tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85680950743447671232024-03-14T10:17:25.417-06:00Quilting For Less - Where Imaginations Grow!Here you find interesting tips, quilting patterns, personalized gift items and many links of interest.Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-87911166929172866592009-09-24T07:51:00.006-06:002009-09-24T08:29:12.375-06:00September Newsletter Part II<strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">MORE about Life:</span></strong><br /><br /><br />Before I left for Alaska, I had a very, happy birthday. My online quilt group did a birthday block swap. We chose the block that we wanted made and the colors we wanted for our block. I chose the block called Sunlight and Shadow. Here are 2 of 20 that I received from wonderful ladies all over the world!! What a nice birthday, huh?<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3e8Cpo26tAqsLRtE5T4ponY6gZBVOM-lUXvrtUS8Cl4wuXSh3C7kfr1kJ0kNl7ijvwzipexR3ABSsNLPlOTzY6mSvnwyTf_FGHdCe4iKpv2jvyfUs_2WU8nBFo4mV2YhkWqeZllhGGso/s1600-h/Marilyn+Duncan.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 195px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385034108809450706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3e8Cpo26tAqsLRtE5T4ponY6gZBVOM-lUXvrtUS8Cl4wuXSh3C7kfr1kJ0kNl7ijvwzipexR3ABSsNLPlOTzY6mSvnwyTf_FGHdCe4iKpv2jvyfUs_2WU8nBFo4mV2YhkWqeZllhGGso/s200/Marilyn+Duncan.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvDQZA6nzbcPHT5GBpJbrPErqZK9yJkDAnRIZjLLNexVn3SNZq7Am-q2Mp9MUP_xCE9SSBnD4huSMBv9EZnlVT8f1WRkoZFNv90cOrw9_C3rqrky7XAanivDotm5HYhVAdC4hLsWeCrnI/s1600-h/Gitte+Andersen.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 199px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385034104772842226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvDQZA6nzbcPHT5GBpJbrPErqZK9yJkDAnRIZjLLNexVn3SNZq7Am-q2Mp9MUP_xCE9SSBnD4huSMBv9EZnlVT8f1WRkoZFNv90cOrw9_C3rqrky7XAanivDotm5HYhVAdC4hLsWeCrnI/s200/Gitte+Andersen.jpg" /></a> After returning home from Alaska. I went with Ilene Kendrick, my quilting friend, to the Southeast Idaho State Fair. We had entered some quilts in the fair. Well, Ilene took the best of show for her quilted pillow!! She also took some other blue ribbons for her work!! Way to go Ilene!! Here is here pillow and another beautiful quilt she did.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385032169325796866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMijl623yz9RMIoAteCv8ACpfHkL8yOd-4QZE4gEpTX6b2nfTbSUQdHyrTqBpA_39AKQIsWJP2Dq3G9Cr1eKa26chB4CzP-C2mYHm524GAl6eLyukc_XTvJ5QU8whG0fOBWaZOu1UwHXM/s200/Ilene+Kendrick+BOS.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385032159703314098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgndDb51IkW0qNylmOlQkRC-Gu0HtXObeWZx_hlrw9f24ZUGeSshVGTEAYG4J5LYp_EEfCUZHW8E-pQKMD4iwu4EdHhONCIszdsWBV-osvnMWX3fRH6lf2TlmjaF_kMSE670qzEwZphv44/s200/Ilene+Kendrick.jpg" />Then, I had another wonderful surprise!! A lady came up to me and asked me my name. I asked, "What is your name?" She said, "Kathryn Evans". Oh, my goodness!! Kathryn, joined my online quilt group and she recognized me by my "cartoon" self portrait. She hung out with us the rest of the day while we looked and looked at all the quilts. She won a blue ribbon on her quilt that she entered! Here is Kathryn and her quilt. What fun!!! I drew a dotted outline around her winning quilt. Way to go Kathryn!!!<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385032183619884914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8L4rE_0LoiqWDpxI2gM91g8MiNpWbCVIpgnnGxpjBlWa-3mwEvtyfIl2KQ-Bt_gZ-DJjd8u51Fmy8MbJxp5KqhOUfs-2ZlaJk-OlBXIun8cQTwLgsTBTG1pPxk-RZ_sXCc5tlFVyLkhY/s200/Kathryn+Evens.jpg" />I had entered my "Barn Raising" Quilt. I got a 4th place on it, but the judges picked it as one of their favorites. I got a gift certificate to a quilt shop in Rexburg. Here I am in my living glory!!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385032193387045826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitUImxfj9fsAWfoHZGhMkyMMHlTkZulQp2iHms3hGeUH671hyphenhyphenttJCBgX6NyjHbsc7zkEREuMLTzxxPovoxEShGuXM5fW-uk_lcs1mc9unS2K4p16v681K2_hpz0U29BvCL-QaHG2mq40s/s200/Susan+Wood+Judges+Favorite.jpg" /></div><br /><div>I also entered my Grandma's Apron table topper and got 3rd place, I think. I had so much fun doing this one.</div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 176px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385034117880827874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhotcm3ZwRpx5xYg15lPc5LEHPPTT3PUvmTectnVZQwKUf_hodOGXSqACaszbzyFy2gM7W3iWMeRiTAhtzPYZXz6TFUUmPVWqRgVF2-5cZ42J0FC8scZKHwIJ-WI0ZyUdOoo58H9ZDuWBM/s200/Grandma's+Aprons.jpg" /></div><div>Oh!! This was so fun!! On our quilt group, we did an "Ugly" fabric swap. We chose an ugly fat quarter that we thought was ugly and sent to to someone. They were to make something with the "Ugly" fabric. I got some ugly fabric from Joleen on our group. As it turns out, Joleen goes to the fair every year. I told her that I was going to enter her project at the fair. She would have to go look for it and see if she could find it. Well, she found it! I acually got 2nd place for it. I don't think her fabric was so ugly!! It was fun having Joleen look for her project. I sent it off to her after the fair. Glad I got a picture of it before hand. Thanks for the fun, Joleen!!</div><div></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385038019082763394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYyuLF3qA9pqO9vVKu8h0R5MQ9VZ2sAFG-oVXXYBngHHElKR6TH2Xbh9aw0b4RfYayLP4LJjQULAy9fmfAk3U719qi9KCdt1n0zYBaAWR2h7GuYzGwcaQFBXTOi7-MUDulMBEvIoxNjUY/s200/Finished+project.jpg" /></div><div>I found a picture of the cutest witch table topper. I just had to have this for my own table. I went to work and developed a pattern. I shared the pattern with my online quilt group. I think this Classy Witch friends topper turned out so cute!!</div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385034095328777746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9LHKp51y40Dpqv7gxljCl46rJQEh8T62Q8IbB3N733gneuGLxStNqCKHM1XlYsX90hcpNRmxpLUv_CmVNa5aEYBiUn7UqPHD9KP_CfrSZ6yIAhc7Z1dV-BNOvepxLOepiLI2bwr3Eqvw/s200/Completed.jpg" /> Well, I can't think of anything I missed! I am continually working on something new, so until next time!!</div><div></div><div>Blessings, Susan </div></div>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-11862866752440402082009-09-24T06:41:00.004-06:002009-09-24T07:51:08.629-06:00September Newsletter Part 1<div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"> <span style="color:#000066;">A Bit about Life</span></span></strong> <div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div></div><div>Oh, my!! I just looked at my blog and I am WAY behind! A few things have happened since I last wrote. I have been on quite a road trip. I left August 16th for the longest trip of my life! My daughter and family (yes, the grandkids went too!) moved to Ft. Greely, Alaska from Boise, Idaho. I flew over to Boise to help them move out of there home. Then we started on our trek of 2800 miles over the Alaska Hiway. </div><div></div><br /><div>I drove Eric's truck as far as Tacoma, Washington where it was put on a ferry bound for Alaska. Then I got in Amber's car to help with the kids. While we were in Tacoma, Caleb and his family came from Portland to spend the day with us. After a half a day trying to find a parking spot for a HUGE UHAUL Truck and trailer, we got to spend some time at Fisherman's Warf with Caleb, Bonnie and Bonnie's girls. Here is a nice picture of them. It was fun to finally get to meet them.</div><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385016433285126802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN8kHovAQnosLkgvdejKUOh7CegPmkHxF1t5iUaUnXTIUQX7Cutw1wN6ZrIKR-UGpvM3hwooDvBA7IPlBy7WyePJhFjh2ALorJpj8jXBhKDMbwRC2IVPfKnzEJ9qzvvXQrrRd1MeY2THo/s200/DSCN0133.JPG" /></div><div>The drive was beautiful especially through the Yukon Territory. Here is a picture of the sign I took when we FINALLY left the Yukon Territory.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385016473745200914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCUmZf0FEOJIUqaB8BVdgqV-6_uuDOG6Z5w7Mp1L5vEX_D8AcJAy7ndqfthYCLFZRk9HyZ_4OR6cDK-DHd2lLHdR1H6o3C5xCAYtC3oJqyWVooEwyhP7RUxPlzK3i7Z-_LOBeIEKTnXBo/s200/DSCN0172.JPG" /></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>While we were driving, we came across this unusal forest. It is called the Sign Post Forest. I am wondering where they got all of these signs. Did they steal them? Is that not a Federal Offense? Just wondering? Anyway, it was very interesting to see SO many road signs!!! This picture doesn't even show HALF of them. It is literally a FOREST of them!!</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385020056079653474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjckJryk9QVOLnrFiGfseNGTuoKY_u-s3ksenQyrXUTLTwgYQ7nISpw_QXy5doj0G1uP_z9pI7LorKGyhDhGhl65nCO8eSRGFaT76VZJHZ1zeeYA7PBqsnXr4nvqi0BrnWPlJBaBvuCQ0/s200/DSCN0155.JPG" /></p></div><p>There were a ton of beautiful lakes along the road while driving through the Yukon Territory. Here is one of them. The picture really doesn't do it justice. The view was AWE inspiring to say the least!</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385016457406817410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6DcGxfGg4zSy5zC7rhG56F3ARwkjON_h8TzGbzzVvfMtJ6sx6ag0T_op0ipidJFn6uGM7k1ay8zE-w-86cRCNyBWGriPS9pbfBKZhYHYcHHzm5ZbxV6rwrr7eKNhyphenhyphenWFxL2_w8-jep9Ak/s200/DSCN0166.JPG" /></p><p>After 7 days of driving, we FINALLY made it to Alaska and back to the good ole' USA! It was so good to see a road sign that read 55 MPH instead of 100 KPH!! My brain was a bit confused with the metric measurments. And then there were the LOONEY'S (I'm probably spelling it wrong...) Anyway, a Looney, Luni, Luney? is a brass colored coin that the Canadians use for a dollar. Again, I was confused! </p><p>Here is Jonathan and Shandeigh indicating we have reached Alaska!!! Oh happy day!!!</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385016464094712498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif5C61bXAlRDUOQFyQDr7KS7xAfCxqdgaIiQyVLuPrvHXOitllsszqnPDcG4dGMaMTPv1WK3LEzOfYqVaye64Mu0t6hD1WDZS0M1S5vU40ONOxNcM_XcqrcOArEwuGYx5QqXF6atNGgNM/s200/DSCN0170.JPG" /></p><p>We drove into Ft Greely late at night and stayed in lodging there on the base. Eric's "sponsor" had arranged breakfast foods, milk and drinking water for us for the next morning. I was impressed! We spent the next couple of nights in this lodging while Amber and Eric found a home on base. Then the moving in began. There was a group of seven men from their branch that came to help. Again, I was so thankful for good people who would give of their time to help!!</p><p>After getting them settled somewhat.... it was time to go to Fairbanks where I would catch the plane that would fly me all night to Salt Lake City, Utah. Before going to Fairbanks, we drove to North Pole, Alaska, the home of Santa Claus. Here are a few pictures of our visit with Santa. Here is Shandeigh reaching into Santa's mailbox to see what the other kids of the world wanted to tell Santa.</p></div></div></div><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385026582253113538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEfBvCQ0NGgpDZxCSJh36VCgCCyYYhlxwJe_ynImYPCSYvDvoGY6WaJ2fbQ37gMQdfjovu3co3m0nrD3LAmwPPY8GpqtjjQSRtSPrno9-1W6202mrfxslS2p6jo23eBvPe2yoaTl8R1_w/s200/DSCN0190.JPG" /></p><p>Here is a picture of Shandeigh with Santa. He treated her so special. I always knew that Santa was a kind and jolly elf. I was really able to see his generosity first hand! The boys were too shy to go sit on Santa's lap.</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385026590296465266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRXbwH0f-zdg3L_jKotrY0FyUpAZXnVO8nDozR67NBbv3zD-tbf3W18NJIhOQG1nucA8TasUuybAdpewIZWvx2vnf7-bKlK_ZMHgN5cZ7XGJgWNWp-K65NlmwOOvLdZ7Z46e1OtSRJEc/s200/DSCN0194.JPG" /></p><p>Here was one of Santa's Reindeer. The kids thought maybe he was Rudolph!</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385026600986256930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6dxWimYyjPkIpFCciw5QqwrsgCZGfyT75bARKxJflFc_EFS3k1tbjtKbSuVMKKLThirLW-xGJhS7FqP4xl0LT1h0O3psz7RumwhX_jBSCFd8NYVWWIBwWm41-eRufQCNr8Dkl95DPASs/s200/DSCN0183.JPG" /></p><p>And here I am at the doorstep to Eric and Amber's home saying goodbye to the Shandeigh, Jonathan, Paden and Quinn. Thank goodness for cell phones, email and web cams!!!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385026607999876162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7LyHU-dgERmydg1p_yIQGIUhpVuGOj8QhPKZjItmRcWIL9D4IXqjBtj8EzjNVk1D-t-mmRs_kaAvVHMTCLtvCT089DEYsoo7ktyfHqCUpQX0O_MLEH0mpMhjqSH6h4JN7AnsFjKGZ-cY/s200/DSCN0180.JPG" /></p><p>After flying all night from Fairbanks, Alaska to Salt Lake City, UT. I met my long, lost husband, Roger at about 9:30 in the morning. He picked me up and we drove (again!) to Farmington, New Mexico. We picked up 7 boxes of roasted $chili peppers and bagged and froze them. We stayed 2 nights with Roger's parents and then got back in the car (AGAIN!) and drove home on labor day. All in all I figured road trip miles (not including flight miles) was close to 4400 miles!! Wow, what a trip!!!</p>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-80885512816116614632009-06-30T10:26:00.004-06:002009-06-30T11:43:51.437-06:00July Newsletter<div><div><div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">A Bit About Life:</span></strong></div><div></div><div> </div><div>Happy 4th of July to all USA friends! What a beautiful summer this is turning out to be. In southeast Idaho, we have had steady rain for about 2 weeks! The weather has finally turned and the sun is shining. Our resevoirs are full to overflowing and we ARE thankful for that! We have needed rain for the past few years.</div><div></div><br /><div>My daughter and family will be coming to spend a few days. Our plans are to go to Glacier Park tomorrow if all goes well. DH works up that direction and said it is beautiful and wants us to see it as well. I am excited to do that!</div><div></div><br /><div>I have been watching my other daughter's kids the past couple of days. My almost 10 year old grandson challenged me to a rematch of Monopoly. Sorry to say, I beat his socks off AGAIN!! We'll see if he wants a rematch today or wants to move on to another game.</div><div></div><br /><div>Last month I showed you a picture of the unfinihsed Log Cabin quilt and had intentions of completing the quilting and make pillow shams. I am happy to say I finished!! I got it done just in time for my husbands birthday on the 13th of June. You can see how it turned out below.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353167358857017026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14Kj-w0lXkPKStKylLPgpJ0vojc6OvsKUzfpCHFc1mZfOHFfUVVw1JlaOfUeKiJk3z-mL_5_jqLnysCBfiQrn1b21Df_OA9gCMbw1cX5zlLk4q9hzenzkst7LYRuEIHZAhWMOtbLaY7c/s200/Finished+Log+Cabin.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div>A few months back, I mentioned that I was making a birthday present for my daughter. She will be here and I will give her the gift so I can post it here. If she sees it before she gets here.... oh well... It is a pattern from Kim Diehl entitled Every Heart Beats True. I scaled the pattern down to be used as a table topper. My daughter loves Americana decor and I thought this would be perfect for her kitchen table. What do you think?</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353167362097024786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 198px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFhTuyaR4jEpKCgJZrgc8AJadHNFVzvnYCnqpcQct1tJSbfr4A7It-_2hj0I9s54M1zzHEWk7yL03xAHcyViWpPRFt5DY0jnArxEqISbL80MbkzXcLI4hUCQhUEucGynvOK5gDXubhfMI/s200/Every+Heart+Beats+True.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Quilting Views and Tips:</span></strong></div><br /><div></div><div>I saw the cutest wall hanging. It was of some appliqued aprons. They were done in 1930's fabrics and then embelished with buttons, ric rac, yo-yo's, etc. It was so darn cute! I have been working on my own version. I'll let you see what I come up with.</div><br /><div></div><div>I have also been thinking of a full size sampler quilt only done in miniature. I'm thinking of about 3 inch finished blocks. Somehow, the "lttle" stuff really appeals to me. I love to do paper piecing which allows these tiny miniatures to be so precise! Again, I'll show you what I come up with. </div><br /><div></div><div>I have almost finished a set of embroidered herbs. My plans are to make quilt blocks and use the six inch embroidered blocks as the center of each quilt block. </div><div></div><br /><div>It seems that I always have something mulling around through my mind. I love it when the plan actually comes together!!</div><br /><div></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">New Patterns:</span></strong></div><br /><div></div><div>I have the August element for the Month after Month wall hanging ready. I call it Sunny Sunflower. What would August be without a Sunflower. You can purchase the pattern from my website by clicking <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html">HERE</a>.</div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353167806758987874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirud42A7UKNpH39iMEU-5YMj83F2yyWCXMknd7-BvvNwDuWbT44_eKXL5n3QMbd0_2EXbQxtmUaqknFsWmdPaM2G2rdvwMr9wqri-cZc1DpxCAmFe-CLJZpKRgl0s1p-VvtyC-yLa96Ag/s200/August+Sunny+Sunflower.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:</span></strong></div><div></div><br /><div>I need to announce that my website - QuiltingForLess.com will probably come to end sometime next month. It has been a long uphill climb and a lot of hard work. It has been fun but "fun" doesn't pay the bills. I will continue to send out the Block of the Month patterns to those who have signed my guestbook. I love developing new patterns and will more than likely have a new Block of the Month for 2010. I will continue my blog and my online qult group. </div><div></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Block of the Month:</span></strong></div><div></div><br /><div>The number 7 block will be going out soon! I cannot believe that we are over half way done with this Beautiful in Black series. I hope that you enjoy the July block. Here is what it will look like.</div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353167365448060674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 198px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKgnXfUCgR4gdezarapWgVGhdNau71n1sjGel4NPsA3xv3CKs9w_CiiCcFHFLgCuRmPhX8Q4FK9NUYUdhyphenhyphenaeudUiOFOWo_j6MZeJSb3lBfwsHMBh71sjFfwBYbvWdhKTrcKfuq81yh7iE/s200/2009+Block+7.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div>I enjoy your comments and the friendship that only a quilting community can bring.</div><br /><div></div><div>Blessings to all,</div><div>Susan</div></div></div></div>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-54678256159492731082009-05-28T09:59:00.011-06:002009-05-28T18:22:07.167-06:00June Newsletter<div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">A Bit About Life:</span></strong><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">May has been a whirlwind month! This month (May 29) we celebrate our 38th wedding anniversary. I cannot believe how fast the years have gone by. We were able to go to Yellowstone, where we spent our honeymoon those many years ago. We love to go to the West Gate Playmill theatre. The play was Footloose and was a very cute performance. Then we went to Jackson Hole, Wyoming and went to the Bar J Chuckwagon. We always love that place. It is good food and great cowboy entertainment. We did get to celebrate early as it was Memorial Day Weekend. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">I FINALLY got my HUGE KING SIZE quilt ready to quilt. I was able to work on it for a while yesterday. Here is a picture of what it looks like before quilting. I am very pleased on how it is turning out so far. I was a bit worried about the size and being able to machine quilt it, but it is working GREAT!!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340926323753694850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfz3Cwu9fcC_Hr2oUMHcebC6xxJy7nWCErsJFRmTrxT-WvWTxknGT-xpZSUFMVaMOvUaGOy40mZydx3V8NY2xThyphenhyphenNU4XfbFS5pYWS5GwcdLleyJzmtlqdlQ62gRrXx4NWVZDTi5UkQdNs/s200/Log+Cabin.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="left">I have been working on our Birthday Block Swap. This has been a blast making so many different blocks. It was so fun, that we started another group and a lot of the ladies joined that one too! I can't wait until my birthday to see how everyone made the block that I requested. Hurry, AUGUST!! LOL!</div><div align="left"></div><br />My granddaughter, who is diabetic was in need of more packs to carry her insulin pump in. We had gone shopping for fabric some time back and I let her choose her own fabric. I got six of them made up and sent them to her without taking a picture!!! Oh, how I LOVE technology!! I called my daughter and asked her if she could take a picture and email it. She said the camera was with her husband, but she could take one with her phone. And.... here are five of the six packs. My granddaughter is wearing the other one. She was so glad to get them and loved how "her" fabric turned out. These have been such a life saver for her. She just wears them around her waste like a belt and she can run, jump and play all she wants without dropping her pump. And I guarantee, she does a LOT of all three!!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340922749276415682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4HZPl-o3veqVrCXZqLWWgFe7r-AKwmUixygRpleXuFRVFirrtNVjhKckEi2RR3EaLoiUmLUe6U-dFCInobY_VXx1alI3isLYs3DD3Bt0R-mLiBWNeh0Dd6KuXB_S-S5yPl0WBkIqmTP0/s200/Pump+packr.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Quilting Views and Tips:</span></strong><br /><br /><br />Last month I told you how inspired I was with Bonnie Hunter's scrap "using" system. This last month I was able to put to use this system. I had quite a few novelty fabric pieces that I wasn't sure how to use them. Well.... with Bonnie's help at quiltville.com, I put together this "Scrappy Happy House" quilt. I used the scraps that I cut as per Bonnie's system. It went together so fast and I was able to use up a TON of those novelty fabrics that I had. Here is how the top turned out.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340922752743324066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcGVYTRu4MbVvdlfzzXGhYTc-sWQVHJxYzH9hH2uz5bfrnwdTSrIXrMw9lFXT_FoEE3ZJS_d91nqrTPn9ixaKJ98d73mHPtqMlUf85o8n62ebJx6mc5PiL6bvvqF85Feb9zRE3kaWXtVM/s200/Scrappy+Happy+Houses.jpg" border="0" /><br />Speaking of Novelty Fabrics.... A couple of quilting friends and I swapped 3 1/2 inch squares of novelty fabric. We made sure that there were 2 of all the fabrics squares we cut. Then we pieced them together to make an I Spy quilt. The quilt also doubles as a matching game. Here is my I Spy quilt which the grandkids already love! I had some squares left so I put the leftover squares to use on the back of the quilt. Here are the pictures of the top and back of my I Spy Quilt.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340922758906313170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGuqgBMCQ_k0v61fNle7p6oGBuaore-K7YhPA4L9lmWVT5wvedgL_OWUD37Xm4jcq3nrIM4wL-sUE4MpmzMr0aesFUzDAMpyUx07IcF48myVqcl6UUtnP6GAnjFQY1zjcONUOO1J6MDsM/s200/I+Sqy+Top.