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Susie Can Stitch
I saw this project on Craft Hope. It's a part of the Orphan Foundation of America's Red Scarf Project . I'm sharing my scarf late, because it was sent out before Valentines Day. My scarf isn't red, but I am sure I read on the instructions that...
I had fun making granny squares with acrylic, but the yarn was so scratchy, I yearned for a more satisfying fiber to work with. I took a trip out to one of the Big JoAnns stores (my local one is one of the small ones, fortunately it is always...
Granny Square Explorations - Acrylic
I am inspired to craft again since CHA! Last week I got out my crochet hooks and started crocheting floral granny squares from this pattern at Lion Brand HERE.First I played with Red Heart Acrylic because I wanted a stack of pretty scrubbers and I have a lot of...
Finally! It's quilted!I went over to the professional quilters house a couple weeks ago to drop off this quilt top I've had finished for at least a year.Alice has a ton of space to give over to her hobby in her basement. Here we laid out the quilt...
I just got home from CHA. What a show! Our Craft Critique reporters are still hard at work covering this amazing trade show. There is a ton of patterned paper and cutting systems at CHA, but we spotted lots of other kinds of crafting too. Read our coverage HERE.I spotted...
Still making things, but slowly
I like winter, but I do get kinda lazy during these darkest days. It is clear that I have been neglecting my blog. My son, husband and I have been retreating into our XBox. We do play together and talk about all the gaming strategies and game...
Cherry House Quilts
Has anyone seen this magazine?
Has anyone seen this magazine at the stores yet? Fons and Porter's Easy Quilts 2010? I have a quilt in there called Bonneville...I am so excited!!! Will I ever stopped being thrilled like a little kid with a quilt in......
61 x 66 Ready for Spring? This sweet as can be quilt, will surely banish any winter blues! It is as quick to piece, as it is fun to make featuring Amy Schimler's On A Whim 2 fabric - which......
I've been working on a lot of new quilts lately, and this means lots of fabric cutting. The first thing to go is of course, the selvage edge...right into the trash, those lovely little colored dots with the designer's name,......
I love it when a plan comes together
Check out this adorable fabric by SEI and Robert Kaufman...so cute! I had an opportunity to make a quilt for a magazine, but the turnaround time was a matter of days; so a plan was required. Thank goodness for EQ6...my......
We are starting a new line of patterns that will have a special section called 'Can't Go Wrong Color'. The color guidelines for these patterns will have tightly controlled color palettes. There are only 6 purples used in the quilt......
Check it out baby! http://www.ctpubblog.com/2010/02/17/sneak-peek-city-quilts/ It's all so exciting! Cherri...
Threads of Friendship
I love all things creative (though my first love is fabric), & I enjoy the opportunity to dabble in a wee bit of papercraft too. Yesterday I went to Tomorrow's Memories for a ‘Card Makers Tea Party’ with Suzitee. The cards had a butterfly theme and featured Bo Bunny’s Flutter...
Have you seen this little baby yet? We went and joined the queue’s at Melbourne zoo a little while ago and spent some time oohing and ahhing over this amazing little creature: What a cutie! It is...
I’d like to introduce you to Kitty, my new KitchenAid mixer – lucky, lucky me. My Nanna’s 23 year old Kenwood Chef (which was on permanent loan from Mum) started smoking when DH last made bread. DH was most apologetic and offered to...
A “Thank You” & a cute baby photo.
Many thanks for the words of encouragement on my last blog post. Tomorrow was a much brighter day, and has been since. I am blessed by bloggy friendships – local, national and worldwide. Now for that cute baby photo… My...
When the going gets tough, the tough get sewing.
I have had a few disappointing situations happen to me & my family this past week. So instead of turning to the chocolate, I have been doing some sewing therapy – much more productive and better for the hips :) Another...
I’ve been having a bit of fun playing with colour lately. Summer seems a very colourful time and as it’s been too hot to get out in my garden, I’ve had no option but to sew (what a pity!) A little while ago I bought a pre cut 5” pack...
The Quilt Rambler
A1 Quilting Machines loves Texas
Guess where I am? Setting up the A-1 Quilting Machines booth at the Dallas Quilt Celebration! I'll try to recap the past few days, but I'm warning you ahead of time - typos and grammar will be questionable as it's now after 11 PM and I've been going...
T for Texas, T for Tennessee, T for Time to Rearrange and Reflect
Texas.Just the mention of the state brings thoughts of grandeur, pride, cowboys, oil, slogans like "bigger in Texas," "don't mess with Texas," home.I wasn't born in Texas, but both of my parents were. I'm a navy-brat, born on a naval base, so I reckon I'm still a Texan - my...
