It's Black Cat Crossing w/Giveaway!

Good morning, and what a GREAT morning it is.  Today is my day to show what I have made for the "Black Cat Crossing" and I am so ready.

I want to thank Madame Samm and Wicked Wendy for all their hard work putting this all together for us.  I must admit, I love these "Spooky" hops.  Thanks guys!

Well, I got out my trusty pencil and paper and started to draw.  Oh, this time  I came up with two designs this time.

First one is this little guy:

I needed something narrow and long to put on top of my table where I keep my one plant.  (The table looked so plain.)

I found some skeleton fabric that seemed to match.  (Unfortunately, I  didn't get to purchase any of those beautiful Maywood fabrics.  I used what I found in my stash.)

Here he is....All ready for Halloween:

I used my fabric paints to help set him off.

(Check out the glittered glasses)

 

Then I drew this little guy:

I machine appliqued them both with monofilament thread.

I didn't have a lot of the orange fabric, so I used both the orange and black for a small boarder.

(Again I used my fabric paints)

Oh, I got just the spot for him for Halloween.

Ok, now that you seen mine...let's grab some treats,

And check out what the rest of us "goblins" have made:

Selina Quilts

Quilted Delights

Words & Stitches

Seams to be Sew

Still with me?  Didn't  get scared off yet?

Well I got a giveaway (Treat) for

one of yous.

This adorable pattern for "Grace".  She is an 18 inch Angel.  Brand new, (I took her out of the wrapper to get a clearer picture.)

Rules, you ask???

Just leave me a comment.

Everyone is eligible, I will ship anywhere.  Just make sure I have your e-mail address so I can contact you.

Contest ends November 1st.  That is when I will announce a winner.

So, good luck 

When Witches go riding 

And Black Cats are seen.,

The moon laughs and whispers

It tis Halloween!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!

Are You Ready??

Are you ready???   I hope so, cause you will now want to miss it.  The "Black Cat Crossing" hop starts on Monday!

I have been working on mine, diligently and finished it today.  Ah, but you have to wait till it is my turn to see it.  

Today, I would like to share one of our favorite fall deserts.  (I must say one, cause we got many.)   

       Apple Cake

First peel, core, and dice 5 medium apples.  Set aside.

  

Next mix together in a large bowl:

   

    2   Cups Sugar

    2   Cups Flour

    1 tsp.  Baking Powder

    1  tsp. Baking Soda

    1  tsp.  Cinnamon

    Pinch of salt

    2   Eggs

    1 1/2   Sticks butter  (3/4 cup)

    1   Cup nuts. (We prefer pecans)

    1   Cup milk

Add the apples and pour mixture into a greased cake pan.  Bake at 350° until a toothpick comes out clean.

Serve warm with ice cream or enjoy with your favorite cup of coffee.

Oh, I know what I am having when I visit all the wonderful creations.   I will not miss a one and I hope you join me.

Remember, it starts tomorrow, Monday the 20th......

MONDAY'S Schedule:

Why Knot Kwilt

Lixie Makes it

Miss Priss Quilts

The Slow Quilter

Patchwork Sampler

For the full schedule go to:

Madame Samm

Or

Wicked Wendy

I must say, I always enjoyed Halloween, and I love cats.....So, I can't wait to see...

Till then,

HAPPY QUILTING EVERYONE! ! ! 

October Quilt Guild in Weakly Co TN

This month our Quilt Guild had a "Sit and Sew".  "What is that" you ask?  That is when you bring along what you are working on to the meeting.  Most bring in hand sewing but you can bring your machine if you wish.  Then we sit around, work on our projects and talk. 

This time Linda Arant brought in a project she needed help with.  Unfortunately, she broke  her  wrist and couldn't get it all done.  (Linda was working on a project for Greenbriar Assisted Living here in Martin, TN.)

It was a lot of fun, everyone worked together.

We also got a lesson from Gail Young on "Needle Turn Appliqué ".  She brought in some samples and did a wonderful job explaining how we can all master it.

We all got a 1 on 1 explination, and everyone was all ears.  She did a "Great" job,  Thank you Gail!

Two of her quilts she brought along as a sample:

Her "Snowmen" above and "Sue Bonnet Sue" below, both done by hand using her needle turn appliqué  technique.

We also had some "Beautiful" Show and Tell:

Tillie came up with a unique star quilt using up some of her scraps.

Close up:

Bette is working on this top:

This is Joyce's wool quilt.  She said it took her almost a year to complete.   All was done by hand.  (It would have taken me a lot longer then a year, that's for sure.)  She did a "Beautiful" job.

Nancy brought in her placemats.  You know making these is like making 8 mini quilts.  I liked her fabric choices.

And Barb brought in some great refreshments.  Every month she takes the time to bake for us.  Then she comes early to set it up and decorate  it in the theme of the  month.  (That also  includes a cold drink and fresh coffee. )

Thank you Barb... It is greatly appreciated!

We have a "GREAT" bunch of ladies.

Next month we are going on a field trip to "Back Yard Fabrics and then Patty's.

I can't wait!

I got a lot to do till then.  So back to my room I go.

HAPPY QUILTING EVERYONE!!

It's Pumpkin Time!!

Fall, the time of year when you see pumpkins everywhere.  I never knew there were so many recipes for pumpkins.  You name it and someone is making it with Pumpkins.  At our house, we love Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin Cookies, and my favorite is Pumpkin Roll.

(Look he is trying to hide, lol)

I always had a lot of fun over the next few Holidays with my kids.  (Actually, I always had a lot of fun with my kids)  But now that they are  all grown....guess I have to make my own fun,  :)   

I got a new pattern and a new tool at the Paducah Quilt show this past April.   (The Lil twister)  

I finally had the chance to make this quilt and try my ruler out.

As you can see, I made lots of 3 inch squares, carefully sewing them together here the pattern suggested.

Here, as above you can see how I cut with my Lil Twister Tool.  (Which was a 2 inch square)

The tricky part, which really wasn't  tricky, I just had to be careful.  Alter each row was cut, your turned them to the right and sewed them together.   After a few rows I could see the pattern and felt more at ease.  I was afraid I was going to get them mixed up and not notice it, until it would be too late.  I was in visioning a lot of ripping.

Actually, no ripping!  I was proud of myself!.  Till I quilted it.   I did an all over random quilting.  I am not sure if I had stretched it too hard on my frame (cause of all the bias ends) or did too much quilting.  But I just don't like how it tuned out.  Guess I will just have to do it again!

For now it will do, but I am going to use this tool again, that's for sure!   It was too much fun.   (I just loved these colors too.)

For now I am too busy.   I got some ideas as to what I am making for the next hop.

Wendy and Madame Samm are brewing up a doozy this time.

"Black Cat Crossing"

Starts October  20th

I can't  wait and I  sure hope to see you all there.

Till then,

HAPPY QUILTING EVERYONE! ! !