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340927053993635074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW34f9qLwaciFzaAiaRmBt3NUg5HKXTeTEsOV3vxkgHFrId2g-4gLbSzObV6JdjE6Nt_E_zUrV1sjvziW1MKJH60TJoarE6btW7qwjhHhNZuKT1vaqWtOCpZk_cSkCBJmF-iT7I0bi5QQ/s200/I+Sqy+Back.jpg" border="0" /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>New Patterns:</strong></span><br /><br /><br />This month I have 2 new patterns for the Month after Month wall hanging. The June element is "Building a Barn" and the July element is "Sweet Land of Liberty". These elements can be added to the Month after Month Wall Hanging or use as a table topper or a seperate hanging wall decoration. Hope you enjoy them. Click <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html">HERE </a>to find the patterns.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340927053662171602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 131px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvsAzNNrbtIQ2yJkiWRn3NpZHaXVqq1DJ7-C-T9NcbWghbr5rA9R_YCYkWOVPlSXNVfMgclWV_cM02eS_yveXHrnfJ49KnGpYAPD9KgCf7CpDvMXA8TWC_cIQG8NAtaKYQyfIq8XIfLyc/s200/June+Build+a+Barn.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340928363865741298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrPYoGK5YLgTsZQkkHIvGom4mf-D4DxmQWXcBEqu0jWOAAcJxhtfZzuFISHTn66SQuJWBe5SNFkC57sagUYcrPaN17dGQleuQSkna98cAboFKTlhHzjLToQV2EvnPJAnpSzRmU1WH85qY/s200/July+Sweet+Land+of+Liberty.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Block of the Month:</span></strong><br /><br /><br />The June block will be going out to everyone who has signed the guestbook. The Beautiful in Black series is on the number SIX block. Come and join our Beautiful in Black series group and show us your progress on the blocks. Also, see what others have done. The blocks are so beautiful! Click <a href="http://quiltingcompanions.ning.com/">HERE </a>to find the finished blocks of some awesome quilters! Here is the block for June.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340928367627466882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinNq7l76BHxOxZMlHJlZTfz8bsc70bl1-DW-DBngC35pqxoNewGKOoVzzN3YsffX7U6mSLV7ZNDxDkVKlGEUb6TA0mAXVAxfzVaho-b21bTg26a2n3HyOzgeMreS-yKoq_Q4r6vmtU8HE/s200/2009+Block+6.jpg" border="0" /><br />The Quilt in Pastel blocks have come to an end. This month the instructions for finishing your quilt top will be sent to those who have signed my guestbook. How did yours turn out? I would love to see. Come and join our quilt group and show us what you have done! If you haven't joined already, you can click <a href="http://quiltingcompanions.ning.com/">HERE</a> to join. It is FREE to join.<br /><br /><br />I hope you have enjoyed my newsletter. I would love to hear from you! Until next month!<br /><br /><br />Blessings, Susan<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-47163932853897585482009-04-29T10:28:00.003-06:002009-04-29T11:12:10.956-06:00May Newsletter<div><div><div><div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">A Bit About Life:</span></strong></div><div></div><br /><div>Holy smokes! April has come and gone in a hurry! Can you believe that we got about a foot and a half of SNOW on Sunday? When we went to church the ground was covered and it was snowing like a Banshi! When we got out of church at 2:00 pm. It was almost all melted. What can I say? I live in Idaho! :o)</div><div></div><br /><div>I have been so busy this month. I finished a quilt for someone special for Christmas. These blocks have been in a drawer for a couple of years. In all honesty, I hated them. The colors all seemed to be so dark. I was seriously thinking about giving them away, or better yet... finding a home for them in the TRASH can. I have a great quilting friend who encouraged me to get them out and do something with them. I finally did and I have to admit that the results are so much better than I expected. In fact, it is the most gorgeous quilt I have made! I especially love the big flower border. Thanks to Kim Diehl for her insperation for the applique design.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330160557344946194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk2vYAeX-XYKXU6gh_uHKsxJnpplJoxlNPXeUG75ZqFIIfziLpG53QRsnsCO3rZ6qioE8Wj7AGkKZKvjT77mHVpMHddmt9r-kQgEo3uIUjmojwmu9v3wrKS-2nWcS20z0bUsSWbaTMs2A/s200/Royal+Sampler.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330160552523388834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9c57axVTXVvnTW0QOUp3AQHNQNYAyeiaRkFiji4PIvc6TdEJWwbGCkwpf7icsAvvDanhwqwhab2o7eX296ozpmyf_eMg-J-VobSFoLHWsVKxj4nXj9F9DnaiekEYI8aXZrtshIKGs_0/s200/Border+Closeup.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div>I wanted the back different. Not a standard piece of fabric, but something.... I decided to make one LARGE block and then border it to fit the top. So, I made a HUGE Bear's Claw block for the back.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330160560623611570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioAO_ofnjWBLt6kZqcuoWQNwUJZUbrzFoilH9EW2F6ovd8XnbCRSIKyWE4cFwqxU3CyDI4Giyo_3aVnFJAr12AsSwu8Mu4VTUTsGT0wfvX9-FJgpEKj4MYmExImu3C6goWWmDR3F4GkQQ/s200/Royal+Sampler+Back.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div>I also decided to go completely outside the box on this one and quilt every block differently. I did the whole thing without a pattern and just thought about the block and what might look good for the quilting. Here is the pictures of the quilt. I am calling it the Royal Sampler. I think it is very rich looking. Let me know what you think!</div><div></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Quilting Views and Tips:</span></strong></div><div></div><br /><div>I have also been inspired to TAME my fabric scraps. Bonnie Hunter and Quiltville.com has been my inspiration. I have been using her system to cut scraps into blocks, bricks and strips. I can hardly wait to try her leader and ender idea. Go check out her website. Maybe you will be inspired too! I have been cutting for days and hope to see the end soon. Then I will be able to keep up as each new project evolves and I will have a beautiful "Scrappy" quilt as a BONUS!!</div><br /><div></div><div>We are into full swing with our Birthday Block Swap at our Quilt group. We have started a second birthday block swap. Anyone is welcome to join. There is a GREAT bunch of quilters here. Click <a href="http://quiltingcompanions.ning.com/">HERE </a>for the link.</div><br /><div></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Block of the Month:</span></strong></div><div></div><div> </div><div>The May block will be going out to everyone who has signed the guestbook. The Beautiful in Black series is on the number FIVE block. Come and join our Beautiful in Black series group and show us your progress on the blocks. Also, see what others have done. The blocks are so beautiful! Click <a href="http://quiltingcompanions.ning.com/">HERE </a>to find the finished blocks of some awesome quilters! Here is the block for May.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330160565790202802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 196px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu8M_o4xwXaNGCmmhZi5r_kqvW_GMsEzk2TU-QoGIyDiox4mAYLZmGgl00D5tvWAV4oE5-7c_Mpx82wNDQOSuHfjNVyIxo_UvLTX9kK0wM2c3FbvmLhD65kadiQtF4y_PMCFgjxKT-tjw/s200/2009+Block+5.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div>The Quilt in Pastels is on the very last block! Only the sashing and borders are left. Here is the final block for this series. </div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330160561416569906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 198px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMN4SjnWCcSFQA8zCcXwBpkFtaAxV-sbNTid9mqtFYwBPc4KvLLhAaxQKxwNbFMOTCB7wZsGI_HHvv8UL8zzpWoK0FP8x2khJ90mnw4UhlRCIkWfeUepQZRKnLqRQK_jeiYVlvwrzisI/s200/Block+19.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><br /><div>Well off I go to do some more cutting! My bins are getting fuller and fuller.</div><br /><div></div><div>Wishing you "Piece"</div><div>Susan</div></div></div></div></div>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-64945058680976655952009-03-30T10:22:00.008-06:002009-03-30T13:02:11.114-06:00April Newsletter<div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">A Bit About Life:</span></strong></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">I can't believe that it is April already! Sunday, we had one of our worst weather days! It was blowing and snowing. I would call that blizzard conditions! I had to get my winter coat out to wear to church. I thought I had put it away for the winter! I should know by now after living almost my whole life in Idaho that I should expect that kind of weather! </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">I have been busy this last month quilting up a storm! I was in the process of working on my "Barn Raising" Quilt and got sidetracked. I am sure no one else ever gets sidetracked! LOL!! I found a pattern from EQ6 using their kalaidascope disk. The pattern is called Congregation of Poppies. This really intrigued me. I love to do paper piecing and use up my scraps. (somehow, I never use them ALL. Scraps begat SCRAPS!) Anyway, here is my Congregation of Poppies. It was even featured on the EQ blog. You can scroll down and read the article <a href="http://www.doyoueq.com/blog/?cat=6">HERE</a> I loved the color of the Poppies on the black background. I had fun drawing the vines, leaves and poppy buds. They are all hand applique. What do you think? </div><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319045273766607154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 190px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5pDhMpQmPUz2u_q3YxPHIrZInuYAKDrKG3uPQ802_fv8ocj51Uq-CZrmm3PG-9YqSJMipkzoE_FTFNq_zAMT8z1gdSnZSzq9nXC7o-pNlMR_9-1VDxhfZnBM9wxxQ8P4vc7vC6kFcZsQ/s200/Poppies.jpg" border="0" /> I did finish my "Barn Raising" Quilt. I think I mentioned in a previous post that I was making a quilt in honor of my Great Grandmother Lillie Viola Chicken House. I made a scrapbook page entitled "BRAVE betrays her name". Here is the scrapbook page.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319045679070079042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWkshZUsfMOKePOr2qOiIxwu_gkFyTjQcP8RXbC4xkSquWdtaDS5dap6tBFiyLY099NUOCoTaVWlIiRIpW_kiVfeR8t3wn6CUNezEtpdXT0NmI7NVLHgKn-tKVoK_0N6pLlik44sW6ag/s200/grandma+house.jpg" border="0" /><br />I wanted to make a quilt with chickens on it in honor of her name. I am proud to be part CHICKEN! LOL! Here is a picture of the quilt I made in her honor. I call it "Barn Raising".<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319045260921488578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 188px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2HtYaM57BEzFMn136M3vKCb0on5RkH45QPv2clWZNyF9mcHeSUzl2J6dL4ccwBbciDXZXctYGTy2N7obqtWBAEY2-8xRaky8opw57BGFUurRWQbTqdVIgDt6zFJOwKJwZXG5z92AwYvM/s200/Barn+Raising.jpg" border="0" /><br />When we had our local quilt show in January, I took a class from Delene. She gave us an embroidery pattern for the saying, "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without" She also gave us some creative ideas and instruction on how to make a cute wall hanging. I love that concept and have learned it all my life from my mother and grandmother. Here is my version of Delene's Wall Hanging...<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319045272458161250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 199px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtF8eX74ZnZcZAOov5mvQ7cl9GIPcahd4Yh6qYp1UDJ738IQQJKQ096X_k3dbWPa0PDaLJrHSlFqzX-SyCCLEUZaNan3cAPxPfQFoS9Yu8OYzdnltWp0koQ0GdfFBRBvqUX4-mRksgnvc/s200/Use+it+up.jpg" border="0" /><br />I am working on something for a birthday present. I can't show it now, but I will "After" the birthday! Shhhhhh.... LOL!!<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Quilting Views and Tips:</span></strong><br /><br />I found a really fun video on how to make 3D Faux Cathedral Window Quilt Blocks. I love the Cathedral window and this tip makes them so simple. Check out the video by clicking <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvXUvKIzYZY&NR=1">HERE</a><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Mystery Patterns:</span></strong><br /><br />I am going to leave the Mystery Tote Clues up for just a little while longer. If you haven't collected them, hurry! This tote turned out so cute! See what others have done with their tote by looking <a href="http://quiltingcompanions.ning.com/group/mysterytotebag">HERE</a> I love everyone's version of the same pattern. Here is a picture of my "Flower For You Tote" <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319050593754609858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 138px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpQYMo0KaHpclM0Wd7-uCzp_iTrAS9PgtRknROLHGszswwYecfEzAwVpqXnZKDdD1h1SFsBHB1z8hdHthrUAKHKDGEP1loxA-USxD6wdXptvDunw6Rqb0gMit5KlgUptlEWqujQhP62Ow/s200/A+Flower+For+You+Tote.jpg" border="0" /><br />Keep checking back to see if a different MYSTERY has started. Click on the big question mark after clicking <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Block of the Month:</span></strong><br /><br />If you signed my guestbook, you will receive the April BOM patterns in your email. You can see some of the blocks others have done in the "Beautiful in Black" Series. Click <a href="http://quiltingcompanions.ning.com/group/beautifulinblackbom?groupUrl=beautifulinblackbom&id=2887998%3AGroup%3A1032&page=2#comments">HERE</a>. These are turning out so BEAUTIFUL!!! Come and join us and let us see YOUR blocks! Here is what the April Blocks will look like.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319045276949493586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 198px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxVhlERTJmgPWeSyHtJ0DKDDFHTuV88EdD9FqjTVvl5b-7mk2BbeWFqW9xXnPHkv-n-VD_1_MZnBsTeQ72U-WUMctMx-we51EyvgJA9BnhPl1Nh3KJjkQBkhYbRGuO2yiK7wNDmZSh_0/s200/2009+Block+4.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319045281470777426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMQ3B3JgEouGH8p_ZZ92CuCSHqDn0LG8b5F8YB6uvpoj1RIrfmh9oI2e_aezvN1aX3pCk794683ZrHzDE-C3KOgjYde17RLvIxZx1A285Wv6MR7X9-VrePD28hOQgv-8XEqO-6NGBetQ/s200/Block+18.jpg" border="0" /></p><br /><p>If you want to have some FUN, join in our Birthday Block Swap. You can read all about it <a href="http://quiltingcompanions.ning.com/group/birthdayswap">HERE</a>. Come and join us!<br /><p>I hope you are having better Spring weather than we are in Idaho. I know that it will get better soon, it sure couldn't be worse than Sunday!</p><br /><p>Keeping you in stitches!<br /><p>Susan</p><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">http://www.quiltingforless.com/</a>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-87283580671661783332009-02-27T09:06:00.009-07:002009-02-28T14:37:40.595-07:00March Newsletter<strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">A Bit About Life:</span></strong><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left">Can you believe that March is here? Holy smokes! The months are flying by! I just returned from spending a few days with some of my grandkids. They were fun and were very good! My four year old Paden is so funny. He wears glasses and of course looks so cute. Some lady at the store told him that he was the cutest boy she had ever seen. His comment was, and I quote, "Yeah, and I am smart, too!" These grandkids are so fun! Here are the grandkids in Boise. (Okay, their parents are here too...)</div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307530102622869586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6iAEPkthTyTfNiWzLeZamXvT9fppAmLyAYMtHOyluZHLuDHj56YPB44QYC-Qbi9X0NiFXQRMU-7b54xZ4jyKKth_HBaUyTNOrpb8-CP012WYG8HCvuFoI5G44eWheLBXlBy-mCljM1i0/s200/100_1811.JPG" border="0" /><br />I am so excited to tell you about this! I have started a quilting forum. I love my quilt group that I go to once a month, but I thought how fun it would be to have one online that I could go to anytime I wanted. I have started a group for our next Mystery. You will be able to post pictures of your progression of the mystery and share comments. Click <a href="http://quiltingcompanions.ning.com/">HERE </a>for the Quilt Forum. I hope you will join in the FUN!! There will be more details for the NEW Mystery posted there.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>Quilting Views and Tips:</strong></span><br /><br />Have you checked out this site? I just happened upon it. You are probably saying, "Where have you been?" What a neat site to help you in every aspect of quilting. It's called Quilting101.com. Go check it out if you haven't already. Plan to spend a little time there and by all means, BOOKMARK it!! Click <a href="http://www.quilting101.com/">HERE </a>to go there. Have fun!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>New Patterns:</strong></span><br /><br />The last Mystery has been solved and the pattern is available for sale. It is called Bear's Paw in the Cabin. A picture diagram is below. If you collected the clues, make sure that you make 16 blocks for the first clue instead of 12! The purchased pattern has been corrected. BOY OH BOY!! Those little typos get ya every time!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307530106279886594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTZse21gGNqgdX_CJhp5DTRqgharUeoRN3PIEYfatq4TyTyNP4JXkSWGUVJmhsPZYQtDrPYBqtx-iieliXswXEomUlAsLepkLfUldV23hlaY9Yx5CIVwytGIUHdXXgGxg8u3_hd9Xj37w/s200/Bear's+Paw+in+the+Cabin.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center">Bear's Paw in the Cabin</div><br />Since St. Patrick's Day is upon us, don't forget these cute patterns. "I'm Irish" and "Luck of the Irish" Click <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html">HERE </a>to purchase the patterns.<br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307530112271440674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 135px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRLsByLbhKM-IdMODaesoZ1t9P1rdjagwtMm6KF2RQN0rMe-Jt-XGMSBszkm4PywEfW4pLNiuBp_Ct-qMBgXveGc3TWHaGy73NBZkbRIALnvT-pPMydiZFmxs16iuhtB3ckNUBzsLcvOY/s200/March+I%27m+IRISH.jpg" border="0" /></p><br /><p align="center">I'm Irish<br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307530112213247794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5sy2OCLlEMIIt5BWAGDD1vaber4pbsGLrsL8gHIpWlHLp_mlOgh2r9EdPAWFwp5QuB0bM2VbNMlBuTmPau22PzDbqT5aljrodp120jgVifDYcgBRmdzXeAvy9NVuwnoIXF9aQtK7UZ9E/s200/Luck+of+the+Irish+Colored.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">Luck of the Irish<br /></p><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>Block of the Month:</strong></span></p>We are in the 3rd month of the Beautiful in Black BOM patterns and almost finished with the Quilt in Pastels for 2008. If you signed up for the BOM patterns you should have received them at your email address. If you would like them, just stop by and sign the guestbook and you will receive them automatically each month. I started a group to discuss and share your blocks. Make it fun for you and everyone by sharing how yours turned out, or if you have questions, let's discuss and get your answers. Click <a href="http://quiltingcompanions.ning.com/group/beautifulinblackbom">HERE </a>to join the group.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307530116320883618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 199px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTNXflFVrI4uBED6uzkK2DPBWJNNkGCQ3PLgrMB-vpQocHf3n4MtP6TgCsLNWtGkoHDSk7_XoqpNDNfnGU6XDMKkoHdWJXovdj8sO0sK1gilw0khjJMkzOYt_SvbnhD7TSFrf19h1pe78/s200/2009+Block+3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center">March BOM "Beautiful in Black"<br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307530854143424674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 98px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-pRusGuIV39oNrkJ-nHg_O_jMrbQrgI05XCDPVP4A3bkhXOKOu9vrwKhodqGmsNTZo12JDFW0X1JxKf8bA20NzeI6ppzipS1Akpx28bPzkwGxO1YlJ0r2FPyEVa38ilz2Sr5iVuVfQpE/s200/Block+17.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center">Quilt in Pastels Block #17<br /></p><br /><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>Mystery Quilt Patterns:</strong></span></p>A NEW mystery will start on Tuesday. Click <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">HERE </a>and follow the big ? for the clues. If you would like to join the group in making this fun tote, click <a href="http://quiltingcompanions.ning.com/group/mysterytotebag">HERE</a>. You will see the fabrics that I have chosen for mine. Look through your stash and pick out some fun colors. Hope you will join in the fun!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>Clocks and Socks:</strong></span><br /><br />Do you need a unique gift for a birthday or wedding? Or do you need a new clock for your sewing room? Check out the fun clocks by clicking <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/clocks_for_any_room.html">HERE</a>. Below are just a few. It is NEVER too early to order Christmas Stockings. Beat the Christmas rush! Order <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html">HERE</a><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307531560823170066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC7ML9xFFVJPDx-_x9ipgPiu26OHGeaA0hsIHGWSZ5aC2eJDGSoVi3j6kmNqJ-LpOcPrIK-HOo09F59q0mE9t05C27_-RFLpQStSCS66OIltPxyQgdF7EBuzjQCYPhyphenhyphenzV1Oyh_ZofYCgY/s200/Barn+Raising+Clock.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307531563942873282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF5L9OMMTG1wUpBPqjwxTJdkfg36wyTpML3Qw2O_ypbn4ngiXcGbh5uonBSXeVt_LLVlrQqUb3kS3r0Ax5qFiyFYwFYWNzBcWaxo50kS7QzOTbj1W1JWHJQshY-smryGDki9gXEdk7uZo/s200/Crochet+Charm+Green+Clock.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307531566370874610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJhKs6EX190gBjq2vcC9HX3MZaF26rJeob1wNLeGONl71b33w4PM9CYficfshE0jTJcv1rZXWeeA4uu1ALEw6vlo1r7g_wTQVs5WeNIYAJWM9BcyoKnHhhi1OUBuDKAZqk-wCsCEXEfas/s200/Fishing.jpg" border="0" />Until next time! </p><br /><p>Wishing you a "Pieceful" Day!</p><br /><p>Susan</p><br /><p><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">http://www.quiltingforless.com/</a><br /></p>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-75019246813768205662009-02-14T08:49:00.005-07:002009-02-14T10:01:46.595-07:00Mid February Newsletter<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>A Bit About Life</strong></span></div><div></div><br /><div>First of all I want to wish everyone a HAPPY VALENTIEN'S DAY! I am writing this post from my daughter's home. Four of my nine grandchildren are here. My sweet granddaughter, Shandeigh, just brought us a handmade valentine. She is so inventive. She should get a job with Hallmark! I told her that I would take her shopping for fabric for her pump pack. She is diabetic and I designed a pattern to carry her pump in. I have chosen cute fabrics for her before, but thought it would be fun to let her choose. She is excited! Me too! This will be fun. I'll post a picture of the pump packs when I get them done. If there is interest, I could share the pattern. </div><div></div><br /><div>These last two week have been pretty productive for me! I am starting on a new quilt which I am calling "Barn Raising". I am in the process of making chicken blocks for part of it. I have this great desire to make a quilt with chickens. My great grandmother's maiden name is Chicken. When anyone calls me Chicken, I am honored! LOL! Anyway, here is one of the chicken blocks. I will keep you updated on the progression of this quilt.</div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302694548971791778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 195px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21u6dbEEQ8yjP2C8F8Sr2D_MUlsraO8tSPLWDlJ65GGonc9tSQK_2tfEHMtSrpqq5zPOqgTOWvSAtwW4N5O5VbvKwPN4x0NHGvysQmjRU-_hlretcfxc0-yyEAIUs_vzVRfmGw-PB8UQ/s200/Chicken+Block.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div>I have also been cutting out I Spy blocks to make a quilt to have for the grandkids. I have two other quilting friends who are sharing their cute fabric as well. We have around 150 blocks each of 3 1/2 inch blocks cut. We are thinking up all kinds of games to play with this quilt. Do you have any ideas?