Vintage Ornaments

I love the bells & started with these.

Just a few indents, always on the hunt for more of these.

Finials, Lanterns and UFO shapes are among my faves, too.

Looks like a long wait for Thanksgiving 2012----the day I get them all out again 

{and probably when I'll add a few more}.

Heather

It's hard to say goodbye.

Until next year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

The tree is down now, 2011 reduced to memories.

The garland featured some musical ornaments this year...

I think they'll become a tradition.

Garage sale steal (all 5 for $5 BRAND NEW).

SCORE.

The Shiny Brites are last to come down because we have a hard time parting ways for a year.

Photos to follow soon.

Happy 2012!

Wishing you health & happiness for years to come.

All my best, 

Heather

RSVP Embroidery

Slow progress on the RSVP car quilt block, but it's been a while 

since I did any embroidery.

The fill should go quickly in red...

it's the chrome I'm a little worried about.

Those who were with us last year 

may remember my less than stellar use of the super thin 

(and incredibly slippery)

silver thread.

Have a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

We're going to celebrate in our jammies and get plenty of rest while we can.

Looks like our dog has a head start.

Best Wishes & Happy Stitches,

Heather

Fun Mail Arrives!

The wheels are spinning with the new (to me) addition of Aunt Grace Friends Around the World!

FUN MAIL IS THE BEST!!!

Readers may remember some of the Dear Jane blocks done

in a few of these fabrics. 

{You'll find a few more are at G13, 100th Post & 5 Triangles}.

I had the hardest time finding the whole

set since they've been out of print for a while.

I have been searching for some of the pieces for a very long time...

including 2 trips to see Judie & Bob Rothermel's shop 

at the International Quilt Festival.

I have such a soft spot for Judie's fabrics. 

She's still my favorite designer

{and I'm beginning to think she always will be}.

Hmmm. Now I'm thinking about Jane again. 

Maybe this winter I'll pick it back up again.

Happy Sewing,

Heather