Quilt n Queen

My HO HO HO projects were made using
Michelle Ridgway's Rag-Tag Stitchin' embroidery designs.
The fabrics I used are Lynette Anderson's by Lecien.
I used a combination of Scandinavian Christmas and Christmas Fun.
Lynette's new Christmas line is called Candy Cane Angel and I luv it too.
It's coming soon to Crazyquiltgirl Fabric Shop. You can find Christmas Fun
at Crazyquiltgirl Fabric Shop now.

I think this tote bag is as cute as can be....

The pattern is O' Christmas Tree Tote Bag and

the embroidery thread is Presencia 8 wt color no. 1906

The next project is using Michelle's Skates for Hire pattern.

Instead of making the pillow like her pattern

I made a message board...and I luv it.

You can find my tutorial on making a message board on the Moda Bake Shop.

...I do have a snowman hanger some where...I just can not put my hands on it.

As you can see...I just couldn't stop embroidering...

here is a peek of more stitcheries ready to make into more projects.

The fabric for the embroidery background are Moda Muslin Mates,

Falling Snow Muslin and Snowflakes Muslin

and a closeup of Mr Meltin' the Mitten Mender using Aurifil 12 wt #2735

and Mr. Meltin' stitched in red using Aurifil 12 wt no. 2260

Skates for Hire is stitched with Aurifil 12 wt color no 2260.

I stitched 3 of Skates for Hire blocks...I just couldn't stop.

The three blocks on the back of the park bench are also from Rag-Tag Stitchin'.

Michelle made it into a wall hanging, with the blocks stacked on top of each other.

I am making a table runner with the blocks side by side.

The picture is minus the outer boarder....the good news

the outer borders are on now...it's quilting time.

I used 2 strands of Valdani color no. M43 for the table runner.

I'm also working on 2 tea towels...they are traced and partially stitched.

I used the free pattern found on Michelle's blog.

It's called Winter Mate, a free download on her sidebar.

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If you are still reading my blog, you have made it to the giveaway.

One comment please...

I really don't want to part with my pattern...

my friend Karen brought it all the way for Australia for me.....

so, I'll do the embroidery...

and you can make your own project....pillow, tote, message board???

Tell me what you would make if you won one of the embroidered blocks...

Mr Meltin' the Mitten Mender or Skates for Hire.

Tell me which embroidery block you would like.

I would love it if you followed me...it is not necessary to win but I would love it if you did.

If you are a follower please tell me how you follow me

...just curious...by GFC, email, Bloglovin, Feedly?

I will pick 2 winners on Friday August 16th.

Make sure I have your email address so I can contact you.

This giveaway is now closed.

till next time...happy stitching

Thursday, August 1, 2013

HO HO HO Blog Hop....started today

It's a Christmas in July blog hop

hosted by Carol of Just Let Me Quilt and

Mdm Samm of Sew We Quilt!

Please visit the talented ladies listed below...

you will be inspired...

leave them some sweet comments

and make their day!

July 31

Just Let Me Quilt

Grandmama’s Stories

Thimblemouse & Spouse

Pumpkin Patch Quilter

Bumbleberry Stitches

Baas Amazing Adventures

The House on the Side of the Hill

Geta’s Quilting Studio

Felt Free Pa Asly

CLF by Nailaa

How Art You?

Rainbows. Bunnies. Cupcakes.

August 1

Vroomans Quilts

Abyquilt

MacDonald’s Patch

Life and Everthing Around It

Hill Valley Quilter

Traveling Quilter

Quilting Lines

The Reluctant Quilter

Pig Tales and Quilts

Teatime Creations

Ravelly1

I know I am behind ...already!!

I will be at a quilt 'University' this weekend...Friday, Saturday and Sunday

I'm taking classes on Friday and Saturday

and Sunday I'll be stitching on my HO HO HO projects in the hospitality suite.

I should be staying home and finishing HO HO HO sewing

but I just do not want to miss the fun.

This is the second year for me as registrar.