</div><div></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Quilting Views and Tips</span></strong></div><div></div><br /><div>I have been PUBLISHED again! I was asked to reprint one of my articles in the Collector's Journal of Vinton, Iowa. I appreciate them asking. You can view the article at ehow <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2116308_colors-quilting-project-color-wheel.html">HERE</a>. This is really a fun way to choose colors for your next quilting project.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302695213227683330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 161px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsoYtw6qHE7JJnOvG9C5YcTP3EL1AiFanze6B-AgDJNyF4VQdu3wzL5VM4oTG-bzrNpFfRZVLYu_yHdA3wr1kMNsJ_4g0rCs-5ygXT5Zvb6ybCk0Wlw8dTAuhK_DepQEMO3qQt1MCXEw/s200/Vinton+IA+News.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div>Here is another article you may find interesting about making your own fabric palette. I use this palette so often. <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_4482005_fabric-palette.html">CLICK HERE</a></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302695216358615906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 91px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia9yUuiISUlsw-HVHt7xKC_7iix0LI__nIUOQHJcR6HVOksfOVSdx58oDLVivf3krI-PpqjSMjXf4Q8GfSH-wxFmT_vLIURk-Ql137npVvT6rd7EJunt0veH-i9drYmwOBs5Y_HDKfgzY/s200/Fabric+Jars.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">New Patterns</span></strong></div><div></div><br /><div>I have another element for the Month After Month wall hanging. This one I call "Butterflies Meet". I have been trying different techniques of applique. This one I did the needle turn method. The Chicken block I did my own version of the freezer paper applique. Both methods are fun, but I think I like my freezer paper version the best. This picture really doesn't do this wall hanging justice, but I hope you get the idea! You can find the pattern <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html">HERE</a></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302694548999932962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 131px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitssKKFN-kCWF3MRokXhg2NpnC1XJESX2JOmCsXDOyp4HijCzlsfYrm99dUUYr8zDMu1KUEryaIGnUD9fJZQXm7vBchY1iEOvakNDKtkgVqlO164vR06XTrblnCka-0eQ2OnJp_jvwWNQ/s200/May+-+Butterflies+Meet.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Block of the Month</span></strong></div><div></div><br /><div>For those of you who have signed my guestbook, I hope you are enjoying this year's BOM. It will be a beautiful quilt when finished. Get in on the fun by signing my guestbook to receive the BOM patterns each month. If you have already signed, it is not necessary to sign again, but I love all of your comments! This is what the Beautiful in Black Quilt will look like when finished.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302694550815122898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKbbnzHLMdLObSm9qoRCet-DWiF0FWX1ai_2Pk6oimuzS8Y7h0TEApAeHbRJlRFtQQPnZxCIbl0fgXYG5QJ8YiL-8S1W6sKDQtNtSrXMdDEhP_0C8lpKL6-Hv9rKf4jYVGUaH5yvTPawE/s200/Beautiful+in+Black.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Mystery Quilt Patterns</span></strong></div><div></div><br /><div>There is only ONE more clue left for this Mystery Quilt. After all the clues are published, the pattern will go on sale for just $3.95. This one, in my humble opionion, is gorgeous! Hope you go and collect the clues. Go <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">HERE </a>and follow the big "?" mark for the clues.</div><div></div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Clocks and Socks</span></strong></div><div></div><br /><div>I have a NEW clock available. The 1930's fabric inspired this clock along with the May Month After Month wall hanging. The "established" quote, makes a perfect combination for this print of the 1930's fabrics. I hope you like it! <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/clocks_for_any_room.html">CLICK HERE </a>to find this clock and MANY others!</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302694548508702722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmBTCdtWIIEq5UvoOM8Wvd7wYSdPxIqyvzf26lVvRG_3ZJI0Le3yby5Yv7b25M0q7IaY_ty-esxbn-LF1rPBcvepBefwIFmIDdk_qBc94eTjLASVvJwZXkmljuOcXnZ_EMXRjOi2c0Pk/s200/Butterflies+Meet+Clock.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div>As always, the Christmas Stockings are a unique gift for those spring weddings that will be happening. What a great tradition for a new couple. Help them start this tradition. <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html">CLICK HERE </a>for a view of all the Christmas Stocking designs, thus far.... I have some new ideas in mind for some new designs. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302694552941570466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 83px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZcsTV02msIi9U_kR1-9ufK5GiViDV-kBjDhRaD382Z5TxrrcjlarXvDdc0-q96BFx9JM_YtTP5C0I94OeuK2W0S8KNhTtJ8ciBOeBLc2afrhmt0HknQyDvxFCCphm3SHcQ5cxg_oET0/s200/Santa.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p>That's it for this two week period. Again, I hope your day is filled with LOVE for mankind this Valentine's Day! </p><p>Blessings,</p><p>Susan</p><p><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">http://www.quiltingforless.com</a></p>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-51988625074837899832009-01-30T08:12:00.018-07:002009-01-30T17:52:04.729-07:00February Newsletter 2009<strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">A Bit About Life</span></strong><br /><br />This last two weeks have been a buzz and so much fun! It was the 10th anniversary for the Quilt Show in Shelley. It was the best! I don't know if you remember that I had entered some quilt blocks among many beautiful ones that were entered. I ended up winning 3rd place on the quilt block below.<br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297106265275746658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMwMBv_LHHyTOg_igiKiTKWgRHql8zJ86ldCeAxeRRN9914dvNm3Y0TksAWOD6yYMmC6tZuRxBypGWdsZmg2qU7J2PtSvFfpTvHML-e76DuUi32D9TnQ9J-b-g8a0_W1ZZvPtKK3CrkPo/s200/b-w-y+block+2.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>Then to top it off, my name was drawn to win HALF of these beautiful block. I received 24 blocks made by such wonderful quilters! Take a look at these beautiful blocks.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297110033168262738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 178px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ-TwLqckeTGOGybZpjj6ar465rElBcqPjD0RKCfG6lx7wZ3Q7DP708DYaM32a_WBcoCaVN0kL0KVFMN5vM-xoRYKT6aJM0klZMfQNH4gkgMVG4xOi0C9xwc-Q7hjumxm13doFFLIZOqU/s200/Winning+BLocks+Jan+Quilt+Show+2009.jpg" border="0" /><br />I also was privileged to teach two classes. One was on making fabric chenille and the other one was on paper piecing. I also got my picture in the paper. Does that mean I'm famous? (Highly unlikely!) <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297131883264614738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 170px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU715-0YWKW3wOSxDfQ_n5HphemM-T0CWhWa5EepcPtQrRfPGhIF26BgZAPYCuGS0Z_4X56eH6KPTs4i_L4MYzD_EK4XjONM1aOz4aDhUb0VzJe9cb11ZyVdE_L_bv1icn9kH4GObYYQE/s200/Local+News.jpg" border="0" /></p>Here is the quilt I made and added the chenille. It is called "Fresh Cut in Chenille". The pattern is available <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297111455468295970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 144px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCpBmd6g4MNCg-8px-Q0Bz4sFuHNQE7T0IrtDEDDTqpU_3HULNmTjt7s9p_R3hVAuLDJ3_GOuQlvZTK2Ksut-_1IRSnaxPqaPZP8Hppr-wyBZLaHRijZSxixki3y4ECwi1wpkD4FHz0G0/s200/Pictured+Chenille+Quilt.jpg" border="0" /><br />These little Needle Books are what I demonstrated for the paper piecing class. We made the striped heart one on the right. I sometimes like to sneak in a little surprise with my newsletter. If you would like the Striped Heart Needle Book pattern, it is available for FREE. Just drop me an email at <a href="mailto:quiltingforless@gmail.com">quiltingforless@gmail.com</a> and it is yours!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297111450711241650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 154px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT44ADHmDLzZ7DpePwCN884jkXIkpJ4-axey-EpidgJtcsdPiLEi0vSJs-kgTONq7YvdofkPKrsZ6jQiEgNT9bRIBIZ2gTZ1pzM0xSRPx1ffP9dagx12jS1wmTxiXm_-Wz75CyAemJsKk/s200/Needlebooks+with+pockets.jpg" border="0" /> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Quilting Views and Tips:</span></strong><br /><br />I learned so many tips at our quilt show from other quilters who presented demonstration. I wish I had a recording of the two days that we were there.<br /><br />I was impressed with cutting traditional blocks again to make a totally different pattern. I am giving you a link to something that I think would be a lot of fun to try. Click <a href="http://www.straw.com/quilting/articles/curvy9patch.html">HERE </a>and tell me what you think. This looks FUN!!<br /><br />While I am into cutting fabric, follow this link to learn about Stack-n-Whack. I have seen some of these. Check it out <a href="http://www.stacknwhack.com/what">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">New Patterns</span></strong><br /><br />Okay, I had so much fun working on the April Element for the Month after Month Wall Hanging. Here she is in all her splendor. This one is called "Tulip Bouquet" Isn't she a cutie? Wish you could see her in person. <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html">CLICK HERE</a> to find the pattern. Don't forget that these monthly elements button or tie onto a personalized wall hanging with your family name.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297175240019404882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtSwcUn3dNSO7Vp1UAMFdGl406Y-Xe6_SKF6GpCB4DHGszvyE7x2vUBSPR0us-hOPQcGIs3olb3n2TFKpIcwx9fKHgZ6gZ4St9QUMEHGaX27NHsx10Iz1wB-KoJhnNf-haofLj7mJcsrI/s200/Tulip+Bouquet.jpg" border="0" /><br />As mentioned above, the "Fresh Cut in Chenille" Pattern is also available. Try making some chenille and adding some fun to a project. The "how to" for making chenille is included in the pattern. <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html">CLICK HERE </a>to find the pattern.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Block of the Month</span></strong><br /><br />The second block pattern for 2009 "Beautiful in Black" is ready to send. If you didn't receive it with this newsletter, hop on over to my guestbook (Look at the upper right side of this page) and indicate that you would like the patterns each month. It is as simple as that! We are also finishing up the 2008 BOM series "Sampler in Pastels" You will receive both of these this month. If you have missed any of the previous month's BOM patterns you will find the "Sampler In Pastels" by <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/block_of_month_blocks.html">CLICKING HERE</a> and the "Beautiful In Black" by <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/2009_block_of_the_month_blocks.html">CLICKING HERE</a>. Past block patterns can be purchased for only $.99 each.<br /><br />Here are the BOM blocks for February. These are going to work up wonderfully! (Is that a word? LOL!)<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297129438755982226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 99px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQA9OSR51sZzjSCFBw7jtXPuDXzHX_rfL8_-WaDcVggzDCQgks184ocpG7_LxmumhxIho8OtDtIGqOeUUg5GKW7HHCMDAP0s-raJNqxKmI3Y4i6d7ufaFZBFF05BjgbTsXe5X-FunvfNM/s200/B+in+B+Block+2+2009.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297143281469861186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 102px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZMO4_XQvpr1xcx1ly4Zw53DZKqmLeLZeHgb0eWQrKZzLlvmi3LFRMQZsSe3a-SU9dOWzw5M9nJP5yEdPl3RBe2lYVbCTzwjlvjR6q8l4RMKDhGyPxM0GOh8gZY6t0Acvq1TLgrBkWBc/s200/Block+16.jpg" border="0" /> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Mystery Quilt Patterns</span></strong><br /><br />Clue #3 is available for this Mystery pattern. I am really excited about this one! I wish I could show you the pattern, but that would spoil the fun! <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">CLICK HERE</a> then click on the big ? mark to find the clues. It is a fun treasure hunt!<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Clocks and Socks</span></strong><br /><br />Just a quick mention of Personalized Christmas Stocking and Personalized Clocks . It is never to early to think about Christmas or gifts for a quilter friend. Choose from a wide selection of Quilt Block clocks. <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/clocks_for_any_room.html">CLICK HERE </a><br /><br />Here are a few of the most popular ones.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297144884166071794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBcDAT5eDumoNgEjztdV5ixbFEYzRPeI0IldrZAnuJ7nRmElQwzgwM2bmzmwqkHpRCIg4SYg_rk5yerXckvomgG6jBp_QuJ8Whx66GZ-yg7PqEoHnpVah-gpe6UFGU3HwmY84IsU6FEE/s200/Pinwheel+Quilt+Block+Clock.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297144876047658322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho48Yt24bJ2vlXxStDr6VQeYs4RgvzajeWS8Yk7bAEt-m77Yt822HkeG62EmXJB8-Cujh_tqcvlg4Z0RIrRHfO_olJcE1NWULDq0o9UTLXX7rILIxrqV5OhTSJ0KPPkxjOXQdkttKqn3k/s200/Mother's+Tea+Clock.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297144880006366898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv31ayScgQwA8w3dj-nvfZt3VFP3_QCxGKzUaKRyIUiTc_sUJ92cXAjmKE-wHJlWem_GLeNwSnEfA3w1zVfvNKpGuIxY7JkVqfz2Q-jMJFL8CEiNmLmfj4Zrgy2CFdnBfpjAa1luKPZBU/s200/Barn+Raising+Clock.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297144874584517666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJlh5RQy8SimpDBFG5S1cjUlyNzT5xRJJ-8hsdjxyWQDdsa9v-jv0LT0SUjLrKSCu1zNXhnPIcl8OmOAQg4lTfIYATX8HYToKPlrJLFxhobh405LGUhTA2_n-_qtkyJAp6nzVfhhI-EKU/s200/April+Flower+Clock.jpg" border="0" /><br />It is so fun meeting quilters whether it is online or at a quilt shows or wherever! I hope you have enjoyed this newsletter. I look forward to your comments either here or at my guestbook.<br /><br /><p>Happy Valentine's Day!</p><br />Susan<br /><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">http://www.quiltingforless.com/</a>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-25234365237080512602009-01-15T05:07:00.012-07:002009-01-15T08:25:18.640-07:00Mid January Newsletter<strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">A Bit About Life</span></strong><br /><br />I hope everyone is settled into the New Year of 2009. It looks like we have had the last of the big snow storms here in southeast Idaho. I shouldn't speak too soon, though. We could have major snow storms STILL! At least the roads are not icy. FOR NOW!<br /><br />My husband Roger and I are Cub Masters for our cub scouting unit. It is almost time for another pack meeting. The theme this month is A-MAZE-ing games. This will be a fun time for these young boys. We feel like we are grandparents to 20! It makes us feel young, except when Pack meeting is over, then we feel older than we should! Wish us luck!<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Quilting Views and Tips</span></strong><br /><br />Our yearly quilt show will be the 27th and 28th of this month. I will be giving two demonstrations. One on foundation paper piecing and the other will be how to embellish with fabric chenille. I will have the pattern available for the chenille wall hanging by the next newsletter. It is turning out REALLY fun! I'll give a small hint... it is very "springy" looking.... :o)<br /><br />I also finished quilting the Disappearing Nine Patch. I have added a close-up of how I quilted it. I quilted Iris flowers into the blocks. I wish you could see it up close and personal. It turned out very nice, IMHO (in my humble opionion).<br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkID6wwzSOkuatbmZb2EAI4tzyltkx81jM6lovJLBSr0Q56BbK51YhkQCVTaADZxN8quWAIgVuf8aBC9oyNQ0HGYOFCuMZbYEtbnnS9SWVFYP137IOqqIOGC7Plc9rrNbPueKpPlGSTyg/s1600-h/D9P+Quilted.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291518570023344914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkID6wwzSOkuatbmZb2EAI4tzyltkx81jM6lovJLBSr0Q56BbK51YhkQCVTaADZxN8quWAIgVuf8aBC9oyNQ0HGYOFCuMZbYEtbnnS9SWVFYP137IOqqIOGC7Plc9rrNbPueKpPlGSTyg/s200/D9P+Quilted.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p><strong>Here are two quilting tips for using your batting. Please enjoy:</strong><br /><br /><em>I take a "hunk" of leftover batting and pin it over my shoulder when sewing. Then, as you snip off those threads. tiny fabric nips, etc. etc., you just put them on top of the batting where they cling very well. After your sewing session is complete. you simply unpin the batting from your shoulder and toss it all neatly away.. It puts an end to all those little thread nips. fabric snips, etc all over the sewing room floor, as well as the table top. - Kathi in Michigan<br /><br />I have a ton of cotton batting. One night I was online with a friend complaining that I didn't have a design wall. She asked me if I had any cotton batting and I said of course. Well, the rest is history. My design wall is cotton batting on the only bare wall I have, right next to my cutting table. It is amazing how much easier it is to see what I am doing...lol. - Carol</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">New Patterns</span></strong><br /><br />I have the <strong>March element</strong> for the Month by Month wall hanging available. This one is called "I'm Irish". I love how this one turned out. The shamrocks are an added touch to celebrate March. <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html">CLICK HERE</a> to find the pattern.<br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit7Rgr2GE_T7es_-pE8asgOkGcZeUz6XPgIrTtXZPR9vAUYtPobiv86bpUIpVVzFiNAxxLH0RSFR76wPWI546sJWTizUUDmSTJSnsBIu1r8u33Pcc5XGcM8Pbq8VPxd0aysVDOXy4yAdI/s1600-h/March+I%27m+IRISH+real.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291521338290265282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit7Rgr2GE_T7es_-pE8asgOkGcZeUz6XPgIrTtXZPR9vAUYtPobiv86bpUIpVVzFiNAxxLH0RSFR76wPWI546sJWTizUUDmSTJSnsBIu1r8u33Pcc5XGcM8Pbq8VPxd0aysVDOXy4yAdI/s200/March+I%27m+IRISH+real.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>Here are a couple of February Patterns that you may enjoy. <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/wall_hangings.html">CLICK HERE</a> to find them.<br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF5sJ9xct5FF-EIUH4117K-6ERX04O_xAVho8PriBAfgP-13r-N5Z3Rp_HEi5NE5i4lLR6qI8-RMqE1G3UJQsToqmfAPAK046wW8iJq_N8vD6yTawMRC0L0mf5g7D6OaLgQaavfFsxV3E/s1600-h/CUL8R+Color.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291529050200200866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF5sJ9xct5FF-EIUH4117K-6ERX04O_xAVho8PriBAfgP-13r-N5Z3Rp_HEi5NE5i4lLR6qI8-RMqE1G3UJQsToqmfAPAK046wW8iJq_N8vD6yTawMRC0L0mf5g7D6OaLgQaavfFsxV3E/s200/CUL8R+Color.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPp5aPRm4Yawqcm7zxS9M8AWsROBzzE2h-wRi5Odlkw0NixNrt2cERdf35SZ8iZkcf1dKoaQ1AFMHvkue_bbnGIYxq0Yh637RTlMNKTHsJTS3vnUwVlBU8xzUBj0MrkeQNR0TrjajdVfE/s1600-h/February+-+Hearts.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291529051134144914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPp5aPRm4Yawqcm7zxS9M8AWsROBzzE2h-wRi5Odlkw0NixNrt2cERdf35SZ8iZkcf1dKoaQ1AFMHvkue_bbnGIYxq0Yh637RTlMNKTHsJTS3vnUwVlBU8xzUBj0MrkeQNR0TrjajdVfE/s200/February+-+Hearts.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I also have two table runner patterns available. They are called "Three Wishes" and "Give Thanks". These are from past Mystery Quilts. If you are a beginner, these would be perfect as a starting point on your quilting journey. The pattern comes in full step by step pictured instructions. I have priced these at a very low price to get you started quilting! <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html">CLICK HERE </a>to find these patterns. Please browse other fun patterns by clicking <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/wall_hangings.html">HERE</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAYK1VmJ8kujnFKq6-BtpSoUcbPswZ5mYKY0CdwpBh8TUdMqUfSkIrlevECZaEieqtZ_5ffwZigJysuJ-fyhSi9HAqZb5cIULPO_cCpg2qFWhFqhhYwUvSQwKxtcxBrtl5skFpyHuIg_c/s1600-h/Give+Thanks+Table+Runner.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291520335755294418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 87px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAYK1VmJ8kujnFKq6-BtpSoUcbPswZ5mYKY0CdwpBh8TUdMqUfSkIrlevECZaEieqtZ_5ffwZigJysuJ-fyhSi9HAqZb5cIULPO_cCpg2qFWhFqhhYwUvSQwKxtcxBrtl5skFpyHuIg_c/s200/Give+Thanks+Table+Runner.png" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit0jS-Ips500kTnYUKCCJ02iVGrBKGx6qBoP1_z-tgRLRBFUCwR6aUc6TsmcCipfNrvpeVfHKK3NwkTFgzkHU3a4zUwo6NzZhFX73XmilTWnJ2C4IsK-rEUlVAooOPdfx-nGzsTaBFhpc/s1600-h/Three+Wishes+Table+Runner.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291520330868248562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 94px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit0jS-Ips500kTnYUKCCJ02iVGrBKGx6qBoP1_z-tgRLRBFUCwR6aUc6TsmcCipfNrvpeVfHKK3NwkTFgzkHU3a4zUwo6NzZhFX73XmilTWnJ2C4IsK-rEUlVAooOPdfx-nGzsTaBFhpc/s200/Three+Wishes+Table+Runner.png" border="0" /></a> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Mystery Quilt Pattern<br /></span></strong><br />Did you know that there is a <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>NEW</strong></span> mystery quilt up? The first clue is available. The next clue will be ready sometime on Monday. If you could only see the end results! (Tee Hee) I can tell you it can either be a table topper or a wall hanging and there will be 6 clues to finish. After the last clue, the pattern will go up for sale at the low price of $3.95. But get each clue while they are FREE! <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/index.html">CLICK HERE</a>, then look for the Mystery ? sign (it looks like the one below), then follow the <strong>Snowman's sign</strong> to get the clues. Have FUN!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydg8uU5l0VVKs6LEBm_hyrTLlWRTSHWKZyP-gKiRl7XqfoFR-4bFae027_I5YqPafuVaQz6rppEMgdJglwleNjXImmMhZfiVUZsiQZDE2uA2fpqjgSWAgz75FtCvFqLm8NlspqLtMM3c/s1600-h/Mystery.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291521719963249762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 199px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydg8uU5l0VVKs6LEBm_hyrTLlWRTSHWKZyP-gKiRl7XqfoFR-4bFae027_I5YqPafuVaQz6rppEMgdJglwleNjXImmMhZfiVUZsiQZDE2uA2fpqjgSWAgz75FtCvFqLm8NlspqLtMM3c/s200/Mystery.png" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Block of the Month<br /></span></strong><br />Have you received the first block of the month pattern for 2009? It is a BEAUTY! (no pun intended). This year the BOM series is called "Beautiful in Black". Below you can see the entire quilt and the first block pattern. If you haven't received this month's pattern, you have until the 31st of January to sign my guestbook. Signing the guestbook will allow you to receive every block for the entire year. If you miss one, they will be available for only $.99. <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/2008_block_of_the_month.html">CLICK HERE</a> to view the 2008 "Sampler Quilt in Pastels"<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcbB0CZ74aWQ_RJ7DKLb3hEWTgdFM2JOxyPG3o_pELjdfISHY7bAdZME-2RXHSmY-rCLhp_T-M1XwhcFruJ6rmxuFAvRNdHDzSp4rzTwhOCGjP06z_126UcHNCgaARlfRlpW0u8bHHfxQ/s1600-h/B+in+B+Block+1+2009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291518573853993634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 96px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcbB0CZ74aWQ_RJ7DKLb3hEWTgdFM2JOxyPG3o_pELjdfISHY7bAdZME-2RXHSmY-rCLhp_T-M1XwhcFruJ6rmxuFAvRNdHDzSp4rzTwhOCGjP06z_126UcHNCgaARlfRlpW0u8bHHfxQ/s200/B+in+B+Block+1+2009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhBSuwLMIysY1aUKayIo-w7gMelel-y-Rhx_C-6ZJQumps8mcgNa3bv1-cdR42DNRVqve_I8RcUL3O5teDebBz4f2_i1KYNQnG6gAZkPGWIll56pnBmPvjr7Pdq1lyR3YmIdYLyoVQlfI/s1600-h/Beautiful+in+Black.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291518571842317890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 162px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhBSuwLMIysY1aUKayIo-w7gMelel-y-Rhx_C-6ZJQumps8mcgNa3bv1-cdR42DNRVqve_I8RcUL3O5teDebBz4f2_i1KYNQnG6gAZkPGWIll56pnBmPvjr7Pdq1lyR3YmIdYLyoVQlfI/s200/Beautiful+in+Black.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Christmas Stockings<br /></span></strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYhto1HsyMTT0zBFxiu9FHuzhuW94RrQuP8yZvbIuRe8RTUV-PFqZxoqjMXeJTPV3agbccgfm_-Qgycr99eCq57_L9TKzS9xcgQ4OwfHsMd3rRQcpVlcrNMjgqbSsVg5atQGfCnu9BTmE/s1600-h/Santa.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291520343697496434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 83px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYhto1HsyMTT0zBFxiu9FHuzhuW94RrQuP8yZvbIuRe8RTUV-PFqZxoqjMXeJTPV3agbccgfm_-Qgycr99eCq57_L9TKzS9xcgQ4OwfHsMd3rRQcpVlcrNMjgqbSsVg5atQGfCnu9BTmE/s200/Santa.jpg" border="0" /></a>Just a small note about Christmas Stocking... these are wonderful wedding gifts! <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html">CLICK HERE</a> to see the current designs.<br /><br />That's it for two weeks. Wishing you all the BEST of the REST of January!<br /><br />Susan<br />http://www.quiltingforless.comQuilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-36432766207260693972009-01-01T22:07:00.005-07:002009-01-02T12:56:07.871-07:00January 2009 Newsletter<strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">A Bit About Life</span></strong>
