanor?:)

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  20. Looks like you still got an awful lot done considering.......but where is the little birdie????

    The plaids really make a striking quilt don't they? Love it!!!!

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  21. That is a very striking quilt - I just love it!!

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  22. I LOVE this quilt, girl! You got a LOT done for one day!

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  23. The quilt turned out SEW well!!!!

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  24. can we win that quilt??? I'd love to have it!!! will be keeping an eye out for it finished, do you need my address, LOL!!!!!!!!

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  25. I love plaids and that snowman is so cute. You really were busy!

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  26. Love your snowman in the quilt. You're doing fine. Just work at your own speed. Everyday living does get in the way every time.Just keep going and your projects will get done. Bonnie in South Tx.

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  27. This quilt is so simple and sweet, right up my alley with you fabric picks! Adorable!

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  28. I just love the snowman in the center of that quilt. Sorry you didn't get finished, but you're so close.

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  29. I love the snowman peeking out in the center block. Great quilt for a fella :) Can't wait to see it all finished. Awesome job!
    nsue21702 at gmail dot com

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  30. What a precious quilt! It's a little bit country and a little bit snowy. :) Thanks for the great Give Away table idea.

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  31. Does anyone know if the Baby Go comes with any dies?? I am a follower.

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