There are over 175 students taking class over 3 days.

This is what I will be making on Friday...

I still have some homework to do so I'm ready on Friday...

I'm almost there...

and then I have an all day class on Saturday

and still have prep work for that class too but I will be ready.

Saturday's class is wool applique.

We have over 175 students registered for 3 fun days.

This is my second year as QU Registrar and will be my last one

as I will be living back in Canada when it is time to plan the next QU.

My HO HO HO posting is on the last day...

I have been working on a few projects...I'm excited about them

maybe, just maybe I will give you a peek next week.

I will be having a giveaway on August 9th...that's my HO HO HO Day.

Have a wonderful day...until next time

happy stitching!!

Sunday, July 21, 2013

It's been a quilting weekend...

It was a last minute decision to join Wendy at Sugarlane Designs

and 75 quilters for FNSI...

My friend Christa came over

so we could work on a quilt we are making

for Safe House....

this is how it looked Friday about 11 p.m. when she left for home.

I am lovin' it...

It is one of Bonnie Hunter's quilts from her book

String Fling called Zuckerwatte (Cotton Candy).

Bonnie's quilt was made with pink scraps.

Saturday morning Christa and I went to our GAAQG meeting...

after the meeting we had our annual quilters garage sale...

lots of great bargains....I did buy a little fabric...$2.00 to $3.00 per yard.

I didn't need it...I just couldn't pass up some of the great deals.

We were there from about 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and came back to

my house to stitch some more on the Safe House quilt.

Around 2 o'clock DH grilled some burgers for lunch...yummy!!

I called Mamaspark as she wanted me to help wrap a quilt she made for a wedding gift.

I told her how I would wrap it....

...roll it and wrap the 2 pillow cases around the outside

and tuck the ends into the open end to secure the pillow cases and

then tie with ribbon and a bow.

I told her to come over if she needed help.

She prettied it....to gift at a wedding reception last night.

Take a look at it here. It is beautiful!!

Christa and I stitched and pressed, stitched and pressed some more.

Someone stopped for a cat nap...it wasn't me...we had pizza for dinner and

when Christa left around 11:00 p.m. it looked like this.

This afternoon I am putting a binding on a quilt that

Mamaspark is gifting for another wedding in August.

It is a beauty.

I luv the border...

the whole quilt was beautifully quilted by Liz Bowman, Milan Michigan.

If you missed my Moda Bakeshop recipe this month you should hop on over

and check it out. It's called Cobblestone Path.

Crazyquiltgirl Fabric Shop has the Dessert Rolls available...

...and some Moda Marbles Ombre yardage is coming soon.

Hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday.

The weather in Canton Michigan is perfect today.

Have a wonderful day!!

Happy stitching!!

Thursday, July 11, 2013

It's my day to share on the Moda Bakeshop...

...if you have come over from the Moda Bake Shop

THANK YOU for taking the time to visit my blog.

If you are visiting for the first time

take a look around...I hope you enjoy what I have to share with you.

My Cobblestone Path quilt is a fun and fast quilt to make.

I should have the ingredients to make a twin size Cobblestone Path quilt

tested....and posted on my blog in a couple of weeks.

If you make a Cobblestone Path quilt or any of my projects found on my Tutorial page

I would love it if you shared them on my QuiltnQueen Show & Tell flickr group.

My first Moda Bakeshop recipe was a message board made with chalk cloth.

It was part of Moda's Christmas gift series 2012 - Charmed Message Board

Crazyquiltgirl Fabric Shop carries a number of Moda's Dessert Rolls.

Corinna has ordered the Marble Ombre Dots Dessert Rolls and

3 bolts of yardage...the Pink, Lime and Teal.

Moda has shipped them and should arrive in her shop early next week.

If you would like yardage in another color Corinna will be happy to order it.

THANK YOU to everyone for stopping by for a visit.

have a wonderful wonderful day
'till next time, happy stitching!

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Friday, August 9, 2013

The HO HO HO Blog Hop and a giveaway...