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<br />Happy New Year to everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. We had a fantastic Christmas. We just returned on New Years day from a wonderful trip. We went to Zion National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon, and Glen Canyon Dam. We were able to take some beautiful pictures. I'll show you a couple of my favorites. The snow in these parks really added to the beauty. We were also able to visit with family in New Mexico in Farmington. We spent a day in Durango, Colorado while we were in Farmington.
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<br />It is good to be home, but loved our trip. I am anxious to get back to sewing. I have missed that. I did take my computer along and was able to design some fun patterns.
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<br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>New Personalized Clock</strong></span>
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<br />I just finished up this FUN clock. I call it "Barn Raising" It is a Quilt Block Clock. I hope you enjoy this one! Click <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/clocks_for_any_room.html">HERE </a>to order.
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<br />There are still a few BOM patterns left to finish the quilt that was started in 2008. The <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/2008_block_of_the_month.html">#15 pattern </a>will be going out to those who signed my guestbook for the BOM patterns. There is also some more GOOD news. I am starting a new series for 2009. The quilt is called <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/2009_block_of_the_month.html">Beautiful in Black</a>. I will be sending the 1st block pattern along with the 15th pattern for the 2008 series. Those of you who signed my guestbook do NOT need to sign again. Although, I LOVE hearing from you! These patterns will come automatically to your email. Just be sure you have <a href="mailto:quiltingforless@gmail.com">quiltingforless@gmail.com</a> on your list of friends. A picture of the quilt and also the first BOM pattern is below. A picture of the 15th BOM pattern is also below.
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<br />I have the <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html">new element</a> for the progressive Month after Month wall hanging available. It is called "I Love You This Much". Of course it is for February, the month of LOVE. The picture is below.
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<br />I have so many fun things planned for the New Year. I hope you will stay tuned to see what is running through my head!
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<br />I wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year!!
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<br />Keeping you in stitches!
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<br />Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-25789991752942029622008-12-15T02:29:00.010-07:002008-12-15T07:55:02.179-07:00Mid December Newsletter<span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>A Bit About Life</strong></span><br /><br />Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow! That is right, it has been snowing the last 2 days here in southeast Idaho. It is beautiful! The downside is the the terrible road conditions. But, as long as I can stay close to a warm fire, it is the best! I do love the beauty of new fallen snow.<br /><br />I have been able to squeeze in a little quilting time among the making of Christmas Stockings. We have a quilt show in January at our local library. This year the challenge was issued to make a black and white quilt block with either bright yellow, red or purple fabric as the accent color. I chose yellow as my accent color. If I get time, I would like to do more with the red and purple. But for now, this is what I have. I really like this combination! What do you think?<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279963532864055442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4bn02yxBa13OwQ9ExMyxz5uY9FZjUieYJdqH-QFcqWbN44RlB8pupfdZ_iWOrM21W-crgX_kgGMyBpq86cZFAPUVb3ILdfFiYUY5F-xjBGlwnfWIL6YOcq-UrDGpT9F1nqOKTMrGusfI/s200/b-w-y+block+2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279963523207816642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPj6GPiJIQKyedBUHpGpu_8DRyHtuKGYX-Ief_RnZXwbl6SsMGiBh6XbPOGosqjOTfeZ64oKV45XcokYBeokH-Ef9UTMQ_2WXiWltGgVwam0ogg5wuEshZOfqQgKOajIDgYYSUyhmYY0/s200/b-w-y+block+1.jpg" border="0" />We are also making charity quilts to donate to local charities. I had so much fun with this. I acquired some of my mother's stash when she passed away. She had this cute panel and had cut out a lot of "red" squares of fabric for a project but never got to finish it. I got out my trusty rotary cutter and squared these up and added them to the panel. Then I found some blue fabric for a second border. This was so fun to think of my sweet mom as I made this quilt top. She would have loved it to go to some child who is in need of a warm quilt to help comfort them. I felt as though she was helping me with this project. I do miss our crafting times together. Anyway, here is the quilt top we did together.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280023826368117922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 166px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwrIRj5A_XKnx5aBTXr1Hustp2PAAwE4RHOheolLFr6nxR27qVHR3dPd5wHO_sdckHJFH9zIVESvhVilhUmlE3Jmjm3DaczPBMI685map1H3_UYsuaYPRShebSFrh7TPx2sCidYDRt0X8/s200/Charity+Quilt.jpg" border="0" /> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Christmas Stockings</span></strong><br /><br />This time of year is always so much fun! I love making Christmas Stockings. Especially, personalizing them. As I add the name to a particular design, it is fun to think about this person that I haven't met and what their likes are.<br /><br />The most popular stocking this year has been Mr. Santa. This shouldn't come as any surprise, right? I am working on a cute snowman pattern and as soon as I get him just right, I'll post his picture.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279964846111591346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 83px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhazSJ2AFIia17C1z14NFCjmLR_D32U9JOYObP7lmS0AxKNgEucUpI3WgKpCh6RodQiYKTScysQulL8Yx5aYLUA37DTPdYe_Obvmb55hDbm9g4_oLyK6sVIbuJSadcX-tTDG-21OqTK9uM/s200/Santa.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279964834448357922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 96px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAv31OhqwXUInMl4FtYLB2PgvolUmsS6lgQvITbWxRYou9YWnnv1b0EF3HxmCJmQpFqWuCGWS5hZf0QcAnZ5bSjnFUD-3MmOSWkepoEhRYDBOgtyLggn8bkVP8uLfuCVTRSGQoWX8ae1w/s200/Hearts+%26+Scrolls.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279964837812415138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 82px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk00cLqZy7owPgGirJL1pNGbsTm3a6mBkZW67NYlLJt6uDGhHNMRjlQfLzVHk7JeVmlIGHbdhzqokZAz9UobJw03oPxPncnL-dE6depalw1RuRwLDCvPweVuYpGp9-ogqQJ-5l8xXICWU/s200/Rudolph.jpg" border="0" />It is never to late to order Christmas Stockings. These make wonderful wedding gifts as well as Christmas gifts. If you want to give a perfect wedding gift, start the new couple off with a pair of Christmas Stockings. Your gift will be the most unique of all! Click <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html">HERE </a>to see the full line of designs.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Personalized Clocks</span></strong><br /><br />There have been some awesome photos coming to my email that I have made into clocks. I can imagine the smiles on faces as they open their unique gifts this year. Here is a sample of these Phun Photo clocks! Click <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/clocks_photo.html">HERE </a>for ordering information.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279964475957744786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSHzW26CBjDxZkUPUcHtnRrzfCON8Rsz0LQHqamCxStG7m8e9jNvS5ZGL3utViX6vYdorahYY_nmYKu8b8xzw-NbWp_VYdCco_cG9IfW2NV3KGfoa1j70k1If3-DEx-l3ZEvJKh2zOg48/s200/Color.jpg" border="0" />It has also been fun personalizing the designs I have available. Click <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/clocks_for_any_room.html">HERE </a>to see the designs that are available. The Quilt Block clocks have been very popular this year. Here are a few of the most popular designs.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279964498249967074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzRKIQd303VhkUxWGm6HiF3hC5NwLPUqR10YhCTx3ynPxbNgIINrEuQKGoF1j8d1YMaObwIu5B5CBxnP5MR5WfMmdUDIDweitGQ5P3KHWcIwoGZ8Ouc_oXKwgRYdHCcDMBDQ2btGon8mc/s200/Forever+USA+Clock.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279964489315629234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsGRSKmHDPiBYBWfq6EVeWzRtGqN6it3QB7HOg4KxWlPao03LpdF6U4fmhGwKZx0-gaDCVRtCCvAz47Y4oDT4u7S7aJsCNfw5QjdusoGTVEcvQClk9xSGy0RwdcSO5mH_asyTG5ofTL88/s200/Mother's+Tea+Clock.jpg" border="0" /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Mystery Quilt Pattern</span></strong><br /><br />Please stay tuned for a new Mystery Quilt Pattern. I have a fun planned and will be posting it in January. In the meantime, enjoy the ones that are posted now. They may not be there for very long! Click <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/index.html">HERE </a>and find the big "?" to get the clues.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Quilting Tips</span></strong><br /><br />Here are a few great tips I found.<br /><br /><em>For quilt labels, set your machine to alphabet stitching and sew your name and other information right into the fabric. Quilt over the top of the lettering. - Carolyn in New Zealand<br /></em><br /><em>To make sure that the label you add to your quilt cannot be removed, stitch to the back of the quilt before the quilting is completed. Quilt through the label. - Noreen in Massachusetts</em><br /><br /><em>Sewing all day can lead to millions of little threads on the floor. Not wanting to vacuum, I put two of the lint rollers on a paint roller and attached the handle to an extension handle. I run this over the carpet, bingo, it's tidy for tomorrow! I store it by hanging it on a hook behind the door. - Jacque in California</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Merry Christmas!</span></strong><br /><br />I couldn't let the Christmas Season pass without giving a gift to you readers. The pattern to the wall hanging below is yours as my gift to you. Click <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/library/ColdHandsPatternInstructions.pdf">HERE </a>for the pattern.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280027776580944354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAM1uPgR5v9LimnATKAyxSIO4lPnJSF1bNbbacYlNTI3f7BW4iPj4OE5diCSqPvwErzEJd2hGlNa-l84WUfEqWFIq43b0PLQosfPj-7B1CDxNuBvSC5EtqYAmKexYG2V61rd1qltYojZg/s200/Cold+Hands.jpg" border="0" /> Wishing you all a "Pieceful" Holiday Season! Hoping the New Year find you well! Until January... <p>Susan <p><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">http://www.quiltingforless.com/</a> </p>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-40894842854752040582008-11-30T14:53:00.007-07:002008-12-01T08:13:26.972-07:00December Newsletter<div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">A Bit About Life:</span></strong></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">For those of you in the USA, I hope that each one of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. I also hope that your preparations for the coming Christmas holiday is filled with happiness. I try to remember the reason for the season and not stress too much. I hope you do the same.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">Thanksgiving was a fun occasion for our family. We spent the day at my daughter's home in Boise. We had 7 of our 9 grandchildren there. Our son from Portland came and our daughter and husband came with her 3 children. It was a day of feasting and playing games. The grandkids had so much fun playing with their cousins. We hit the Black Friday sales on Friday and got some of our Christmas shopping done. My daughters were up at 3:00 am. My husband and I didn't get going until around 6:00 am. (Early enough for me!)</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">I have to show you the potholder that I made as a gift exchange for our quilt guild. I decided I wanted to do something with the old crocks. Well, anyway, this is my interpretation. I hope whoever gets it will like it. I added yo-yo's with button centers as flowers.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274823059088377698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 194px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwWrKQRv7am9XiQNgBKY8VfVX_sw1idYTE4GON10YSmKDoBsvACnJIz7YMLcfWKTnXKfFTrRxotxGsK4Fwo13JqsLsitFur8ZYEIIW6ceDellRmTy-UGBC1I5T5MEvyFHgf4CrHl_UIRA/s200/Potholder.jpg" border="0" /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">December Block of the Month:</span></strong></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left">For those of you who signed my guestbook, you will be receiving the December BOM. Look below to see what the December block will look like. If you didn't receive this block pattern with this newsletter link. All you need to do is sign my guestbook. Click on the button at the top right corner of this page. You only need to sign the guestbook once to get your name on the list to receive the BOM pattern each month. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE hearing from you, anytime!! It is fun when you pop in to say "Hi"!! <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/block_of_month_blocks.html">CLICK HERE</a> to see previous BOM patterns.<br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274825724897904338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 91px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMem_tj3rCeJUd1FQ2vox_rI3CD_OcDIuSfmxF2wec4FkSB82BNzwlij5nYzYbAyY1PmIrpa_jVbuXOsaxcyI2HgsEJ1ygiUWFrO0h5LJEu4dIMKDlqt9BBbNs8W5l1alNW4TUN5xLn0/s200/Block+14.jpg" border="0" /></div><div align="center">December BOM</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">Are You Ready For the Holidays?</span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;"></span></strong> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">I always have fun making things for the holidays. I wish my <strong>inspiration</strong> would kick in before <strong>desperation</strong> does! LOL!! I am making a few gifts for Christmas. Wish I could tell you, but it might spoil the surprise! :o) In the last newsletter I gave you some ideas for your own holiday giving. <strong>Scroll down the the Mid November Newsletter</strong> and you can review those. I am going to get some more of the <strong>Needle Books</strong> made up to have on hand. These are so appreciated when I give them away and they are so quick to make. <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html">CLICK HERE</a> for make it yourself ideas.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">Christmas Stockings:</span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;"></span></strong> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">It is getting close to the big day! If you have been wanting to get some Christmas Stocking, please don't hesitate! I make each Christmas Stocking individually as the orders come in. Get your order in now to receive your stocking in time for the BIG day! <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html">CLICK HERE </a>to order.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">Personalized Clocks</span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;"></span></strong> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">I thought you might be interested in seeing a "before" and "after" picture of a personalized photo clock. I love doing these! Consider ordering something "personal" as a gift this year. <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/clocks_photo.html">CLICK HERE</a> to order a Personalized Photo Clock. Or <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/clocks_for_any_room.html">CLICK HERE</a> and personalize one of my original designs.<br /></div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274818994216677586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix8ptwpKEdqvYCvGxDpmB5LA3n1PbITe8YqARQZY7bFLaAEmt47hEmyaJRYLjCQIYRh2lgkMJFyOBWHwD0YufYqlSLuoEtvrOg9GAE09-g6m2kyf__-lcW-Ztoy5nKdoi7TMEC0HNlOPI/s200/vette_005.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center">Before </p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274819003404376450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUq3hH1bZQIJ85og3ia8CmcT7sg8-U9NE4gEP9nGFxrgCYPclGLowIMxl4GFpJ-bYNHeUM2l645xEl_0tIB5PJKX5pkKdVomEoouWPI8rCDoiKlZdN9nG79VWoufRG5qMSemAYxsnBFV0/s200/Sample+1+Vet.jpg" border="0" />After<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#330099;"></span></strong></p><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">Mystery Quilt Pattern:</span></strong></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><strong><span style="color:#330099;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">If you haven't done the Mystery Quilt Patterns, you might want to see what others have done. I want to share with you some pictures of the Mystery Thanksgiving Table Runner. Below is a picture of a quilt guild who asked permission to use my pattern. I think they turned out WONDERFUL!! After the holidays I will be adding more Mystery Quilt Patterns. I am sure you understand about this busy time of year! <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/mystery_quilt_patterns.html">CLICK HERE</a> to go to the Mystery Quilt Patterns. </div><div align="left"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274819015566760642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWXwY8ZDayhsZmXEjIuk2CV4s8xDVuki__zV7r491RSAWfEG42h6W1HwQVIal-aVUVHQF0WgqDxSda93VuZqxd4COwVDmdYgisCYecpHz79Lz2n1CVeAXMeD7fiyAHw6X47fJdtFNkCE/s200/View+1.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274819018075431362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPb5qc_RxpsB0XzYE3X_vAKXT3pS5ClBJpOUW23Ug_k-1CDpFR568885qTuFBiRszV0owM8Dq9K1FytdPJJg2vSy0mV9bmZMXPjusdAsBykXkb2tUL_U9qevBZLoLB1D0_aTE5k1rHgtQ/s200/View+2.jpg" border="0" /></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330099;">Quilting Tips:</span></strong></p><p>I have had many requests about the Disappearing 9 Patch pattern. This is such a simple pattern but looks so difficult when put together. Below I have worked up a diagram to help you know how to make your own. As you can see, it is "sew" simple! Try one!! This is a FUN one to make.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274824043731345858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoDecsgwkFqaPGNr8-r0n8q0weeqyioeytzzwWskIJ26YOIt6sRx9RaCNYezLaQLpTI_L3O6LEdukX8A-GXrWcETkOuLmiJydKI91cD25LXttkKbRoZJ4YndpX9AERS4ttH9B6pG51Mts/s200/D9P.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>You have come to the end of another newsletter. I hope you find time to enjoy this wonderful time of year with family and friends! I wish each and everyone a wonderful time preparing for the holdiay season. </p>Keeping you in stitches! <p></p>Susan <p></p><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">http://www.quiltingforless.com/</a> <p></p>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-77204170268908188342008-11-14T07:48:00.017-07:002008-11-15T12:01:17.789-07:00Mid November Newsletter<span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>A Bit About Life</strong></span><br /><br /><br /><br />Today is a busy day for me. I have been asked to play the organ for a funeral. It is rather sad. This young man was taken by cancer. He had just gotten married. He actually married in the ICU of the hospital. He has suffered a long time with this disease and is finally at peace. It is never easy for those left behind, but thankfully there is life after death and we have a kind Father in Heaven who watches over us.<br /><br /><br /><br />On a brighter note, I attended our quilting guild on Tuesday. There is a lot going on. We are preparing for a January Quilt Show which will be at our local library. This is the 10th anniversary of this quilt show. All in the guild will be making pin cushions to give away. These are really neat and useful. I'll add a picture and a pattern in the TIPS section of this newsletter.<br /><br /><br /><br />We are also making 12 inch blocks in black, white, and yellow. These will be voted on by the public and the winner will receive a prize. I need to get my creative juices flowing for this one.<br /><br /><br /><br />We will also be making charity baby quilts to give away to various charities. This will be fun. I remember taking our diabetic granddaughter to her diabetic camp one year. When we checked her in there was a stack of quilts on the table. She was told that she could choose one of them and keep it for herself. What a wonderful act of kindness! It is my turn to "pay it forward".<br /><br /><br />I have been working on a Disappearing 9 patch quilt and also a log cabin quilt. I have both tops done and ready to quilt. Below are pictures of both.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268580174237882210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk7HUrah0RxSILDneNSbuB77eE4WUgZ1B0ztiCxh1XvXbzwKMx76XIUj5j4UZ3o8IjaxJzfa1x77KBbLN6nqtDMSqhISWn8GfdvfuxQocC2G1u6ajftP-NIjJSpJ3Ky0HmgrTnkiMT4ag/s200/Pink+and+Brown+Dis+9+Patch.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268580173949199314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwY4cyphpAthrn4FYwqTc4V-fLT_dVTDEoE33jOls8XsFXg_MqsaSbXZZO3BmpH6S2RKP6FnstLsVfodchc3QvEPiJFcSzj7pJROXMc7FLxisV848Qotnxw4-oQu_p_w4KqRfmETZXIIo/s200/Log+Cabin.