I haven't been 'loafin' around or been off on some exotic vacation, but I did make this little 4 letter word for Tonya's challenge. We were to free piece in block or brick fashion and I mustsay everyone's words are sooo cute and fun!!! Go check them out. Tonya at Lazy Gal Quilting has the best tutorials on letters and she is very encouraging on trying to get you to try new techniques. I owe her for taking my fears away on free piecing and being able to overlook some of my flaws in my quilt making and being able to accept it as it is!! ( this block is in the mail to you Tonya)
While I was absent from the blogging world I went to the big city and did a little fabric shopping. Don't you just love fat quarters...I tend to get a little carried away!
Working on this little project took up some of my time..... but more on this in another post!
Hhhhhmmmmm....looks like I did a little more shopping doesn't it...???
Oh......and did I tell you I did a little shopping...??
And while I was out shopping.......I bought a new one of these!!!!!
I just want to let all you lovely ladies who emailed and some who 'demanded' (lol) to know where I was and what I was doing that I LOVED that I was missed and you took the time to check on me. I too have missed everyone and will have a lot of catching up to do!!
Wow, I just love all your purchases! They are fantastic and would fit well into my stash... LOL. Those 4 patches are great can't wait to see what you do with them. Congrats on your new machine, only good things will come from there.
ReplyDeleteWell, it looks and sounds like you had fun! That shopping has me just full of envy. I spied a LOT of polka dots in there. And the new machine!!! Woohoo! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThose 4-patches sure are cute- how big are the squares?
(And how on earth did you get a polka-dotted BAG in which to put your new finds? I love it!)
Welcome back. And the fat quarters almosts look too pretty to cut into.
ReplyDeleteYour's was one of the first blogs I started reading so I am glad to see you back. Love your purchases: next time take me with you. LOL
ReplyDeleteWould you ever be fun to go shopping with!! Nice haul!
ReplyDeleteDid you win the lotery!!! I love fat quarters and you can never have to many, love your little 4 patches and I know all about that secret project, so very kind of you!!
ReplyDeleteoh you lucky lady all those fat quarters and a Bernina sewing machine too! WoW!
ReplyDeletefabric and bernie and more fabric....what more could a girl ask for!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh what a terrific load of fabrics, I love the bundle with all those spots. That little project, I saw on it's new owners blog, just stunning.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you were having some fun at the quilt store while you weren't blogging! Looks like you got enough (are there ever enough?) polka dots to hold you for awhile! And YAY! on the new Bernie! You're gonna have more fun, aren't you??
ReplyDeleteLove your little 4-patches!
Well, I missed you too! Welcome back with the shopping at all (Bernina). You have got to tell us which of the Bernina did you get?
ReplyDeleteBelinda! What have you been doing! Goodness gracious me. What gorgeous fabrics and oh oh oh a new machine to play with. You lucky lucky girl.
ReplyDeleteOh, my favorite kind of shopping! Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteSome power shopping indeed! May I crawl in the bag with all of those polka dots? WOW and congrats on your new machine! Glad you're back...you've been missed!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletethe "Hugs" is great!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are back. I love the fabrics you chose.
ReplyDeleteYou have been fun - wow what great purchases - cant' wait to see the details.
ReplyDeleteI just had to read one more blog before leaving for the hospital - and I saw yours on bloglines and had to read it.
We leave in 10 min. for Don's heart surgery - cya in about a week - when I figure I'll finally have some free time.
Oh, I'm so glad to see you're back...and with great updates! Can't wait for more :) Now I'm heading over to check out Tanya's word challenge! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're back. I've missed you!
ReplyDeleteI love the fat quarters and the four patches. I can't wait to hear all about your Bernina!
I can't wait to see more on your "little" project that you hand quilted. YOur fabric additions will certainly brighten up your summer days, how fun!
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You sure did a little shopping! LOL. Hugs is wonderful and I love the other little something you are working on.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you have been busy shopping and preparing for projects. It was fun to take a sneak peak.
ReplyDeleteMicki
Belinda.. the eye candy! makes me want to go and get more FQ's. you are a tease though that mini quilt corner looks awesome..please post more...
ReplyDeleteI love my bernina too.. you will never look back so glad you are having a great time and glad that they dug you up to see what you have been up to it has been worth it.
lovely fabrics..........
ReplyDeleteOoo lovely fabric shopping. Looks like you have been busy. I think blog breaks are a good way of getting on with projects, but like you, I do miss popping in on people, being inspired, and chatting. Welcome back Belinda.
ReplyDeleteI loved the fabric, the corner of the little quilt and the word HUGS...you did it! and you even did one of my least favorite letters.....the letter 'S'.
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw your lovely gift to Stephanie, I knew where you were this past month. :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely fabrics!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back and you sure have some nice things to play with!
ReplyDeletePlease show your new bernina! I love the shopping haul, I've just done the same and now I'm on a fabric diet so I can use them.
ReplyDeleteYes, a *little* shopping! And I love those 4 patches -- classic and charming.
ReplyDeleteWell, it looks like you had some real fun shopping. Great fabrics and have fun with that new machine. I know you are excited.
ReplyDeleteLove the "Hugs" wallhanging ... and your fabrics are gorgeous, what fun!!! I'm intrigued by the lilac and green quilt too, looking forward to seeing the rest of that!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new machine :o).
Hugs,
Joy :o)
A new Bernina! Holy Cow. I loved the fabric and then a new machine!!
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