More BLUE Fabric!!!

I purchased more batik fabric for the Vacation Time Block of the Month Quilt.  It is a beautiful blue batik fabric from Pat Sloan's line of Moda Fabric -- One for You, One for Me Batiks.

I took a photo with the other fabrics and the quilt blocks.

It is going to be perfect with the other blues!

I ordered one yard, but I hit the "End of the Bolt Jackpot"! I received 1 1/4 yards!  Super cool!

I washed and pressed it. I put it into the container with the other fabrics and quilt blocks.  It will be ready when Pat Sloan shares the next quilt block at the beginning of May.

Here are the links to my posts about my Quilt Blocks from January to April.  I am really enjoying this Mystery Block of the Month!  Thanks Pat Sloan for sharing!

Quilt Block 1 - Down by the Boardwalk
Quilt Block 2 - Toes in the Sand
Quilt Block 3 - Surfs Up
Quilt Block 4 - Penny Arcade

Pat Sloan shares a new Quilt Block each month for the Vacation Time Quilt. Here is the Link.

It's not too late to get started on your quilt.  I am making two quilts!

Enjoy!

Marcia

Skype Calls with My Grandson Improved with Holly Craft Original Appliques!

We have found a way to improve our Skype calls! 

My grandson is almost 2 years old and he is busy and on the go all the time, but he does sit down for a good book.  I have tried reading books on skype, but it was not successful. It was hard to hold the book and read it and keep it on the camera.  

When I was cutting out the 5 inch squares for my  "I Spy" Quilt, we had fun with those on skype, but they were kind of hard to see. I will share photos of my I Spy Quilt soon.  It is quilted and waiting for me to bind it!

We used the Melissa and David animal and character magnets for a while too.  But they were hard to see on skype too.

Anyway... you get the idea.  I wanted to find something that was easy to see and identify for a busy toddler. I also wanted it to be things that related to our lives and our relationships to keep the long distance relationship going.

I found it!  Holly Craft Originals!  I ordered 25 of them!  I selected things that mean something to us!

When I received them, I displayed them out on the table and I took a photo.  Super super cool!  I LOVE them!

My husband says I am like a "walking commercial" --- If I like or love something, I can't stop talking about it! 

Well.... I love these! Holly hand stitches each one and adds embellishments.  I love all the details and the vibrant colors!

I was going to quilt some squares and make a soft book, but then I remembered 10 years ago I took a recipe/scrapbooking class.  I purchased a couple binders, because I was going to make one for me and one for a gift. I never finished them!  They were the perfect size and the plastic sleeves worked excellent for slipping the appliques into each one. I used some double stick tape on the back of the appliques, so they don't slide to the bottom of the sleeve. If you think it looks like some did slide, they didn't.  I taped them off center, because I like things off center. Also, I could add another one in there as there is room.  Example:  I ordered a lemon and I may add it to the orange.

I had fun selecting the colorful scrapbook papers for the backgrounds.

It made a pretty full binder, but that is Ok.

I requested a couple special orders from Holly.  A nine patch quilt block and a sewing machine. Of course, I asked for a BLUE Sewing machine. I added all the triangles to look like I am sewing like crazee!

A motorcycle for Grandpapa and a bicycle for my grandson as they ride bikes in Europe.

And a fishing boat for Grandpapa, but I guess I don't know what kind of boat he has, as I requested a Bass Tracker and he has a Lund. I guarantee he does not know if I have a Janome or an Elna Sewing Machine or that I have both! He knows I have more than one sewing machine.

And then there is Toby and Rogue! Toby is our dog and Rogue is my son's dog --- My Grand Dogger!

The binder works great for the skype calls.  I stand it up and sit behind it so my grandson can see the book and me!

I plan to use this book with my Grandson for years.  We can make up stories about each item.  This is our book!

My favorite applique is the Kiwi!  Holly's stitching is beautiful!

Really makes the Skype calls fun!

After I had it all together, I realized I needed more!  I just ordered a lemon, an apple, a turtle and an elephant.  With a binder and the plastic sleeves, I can order more anytime and add to it. 

I think need to order a green tractor! and a heart and a ....

Thanks Holly for doing all the hand stitching! I LOVE them!

Enjoy!

Marcia

Links to Holly
Holly's website: http://hollycraftoriginals.com/
Holly's Etsy Shop: 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/HollyCraftOriginals
Holly's Facebook Page: 
https://www.facebook.com/HollyCraftOriginals
Holly's Email:
hollycraftoriginals@hotmail.com

Wordless Wednesday - A Little Drawstring Bag!

This is supposed to be wordless, but I needed to add a few words.

Pictures are from last week Friday's "Minutes for Me Crafting Get Together" at Timberlane Coffee Shop in Boscobel, Wisconsin. We meet about once a month usually on Friday. Want to join us?  Send me an email at Marcia@craftysewing.com. Next month we are making "Paper Quilt" Greeting Cards.

I pre stitched the 9 1/2 inch squares and pressed them.  We hand sewed the rest. I stitched my backwards! I must have been chatting and not following the instructions.  LOL!!! When I came home, I stitched another one on my sewing machine.  Hand sewing is not for me!

I think this cute little drawstring bag would be perfect for a gift bag.  Fill it with a few homemade chocolates or any little gift that needs a special wrapping.

Enjoy the photos....

We enjoyed lunch together and then dessert!

What is the May for Me Celebration?

Enjoy your day!

Marcia

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