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Fun Things to Make for Christmas:</span></strong><br /><br /><br />I am always looking for things that I can make for Christmas. I have a few ideas for you. Some are quick gifts to have on hand for that unexpected gift to give. Others you can make for someone special or keep for yourself.<br /><br /><br />I am having so much fun with this Month after Month Quilted Wall hanging. The January element is available. So far, I have the patterns for December and January available. Below is a picture with the January element. I named this one "Dressed for Snow" She turned out so cute!! These are the pictures of the pattern. The "real" thing is always so much cuter! (is that a word?) <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html"><strong>Click HERE</strong> </a>for the patterns.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268581126051958674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 143px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUwcv-a9r6jaVJLcrU84HxrMsEafZExtctkzmmk9NHdZqOny2lBeD17A04qE-TEO49K8yHXxZ1AVdkF14dMTw2zo8tkbKkSsMNJcpg24IiORjKjkbP67qpeEyBS_G9JMXPpXCEKZhsyz8/s200/January+Dressed+for+Snow.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268580766884597778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 137px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnf0fHLGu04-NKBVIvMoH5vZWWBjtNjFDSfJWdkjDEdtwISGh7uOlbjn7OUBIjm62XK3zmAMeo4PsJLTDkOKGuT6YqE0-ov0ZMPvISt-P1NpjVgwRQzJhs12OWlMlEPc3VxDhu-jVv1gQ/s200/January+Complete.jpg" border="0" /> Here are the pin cushions that we are making. These are so fun and useful! Scroll down to the TIPS section and I'll give you instructions for them. These are so simple!!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268580182681734130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 198px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUoNBwW7GDXdv7HIysbLjNIlAHbY5gS0KZm9kmR3x0TX8d9d1R2dpB5fWCBU8gcJo956IW_ZlIt6PjnpWtLJhgfdlrNGFMm56BvmViUsps-vM57GsaMKKrzhqMFD3Es4-xFb2OsN3WsP0/s200/Finger+Pin+Cushion.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />These Needle Books are especially fun to make. They work up fast and are great for anyone who needs their needles, pins, and other sewing supplies in one place. These little books fit so nicely in your purse. The pages are made from felt and the book is made from scraps and paper pieced. <strong><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html">Click HERE</a></strong> to get the pattern. There are 5 different patterns included for you to choose from or make ALL five!!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268581673000027634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 179px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj3VpGITQQzHdAm9ibxDo9fWy7iD4djzSbprRZksxHSXpNv_PK0ypckUnksrwBsXE4VYctDTSYfN-JMD17oNcpV82zD3PeJCCiOTjQW8llmGEohD_XNMcxH2bPuwrEs3x7UX8nvZFYQ4g/s200/picture.jpg" border="0" /> This is my most favorite purse!! I don't like carrying a huge purse, but I like lots of pockets to keep everything organized. This purse pattern has 5 pockets. The picture below will give you an idea of the pockets. The flap has a zippered pocket and there is another zippered pocket above the back pocket. The flap is made from a quilt block. There are 3 quilt blocks to choose from for the flaps. Or again, make all 3!! I love changing purses and having a few on hand makes it possible. I have received so many compliments on my purses! <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html"><strong>Click HERE</strong> </a>for the pattern.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268582101184702338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4E3Da1hEfCUG6H3cGl7ioW5KA2-XX06xQSQomUwE_-28pKU-bgfqO0dvdR9WFY7jSqcI7KcIYWYRz1P-VEV7NInLssl-wrEn6JJOWAsUjPbjoiI4DjPU5ATmCQwkpFLBA7cHm8DWu5RU/s200/Flapulous+Scrap+Bag.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268582098566345138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 112px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj-5Y82RGsQ5P7y7xYVQHx-KeptqBOHT1sJzicsJWjexiEcvlSFugD5hB_UgMr5KcJz7G83Qh7Q5vRW_CXQPbs7uwYMWD72ThaoohAPRXQUNDz8-RZv1Me4D71oDm-sTenBp3kI_CW-D4/s200/Pocket+view.jpg" border="0" /> This little Scrappy Bear would be a fun gift for a child or as part of your own decorations. I can imagine him in Christmas fabric! His legs and arms are buttoned on so you are able to easily position him where ever you want to place him. If you are making a quilt for a little person, consider using the leftover scraps to make a cute Teddy Bear to match the quilt. <strong><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html">Click HERE</a></strong> for the pattern.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268583680104132290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 170px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2THo43XRpiRsimmc67M_LnyW1-YP_NnWvF2UlS_Cjn_aJ4KHT7ogQjUywGdO6BkNOv2YXTYcOyzFXv0_IovMqLOVgKOiqwjB5oOLap0Ui0RDB3EgiUAuXytW3R7y5nCjulYBJczTCto/s200/SCRAPPY.jpg" border="0" /> Here are some Christmas patterns that are fun and simple to make as gifts or for your own home decor. <strong><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/wall_hangings.html">Click HERE</a></strong> to order.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268583968817732082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisB2oO2ZQK2bm4qeh34XGHM4Pww3ZZXap5OxPpyeUDOJt52Ev2AhkWhgSONVxfnutunnHG5t_Dj-0XpebCn2TS9gpKxb_Qutsnltmvv568V1i7nJb6BUeSZjPU0dNyXerKPKYPK-be7JY/s200/Christmas+Tree+Color.jpg" border="0" /> <div align="center">Christmas Postcard</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268583699515511570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 116px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk5Z-brVaq3pOgLT3y-EABclZdLYgz_Tn8C-rc39_93lCORScM5nFgpLVVeO1PDABfCx4GfV_Lpp82kxQmO1LDBCieox6nWtag6by9Rn6Jb3sKhumlXWdKHkY_L8kP72tKEFz4wYZzT3s/s200/Snow+Day.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268583693485603394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlFo22Nl0Pu71aeHwuKKI7X68pzqjRip92BLQIsjSe30kG-1qlwNeVWJVWWLIzsPkEQxKo-8kDzJADqsDZ13w3V2F6hpCaksG43ifHEQIyBoAIQYrez6lC_Z4ak0o2uPekhS5XmnDTuJ4/s200/Cold+Hands.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268583687336409858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 96px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2gigvYIBEo1e8L_KSLH_NvcXWhl0RYINlJ4vv9ITF4zn5Kpy8F4cwawGkVYRH1iwAwnD-wS3UcsG_rRdQSlXzUhgLyGejra5SXAJnNUiXG6FAylwFNFRnsUB50jH3agySK1UhCrISYqo/s200/Patchwork+candy+cane.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268583683514936034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjZpmNQponw-eXDp-rRZmKv_1MY52W02t0Vvei6jlrEN3Y674xKfsEbjLG_K-MGpY7lNXPZ2y06O0b7rOqTirKeaVIPMlCJiDuvbOS5a_Tp9t8TXT3LOa6Y6R3TO4pPuFfyvsbPWZUOZg/s200/Christmas+Tree.jpg" border="0" /> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Christmas Gifts to Buy:<br /></span></strong><div></div><br /><div>If you need a Christmas Stocking this year. There is still time to receive it before Christmas. There are many designs to choose from. This year I will hang 18 Christmas Stocking for each of my family. I have one for each of my children, their spouses and their children. And of course I have one for my husband Roger and myself. It is such a fun tradition to hang all of these stocings each year. I would be happy to help you start a Christmas Stocking tradition for your family or add to those you already have. <strong><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html">Click HERE</a></strong> to order.</div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268585843442897186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 83px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHsEQ0xV6RH4XPbzcEGY2LGZ7zy7AN-EmCexWNfnOaWbWnamrhDzZOmWZcOnl9PLzpYsY0AvwsDR58dxBfsNokUviB4CoVHTRHjI8lpY4-5Wa-SRvvS4LNmCe8d_7TjtXXdVB3x9MXeu0/s200/Santa.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div>There are also many Personalized Clock designs to choose from. You can add names, dates or sayings to these designs. <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/clocks_for_any_room.html"><strong>Click HERE</strong> </a>to order.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268586533239537570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiag4pbsZPyQDcWMDzUuqDt8ebDMcWMimK9YtHkIWyiYI7dvUF1keWlQUstM0dyUbZJbFcHGzjs8j8Cxc4XWru4R8YWkQo65cx3uZ8CkrjOjCyAAxNEP4GYJXWWdAx7YoVAxy8S-fLrSVE/s200/Sunrise+at+the+Beach+Clock.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268586530342636498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgbsz2ua2maEEqNTkwol2NK5q5J3wnsZw1JeTeSp07DahBnKDwvGn7q3KlRRcPGr88T_lXAje3aj-Zn-Gx8m1VSN2cop5KNhuFDSIURrihskTjyhxj5qx-oLoFYQ0cU4elYafShClUqZA/s200/Cherries.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><br /><div>You may also make a clock from a favorite photo. I know that grandparents are particularly hard to find something that they would enjoy. You can put your family photo on a clock for them to remember each time they check the time. <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/clocks_photo.html"><strong>Click HERE</strong> </a>for order details.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268586541860263810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUFYZKj3pwx4VaIrg7N6tnP5q62PHlP2az4s5TNYBvsFewOnXg6PElYj-tnqSNfeeMbJ3syOAlQfj1ail3UEF9DPOac7Xb87QuzVO0YOQTwI6lRqacORhYHY6P3R7PV7tvbocWTL-6EXE/s200/PhotoClock+Sample.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Mystery Thanksgiving Table Runner:</span></strong></div><div></div><br /><div>There are only 2 more clues left to finish the Thanksgiving Table Runner. I will probably add BOTH of these clue so you will be able to finish in time for Thanksgiving. <strong><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/mystery_quilt_patterns.html">Click HERE</a></strong> to find the clues.</div><br /><div></div><div>I will try to get something going for Christmas. I'm not sure what it will be yet. I may have a surprise for you in the December Newsletter and then start the new year with the Mystery Quilt Patterns again. It has been pretty busy around here as it always is for everyone getting ready for the holiday season. I hope you are on schedule for the holidays!</div><div></div><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Quilting Tips:</span></strong></div><div></div><div></div><div><em><strong>Easy Pin Cushion</strong>: Cut a piece of fabric that measures 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch square. Fold it right sides together to make a triangle. Stitch around the triangle, leaving an opening for turning. Turn triangle inside out. Stuff until you can comfortable fit the ends of the triangle around your index finger. Stitch opening closed after stuffing. Stitch the triangle ends together. There you have a handy pin cushion!</em></div><div></div><div></div><div>Here are 50 tips from readers of McCalls's Quilting Magazine. I thought they were very worthy to pass on!</div><div><br />FABRIC CHOICE AND PREPARATION<br />1. Don't be afraid to use color in your quilts.</div><div>2. Pick a print that grabs your attention. Coordinate colors around that print.</div><div>3. Always pick a fabric that is a little different from the others to add interest.</div><div>4. Choose fabrics from the same collection. They usually blend well and have a variety of lights, mediums, and darks, as well as different scales.</div><div>5. Purchase extra fabric (1/4 yd. or more). You might make a mistake or need an extra strip or two. Plans for quilts change!</div><div>6. When shopping for fabrics, take the pattern. Also, tack fabric samples to a 3" x 6" index card so you can find just the right fabric by comparing it to what you already have.</div><div>7. Wash and press fabric before cutting.</div><div>8. When prewashing fabrics, clip the corner of each piece to prevent a big, tangled, spider web mess when the machine stops!</div><div>9. To straighten fabric after washing, in preparation for cutting, fold across the bias and pull. Get a friend to help. Pull at the fold and every few inches out to the points.<br /></div><div></div><div>QUALITY COUNTS<br />10. Get the right tools</div><div>11. Use high-quality, 100% cotton fabrics.<br /></div><div></div><div>ACCURACY MATTERS<br />12. Press as you go.</div><div>13. Be sure to cut accurate templates.</div><div>14. Cut accurately when using the rotary cutter.</div><div>15. Do whatever is necessary to achieve accurate 1/4" seams. You'll have fewer headaches!</div><div>16. Learn to sew accurate strip sets.</div><div>17. Be sure to square up each block before stitching them together. Square up your quilt top before adding borders.</div><div>18. "From my dad, a master cabinetmaker, MEASURE TWICE, CUT ONCE."</div><div></div><div><br />WORKSPACE AND ORGANIZATION SUGGESTIONS<br />19. Use a flannel board or design wall and place fabrics/blocks on it while piecing.</div><div>20. Stick a small stack of Post-It Notes beside the presser foot as a 1/4" seam allowance guide.</div><div>21. On your sewing machine table, draw two lines, one for the stitching line and the second, 1/4" to the right. These will help with machine piecing accuracy.</div><div>22. Use a scrap of fabric for a starter when chain piecing.</div><div>23. Speed up your piecing by chain stitching.</div><div>24. Always have your seam ripper nearby.<br /></div><div></div><div>LEARN THE BASICS<br />25. Choose patterns with clear instructions and useful diagrams.</div><div>26. Read through the pattern before you start cutting.</div><div>27. Make a practice block.</div><div>28. Learn proper pressing techniques!</div><div>29. Use diagonal seams when piecing binding to cut down on bulk.</div><div>30. Learn how to properly turn corners when stitching binding to your quilt.</div><div>31. Learn the difference between half-square triangles and quarter-square triangles. Then learn the calculations for adding seam allowances (finished dimension + 7/8" for half-square triangles and +1 1/4" for quarter-square triangles).</div><div>32. Sew the hanging sleeve onto your quilt while attaching the binding.<br /></div><div></div><div>BE EASY ON YOURSELF<br />33. Don't feel guilty about starting a new project even though you already have lots in the works.</div><div>34. It is OK to have a mistake in your quilt. No quilt is perfect.</div><div>35. When learning to hand quilt, focus on making even stitches, not on stitch length. Long stitches look just as good as short ones, provided that they are the same size.</div><div>36. Quilt with your friends.</div><div>37. Practice. Have patience with yourself.<br /></div><div></div><div>TRY NEW TECHNIQUES<br />38. Be open to trying new methods.</div><div>39. Take classes at your local quilt shop.</div><div>40. Buy a rotary cutter. They have revolutionized quiltmaking.</div><div>41. Follow the step by step <a class="links" href="http://mccallsquilting.com/lessons/rotarycut/">rotary cutting instructions</a> provided on the McCall's Quilting web site.</div><div>42. Learn to use a grid for making half-square triangles.</div><div>43. Make flying geese with rectangles and squares, using the corner sew and flip method.</div><div>44. Use safety pins to baste your quilts, and close them with the aid of a grapefruit spoon.</div><div>45. Learn to make bias binding </div><div>46. Binding can be done with straight-of-grain strips.</div><div>47. Join a quilting forum to get ideas from other quilters.</div><div>48. Make use of all the quilting links on the Internet! </div><div>49. Listen to advice from experienced quilters, then listen to your inner self. Don't be afraid to try something different.<br />50. Remember that each quilt is different, each quilter is different, and all have value.</div><div></div><div></div><div>I hope you have enjoyed this newsletter! I wish to thank everyone for their kind words and encouragment. </div><div></div><div></div><div>Wishing ALL a Happy Thanksgiving!!</div><div></div><div>Keeping you in stitches!<br />Susan</div><div><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">http://www.quiltingforless.com/</a> </div></div>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-57772192021699974262008-10-30T06:10:00.013-06:002008-10-31T09:31:41.151-06:00November Newsletter<strong><span style="color:#000066;">A Bit About Life</span></strong><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>It has been a beautiful fall with only ONE snow storm here in Idaho. I am certain there are more to come. I hope everyone is registered to vote and will vote for the candidate that would do the best for our country. It is hard this year, for me anyway, to know which is the best candidate. Speaking of candidates, you may enjoy this picture. My mother in law and father in law were in Durango on Friday when John McCain was there. She got her picture taken by the press. She said she stood in line from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. She is 82 and was very tired! She didn't particulary like the sign they gave her to hold up. Anyway, she got a little write up and her picture in the Rocky Mountain News! </div><div><br /> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263287652954891522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 139px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 210px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha52XA9Wr5XHKV-ERXOQx6vm5J_gcpTHgZLak0lZt_chJKPjtQvVbhXU1CiHRG_ebOIUAFrDEB9p3zV1jiS6iczDNiFRH6BWMvLl7BP5p0Wh5LO_fEKTYlILuYOf41RBhM0y8-85VjGnE/s200/Lorna+wood+McCain+campaign.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>Ideas For Christmas Giving</strong></span></div><div><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#000000;">Here are a few ideas that you may enjoy for Christmas Gifts this year. <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html">CLICK HERE</a> for more ideas to make.</span></div><br /><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263336476704394722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 179px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSzSIwJYKhcNXLdnvneGKvff-4r9ee3YiYJC-MHxpX2QY4EUl-xYGebVOJdPUeZ3tjn4umkzpq9ohiyQ-PdRFgY5Z5nCYO-4Z4iN9Eve4nLB_8QJ7Od4a_BTp3UJIAskk392oaDW0v1dQ/s200/picture.jpg" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263336480043890690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 170px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigXBTeX0-51ogBnT90nMiCeH7zOlHWGa96G-0YvLeDlpb0ayW0KdqvQDbOdByGy6o1iJZZL9OhMsARue7f1aL53iAuMmfk0A_f69KJRue9XYJfwfBIep8ThxxdlgvJsbcrWGG4fcc7Sf8/s200/SCRAPPY.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div><strong><span style="color:#000066;"><span style="font-size:130%;">New Quilting Patterns<br /></span></span></strong><div></div><div></div><br /><div>I have been working on the elements for the Month After Month Wall Hanging. The December one is available. When my daughter saw the REAL one, she said, "Mom, the real ones are so much cuter!" The little <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/pro1392188.html">Santa is Watching </a>turned out so cute! This pattern is available just in time to get it done to hang for December.</div><br /><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263287645707237714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 142px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmgFoj5_-OnrLgkXIqyma2xF2pORDWLjF4JoplbdCqz3H5gV6Po4KRTDByhvlL6xpvPmMwTP1y0VLULmbxfyIUX44iltmC1wD_XHSr9M7UpJVnUYMS9dPVDLiF1qOrrZkeUwhHyMLyU8/s200/December+Santa+is+Watching.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Order Christmas Stockings In Time for Christmas<br /></span></strong><div></div><br /><div>It is getting down to the wire to get your <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html">Christmas Stocking </a>delivered in time for Christmas. I make each one as the order comes in because they are personalized with what you want. Choose from the many <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html">stocking designs </a>that I have and add a personal name. Santa won't be able to miss his good little boys and girls if their stocking with their name is hanging in plain sight! </div><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263292452422577378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 83px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9QNR02yqTKkGdH2rna19g69v1-K9bCecGVvZs3g_9Ie4X3mY551aA7QiHS8d7SNZXwRhawIHaP8MLiRGKQ1m2FR9_7weiRkaXpU-3E7qsC9yPkHWNHCxR3RX-ztRomiv9lMWgofvqf9I/s200/Santa.jpg" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263292444361950226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 76px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT1a-TaBJ7AFDwe3gnfL6NVflOyydeajj2ycw3Q8kqtIkwKnsWfUQmIRW4LJ4SvULealSajK6bxk4SMJS9SJmKBnkEk76yhL4qAyIDMFZc0-ic5n6xgS1VqBWCK_L_B-lnvps30_n51Mg/s200/Cow.jpg" border="0" /> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Personalize a Clock for Christmas</span></strong><br /><div></div><br /><div>Browse through the many <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/clocks_for_any_room.html">clock designs</a> to find a perfect gift for those people on your Christmas list who are so hard to buy for. Any of these designs can be personalized with a name or saying of your choice. You can email your own photos and have them made into a <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/clocks_photo.html">personalized clock</a>. Grandma and Grandpa would love a family photo made into a clock with the date of the photo. </div><br /><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/clocks_photo.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263289327475896834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 195px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi86gg4qJlskT9J1QZ4-IvqQLS7NiQJbPLkLYWeyuxzQgyHWfYt_5nJ9OpRbvjN9Yf1wfNbYmRUPzSfVfX91k2NA6gCSkNMwMxXUIjWyNCAwxyns3OSBEnkESycFFbrWFZ8lPvJY-zdNd0/s200/Photo+Clock.jpg" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263289331556479602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixKIxgn728JD-gZfUrztCOdKT-AX1c7mVn01iIIXJK_2umqutwWkE4oeudlz8GsNAhJVqixM6QzpIxtgyv6HQdx4CFykPToIY-DeRh7OdrkJ4qOwCNzlGxZX10UY4jssfBEiumHevN9Ag/s200/Teacher+Clock.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263289333330822114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZWEDiDXaUWDWld233iHMCfe5MojKLcIMxbxGYDFrYZIRzVb4BXE4nqj9tkzqU8A3SQRvbYd63BH9bLpagjJRvIIWt23YFc20CSDAh0sE3Z7lGwbyZyWjJi659NmsbHjUkTvoz929qguA/s200/Pinwheel+Quilt+Block+Clock.jpg" border="0" /> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Mystery Thanksgiving Table Runner</span></strong><br /><div></div><br /><div>Tuesday is the day when the next clue will be available for the <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/mystery_quilt_patterns.html">Mystery Thanksgiving Table Runner</a>. I hope you noticed that I slipped in an extra "treat", just for Halloween! </div><br /><div></div><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/mystery_quilt_patterns.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263287659329692258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 118px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4z7z-bNBV90Zur_Jp7kxg_wfUgkdOa6Vhg7RQXeoC_IaWWx0hO3tXvZqXfNyol7UZD8o3PsTt67E-Ee9HXNOuz9jmekpUqsAIw6sGHgCkjee-GKLEA87Qjf8eaNzyoqXKF2QO8c9kKvo/s200/Turkey.png" border="0" /></a><br /><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">November BOM available</span></strong></div><div></div><br /><div>If you have signed my guestbook, you receive the November BOM pattern as an attachment in your email. These patterns come automatically each month. If you haven't signed my guestbook, you may want to do that so you won't miss a single BOM patterns. <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/block_of_month_blocks.html">CLICK HERE </a>to view previous BOM patterns.