Nothing like a tropical vacation to reduce stress (grin) Only negative, it was COLD and not so tropical.Never-the-less, we packed up our bags last Monday with high expectations. Six days and five nights away from it all (sounds like the title to one of my favorite movies). Even though we...
I was awakened this morning to a bouquet of purple flowers, my husband said when he saw these he knew it was the right bunch. In honor of this being "Daytona Sunday" (as in THE Daytona 500 NASCAR event) I clipped the stems and arranged the beautiful flowers in our...
Spend a Moment Looking Over My Shoulder
I'm trying something new - took this video with my Verizon Wireless Droid and trying to figure out how to get it online...it's not the best quality or content, just my first attempt at Rambling while I quilt.. this was the quilt on the frame today and I was in...
What's better than a Shop Hop? Warehouse shopping of course!And what a way to end the first month of a new decade - a road trip with a side trip to my favorite fabric manufacturer, P & B Fabrics in Dallas!Okay, so my new A-1 Quilting Machine customer lives...
quiltcrazygaljennalouise
Okay I admit it...I snuck to Florida with my Mom a few days ago:) Her and Dad have a winter home and this year I decided I needed to escape for a few days and enjoy time with them. Although the weather has been cool, we have had a great...
Life continues to be busy and happy. I helped teach quilting at a small local quilt group last night the BG Community Quilters. It is an amazing feeling to help others with the art. I look forward to visiting them again soon! I have created a few new items for...
3 Creative Studios Challenge Revealed
I am participating in the 3 Studios quilt challenge. We are given a word every other month to create a quilt around. Here is my entry for our first word..."Puzzle". Oh I'm so excited. Everyone's quilts are so beautiful! I decided when I joined this challenge I was going to...
So many exciting things have been happening these days. The 4-H Quilters met again this past Monday and sewed together more quilt tops for the neonatal unit at St. V's Hospital in Toledo. I have 25 new quilters and their mentors this year. What a wonderful group, I'm so proud...
Congratulations to the following visitors...Lady bug - Winner of the Book:) @ http://thelightifind.blogspot.com/Astrid Maclean - Winner of the Angel @ http://astridsartisticefforts.blogspot.com/Connie - Winner of the ATC @ http://shedreamsbig.blogspot.com/Thank you everyone for participating! What a wonderful journey it has been!Blessings,Jenna Louise...
Another item for the OWOH drawing
This post will remain the top post on my Blog through February 15th. Be sure to enter my drawing:) Please scroll down for my most resent postings. Because of all the wonderful visitors I have had in the past week, I have decided to add another item to share. See...
Insights From SewCalGal
Can you guess the Designer ? Part 1 & 2
How good are you at recognizing designer patterns, styles, fabrics? And, if you are not very good, are you interested in building your skills in this area? I know I am. To clarify, this is currently part one of a two part post. The title of this post and actual post...
I love spring time when everything is new. I especially love new book releases. And, I'm so excited to be able to get a copy of "It's A Wrap II", by Susan Breier, published by Martingale & Company, home of That Patchwork Place. Susan's new book shows her easy method of...
There are many quilters that have expressed they have items in their stash that they'd like to sale (or maybe trade). I know I need to do some spring cleaning this month in my sewing room, and I'm sure I'll find some items that I'd be happy to sale (or...
Golden Quilter Awards - Nominations are now closed; Voting is now open
Are you aware that March is considered National Quilting Month? The Golden Quilter Awards have been scheduled to recognize those that have made great contributions to quilters throughout the world. For the 2010 Golden Quilter Awards, nominations were submitted to SewCalGal during the month of February. Anyone can now submit...
Golden Quilter Awards - Vote for your favorite Nominees
"Nominations" are now closed and voting is open for the Golden Quilter Awards' Voting & Giveaway. You can now vote for your favorite nominatees in the Golden Quilter Awards. Votes for the winners will be accepted via email to SewCalGal or posting comments on this blog, whereby votes include one name per...
Awhile back I joined a virtual group of quilters for a "Snowball" sew-along. There is a great group of quilters that have been participating in this sew-cial: Linda (The Quilting Cat), Andee (The Modern Diary), Barb (Bejeweled Quilts), Bekky (Quilts & Such), Cathy (Cat in the Sewing Room), Cindy (Snippy Sews Sometimes), Hooks Pins &...