I Luuuuv Spikey Spikes!

........and here are the steps to how I got some.

First, you need a 3 yr. old birthday boy who likes dinosaurs.

I found this.  Smaller than a fat quarter.

I had fun pulling some bright crazy fun fabrics that match!

I played with some pieces and parts I had on hand trying to get a feel to which direction I should go.
Oh my, decisions decisions.

Yes. Yes.
Rows and rows of various borders will work.

Next come the SPIKES! And quilting.
LOVE!
I was energized by channeling my inner Gwen Marston.

Ta Da!
Just the right size to be cuddled, loved and to be carried around.

The Back.

Benjamin and his family may need a pair of sunglasses too, this is BRIGHT!

Stonehenge

32 totally YUMMY flavors!!!

Just a little closeup sample……now didn't that taste good!?

(I have absolutely NO idea how I am going to use these, I have just loved them from afar lately.)

THANKS SANTA!!!

Old-n-Crazy but Still Good!

My blog post could most certainly be describing ME, but that description belongs to this
star quilt I received in the mail a while back.

Julie from JulieKquilts blog was the one who sent it to me.  You can go to her blog and read HERE about how it came into her hands before
she sent it on to me.

As with all older quilts there can be some issues…

 This top has some machine sewing going on as well as some hand sewing.
See some of the paper still attached…there on the left.

Oops, the edges don't quite meet up.

Oh My!

But what's a few puckers among quilty friends??

Paper pieced diamonds large and small form the design.

A WIDE variety of fabrics were used.

I'm swooning…..yes, really I am!

Tucked inside my quilty package was this LARGE bag of Julie's scraps along with THE cutest
sparkle-ee card with a bookmark.

I left a comment on JulieK's post that day, she responded to my comment with a question.

Which one do you like the best???

Well, I like the pink and green star one!

Good, said Julie, I will send it to you!!!

WOW!

I LOVE this old star quilt AND am soooo amazed at JulieK's generosity in sending
it to me.
Even though the top has some major issues it is still lovely, good and just plain
ole fun to look at.  I have spent much time studying it and enjoying it.
Wondering about who made it and how old it
might be.

So, I guess this old quilt and I do have a title to share

Old-n-Crazy but Still Good!

THANKS bunches JulieK!