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263289338773674642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 98px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWF5cWWQ3ohgWfbr-em7hRaYJIIwfMSDYJyxzmPxRTgf6Eei-I8Tt3XLZVTm6mzaIRfaM7P1hrPZGdUIF7vTs35NT8rYKNBEER1UJrtUSvI_KJ3Eopw6g560wbSkfLqNIBXJX8ku719xw/s200/Block+13.jpg" border="0" /> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Quilting Tips</span></strong><br /><div></div><br /><div><em>I use an electric personal shaver as an electric seam ripper. Just gently pull the two pieces of fabric apart so that you can see the threads, and touch the shaver to the threads. It really comes apart quickly and easily and what a time saver! - Cassie in Louisiana </em></div><div><em></em></div><br /><div><em>When you need to rip out a seam, use your seam ripper and cut a stitch about every half inch or so. Then pull the thread from the other side, and it will pull out easily without distorting your fabric. You will have to pick out the small pieces of thread, but that's easier than trying to rip out a seam that will distort your block. - Marie in Mississippi</em></div><div><em></em></div><br /><div><em>Getting small block pieces from the cutting table to the machine can cause arrangements to be out of order sometimes. I had my husband cut a piece of paneling about 16" square. I used a thin piece of batting and put this on top of the piece of paneling. Then I covered the batting with 100% cotton about 2" bigger than the paneling. I then wrapped about 1" of fabric all the way around to the back side and hot glued it down on the back. Makes a mini design board portable. Used it when I was teaching some quilt classes so the ladies could pass it around and see how the blocks were laid out.</em></div><div></div><div> </div><div>I hope you are enjoying your preparations for the holidays. Until November 15th, have a "pieceful" day!</div><div> </div><div>Susan</div><div><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">http://www.quiltingforless.com</a> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-35111332354342669122008-10-15T08:00:00.000-06:002008-10-15T08:00:58.448-06:00Mid October Newsletter<div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">A Bit About Life:</span></strong></div><br /><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#663366;">Note: Click on pictures below for MORE details!</span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#663366;"></span></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">We were into a perfectly GREAT fall and HOLY COW!! We got hit with a big snow storm this weekend! I could hear "Walkin' in a Winter Wonder Land" in my head for two days. My DH was in the forest when it hit hard and had to chain up his 4 wheel drive to get out. I'm glad that he made it okay! I do like Winter, but it sure seems that summer didn't stay long enough!</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">The grandkids are glad to be back in school after their two week "Spud" harvest vacation. From the sounds of it, the farmers had a good harvest here in Southeast Idaho. That means GOOD Idaho Potatoes for all! </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"></span></strong></div><div align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">New Quilting Patterns:</span></strong><br /></div><div align="left">I am so excited! I have had this idea for months and I have finally got the first installment of a <strong>New Quilting Pattern</strong>. It is called <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html">Month After Month</a>. It is a progressive wall hanging that changes each month. The pattern is perfect for beginners and seasoned quilters alike. The "Base" is available now! I will give you a sneak preview of a couple of the elements that go with it. I have it hanging on my front room wall and I get so many comments. I hope you like it!</div><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/MonthafterMonthWallHanging.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"></a>This is the Base Part of the Wall Hanging<br /></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257351011146630610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5YI-Z7s_hfoime7yIDinCehjCJYwSFv7QY3CHqd1ENmLbnb34z57kVzyAhIU4vXdx-QX9UcNcavoel3UaWmtf24jdY9srQI4fa769EZU_jk0WPLcDKMHSiXpj_rb1iIMYAJdEEkXd6lw/s200/January+Complete.jpg" border="0" /></a>This is how it looks with the element.<br /><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/make_it_yourself_quilting_patterns.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257351014166491186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlic08sjQw59LCkI24vYVZdzAMXOCsQwh93VvgW7uuMQCiWgJ7Tb5mfWOmHWj0LRu7My_1WPjlQsxuj1ocs4MfGMgm6lf9hi2To9py1bozRLUCI6BG4pyAB3HvdiZZdSzF_k88vFVgDfE/s200/November.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center">Here is the November Element that buttons or ties to the "Base"<br /></p><br /><p align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Order Now For Christmas:</span></strong></p><p align="left">The Christmas Stocking orders are coming in! If you would like a NEW Christmas Stocking for Christmas, you need to order as soon as possible. Each stocking is individually made with your chosen name, design and size. There are many designs to choose from. It is always fun to start a new tradition or add to an old one. I love putting out my 18 Christmas Stockings each year. The first thing I think of when we have an addition to our family is, "I need to get them a stocking made!"</p><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257351485817194514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXke-3AXU1mN6_QrrUiaWYxrh8Jt0I6ppu2NJ6m8vHBjw5qgjr1i0QfHRMstdgwCQpLuN5dhoOUu-tbV-m_01Qcw5fQpmVyIzAdzWBwWgvcuVoaWsO6aFnU7w1E9_z73f6gT9hjhyphenhyphenV0Os/s200/Sample+Large+Small.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">NEW Mystery Table Runner:</span></strong><br /><br />The last clue is up and the mystery has been solved for the last Mystery Quilt Pattern! Many of you participated. Please send your pictures of your completed table runners to <a href="mailto:quiltingforless@gmail.com">quiltingforless@gmail.com</a>. I would love to share your results!!<br /><br /><br />Thanksgiving will be here soon, so collect the clues to the <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/mystery_quilt_patterns.html"><strong>NEW Thanksgiving Table Runner</strong> </a>and complete it for Thanksgiving. There are 7 weeks to complete it. Just in time to have a beautiful Thanksgiving Table Runner for your Thanksgiving Feast! Look for this Turkey and his quilt to lead you to the clues. The first clue will be October 21st.<br /><br /><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/mystery_quilt_patterns.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257353091308024626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTl9iESWzVNlFmd26vBqAAMUWDdao7DEAeEMWhZpAivzaXc3b348NLAdHgSFzOP3COxNHdVOU5MaoCwR2Nqd24vvyMNRhz0RKdQs5FfUeqeD2-NI-gz_3qCRkpf7G6XriIHy7Wwl2Vfp4/s200/Turkey.png" border="0" /></a> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Quilting Tips:</span></strong><br /><br /><br />I love finding quilting tips! So many quilters have such wonderul ideas. I hope you enjoy a few of these.<br /><br /><em>To make sure that the label you add to your quilt cannot be removed, stitch to the back of the quilt before the quilting is completed. Quilt through the label. - Noreen in Massachusetts</em><br /><br /><em></em><br /><em>I store my many wall hangings by wrapping them around the paper tubes from wrapping paper (right side out). Then I place them in a pillow case and that keeps them from rolling off the shelf. - Carol in Michigan </em><br /><em></em><br /><br /><em>Use half of a regular wooden clothespin to finger-press the seams of small applique or paper-pieced blocks. Just a few passes over the seam, easy and quick. - Rebecca in Idaho</em><br /><em></em><br /><br /><em>Leave your paper foundations in place until all blocks have been sewn into a quilt top. The result will be greater precision and less distortion due to fabric being stretched when the paper foundation is removed. </em><br /><em><br /></em><em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"></span></strong></em><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Clocks for Christmas Gifts:</span></strong><br /><br /><br />I have so many clock designs to choose from. Each one can be personalized for a very special gift. I would like some new ideas. If anyone has an idea for a clock, email me at <a href="mailto:quiltingforless@gmail.com">quiltingforless@gmail.com</a> There will be a surprise in store for the person who's idea is chosen! Here are just a few of the <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/clocks_for_any_room.html">MANY clock designs</a>.<a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/clocks_for_any_room.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257354890881880466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw88c0gR6mZWtjRA2aQDwtN8mnV9xMAv809PfLnsRadXgi9MyvQyBunR2CHnyYc9Is6ycjUIDvRAfOmXVfqvNwo4HcTdwc-JoqJ3s2q8gBsFZIx65dSO7Ts2c40J_1DKdTtTdHJvg0NRo/s200/Cherries.jpg" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257354889290708546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYTE9zfsC6HXxbfEBpvPL9fLfDWjtv6WpmLe81-JTN8iEUgw7Y450mdh2kZUxQhqLVvk-kzCtprCy5ELd1E9M4muMzc-FtnPL-ipsYD2EYgjhezAN7OcyKqCtBTcC5bgoynGNoZIrcLn4/s200/Mother's+Tea+Clock.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/clocks_for_any_room.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257354893713272242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPvt8LtM9VK2bLpu6COnoa2IQQgN8-dnrXb2lDrtp2UxQTI6cvc5NQI2hV8CbQBDNY64vJ7m2pdkUr2ASM1mt2Gnq3jMtXuwQM67Ktj1g5niPFDpuuS8YhZ_TNpLPjL9FIsLiJf3Wc6sU/s200/Pinwheel+Quilt+Block+Clock.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>Until November 1st! Be sure to browse through my website for MORE great finds!<br /><br />Keeping you all in stitches!<br />Susan<br /><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/index.html">http://quiltingforless.com/index.html</a></p>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-42645165398058242502008-09-29T09:33:00.014-06:002008-10-13T15:23:18.411-06:00October Newsletter<span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;"><strong>A Bit About Life:</strong></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#663366;">Note: CLICK on pictures below for MORE details!</span></strong><br /><br />Hmmmm let's see.... October, November, December!! Can you believe it's only that long until Christmas? It seems that I procrastinate until the last minute in getting ready for the BIG day! It seems that the INSPIRATION comes at the last minute because of my PROCRASTINATION! But at any rate... it turns to DESPERATION! LOL!! I hope you are more prepared than I am!<br /><br />Here in Southeast Idaho we have "Spud" harvest. For those of you who don't know what a spud is, it is a potato. The kids get out for 2 weeks in order to help in the potato harvest. It has been the age old story of whether the kids really need to be out, especially the grade school kids. Machinery has taken over the harvest jobs for the most part. I remember as a kid in junior high school and high school being able to earn quite a bit of money (in those days) working on the potato combine. It was very dirty work, but we seemed to have fun and the extra money was GREAT! Here in Shelly, we celebrate Spud Day every year. Our Spud day was last weekend. It rained CATS and DOGS!!! Here is a link about </span><a href="http://www.visitidaho.org/thingstodo/view-event.aspx?id=3900"><span style="font-size:130%;">Spud Day </span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">. What I was getting to about kids and Spud Harvest is.... I have 3 grandchildren at home from school to entertain! Do you have any ideas?<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;">QUILT PATTERNS ON SALE</span></strong><br /><br />Just in time for October and November! Make these wall hangings for a FUN wall decor! Click on each one for details and enlargement!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><p><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/pro1289010.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/ColoredOctober.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/wall_hangings.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/GivingThankspicture.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;">NEW CHRISTMAS STOCKING DESIGNS<br /></span></strong><br />Speaking of Christmas. The orders have been coming in for Christmas Stocking. I admire people who think ahead, unlike myself! I have 2 new designs available. The little <strong>Christmas Mice</strong> are a popular design for your favorite CAT friends! The <strong>Christmas Bouquet</strong> is a new design for a favorite lady in your life. CLICK on the pictures to see MORE Christmas Stocking designs. <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/ChristmasMice.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/ChristmasBouquet.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;">CLOCKS - A PERSONALIZED GIFT</span></strong><br /><br />All of my clocks can be personalized. If you have someone that you don't know what to get them for Christmas, consider a <strong>personalized clock</strong>. The <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/clocks_for_any_room.html">quilt block clocks</a> are fun for those who sew or quilt. I have clocks for your favorite <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/pro1359228.html">Teacher </a>and many other designs. There is even a <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/pro1299269.html">Fish Clock </a>for the fisher person in your life. Don't forget that I also have <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/clocks_photo.html">Photo clocks</a> made from YOUR favorite photo. Below are a few samples of some of these FUN clocks. Click on each one to to take you to more designs. When you click on each clock on the <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/clocks_for_any_room.html">Clock Page</a>, you will be able to view a large view of the clock. <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/clocks_for_any_room.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/3PhotoClockSample.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/MothersTeaClock.jpg" border="0" /><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/clocks_for_any_room.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/Cherries.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/PinwheelQuiltBlockClock.jpg" border="0" /><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/clocks_for_any_room.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/PinkandStripePersonal.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;">MYSTERY TABLE RUNNER<br /></span></strong><br />If you are into "mysteries" I have a Mystery Table Runner available. Click on the big ? mark to take you to the mysteries. The "Mad Quilter" is busily working on the next mystery. Click on the <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/mystery_quilt_patterns.html">Mystery Quilter</a> to take you to the clues. The clues for the table runner become available every Tuesday. Have fun as you solve this mystery!!<br /><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/mystery_quilt_patterns.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/2Mystery.png" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;">ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS QUILT PATCH</span></strong><br /><br />I will keep posting quilt patches for anyone who would like to remember loved ones who have suffered or are suffering from this terrible disease! My own dear mother was one such person. She was finally laid to rest on January 30, 2008. I made the <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/pro1219174.html">Crocheted Clock</a> below in her honor. She loved to crochet and quilt! The families of these dear people suffer right along with them and usually even more! Follow the instructions </span></p><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/alzheimer_quilt_patch.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">HERE </span></a><span style="font-size:130%;">to create your own quilt patch.<br /><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/pro1219174.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/2CrochetCharmclocks.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;">QUILTING TIPS:</span></strong><br /><br />Here are some wonderful tips from Quilter's Around the World. Hope you will use some of these!! </span><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>I made a design board from a 4'x8' sheet of foam insulation (the kind you use under siding for your house) for my sewing room. I cut it down to the size I needed, then I covered it with a flannel- backed tablecloth (flannel side up). I stapled the edges of the tablecloth along the back. You can also use glue. Just lay your quilting blocks on the board…no need to pin! - Barbara in West Virginia<br /><br />If you want an unusual heart shape or a square shape check out the local Scrapbooking shop. They have some interesting shapes that would be great for quilting. - Ernestine in Colwell<br /><br />I ask for a empty cardboard from a fabric store (the one fabric is wrapped around) and I pad it with batting, cover with muslin. I use it to iron my pieces right next to my machine. It saves me a lot of getting up and down to do that and it sure saves time. I can also pin my pattern to it, a small design wall. - Arlene in New York<br /></em><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;">BOM FOR OCTOBER</span></strong><br /><br />The BOM for October is available! if you haven't received the October BOM already, you need to stop by and sign my guestbook! Click on the link at the top right corner of this page to sign up for the <strong>FREE BOM pattern</strong>. This will also put you on the list to receive future BOM patterns. Here is what the October BOM looks like. CLICK on it to take you to the page with the previous BOM patterns. Below that is what the project will look like when all the BOM patterns are complete and sewn together.<br /><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/block_of_month_blocks.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/Block12.jpg" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251577993466892626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="245" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjfvvIkAIC2bdhJTMB8zcRmks1ig2rfkBpLZ8VjN8xAkF129RI2v2suBQ9V3Ch0CEAABOfYjugen1BuwKYC8iTRhHWkeCC3dd5BY14ZsuTBrQVButNjhx0p6dOnO_m8MMUHgnauhYeFY/s200/Finished+BOM+Quilt.jpg" width="183" border="0" /><br />Have a great 2 weeks! Until then, browse through my <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">website </a>for MORE great finds!<br /><br />Keeping you all in stitches!<br />Susan<br /></span><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">http://www.quiltingforless.com/</span></a></p>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-64501734649954848762008-09-15T06:18:00.005-06:002008-09-18T09:29:59.569-06:00Mid September Newsletter<span style="color:#000066;"><strong></strong></span><span style="color:#660000;"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>A Bit About Life:<br /></strong></span><br /><strong><span style="color:#663366;">Note: You may click on each picture below for more details!<br /></span></strong><br />It is becoming one of my favorite times of the year, but a busy time! The garden is winding down somewhat. I do have a BUMPER crop of fresh tomatoes. Does anyone want some? :o)<br /><br />We were able to attend our Southeast Idaho State Fair. We indulged in our usual corn on the cob, Tiger Ears (a large piece of fry bread sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar), Funnel Cakes, a Chicken and Rice bowl, and a smoked turkey leg. All topped off with Lemonade Slush! We had my husband’s brother, wife and daughter from California go with us. We walked until we could hardly take another step!<br /><br />I love visiting the craft building and see all of the beautiful quilts that were entered! There are definitely some VERY talented people in SE Idaho! I hope that you were able to attend a fair in your own state!<br /><br />This Saturday, I had my 3 grandkids over. My grandson is a Cub Scout and needed a woodworking project for one of his requirements. I told him I would help him build a birdhouse. Well, there were 3 eager kids that wanted to make one as well, so I got out my Shopsmith Saw and helped them build THREE birdhouses! It was a lot of work, but we had a fun time!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="color:#000066;">NEW MYSTERY QUILT!!</span></strong><br /></span><br />This has been SO much fun!! I have a Mystery Table Runner for you! The first clue is available! Click on the “Question Mark” to find the 1st CLUE!! The next clue will be available on Tuesday. You may want to bookmark the Mystery Quilt page for the next clue. Have FUN with this!!<a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/mystery_quilt_patterns.html"> <div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/2Mystery.png" border="0" /></a>Oh, if you haven’t already, don’t forget to sign my guestbook so you won’t miss another FREE BOM pattern! </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>Alzheimer's Awareness Quilt Patch</strong></span></div><div> </div><div>I would like to post as many quilt patches as I can for World Alzheimer's Day on the 21st of September. Anyone who wishes to post a quilt patch in honor of a loved one who has suffered from or is suffering from Alzheimer's can do so. Just follow the instructions on this webpage.</div><div><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/alzheimer_quilt_patch.html">Alzheimer's Quilt</a> . My own dear mother endured over 10 years of this terrible disease. I just want people to be aware! Thank you so much!!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>QUILTING TIPS:<br /></strong></span><br />Here are more great quilting tips. I hope you find them useful. These all have to do with “marking”. Can you guess what I am doing? Yup, marking a quilt!<br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><em>Slivers of soap are great for marking quilting lines. - Barbara in Tennessee<br /><br />I keep a mug in my sewing room, along with a tooth brush. I put water in the cup use the brush to dab & remove blue marker marks on my fabric. Works much better than spraying water, and you can put the water just where you want it. - Charlene in Oregon<br /><br />When sharpening a quilt marking pencil, use the larger hole on a two hole manual sharpener. This will give you a very short but extremely sharp point. The point won't break off easily as with the "normal" size and your pencil will last longer. - Rhonda in Washington</em><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Christmas is coming!</span></strong><br /></span><br />By my calculations, there is only a little over 3 months until Christmas!! Don’t delay in getting your Christmas Stockings ordered! Here are a few of my favorite ones. I really enjoy making these and personalizing them! Click on the stocking pictures to see MORE!</div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/Cow.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/Santa.jpg" border="0" /><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/HeartsScrolls.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>Annual Clock Sale!