Working with Green Fabric Scraps!

I went to a quilt retreat this past weekend. I sewed and sewed and ate ... and sewed and ate and laughed and talked ...  and slept a little ... and then got up and did it again!
I worked on only two quilt projects.  This one is our green donation quilt. I completed several blocks, but I didn't get them all done!

Remember the post of Mom and me when we started the green donation quilt?  Mom pressed and starched. I cut the strips.  We sorted them into a drawer organizer. Then Mom carefully selected each fabric strip for each block.  Want to see the post about the process? Click here to go to that post. 

I separated them on the design wall, because there will be lattice strips and corner stones in between each block.  I will share that later in the month when I get more of the blocks completed.  The rest of the blocks will be completed in 15 minute intervals.  I set it up by my sewing machine. When I have a few minutes, I will sew!

Mom and I are planning a weekend in March to lay out the blocks and add the lattice strips and corners stones.  I will post about that, then.  I have to get going and get all the blocks completed before Mom arrives!

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I'll share about the other quilt project next week. I took lots of photos.  Here's a sneak peak of the my Home Sweet Home Quilt.  I am doing the Quilt-A-Long - Home Sweet Home Quilt from Kim's Crafty Apple.  They are on the 9th block. I just started this past weekend.  Hop over and check it out!  I made several blocks. I am catching up fast! You can too! I am creating a Bonus Block for Kim for the Home Sweet Home Quilt.  In this photo, I am putting together part of Diane's block.

Of course, I chose blues.  The hand dyed fabrics are from Quilts by Barb and Dye Candy Fabrics.  Both have wonderful fabrics!  Hop over and check them out too!

This is the blog and website for the Homestead Retreat Cabins that I attended in Hillpoint, Wisconsin.  It is a wonderful retreat center. Patsy takes photos of everyone and their quilts on Saturday night.  When she shares our group, I will let you know.

Enjoy your day!

Marcia

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My Repurposed Life: Catch as Catch Can - March 1, 2012

I am featured on this party today with my donation quilt for the Relay for Life in Prairie du Chein, Wisconsin! I was so pleased when Gail emailed me!

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Manic Monday - Linky Party - Feb. 27, 2012

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The Shady Porch: Rock and Share - Feb. 29, 2012

Happy Quilting: TNT Thursdays - March 1, 2012

Faith, Grace, and Crafts: Pearls and Lace Thursday - March 1, 2012

The Thrifty Groove: Thrifty Things Friday - March 2, 2012

Stuff and Nonsense: Fridays Unfolded - March 2, 2012

Amylouwho: Sew and Tell - March 2, 2012

Crazy Mom Quilts - Finish it up - March 2, 2012

TGIFF Thank Goodness it's Finish Friday - March 2, 2012

Richard Quilts - Link a Finish Friday - March 2, 2012

Confessions of a Fabric Addict: Can I Get a Whoop Whoop? March 2, 2012

Quilting in My Pyjamas: Favourite Things Friday - March 2, 2012

Love Affair with My Brother: This Week - March 3, 2012

Six Sisters' Stuff: Struct your Stuff - March 3, 2012

Sew Many Ways: Sew Darn Crafty - March 4, 2012

Pieceful Life: Little Quilts Monday - March 5, 2012

2805: Potpourri Friday #26 - March 2, 2012

At the Picket Fence: Inspiration Friday - March 2, 2012

Sew Happy Geek: Manic Monday - March 5, 2012

Leap Day Winners!

Janet won May for Me Note Cards

Congrats Janet from Canada!

AND

Lida won Assorted Set of Note Cards

Congrats Lida from the Netherlands!

AND

Yorkie Mom won the Fabric and Toes Note Cards

Congrats Yorkie Mom from Michigan!

I have contacted all the winners by email.  

On this Giveaway there were only a few of you who were non reply bloggers, but I did not draw your name, so I didn't have to try to find you with no email address.  If you didn't get a reply from me, you might be a non reply blogger. I replied to everyone who entered before midnight CST.

Thanks again to Elizabeth at Such a Sew and Sew for hosting the Leap Day Giveaway! It was a fun idea!

Thanks to all for entering and following!

Enjoy your day!

Marcia

Minutes for Me - Linky Party #12 Once a Month Sharing Party!

You can link up all month long!  
And link up several posts!
March 1st to March 31st

Any time during the month, when you have a post that you would like to share, just hop over, click on the link at the top of the blog and share your "Minutes for Me" -- your craft!
It's called Minutes for Me, because I want you to share what you love to do and link it up here!
See all the simple link up rules here. 
Most importantly don't forget the backlink of http://marciascraftysewing.blogspot.com/ Thanks!
Here's a link to last month's Minutes for Me Party, if you would like to see what everyone shared last month.
Time to link up and share!
Remember to take time to play - Minutes for Me!
Enjoy your day!
Marcia
Linky Party starts at Midnight.