</strong></span><br /></span><br />I am reminding you that EVERY clock is on sale for the month of September. Here are some of my favorites. These make wonderful personalized gifts, especially for someone you have trouble knowing what to get them. Click on them to see MORE!<br /><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/clocks_for_any_room.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/ForeverUSAClock.jpg" border="0" /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/ShockingpinkClock.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/2CrochetCharmclocks.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Scroll Down to the “<span style="color:#000066;">September</span>” Newsletter to see what other great values I have on SALE for September!<br /></span></strong><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="color:#000066;">Featured Shop</span><br /></strong></span><br />Tina at Rocky Mountain Quiltworks has a wonderful shop with lots of NICE stuff! Click on her logo to visit her shop!</span></div><div><span style="color:#660000;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#660000;"><a href="http://www.rockymountainquiltworks.storesecured.com/"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 228px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="73" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/RockyMountainQuiltworks.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />That’s it until October 1st! I would love hearing from you! Email me at </span><a href="mailto:quiltingforless@gmail.com"><span style="color:#000066;">quiltingforless@gmail.com</span></a> <span style="color:#330000;">or leave a comment below.<br /></span><span style="color:#660000;"><br />Keeping you in stitches!<br /><br />Susan<br /></span><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/"><span style="color:#663366;">http://www.quiltingforless.com</span></a><span style="color:#663366;"><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/mystery_quilt_patterns.html"></a></div></div>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-49729739433244109332008-08-26T14:21:00.011-06:002008-08-29T07:43:45.993-06:00September Newsletter<span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>Just a little bit about me:</strong></span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993399;">Note: You may click on each picture below for more details</span></strong><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;">WOW! September is here, already. It is starting to cool off here in Idaho. We are hoping to get one more trip down the Snake River before winter sets in. There is not much better than a peacful day on the river, a dry fly floating on the water and the bonus is catching that big fish on that little tiny white fly! (Piecing a quilt is a VERY close second!) What is it that you all love to do?<br /><br />For most of you, school is in session. I hope you have settled into the "school" schedule. For myself, it is the joy of our little grandkids faces as they tell us all about their day at school. My daughter was telling about taking our 5 year old grandson to school. He didn't cry, but his 3 year old brother did! He just didn't know what he was going to do without him. I thought that was very sweet!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;">I have been picking beans and tomatoes from our small, but productive garden. Tomorrow will be canning day for sure! We planted 2 apple trees. One last year and one this year. BOTH of them have apples on them!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>TIPS:</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Speaking of canning.... did everyone get their fabric canned? The last newsletter I told you about putting my fabric scraps by color in canning jars. This is the best thing I have done in a LONG time. I will repost the picture for those who didn't see it last newsletter.</span> <span style="color:#660000;">Click on the picture for details.<br /></span><br /><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/tip_fabric_palette.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/FabricJars.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p align="left"><span style="color:#660000;">Here are some other tips I have found. Some of them I have tried, others I am going to try!</span><br /><br /><em>To save computer space, storage space and also paper when downloading free patterns from the internet. I store them for a short time on my computer and then copy them onto a CD for storage. Each CD is labeled differently. For example, Applique, BOM, Mystery Quilts, Christmas quilts, etc. If there is a particular designer I like or web site that I follow year to year, they get a CD all their own. For example, Block Central has a CD all it's own. You can store a lot of quilts on 1 CD.<br /><br />Always remember that the patterns you download off the internet are for personal use only and not for commercial use. And always give the designer the credit for their work!! - Truth in Pennsylvania<br /></em><br /><span style="color:#660000;">I'm always looking for measurements for my quilting projects. Here is a handy list of standard measurments</span>:<br /><br /><em>Bed and Pillow Bed measurements<br />Standard Beds: (Matress sizes)<br />Crib 23 x 46 inches<br />Twin/Day bed 39 x 75 inches<br />Full/ Double 54 x 75 inches<br />Queen 60 x 80 inches<br />Standard King 76 x 80 inches<br /><br />Pillows:Standard Bed Pillow 20 x 30 inches<br />Queen Bed Pillow 20 x 34 inches<br />King bed Pillow 20 x 40 inches</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">New Christmas Stocking Designs:</span></strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Christmas is getting closer, even though I hate to admit it! I have a new design added this month. He is a cute little Santa with a nice full beard! Click on his picture to take you to the full line of Christmas Stockings. Orders keep coming in so don't delay ordering so you can receive your Christmas Stockings in time for Christmas.</span><br /></p><br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/Santa.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="color:#000066;"><span style="font-size:130%;">New BOM for September:</span><br /></span></strong><br /><span style="color:#660000;">This month's design is such an easy one! I like the "on point" design of a simple pattern. Click on the picture to take you to our previous blocks. These previous patterns are available for just $.99. Please remember that you will receive this pattern FREE if you have signed the guestbook. If you haven't signed the guestbook, do it now to get the future BOM patterns sent to your email!<br /></span><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/block_of_month_blocks.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239202425654057634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8tokmqXjUK5Q0fa1sHpFmUPkrlDpudW2fT5fPbOBcF51sHPQM4RiAsZ9cE-Qa_3e4O7jMmF-xBpFg1qJ44fbArferVmI2du9vr3mr5U6onaXAkytSWKVzVJPtkhyphenhyphennZTSAtIH3uNwpqec/s200/Block+11.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>What's on SALE:<br /></strong></span><br /><span style="color:#660000;">I </span><span style="color:#660000;">know that some of you like to get an early start on your Holiday giving and decorations. I have a few Holiday related items on sale this month.<br /><br />The Needle Book pattern is a fun and quick gift to make. I have given SEVEN of them away in the last 2 weeks! Make a bunch to keep on hand for those occasions when a quick gift is needed.</span> </p><br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1378335.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/picture.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:#660000;">Halloween is just around the corner! I love the colors of Halloween and fall. You are sure to love this wall hanging for your Halloween Decorations.</span> </p><br /><p><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1259742.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/ColoredOctober.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:#660000;">This next wall hanging is perfect for the Thanksgiving Holiday. It simply states, "Give Thanks" </span></p><br /><p><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1289010.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/GivingThankspicture.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:#660000;">A Candy Cane door hanger is perfect for the upcoming Christmas holiday and can be displayed through January. It is made with scraps of red and white fabric to give it interest and texture. </span></p><br /><p><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1326482.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/Patchworkcandycane.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:#660000;">This adorable wall hanging is a fun one. The saying is "Cold Hands, Warm Heart" The pattern comes with full size templates and easy to follow instructions.</span> </p><br /><p><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1271566.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/ColdHands.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;">The Annual CLOCK SALE!<br /></span></strong><br /><span style="color:#660000;">ALL clocks are on sale during the month of September! This is a good time to order a Personalized Clock for those people who seem to have everything! Anyone would love one of our designs or use one of your own pictures for a REAL personal touch. Personalize with Names, dates, or sayings of your choice.</span><br /><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/clocks.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/4HomePageClocksample.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color:#660000;">That's it for the next couple of weeks! I love hearing from you. Email me at </span><a href="mailto:quiltingforless@gmail.com"><span style="color:#3333ff;">quiltingforless@gmail.com</span></a><span style="color:#660000;"> to say Hi!</span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="color:#660000;">Keeping you in stitches!</span></p><br /><br /><p><span style="color:#660000;">Susan</span></p><br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">http://www.quiltingforless.com/</a><br /><br /></p>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-5194395402748854142008-08-15T10:54:00.006-06:002008-08-16T09:36:15.459-06:00Mid August Newsletter<p align="left"><p><br /></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;"><strong>Just a bit of my personal life:</strong></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">I know that most of you are getting geared up for the school year. That means some free time and also time to be taxi drivers, tutors, coaches and whatever else comes with having kids in school. I wish you the best school year however you spend your time. Just make some time for yourself!!</span></p><p align="left"></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Some of my grandkids are off to school and what excitement! I have two 5 year old grandchildren starting kindergarten. One of them started yesterday and the other will start next week. This is a hard time for moms and grandmas because we realize our little babies are really growing up! All of them are so excited to learn and make new friends. Those that are in school LOVE their teachers!! My hat goes off to ALL teachers who put so many hours to give our children and grandchildren a wonderful experience to learn and grow!</span></p><p align="left"></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">My garden is finally producing! Our tomato plants are as tall as the fence! We have NEVER had them get that tall! There are lots of tomatoes. I hope the weather will cooperate until they all turn red! We love fresh tomatoes from our garden! I hope you enjoy some fresh produce this fall!</span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;"><strong></strong></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;"><strong>Tips:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">I have a wonderful tip for those of you who like to save scraps. I know that I have a hard time throwing away any scrap that is any bigger than a postage stamp! I would throw them in a drawer and then rummage through them trying to find the perfect color. It would take me forever! Below you can see what I have done! I can't tell you how this has made my <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/tip_8_fpp_instructions.html">foundation paper piecing</a> so much easier! Click on the picture for the article on <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/tip_fabric_palette.html">Making a Fabric Palette</a> and a larger view of the picture.</span></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/tip_fabric_palette.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/FabricJars.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong>F</strong></a><strong>abric Palette </strong></p><strong><p align="left"><br /></strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">If you like to applique, here are a few nice tips I found. Thank you to each of these people for great ideas!</span></p><p align="left"><em>Before I press freezer paper to my fabric, I punch a small hole in the paper. After I have finished the applique, I can put my needle in the hole on the freezer paper, and it pulls right off. - Ellie in Idaho</em></p><p align="left"><em>When doing hand applique and traveling, simply place your bobbins with the color threads needed and place them in a medicine bottle. Drill tiny holes through the top of bottle and pull up your thread colors. They will stay neat and easy to use! One medicine bottle holds approximately 7 bobbins of color. - Nancy in Florida</em></p><p align="left"><em>I like to applique but to applique onto a block draws it up and therefore it is no longer square. To counteract this I aways cut my base block at least a half inch bigger than I want the finished block to be, than square it up after it is done. - Ferrell in California</em></p><p align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;">New Patterns:</span></strong></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">I can't believe how much fun I have been having! I can't seem to quit making this next little item! Since I have made my <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/tip_fabric_palette.html">Fabric Palette</a>, it has been so easy to pick out color fabrics for these little <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/pro1378335.html">Needle Books</a>. These little books are so handy! Keep your needles, a few pins and safety pins in them. You will never need to take your pincushion, box of safety pins or your package of needles to do a project. This little <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/pro1378335.html">Needle Book</a> is all you will need along with your scissors and project. And they are so CUTE!! They make a nice little quick gift as well! Click on the picture below for details and a larger view.</span></p><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/pro1378335.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/picture.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Needle Books</strong></span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Don't forget the<a href="http://quiltingforless.com/pro1372640.html"> Stars n' Stripes placemat pattern</a>. I really enjoy a fun and decorative placemat on my table. I have received such nice compliments from family and friends. Click the picture for details.</span><span style="color:#000000;"><strong></strong></span></p><p align="left"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/pro1372640.html"><span style="color:#0066cc;"></span><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/StarsnStripes.jpg" border="0" /></a></strong></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Stars n' Stripes Placemat Pattern</strong></span></p><p align="left"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;">Back To School Savings!!</span></strong></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Here is a quick rundown of what we have on sale for Back to School. Click on each picture to see more information.</span></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Every teacher would love one of their very own <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/pro1359228.html">Teacher's Clock</a> hanging in their classroom. A great way to start of a new school year!</span><br /></p><br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1359228.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/TeacherClock.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center"><strong>Teacher's Clock</strong></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Make this <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/pro1373900.html">Back to School wall hanging</a> to hang in a teacher's room or on their door. I love Back to School decor in my home as well. Make one for yourself or someone else. Click on the picture for more details.</span><br /></p><br /><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/pro1373900.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/BacktoSchool.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><strong>Back to School Wall Hanging</strong></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Just for reading my newsletter, I will give you this Pencil Postcard Pattern (I could make a tongue twister out of that!) absolutely FREE! Simply email me at <a href="mailto:quiltingforless@gmail.com">quiltingforless@gmail.com</a> with Pencil Postcard Pattern in the subject line and it is yours!! Click on the picture for the postcard pattern details.</span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/pro1241857.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/2PencilReal.jpg" border="0" /></a></span><br /><div align="center"><strong>Pencil Postcard Pattern</strong></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;"><strong></strong></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;"><strong>August BOM Pattern:</strong></span></div><br /><p></p><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">If your friends have not signed our guestbook, have them sign it so they can receive the </span><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/block_of_month_blocks.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">August BOM pattern </span></a><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">and get their name on the list to receive future BOM patterns for 2008. Click on the August block below for details.</span></div><p align="left"><br /></p><div align="left"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/block_of_month_blocks.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/Block10.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong>August BOM pattern </strong></div><p><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;">Christmas Stocking Sale:</span></strong></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">I have had a wonderful response to our <a href="http://quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html">Christmas Stocking Sale</a>. This sale has been extended until August 31st. Take advantage of this savings and hang a NEW Personalized Christmas Stocking this year. I hate to admit it, but Christmas is not that far away! Remember that an order totaling $50.00 or more gets FREE shipping! Click on Christmas Stocking below for details.<br /></span></p><p><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/BearMountainScene.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">That's it for another couple of weeks! Be ready for the NEXT BOM pattern and more fun and suprises. :o)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Keeping you in stitches!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Susan</span></p><p><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">http://www.quiltingforless.com</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></p>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-13627216333801631152008-07-28T09:18:00.003-06:002008-07-28T10:16:09.927-06:00August Newsletter<span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>Just some Personal Stuff:</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">I can't believe that August is here already. August is my birthday month which means ANOTHER year older!! (Hopefully another year wiser..) I don't have any of my own children starting school this year, but I do have some grandchildren. For our area, school will be starting August 14th! That is just way too early, in my opinion. Two of our GK's will be starting kindergarten. It is so fun to have them be so excited for school to start. I have to admit that they are still babies in my eyes. I hope there are a lot of fun plans for the free time (what is FREE time?) you will have when the kiddos go back to school. At least plan to have a quilting project or two in mind!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>Christmas Stocking Sale continues!</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Wow! Due to the huge response on shopping early for Personalized Christmas Stockings, I have decided to extend the <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>10% discount</strong></span> for the month of August. It really helps both of us out to order early. From October to December it gets pretty crazy around here with Stocking orders. So to ensure you get your order in plenty of time for Christmas, order early and take advantage of the discount. Remember that with any order of <span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong>$50.00 or more, you get FREE shipping</strong></span>!</span><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Click Picture for Details</strong></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/dancingshoes.jpg" border="0" /></a> Fun Dancing Shoes design for anyone who loves dancing!<br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000066;"><strong>It's Back To School Time! Great Back to School Savings!</strong></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Here is a fun idea for that special teacher's room. This clock can be personalized with the teacher's name, date, room # or any desired text. This gift would certainly start of the school year on the right foot!</span></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="center"><strong>Click on picture for details.</strong></div><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1359228.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/TeacherClock.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"> I love to decorate for the seasons of the year. This Back to School wall hanging is one of my favorites. It measures 20" x 20". The pattern comes complete with full size patterns. The letters and pencil are made using the Foundation Paper Piecing method. If you haven't tried paper piecing, this would be a fun project to try!</span><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Click on picture for details.</strong><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1373900.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/BacktoSchool.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#660000;">This is a new pattern located in our Make it Yourself department. This placemat is fun for your Americana decor or for a stunning addition to your placemat collection!</span> </span></p><p align="center"><strong>Click on picture for details.</strong></p><p align="left"><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1372640.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/StarsnStripes.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#660000;"> <span style="font-size:130%;">If you would like to send something special to someone, try this postcard pattern. These postcards are fun to make and fun to receive. The postcards can be sent through the mail with a regular postage stamp. Be sure to have it "hand stamped" at your local post office.</span></span></p><p align="center"><strong>Click on Picture for details.</strong><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1241857.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/2PencilReal.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p><span style="color:#660000;"><span style="font-size:130%;">This is our August BOM pattern. You can get this pattern for free each month by signing our guestbook. You will receive all future BOM patterns for 2008 for simply signing the guestbook. Leave a message to let me know how you like the patterns or the website. It is fun to hear from you</span>!</span></p><p align="center"><strong>Click on Picture for previous BOM patterns</strong>.</p><p><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/block_of_month_blocks.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/Block10.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">That's it for now, look forward for our next newsletter on the 15th of August.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">I would love your comments!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Keeping you in stitches!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Susan</span></p><p><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">http://www.quiltingforless.com</span></a><br /><br /></p>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-82152727278255614582008-07-14T08:37:00.004-06:002008-07-14T10:23:01.039-06:00Mid July Newsletter<div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><strong>Just some personal stuff:</strong></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">What a great time we had during the 4th of July! We had a wonderful firework display and a great time with 4 of our grandchildren and their parents. As we grow older, we realize how blessed we are to have our family! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Tomorrow we will probably be touring Yellowstone National park with 3 of our other grandchildren. I can't wait! </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">I hope you are having a wonderful summer with your family!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><strong>Quilting Tips:</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">I have been using my thimble a lot lately. I find it flying off my finger all to frequently! I found this tip this morning and thought I would give it a try. As I said, I haven't tried it yet, but I am for NOT buying a new thimble! LOL!! Here is the tip:</span><br /><br /><em>"If your thimble is a little too large for your finger, remove the thimble, lick your finger and put the thimble back on...your thimble will not fly off your finger again."</em><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">This is one that I want to try! Hope you will find it useful as well!</span><br /><br /><em>"I make my own variegated thread in ANY two- or three-color combinations I want. I just thread all of the threads through my machine and through a #14 JEANS NEEDLE. (It has a large hole, and is very sharp.) If you do not have extra spool holders on your machine, just place each of the extra threads in a heavy mug near the back of your machine, and thread the machine in it's usual manner. I use my "usual" thread, but embroidery thread is thinner, if you would prefer that. The results are so exciting!"</em><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><strong>Favorites from our customers: </strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><strong></strong></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><strong></strong></span><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><span style="color:#993300;">Many of our customers have taken advantage of the <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>10% discount</strong></span> on our Christmas stockings. These stocking make wonderful wedding gifts to start the new couple on a new family tradition. Remember an order of $50.00 or more will receive <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>FREE</strong></span> shipping to the continental US!</span></p><div align="center">Click Picture for details<br /></div><strong><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.quiltingforless.com/library/BearMountainScene.jpg" border="0" /></a></strong></span> <span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">These items are in our "Make-it-yourself" department. The "Flap"ulouse Scrap Bag is my favorite purse. It has 5 pockets, two of which are zippered! The pattern comes with full size, simple to follow instructions.</span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#000099;">Click on picture for details</span><br /></span></div><em></em><br /><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1362422.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.quiltingforless.com/library/FlapulousScrapBag.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Here is our little "Scrappy" bear. If you want something for a child that will last, make it yourself! This little bear comes with full-size, easy to follow instructions. Just use up those scraps to make this adorable bear as a baby shower gift, birthday or make up a few for Christmas!<br /></span><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Click on Picture for details</span><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1367045.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.quiltingforless.com/library/SCRAPPY.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">If you have a wedding or special birthday coming up, this is the most unique gift! All you need is a good quality digital picture from a scan or that you have taken and we will do the rest in making a beautiful clock!</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Click on Picture for details</span></p><p><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1253504.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/3PhotoClockSample.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;"><strong>What's For Sale?</strong></span></p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Just want to give you a quick rundown of the sale items for this month. All items below are given an <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>extra 10% discount!</strong></span></span><br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Here is a mouth-watering watermelon postcard pattern that you can make to send to someone you have been missing this summer or just send to wish a happy summer!</span> </p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Click on picture for details</span><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1257392.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.quiltingforless.com/library/Watermeloncolored.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">The watermelon wall hanging is a fun reminder of some fun summer activites.</span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#000099;">Click on picture for details<br /></p></span><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1248106.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.quiltingforless.com/library/WatermelonWallHanging.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><span style="color:#660000;">Have fun with this quilt block replica done in red, white and blue. Remember that all of our clocks can be personalized with names, dates or sayings!</span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#000099;">Click on picture for details</span><strong><span style="color:#000099;"><br /></div><p></span></strong></span><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1355101.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.quiltingforless.com/library/ForeverUSAClock.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">This is our current BOM pattern for July. It is the 9th in our 2008 series. Sign our guestbook to the right if your name has not been put on our list to receive our 2008 BOM patterns each month. These patterns are sent to your email absolutely FREE for simply signing our guestbook. </span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Click on picture to view previous BOM patterns for 2008</span><br /></span></p><em></em><br /><em><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1368160.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.quiltingforless.com/library/block9.jpg" border="0" /></a></em><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">I sincerely hope you are having a wonderful and SAFE summer!! May your coming days be "pieceful"</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Leave a comment to let me know how I am doing or how I can improve your experience at QuiltingForLess.com.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Keeping you in stitches!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Susan</span><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em><br /><em></em>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-41328431386567798312008-07-14T06:11:00.005-06:002008-07-14T07:02:29.797-06:00July Newsletter<div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Happy July! </span><br /></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">To those of you who celebrate Independence day, I hope your July activities are safe! I know there have been so many fires in certain areas and many more are predicted. I wish you all safe!! We have had a wet winter which has caused more grasses to grow in our forests and fields. This grass will dry and be a certain tinder base for wild fires. I'm praying for everyone's safety! We plan to have a quiet celebration here with kids and grandkids who are able to come. I love this time of year for reunions with family and getting together for outdoor activites with friends. I hope you are having a great summer, winter, fall or spring; whatever season you are in, make it safe and happy! </span><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">I have been having fun creating mixed with tending 3 fun grandkids. They are all so willing to "help" grandma. They are my best critics! When I was making "Scrappy", they thought he was going to be a DUCK! LOL!! But after the ears, arms and legs were attached, they changed their mind. Here are a few fun things that may catch your interest at QuiltingForLess.com.</span> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN FOR MORE FUN ITEMS!</strong></span> </div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">"Scrappy". The pattern is a full size pattern using Foundation Paper Piecing. </span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Click on picture for more details.</span> </div><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1367045.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/SCRAPPY.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">"Christmas Stocking" Yes, it is Christmas in July! This is my own stocking. I love the country look with the barn and the cow. Notice the tail! I love hanging my Christmas Stockings each year. It is a fun tradition. I have given an extra</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>10% off on ALL Christmas Stocking</strong></span> <span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">during the month of July. These Christmas stockings come in 2 sizes. Hang a tradition of your own this year</span>.<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Click on the picture for more details.</span> </div><br /><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/Cow.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Here are a few more July items! An extra</span> <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>10% discount will be given on these items</strong></span>!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">This Forever USA Clock is a replica of a quilt block pattern. Notice the small stars at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 position. </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"></span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Click on the clock for details</span></div><br /><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1355101.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/ForeverUSAClock.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Our CUL8R (see you later) wall hanging reminds me of what I would love to do! Just take off, go and ride off into the sunset! Reminds me of the Western movies, huh?<br /></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Click on picture for details.</span></div><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1313284.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/CUL8RColor.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"> It wouldn't be summer without watermelon! Try these fun watermelon patterns. The second is a postcard and the first is a wall hanging.<br /></span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Click on picture for details</span></div><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1248106.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/WatermelonWallHanging.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Cick on picture for details</span></div><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1257392.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/Watermeloncolored.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Visit our "Make-it-yourself" Page. There will be more fun stuff added there soon! This "Flap"ulous Scrap Bag pattern has been a favorite!</span><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Click on picture for details</span></div><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1362422.html"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/FlapulousScrapBag.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Don't forget the July BOM pattern! If you haven't signed our guestbook to receive these ongoing blocks, you can do so to receive the July BOM Block pattern and all of the following months absolutely FREE for 2008! Here is what the July Block looks like.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Click on picture for details</span></div><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/library/block9.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://quiltingforless.com/library/block9.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Well, that's it for now! Please have a safe and happy July 4th celebration! </span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Keeping you in stitches!</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;">Susan</span><br /><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">http://www.quiltingforless.com/</a>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-44768201948954900692008-05-29T17:24:00.007-06:002008-05-29T19:19:23.230-06:00June Newsletter<span style="color:#993300;">Happy June everyone! </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#993300;">Just a personal note to begin with. Today is May 29th and it is my 37th anniversary! I can't believe it has been that long! It seems like yesterday that we were married. It is great to have such a wonderful companion and soul mate! </span><br /><br /><span style="color:#993300;">I hope the summer (or winter, depending on where you are) is going well for you! We mowed our lawn and got 10 bags of grass from a SMALL lawn! That is telling me that summer has finally arrived in Idaho!</span><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#993300;">I have been so busy working out this FUN pattern, so without further adieu you will find the picture below. I have been searching for years for the perfect handbag. I have never found it until I made it myself! Now doesn't that seem to be how we have to do things? This handbag has FIVE pockets. Two of them are zippered. The bag is fully lined and has a bit of batting and interfacing to make it sturdy. The added quilt block design on the flap is just the ticket for a very CUTE (I'm sure there is a better word, I just can't think of it right now! LOL!) handbag! There are three quilt block patterns included with the handbag pattern. I made three of these handbags in three days, they are so FUN! Well anyway, here is a picture. Click </span><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/pro1362422.html"><span style="color:#993300;"><span style="color:#000099;">HERE</span> </span></a><span style="color:#993300;">for more details.</span></div><div></div><div></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7dwSFJIX9Ds9sbdN4QprofTADM-IJrt4XbwofZOnwCrdtJP7fD2BvjLlivhvjWWfjki_n7CNbl4wKQA5rn9v10RW1cZdWMzsg-kdMvSzKtgGAsM6GVsEbgtI-kWo3lI3vWYmaK1J70Cs/s1600-h/Flapulous+Scrap+Bag.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205966986358201234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7dwSFJIX9Ds9sbdN4QprofTADM-IJrt4XbwofZOnwCrdtJP7fD2BvjLlivhvjWWfjki_n7CNbl4wKQA5rn9v10RW1cZdWMzsg-kdMvSzKtgGAsM6GVsEbgtI-kWo3lI3vWYmaK1J70Cs/s200/Flapulous+Scrap+Bag.JPG" border="0" /></a> <strong>"Flap"ulous Scrap Handbag</strong></div><div align="center"><strong><br /></strong><br /><div></div><div></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#993300;">I'm sure you would like to make one of these for yourself or as a gift! The pattern includes a lot of pictures to help you through the process which is actually very easy! Okay, here is the picture of the finished product! I really hope you enjoy this pattern. Remember, there is NO SHIPPING on any patterns. I had a TON of fun working out all the details. I am using the black and white one as my own handbag for now. I may change tomorrow! Or make another one or two. They are really fun to make! </span></div><div align="left"><span style="color:#993300;"></span> </div><div align="left"><span style="color:#993300;">I am still keeping the <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">10% discount</span></strong> on Christmas stockings. Hope you all take advantage of the savings. Remember also that all shipable product will ship free for a $50.00 or more order! Here is one of our new designs.</span> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205968816014269378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKHfZtlfDfrpTJ_okG4B8iP7EDfYZc-LUzr6gPNvFQGRvThSB_BwNk-P3IebGw7eq1sBsQ7pbTCpmLoaYL5ns_mR_CeAG55G1T9rtKJhOIT6-n3DJ8KwrdinDnA6X3cWPdIW_iQLMVOcs/s200/Holly+%26+Berries.jpg" border="0" /><strong>Holly and Berries Christmas Stocking </strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong> </div><div align="left"><strong></strong> </div><div align="left"><span style="color:#663300;">Don't forget the fun Quilt Block Clocks as well. (Click </span><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/clocks_for_any_room.html"><span style="color:#000099;">HERE </span></a><span style="color:#663300;">to find them) And just for Father's day. I have put this Fishing Clock on sale! Take an extra <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>15% discount</strong></span>. Don't forget that you can personalize any clock we have for just $5.00 extra. Click </span><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/clocks_for_any_room.html"><span style="color:#000099;">HERE </span></a><span style="color:#663300;">to order.</span> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205968004265450402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSRuM_uZpGdaSmZM8YKeMUjh2kHe9VT3zRqJgUBiOQyGJ7AmEmGzn6dxO5_zDGF48sUYtDegOHFFfHjp_7eWyJPwjnMfjykfnVAu45AIuUWUHj_IS4ifHnL0908QM1dC-CNseGANkhubM/s200/Fishing.jpg" border="0" /></div><div align="center"><strong>Fishing Clock with Tied Flies for Dad </strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><span style="color:#663300;">And last but certainly not least, the June Block of the Month is ready! If you don't receive it in a few minutes, hop on over to our Guestbook (click </span><a href="http://users3.smartgb.com/g/g.php?a=s&i=g35-14794-1c"><span style="color:#000066;">HERE</span></a><span style="color:#663300;">) and sign up to receive the June and all following 2008 BOM patterns absolutely <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>FREE</strong></span>. Here is the block for this month. It is a very simple one. Also, catch up on any you have missed by clicking </span><a href="http://quiltingforless.com/block_of_month_blocks.html"><span style="color:#000066;">HERE</span></a><span style="color:#663300;">.</span> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5205968008560417714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5AAmDhA18evMQRzmy-5H50y2BC_m1pC99T1BaiiKRZEwEsXz4ND6qKJe2G05u2nj3wPW6N6e0aprYNTx4v4lfs1IoDSQ0CEIPm0pS0Z6ZzECWD1AQ01GkmErojAuFXrH3FOfJXUo5sUo/s200/block+8.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><p align="center"><strong>June 2008 BOM</strong> </p><p align="left">Keeping you in stitches!</p><p align="left">Susan</p><p align="left"><a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">http://www.quiltingforless.com</a> </p>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8568095074344767123.post-59790784870934017772008-04-19T07:11:00.004-06:002008-04-19T07:23:41.170-06:00Mid April NewsletterI think spring has finally arrived in Idaho! We have had 60 degree weather! (at least ONE day!) Hopefully more will come. At least the SNOW is about gone! April is half gone and soon a new month will be here! How time flies when you are having fun, right?<br /><br /><br /><br />Last Saturday, was an eventful day! I was able to get together with a group of people to work on some humanitarian projects. I am so happy to report that we were able to complete 20 quilts (we tied them), 50 school bag kits, 50 wooden toy cars (we had a youth group paint them beforehand), 50 fabric worms (these are CUTE and the kids got involved in stuffing them) and some picture books! This was such a "feel good" activity, knowing that some people in need would be blessed. Makes me so thankful for ALL that I have! If you haven't been able to get involved in such a project, it is so worth your time to seek one out!<br /><br /><br /><br />Just a few reminders of what is going on at <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">Quilting For Less</a>. Remember that we have <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>FREE</strong></span> shipping until the end of April. Hope you are taking advantage of this and thinking about ordering some <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/christmas_socks.html">Christmas Stockings</a> for Christmas. (Here I am thinking about Christmas and I just said I would be glad it was SPRING!) Well, ya gotta know that it is still a good time to order Christmas Stockings! :o) We have two sizes to choose from.<br /><br /><br /><br />We also have a couple of new <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">Wall Hanging designs</a> to choose from. Can you tell I was thinking SPRING when I made these? :o) The <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">quilt block clocks </a>are so much fun! Remember you can add a saying or a name to these clocks to make them personal! Don't forget to find our "Just a Note" postcard pattern. It is hidden somewhere other than our Postcard page. If you spot it and tell me where it is on our website at <a href="http://www.quiltingforless.com/">http://www.quiltingforless.com/</a>, it is yours! I'll send the pattern to your email address! This is what it looks like. Hint: It is on one of our product pages.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190945534240403362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw2DkXfP4EM8taOuDuX5Qqhx8vviLrauKay4uYaa1hbvZAmpiwhDfhdhgJ9WFroMnSkyPjuRN0C30226IgGPpGpNJq65XKinyJsRIt51QnmLIjlZRqIE-8_XcVOewBLwFaKGlqqw3BCqo/s200/Pencil+Colored.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p>Until next time.</p><p>Keeping you in stitches!</p><p>Susan</p>Quilting For Lesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06406185384503345740noreply@blogger.com0